Taken on a lookout, Mt Buffalo, Victoria, Australia

Those are the snow capped La Salle Mountains in the background. This road winds along the Colorado River. The Arches National Park is on the north side of the river.

those stumps have deep taproots that help funnel water deep down when there is too much, pulls it up during drought.

Those black hat troopers had been transferred out but some spice dealers had moved in during the power vacuum. He hated Spicers, just scum making money of the misery off the beings they got hooked. The patrol troopers couldn’t do anything, so they were going to turn a blind sensor to him for the night, there was apparently a large crowd gathering on the square about now…

This should be easier, then he’ll take anymore credits he could find and an electrical short near some highly flammable items… he’ll read about it on the holonet in the morning… Day 3885 Y11D232 pict 2

For those who prefer the girl next door look

Funny how different images change the way a person is viewed,

I have observed this for some time now ever since I posted my lingerie photo.

While it was very well received by most I did find that some of my followers didn't know how to take it. Its almost like they thought I had cheapened myself by posting a photo like that.

Now let just get this clear this narrative is not a poke at anyone who has made a comment either way. it is purely to pose a few questions that we maybe should ask ourselves

I have to say I have done the same myself , I once followed a very respectable girl who always looked nice and then one day she posted a basically pornographic photo of herself. At that point my view of her was shattered so much so I stopped following her. So I can understand why it happens.

Problem is do we keep the sexy photos to ourselves and in doing so are we saying we are ashamed of said photos or do we embrace ourselves and just enjoy the image we can project and in doing so possibly cheapen ourselves?

I find it a hard line to follow. I love who I am, my public image has been worked on over time to a point of being almost good enough to pass most of the time but I also love the fact that I can look sexy even if its only in my eyes.

I don't view Photos of girls wearing lingerie keeping everything covered as rude/dirty! sure yes it is erotic but then so is posting a photo wearing thigh high boots.

Do these photos detract from the positive view I project most of the time?

I suppose even real women have the same questions although with the rise of social media it is becoming very evident its not just a trans thing taking photos in your underwear lol

The SR (Strategic Reconnaissance)-71 Blackbird

Udvar-Hazy National Air and Space Museum

Chantilly, VA

Developed during the early 1960s, the Blackbird went into service during 1964 and served until 1999. Quite remarkably, it still holds the record (at least that anyone is willing to acknowledge) for speed for an air breathing manned aircraft with sustained speeds of more than Mach 3.2. It was an engineering marvel solving problems for strength and weight (built of titanium), radar cross section, and jet power plant design.

With the capacity of the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. completely full, this supplemental facility was constructed near Dulles International Airport outside the city in Virginia. Among the treasures on display there is the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Nikon D850

Nikon 16-35 f/4 at 18 mm.

Single capture

1/20 sec at f/4.5 ISO 800

May 6, 2019

© 2019 Ronald Drewnowski - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use is prohibited.

(film scanning)

Those who know me are aware of my abstinence from alcohol.

This photo was taken before making that decision. It reminds me of all the time spent feeling "droopy" - that is lacking strength and spirit.

At the beginning of each new year, we tend to commit to new goals so perhaps this posting is timely.

However don't you agree that anytime is a good time to commit to a better life?

No one can tell another person what to do, however one way to influence others is to simply take care of ourselves.

What are you doing, or not doing, that others could learn from?

Always

Nora

Those following captures were taken in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere. The house was situated along a small road that snaked through a deep forest...

the flower that blossoms when you cry

with crystals in the middle

they tear apart, become a 1000 tears

is dying somewhere under the stars

me - the flower that blossoms when you cry

i think this is a tribute to JamJar's perfect composition sense (at least I hope it deserves to be called so).

An outtake from the other day's photos where this girl proves she just can't take a bad photo!

Doll: Public Adoration Eden Blair (from Luxe Life Convention); jewelry, dress are her own.

For those of you following the intrique from my original "Triffid" posting, enJoy and I are trying to get to the bottom of what my flower is. Here are another couple of pictures that may help establish the name of this mysterious peony that appeared in my "Natural" garden!!

This picture is SOOC (apart from cropping)

These may help...........

Any further contributions or names will be appreciated!!

Those little black specks in the distance are bison.

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Big Basin Prairie Preserve

Wildlife Area Information

Historical Information

The Big Basin Prairie Preserve is 1,818 acres of native mixed grass prairie managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. This area is in the Red Hills region of Kansas. The landscape can generally be described as rolling hills with both level uplands and small canyons. The preserve also includes an intermittent stream , Keiger Creek, which flows through the northeast corner of the preserve, and two non-draining basins that make the preserve topographically and geologically unique.

Big Basin:

Big Basin is a large circular depression. It is about one mile in diameter and about 100 feet deep. The walls of the basin are nearly vertical. Scattered across the floor of Big Basin are a number of small ephemeral ponds that catch and temporarily hold the water that flows into the basin. U.S. Highway 283 bisects Big Basin, with approximately two-thirds of the basin lying east of the road and within the confines of the preserve. The remaining western third of the basin is privately owned.

Little Basin:

The Little Basin is about 280 yards in diameter and 35 feet from rim to floor. Within Little Basin is a small permanent pond known as St. Jacob’s Well. St. Jacob’s Well is a pool of water about 84 feet in diameter that has never been known to go dry. The well has been the subject of many local legends, most associated with the idea that the well was bottomless and/or connected to an underground stream that was capable of washing away anything that fell in the well. The well was also reportedly inhabited by blind fish. Research has shown the well to be roughly funnel shaped and 58 feet deep. No evidence of any underground stream or blind fish has been found.

Big Basin, Little Basin, and St. Jacob’s Well were formed in the recent geological past by a process known as solution-subsidence. This process occurs when surface water gains access and dissolves underground deposits of salt, gypsum, or limestone. The overlaying layers of rock and minerals subside to fill the volume vacated by the water soluble deposits. The process of solution - subsidence is thought to still be occurring, and small depressions have been noted forming within Little Basin.

For those whom it may concern, Loreos is now open to new members!

Here is a quick guide to help those who would like to join the fun!

Step 1.

You must register (for free) in the Classic Castle Forums on www.classic-castle.com

(Be sure to read the terms of service and frequently asked questions of the CC site before registering. )

Step 2.

While waiting for your registration to go through, build a cool fantasy-castle LEGO sigfig to act as your character throughout the game. It's also a good idea to write a nice background story of your character. (Loreos obviously)

Step 3.

Post a picture (or link to a picture) of your character and his/her story in the LCC signup thread (on the CC forums)

Be sure to specify which faction you wish to join! (Loreos obviously)

Step 4.

Once you've posted in the signup thread, you're an official member of LCC!

You may now post in your faction's official thread and join your faction's Flickr group. (Loreos obviously)

Not to mention the General LCC Flickr Group

Step 5.

Before embarking on your LCC adventure, it would be a good idea to learn about the many histories and events that have already taken place in the LCC Table of contents

Step 6.

Have fun and enjoy interacting with all the great people who participate!

Have a great day, and remember...

Prince Jarius wants YOU to join LCC Loreos!

Those soft colours trail off in mind.

(film scanning)

Practice makes perfect. After a rocky start to his jet pack training, Stormy quickly got the hang of it. He was soon perfecting his Superman pose whilst swooping about the base. He can't wait to get home and show all the other Troopers his new skills.

just know

First time I've found one parked with the LED's on. :)

Those enormous rain clouds make everything look so small!

Those Walls Have Stories...

Hmmm those burger look yummy!

GENUS - Project Genus Head - Classic Face W002 - Mocap

BELLEZA Freya (Full) V 5.2 Bento

DOUX - Meghan hairstyle [FATPACK]

{Le'La} Charleigh Outfit

Handbag & Coffe Cup by: Hollyhood (with poses)

On the left is my gorgeous model daughter missbitch92 AKA Rochelle. If you want more info on what she is holding for eg: bag, then why not head on over to her profile and show her some love and support. Many thanks. <3

Shading almost an acre of the park and reaching upward to a height of 60 feet, this banyan tree is the largest in the US.

i really miss doing those kind of sport photographie

Micro Nikkor 55mm/f3.5, Sony a7rlll

Those are simply combos to show that you could make your troopers/commaders through official parts with our stuff.

NS 215 is in a rare moment of idle as the motors prepare to cross Brushy Mountain Road, on Braswell Mountain. As soon as he passes the signals behind me he will notch both motors into dynamics as they come down off the summit. Both motors no longer exist in this form and the scene here has been changed as the mountain was cleared two years ago after ice and snow downed trees closing the line.

A male Leopard in Sabi Sands, South Africa.

An old photo of one of my best friends.

strobis: Just one DAF-42 on camera.

www.fredrikaugustsson.com

For those of you who have followed me for some time, you know that this is much different than what I normally post. There was just something so peaceful and lovely about this shot in black and white. The clouds were so dramatic and the reflections looked just like the morning I took this shot.

This was one of the many shots of the Sea of Cortez that I took during our fall trip to the Baja.

Thanks for looking at my stream and commenting on this image.

Susan

They babies are starting to exercise their wings in the nest.

Walking around the block with my grandson when we found this HUGE leaf, larger than his 4 year old body was tall, hanging over onto the sidewalk. Of course it was an invitation to go behind the leaf and peek out. Those precious eyes that stare out into the world with wonder and curiosity day in and day out forever captured! Thank you iPhone!!

Our Blue Roan Cocker spaniel Lowena fast approaching sixteen months old.

Those green chairs are a (guessing) Marcel Breuer design from 1928. 😮

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"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is a symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter. The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world...are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea and sky and their amazing life." ~ Rachel Carson

Third in a series from last year's spring trip to the Missouri Botanical Garden....only this time I added an Orton effect.....sure hope the colors are as beautiful this year :-)

Have a great Thursday....and as always, thanks for visiting!!!!

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My little guy crashed on his grandma's couch, so I grabbed my iPhone and had a little fun with depth of field.

For #FlickrFriday's #OutOfReach theme.