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Think the fairies were having a party last night... sounded like a lot of fun... :)
Canon EOS 550D Helios-44m 1-65535mm
ƒ/1.4 50.0 mm 1/1600 ISO 100
I think I’m quite lucky because I live very close to a little river. So I can walk along the riverside paths whenever the mood takes me and the weather is kind.
I must have walked along this river hundreds of times.
But it is always different.
Different weather, different seasons, different light, different mood.
I always get a couple of decent shots ……………………. sometimes more.
I took this a little while ago now but have been too busy to process and post it.
But I have now.
So you can join me on this walk.
Just this once, mind.
You can even carry my tripod!
Texture is Graydayz by ghostbones
Song link youtu.be/iEiWNbUjgiU?list=RDwvlJHXK-Lo0 Open in other tab if you don't wana come out of fliickr ^^
Temperatures are expected to be "much above normal" in the San Diego area and throughout Southern California by Thanksgiving, the National Weather Service said Sunday.
Coastal areas are expected to see highs in the mid-to-low-80s beginning Tuesday, with that day's highs predicted to be a full 10 degrees higher than the Monday's in some places.
Inland areas are expected to see even higher temperatures.
Highs of as much as 90 degrees are predicted for Escondido and Ramona on Wednesday.
Real People Series ~ candid street portraits
Own image 0986
I knew there would be lots of flowers for this challenge. My options were limited this week so a quick capture of these pretties it was :)
ELS 501 rolls south near Beecher Wisconsin after swapping trains with the Channing crew at Pembine. Temps are in the mid 40s with steady rain and thick rolling fog on this mid March day. The 501 is a former Milwuakee Road unit and is right at home on the former Milwaukee Road mainline to Green Bay.
An example of the wall art that is appearing all over Croydon. Very nice and it also helps to prevent that awful graffiti which seems to be ubiquitous.
I think that you can all tell that I am in a philosophical mood these days. There are so many complications in life that we, the people, have to solve and surely at the forefront is our inability to let go of the negative forces and embrace the positive ones. It is time for us to collectively come up with good reasons to work together for the better for ALL. In the long run, selfishness does not gain us anything, in fact we lose! Let's find ways to help one another, make the world a smaller place in which all are welcome. It is possible, we can and must do it!!!
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! ❤️❤️❤️
This is a Tea Plantation in Tanah Rata, Malaysia. It wasn't the perfect day to visit it but in the end the clouds gave a nice dramatic sky for this picture.
I think I'm done with it, with this small scope. The Moon is out again, so I decided to add some Ha too it.
Any comments are welcome!
Equipment:
Scope: Lacerta 72/432 F6 0.85x reduktorral (367mm F5.1)
Mount: Skywatcher EQ-5 Pro Synscan Goto
Guiding: OAG
Guide camera: ZWO ASI120mm Mini
Main camera: ZWO ASI183MM-Pro cooled monochrome camera
Accessories:
ZWO ASIAIR Pro
ZWO EFW 8x1.25"
ZWO EAF
ZWO OAG
ZWO 1.25 Helical focuser
Lacerta Dew-heater 30cm
Programs:
PixInsight
Adobe Photoshop CC 2020
Details:
Camera temp: -15°C
Gain: 53, 111
Astronomik L-3 UV-IR Block: 199x180s
Astronomik 6nm Ha: 67x300s
Astronomik Deep-Sky R: 20x180s
Astronomik Deep-Sky G: 20x180s
Astronomik Deep-Sky B: 19x180s
Bortle Scale: 4
Location: Isaszeg, Hungary
Acquisition date(s):
2021.03.10., 2021.03.11., 2021.03.15., 2021.03.16., 2021.03.17., 2021.03.24., 2021.03.26.
"You might think the Praying Mantis only has two eyes, but it actually has five! They use their two large compound eyes to detect movement and depth, and gives the mantis panoramic vision of its surroundings. Each compound eye contains numerous individual facets called ommatidia, which detect light and motion. This compound structure grants the mantis excellent depth perception and a wide field of view, ideal for spotting prey and potential threats.
Situated between the two compound eyes are three smaller eyes, often arranged in a triangular pattern. While not as sophisticated as the compound eyes, the ocelli are sensitive to changes in light intensity and help the mantis orient itself with respect to the sun and other light sources. They also aid in regulating the mantis's circadian rhythms and navigation. These eyes contribute to the mantis's prowess as an agile and efficient predator, allowing it to stalk, ambush, and capture its prey with remarkable accuracy!
Stereo vision, also known as binocular vision, refers to the ability of an organism to perceive depth and three-dimensional (3D) spatial information by combining the slightly different views provided by each eye. This depth perception is essential for accurately gauging distances and spatial relationships between objects in the environment.
In the case of the praying mantis, its stereo vision is primarily facilitated by its two large compound eyes, which are positioned on opposite sides of its head. Each compound eye captures a slightly different perspective of the surrounding environment due to their lateral placement.
These two overlapping visual fields provide the mantis with binocular vision, enabling it to perceive depth and distance effectively. When an object is viewed from two different angles, each eye receives a slightly different image. This difference in perspective, known as binocular disparity, allows the mantis to infer depth information.
By comparing the disparities between corresponding points in the images received by each eye, the mantis can accurately determine the distance to objects in its field of view. The brain processes the information from both eyes to create a single, unified 3D representation of the environment!" www.insectlore.com/blogs/praying-mantis/10-fun-and-intere...
Pennsylvania, US, August 30, 2025, IMGP4726
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