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Tenacious elderly Thai man gathering wood along the road near our village here in rural Thailand. 31/2 hours East of Bangkok if you use the high speed toll way. 8 miles from the ocean on a small tributary river called the Prasae River.
Students and I had just pulled in for our field trip and were in the process of unloading.
I held out my hand to help but he waved me off. He did keep a curious eye on us the whole time we were in the area doing research.
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I don't do many black and white photos, but sometimes the subject just cries out for the monochrome treatment. This is an old photo taken at a Christchurch motorcycle show back in 2012. The subject is the well known and much modified 1920 Indian Scout developed over many years by Burt Munro. Virtually everything is hand built with extensive alterations to the frame and engine including hand built pistons, conrods, and rockers. After Burt passed away the bike was owned by Norm Hayes and at the time kept at his home. I remember visiting Norm and seeing the bike and, the almost as special shelves, painted with the inscription "Offerings to the God of Speed" The shelf contents were fascinating with molds for casting pistons, and many broken parts including pistons and cylinders. Among the items was the thinnest cross section valve rocker I have ever seen. The end of the rocker was broken off. An old brown cardboard luggage label was tied to the rocker with writing proclaiming this rocker to be the remains of the 103rd engine blow up.
So this weeks image represents tenacity to keep going and eventually like Burt after working on the bike for nearly 50 years, achieve the success he wanted.
This squirrel has been at the bird feeders ALL. DAY. LONG!! For much of the time, it swung around on the pole holding the feeders but then, finally, success! I'm going to have to battle it's tenacity with some ingenuity. Thinking tenacity beats ingenuity every time... :)
Ive photographed this tree often. Partially felled by strong wind/lightning, it continues to produce leaves in an attempt to survive. It hasn't and won't give up on life. A good reminder.
On this brisk autumn day, these Chinese Tallow tree leaves are hanging on for dear life and wish they had a proper branch to hang from.
... the dedication series ... drawing inspiration from my flickr contacts.
When I first joined Flickr, I never expected that membership would be an avenue to restore my faith in humanity, For the most part my Flickr experience has been overwhelmingly positive. There have been some very dark moments too, which have proven to be invaluable insights. However, today is not the day to dwell on those matters.
The tenacious spirit of a number of my contacts shines through as they face addiction, chronic/ terminal illness or deeply personal tragedy. Their photography is a testament to their personal determination and the the strength of the human spirit to rise above circumstances. One does not have to search far to be touched by these stories, or to find the outpouring of raw emotions or support for others.
Bad things happen to good people. It is part of the human condition. For me it is not so much a question of why these things happen, but how do I allow my self to feel, how will I respond, what actions will I take in my life as a result of that knowledge. I believe in the positive ripple effect created by random acts of kindness. I believe in the power of the individual to create positive change through small intentional acts. I believe that even in the darkness there is room for hope.
Today's post is a dedication to an extremely talented artist, whose photography contained that tenacious spirit of humanity way before personal tragedy and illness has left him fighting for his life. Jackson, this one is for you and your family and in support of your cause.
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This is an image of hope. A homage to tenacity. Holding on to trust
on the path that winds its way through dark trees on a starless night.
The sun will shine tomorrow,
and even today is a clear sky if you are high above the clouds.
Spring will inevitably come
and the lavender will waft it's heady perfume across the way.
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" Nature needs no help, just no interference." BJ Palmer (Thanks Gloria for the quote.)
This little campanula has self-seeded itself into a wall about 2 metres above its brothers and sisters that are growing more normally in soil at the bottom of the wall.
Isn't nature resourceful and will quickly take over and make use of man-made structures!
When the leaves of a beech tree turn in autumn, they are not only one of the prettiest trees in the forest, but they are also in it for the long haul. Through temps in the teens and a snowfall, some are still hanging on, creating beautiful bright spots in a world of grey and brown.
Bowed by the forces of nature, yet determined to survive. The struggles it faces in the face of adversity strengthens its resolve to live.
Looking down towards Regan's Pool from near Kermit's Pool in Hancock Gorge in the magnificent Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Baby J is 17 months today...she loves climbing the stairs...Her tenacity and excellent hand leg coordinating skill is exceptional
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 27, 2015) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Kahla Dyer-Dunn, from Devils Lake, N.D., assigned to LCS Crew 103, directs an MH-60R helicopter, from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, during a vertical replenishment aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the regionâs littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Conor Minto/Released)
You may have heard the phrase "Hanging on for dear life". That's what remnants of the Summer season are doing, holding on in the face of the increasingly bitter weather that accompanies Fall.
That's also exactly what this tiny butterfly is doing with a temperature in the 40s (8 C) and a wind speed of 30 mph (50 kph). It was barely able to move, with it's imminent death coming in a matter of hours, days or weeks.
As you can see though, the butterfly is desperately clinging to a fallen leaf, waiting for the warmth of the sun give it a chance.
"Life is tenacious. It is a mistake to underestimate the power of life."
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JAVA SEA (Jan. 14, 2015) Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), and an MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 operate together in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos/RELEASED)
growth, deterimination,
green thoughts,
the natural world bursting out and slowly taking over,
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20160724_212902 A growth of wonder that happens in impossible places. From Mount Stewart to here. Self seeded... apparently in many holes in the wall.
24.07.2016: Sunday. A overnight on Killigoe Bay. Minor shock... surprise. Google news of old and dear friend's dad's colourful background. Documented but shrouded in island mythology.
I recall this tree, an apple tree. I captured its image two Decembers ago, and to my surprise, several apples still clung to its branches despite the chill. It was remarkable to witness such resilience, the tree’s tenacity to sustain its fruit through the winter’s harshness. Presently, however, the tree has vanished, erased from existence, a testament to nature’s strength now lost. Humanity’s intervention has left its mark. Indeed, it may sound overly dramatic, but there’s an undeniable melancholy in remembering the vibrant life that once flourished on that tree, contrasted with the stark reality of its current state, reduced to a stump.
The injured cape buffalo repeatedly fends off the pride, alone and with the help of other herd members. Each time it tries to recover and rest the pride closes in, never giving the bull a chance to regain any strength. He is injured. His left front leg is broken. This injury is likely the reason he is being singled out. It is much less likely that the injury was inflicted by the lions, since none of them is reckless enough to try and approach the bull from the front. Even now, injured and weakened, the bull could easily inflict mortal injury on the lions. They feel him growing weaker, however. They remain patient and persistent. I find myself wishing that the bull would simply lose consciousness. His fear and suffering are all too apparent. I am bothered by watching, yet I cannot look away. It vexes me. On a rare instance like this, nature has made me uncomfortable. I am uncomfortable with suffering, regardless of the subject. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Nature in #Africa #Ngorongoro #Canon #Bringit #DrDADBooks #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday #WildlifeConservation
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Nature is definitely tenacious. This little Creeping Charlie though frost bitten is still clinging to life.
They are uprooting Coffee Tree to Repair a new Coffee Tree.
A Coffee tree can live for 20 Year with useful.