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It's anarchy gone insane. I'm on assignment in Pemberton British Columbia, The TV news is just so full of sad, I think God that I have the right to take pictures of beautiful things without any fear. Kenneth

I've got that right, don't I?

 

A few have mentioned they never tire of fall foliage shots and I reckon we'll continue to test that theory for a while. The winds over the last few days have done their annual duty, yet the oaks endure as they tend to do, the last to give up the ghost...tho some only do so with the arrival of new buds in the spring, somehow hanging on throughout our trying winter.

 

Another very nice day for late October, so off we go to the canoe to enjoy a relatively rare windless day.

This chipmunk that we found deep in the forest was hiding in plain sight. it thought by not moving it would not be found, and that nearly was the case. We could hardly see it in the light as diminished by the trees; had to turn the speed down and the iso up to photograph it. A little light came through a break in the tree tops which can be seen in the eye reflection.

 

Photo taken in Kent Gardens Park, McLean, Virginia.

That's why Mahattan is an island.

all that is gold does not glitter

not all those who wander are lost

the old that is strong does not wither

deep roots are not reached by the frost

 

--jrr tolkien--

 

Years ago, I used to walk in a lovely beech wood. I never could remember exactly how to get there. Today, I found myself in it by accident ! I will not forget again.

 

Processed in Topaz Studio with my own texture applied.

If any one of you has lost something precious to you, I hope you find it again, whether it be material or spiritual.

 

Thank you, as always, for taking a look.

  

Palouse, Washington State

Listening to Carole King today… another old Rocker that’s made beautiful music for a number of years.

 

Carole King is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active since 1958. King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years.

 

Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a performer and songwriter.

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The Hooded Merganser:

 

Spotted this Female Hooded Merganser Strutting Her Stuff after finishing a breakfast of Frog Legs alfresco. The legs were still attached to the frog, so it took her awhile to dine, but she seems to have had a Happy Ending : )

 

Hooded Mergansers are fairly common on small ponds and rivers, where they dive for fish, crayfish, and other food, seizing it in their thin, serrated bills. They find their prey underwater by sight. They can actually change the refractive properties of their eyes to improve their underwater vision. In addition, they have an extra eyelid, called a “nictitating membrane,” which is transparent and helps protect the eye during swimming, like a pair of goggles.

 

Hooded Merganser ducklings leave their nest cavity within 24 hours of hatching. First, their mother checks the area around the nest and calls to the nestlings from ground level. From inside the nest, the little fluffballs scramble up to the entrance hole and then flutter to the ground, which may be 50 feet or more below them. In some cases, they have to walk half a mile or more with their mother to the nearest body of water.

 

The oldest recorded Hooded Merganser was a male and at least 14 years, 6 months old when he was shot in Mississippi in 2009. He had been banded in Minnesota in 1995.

 

(Sony, 200-600 @ 600 mm, 1/400 @ f/6.3, ISO 5000, edited to taste)

Dried and empty Hibiscus 🌺seed pods that were among the grass. I like their shape and colors.

Proud cygnet and coots wonderful company on the pond !!

Have a nice weekend ;)

Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura). This pair of love birds have been hanging around my property for the past four years. They use the Spanish moss hanging in my oak tree to build their nests.

They try nesting in some unusual places around my yard. Hanging planters are their favorites. Every spring they go through this ritual of affection for each other and then its off to forage for twigs and moss. Wonder where their nest will be this time?

This tree at the Quiraing on Skye must be one of the most photographed trees in Scotland. It's certainly very photogenic. So much so that it's hard not to take the classic shot. I did however head over to see if I could capture some nice clouds just before sunrise too.

The Chilean rose tarantula can be a pet here in US but I don't want it near me. (Best in Large)

Winter time is the appropriate time to post your pc vault photos. Too many photos there that I want to share with you.

 

Thank you very much for your kind comments and visit, much appreciated! © All rights reserved.

-Rashani

 

BETTER LARGE ON BLACK

 

when i downloaded this image from my camera i knew instantly that i needed to convert it to black & white with just a bit of tint. to me i can better appreciate this flower's beautiful form, its graceful lines and subtle textures, without the distraction of colors.

 

225 days to go before my next trip to the Philippines.

The true story that led visionary automotive engineer Caroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and gifted racing driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) to build a groundbreaking racing car for Ford Motor Company capable of overthrowing the racing team's supremacy. 'Enzo Ferrari on the mythical circuit of the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1966...

 

In 1966 with a hat-trick of the American cars, the success is present but not everything goes as planned…

but the Ford GT40 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans again in 1967, 1968 and 1969, and remains the only American car to count victories in La Sarthe.

 

movie trailer

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyYgDtY2AMY

 

Taken at Billionaire GP

Credits car : team Beck

 

**special thanks to Anima Aperta for now being on Flickr Pro****

I've seen that look in your eyes

It makes me go blind

Cut me deep, the secrets and lies

Storm in the quiet

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ebEVrRUuJg

… and closer to the training pen. This look is very familiar to anyone who has horses. We see a beautiful morning fresh with new possibilities to up our horsemanship game, and our equine bestie sees his friends loafing around in the pasture and grieves the ever increasing distance between his destination and his oats! Not to worry, Roanie, I foresee carrots in your very near future!

 

Happy Friday, everyone! Wishing you happy trails and a weekend filled with all of the things you love the most! ♥

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Hair: Bellami, Doux

 

Sometimes you just have to go there...

Once upon a time, there was a girl who made a wish

To find herself a love and finally make a switch

Then you came around, you healed another stitch

And I'm glad about that, I can finally make the switch

And I know, yeah I know

Many would like to be in my shoes

And I know, yeah I know

With you, I got nothin’ to lose

When I’m down, you can bring me up

Up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p

And when I’m hurt, you know I don’t need much

You can use that magic touch

When I’m down, you can bring me up

Up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p

And when I’m hurt, you know I don’t need much

You can use that magic touch

You can use that magic touch

You can use that magic touch

I was running all the time, babe, you came and slowed me down

It’s me, myself and you now, I'm levitating off the ground

And when you came around, you healed another stitch

I was lost, but now you found me, I can finally make the switch

And I know, yeah I know

Many would like to be in my shoes

And I know, yeah I know

With you, I got nothin' to lose

When I’m down, you can bring me up

Up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p

And when I’m hurt, you know I don’t need much

You can use that magic touch

When I’m down, you can bring me up

Up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p, up-p-p

And when I’m hurt, you know I don’t need much

You can use that magic touch

You can use that magic touch

You can use that magic touch

Tune-Listen

French Bulldog Adult - [Rezz Room] @ InWorld

Pomeranian Adult - [Rezz Room] @ InWorld

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My version of the classic "Lady and the Tramp"

We’re grateful for any breeze in the summer....taken near Stockton Lake! Created especially for Handheld Art’s challenge —Summer Scenes. Apps used: Snapseed, RipPix.

Yes another shot of that lovely tree with Florence sitting in the hollow in late afternoon light.

Taken at the BWC.

Stocky heron that roosts in groups in tall trees, usually beside water (including mangroves). Adult is rufous with pale breast and a black cap. Immature is heavy streaked, and can be easily confused with Striated Heron (black crown), Black Bittern (darker, with yellow neck stripe), or Australasian Bittern (which is a much larger bird). (eBird)

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We spent the morning on the Yellow Waters Billabong and Jim Jim Creek of Kakadu National Park, looking for birds and crocodiles. We came across the adult and immature night-herons as we moved slowly through the mangroves and fields lining the river.

 

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.

Eagle-Eye Tours - Tropical Australia.

Yellow Waters Cruises.

It can happen at any moment when "that moment" happens.

Usually in my case I miss that moment....

On this occasion I was set up for a perspective shot beneath the L tracks when I saw "that girl" at the corner. She smiled as she waited for me to take my shot. With a smile in return I waved her across. Thank you.......

Play that song

The one the makes me stay out till dawn

The one that makes me go, ooh

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qWnG5RQTk

A storm glass is a glass tube filled with multiple chemicals, and it is said that the weather in the near future can be known from the state of the solution, precipitation, and crystals.

Crystals have appeared today, so the weather will be bad soon.

"I take the night train, I take an airplane

'Cause you belong to me

I just wanna say, ain't gonna let you getaway

'Cause you belong to me.

 

I only wanna ho-o-old you

I just wanna ho-o-old you

C'mon let me ho-o-old you, tonight.

 

You say ain't leaving, I can't help dreaming

You belong to me

I take the highway, I take the low way

Don't you belong to me.

 

I only wanna ho-o-old you

I just wanna ho-o-old you

C'mon let me ho-o-old you, tonight.

 

C'mon

 

End up drinking, get's me thinking

You belong to me

While you're out there, remember I'm right here

And you belong to me.

 

I only wanna ho-o-old you,

I just wanna ho-o-old you

C'mon let me ho-o-old you

C'mon let me ho-o-old you

Tonight"

 

🎧You Belong To Me

 

Athena's amazing photo HERE

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