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Maybe this image I saw on New Years Day 2020 was a foretelling of the year to come. On a blustery cold morning, in an inhospitable environment, isolated from all other forms of life and exposed to the elements of freezing temperatures, snow and howling winds, this lone juniper not only survives, it thrives.
With no eyes to appreciate its view of the West Temple, nor grow fearful over its precarious perch 1000' over the tunnel entry below, this lone tree grows tenaciously reaching toward the heavens, even though that exposes it to the dangers even more.
Isn't that what life is really all about?
Recognition:
Semi-finalist - North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Showcase 2023
Bronze Award - 2020 EPSON International Pano Awards (Open Landscapes)
Firecrest - Regulus ignicapilla
The common firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) also known as the firecrest, is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. It breeds in most of temperate Europe and northwestern Africa, and is partially migratory, with birds from central Europe wintering to the south and west of their breeding range.
The head crest, orange in the male and yellow in the female, is displayed during breeding, and gives rise to the English and scientific names for the species. This bird superficially resembles the goldcrest, which largely shares its European range, but the firecrest's bronze shoulders and strong face pattern are distinctive.
The common firecrest breeds in lowland broadleaf forest, preferring cork oak and alder where available, otherwise beech and holly. It also uses mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland, and stands of spruce, European silver fir, cedar and pines, often with undergrowth of juniper, ivy and wild rose. In drier Mediterranean habitats it is found in conifers, evergreen oak, and mixed woodlands up to 2,800 m (9,200 ft). Unlike more specialised birds such as Eurasian nuthatch and common treecreeper, both of which forage on trunks, the crests do not need large woodlands, and their population density is independent of forest size. In winter it is less reliant on conifers than the goldcrest, moving from forest to fringes and scrub. It occurs singly or in pairs, spending much time in the tree canopy, although frequently venturing into bushes and other lower vegetation. This species can thrive in fairly urban areas, provided that suitable habitat is available in parks or large gardens; population densities in gardens can be comparable with the maximum levels found in natural habitats.
Population:
UK breeding:
550 territories
Hair: Stealthic - Thrive
Bangs: Stealthic - Bangs Set 2 @ Equal 10
Left Eye: YOSHI - Aka Eyes
Neck Tattoo: THIS IS WRONG Spike shine+tattoo 3D @ Man Cave Event
Dress: AURICA - Gloria Dress
Pose: - Sweet Art - Lilu Set @ EQUAL10
fungi cluster in autumnal Langley Wood, an ancient oak fiorest in Wiltshire in the Northern part of the New Forest.
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- CRÉDITS -
*UNORTHODOX* - Telfar FatPack
Taxi : MAINSTORE
*MACA* - Edgar Jacket FatPack
Taxi : ACCESS
*MAZZARO* - Camilo Shorts FatPack
Taxi : ACCESS
*THE FACTORY* - Cigarette with Lighter
Taxi : WHORE COUTURE FAIR
*SELECTIONS* - Harry Breathing Stand
Taxi : THRIVE
Old windows, old doors of Hudson, NY
Formerly Claverack Landing, Hudson was once a hub for the whaling industry — and it very nearly became New York’s capital city.
Of all the many cities and towns in our region, only one was named after Henry Hudson, the Valley’s first European visitor. How the designation came to be is, well, a whale of a tale.
Until 1784, the city of Hudson was known as Claverack Landing. It was a farming community of 10 or so families—around 150 people. But that was about to change.
In the years during and right after the Revolutionary War, the Royal Navy clamped down on American whaling— one of the biggest industries of the 18th century (especially in New England). In 1783, brothers Seth and Thomas Jenkins from Nantucket set sail for a new beginning. They found a home base in this unlikely locale—100 miles from the ocean— on a deep and safe harbor with plenty of land. Claverack Landing presented an opportunity to build a company town from scratch… which they did.
The Jenkins brothers and 28 other whalers, who became known as the Proprietors, formed a company and bought the land from Dutch families (who had previously purchased it from the native Mohicans). They laid out a city grid and put into place everything a whaling enterprise would need: ship builders, rope and sail makers, coopers, and more than a few saloons. Within three years, the city had several wharves, four warehouses, plus “a covered rope-walk, spermaceti-works, one hundred and fifty dwelling-houses, shops, barns, one of the best distilleries in America, and fifteen hundred souls,” according to the New York Journal.
On November 14, 1784, Claverack Landing became the first city to be incorporated in the brand-new United States of America. However, according to an 1862 chronicle, Historical Sketches of Hudson, the Proprietors wanted a new name. They unanimously agreed that “it should be called by the name of Hudson.” There is no record as to why they insisted on the name change, but according to the book, at least one person wasn’t happy: New York’s first governor George Clinton. He wanted Hudson named after himself.
In 1797, Hudson was one vote short of becoming the capital of New York State. Nevertheless, the city has survived and thrived, and today represents a true gem of the Hudson Valley.
and surviving
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Dress: Alegai by Candydoll
Hair: Marie by Doux Equal 10
The beautiful maiden pink, Dianthus deltoides, is a small, perennial wildflower now on the Amber list as vulnerable because of habitat loss caused by overgrazing.
It grows on dry, lime-rich grassy banks and sand dunes in southeast Scotland, and seems to be thriving at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, where it is monitored. I bought some seeds from Scotia Seeds, and it's now also thriving in a pot in my garden!
I love their serrated petals and the blue pollen.
"Native to North America, gaura (Gaura lindheimeri) is a gorgeous, low-maintenance plant that thrives in hot, dry conditions — which means it's perfect to grow in most parts of Australia.
Gaura has tall graceful stems that are topped with masses of white or pink flowers that dance in the breeze, just like whirling butterflies. The stems can reach up to 1.5m tall, and there are dwarf cultivars too, such as 'Passionate Pink' and 'Lillipop Pink', that are more compact at around a metre."
Painted by Kathryn Wragg and commissioned by Sue & Roger Bendell. It shows the River Exe salmon fishing which was once a thriving industry from the historic port of Topsham.
Maybe wider by the minute . . . We knew when we rescued her that it was likely kittens were on the way. Holly is thriving and very happy to be safe here with us! We love her and can manage whatever comes! ❤️
Please help others spay/neuter and assist the cat population from despair.
Ezekiel 17:9 “Say, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Will it thrive? Will he not pull up its roots and cut off its fruit, so that it withers—so that all its sprouting shoots wither? And neither by great strength nor by many people can it be raised from its roots again.”’”
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[..::ᴄᴜᴄᴀ::..] ᴍᴏʀɴɪɴɢ ᴄᴏғғᴇᴇ ᴍᴀʟᴇ ʙᴇɴᴛᴏ ᴘᴏsᴇ sᴇᴛ
@Thrive
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I stood on the road side for a long time imagining what this was like when it was busy with people. This whole area is so full of history, like the old coal mine nearby where there was an explosion that killed several people.
Great story here. He has returned to same tree, same branch, same time. Yet has a story following him NOW.
Montana has it all videoed, plus his release back into wild from a near TOXIC death.
He's back in Arizona, thriving once again. Had NO IDEA they travel that far. I was with DJ Craig ( who wrote article ) in Payson when I took this picture.
STORY BELOW !!
www.paysonroundup.com/news/local/bernie-the-bald-eagle-su...
A week on now and this young one (of three - all doing well) is thriving and showing the first signs of that unique mask.
In this monochrome capture, an osprey stands triumphant at the water’s edge, wings unfurled like a banner of dominance and grace. The feathers each etched in light and shadow form a living mosaic of precision engineering, a testament to nature’s aerodynamic genius. Beneath its talons lies the spoils of the hunt: a fish, still glistening from its brief escape attempt, now claimed by the master of the skies.
The osprey’s gaze is surgical focused, unflinching, and utterly devoid of hesitation. This is not a moment of chaos but of control, the razor-thin line between instinct and artistry. The ripples behind it whisper of the chase just ended, while the grass before it marks the stage of victory. In black and white, the scene transcends time; color would only distract from the raw geometry of survival.
This photograph is not merely a record of predation it’s a portrait of purpose. Every line, every contrast, every droplet of water frozen midair tells the story of a creature that lives by precision and thrives by courage.
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Many of the houses in Bannock are small humble structures like this one. The town of Bannock thrived in the 1860's as a result of successful gold mining in the area. But the population of Bannock declined as gold and other minerals began to be mined elsewhere. In addition, the railroad went to a nearby town. Eventually the town became a ghost town. Due to the efforts of a few residents in the area, the properties were acquired by the state of Montana and made into a park for the purpose of preservation.
The Arecaceae are a botanical family of perennial plants. Their growth form can be climbers, shrubs, tree-like and stemless plants, all commonly known as palms. Those having a tree-like form are colloquially called palm trees. They are flowering plants, a family in the monocot order Arecales. Currently 181 genera with around 2600 species are known, most of them restricted to tropical and subtropical climates. Most palms are distinguished by their large, compound, evergreen leaves, known as fronds, arranged at the top of an unbranched stem. However, palms exhibit an enormous diversity in physical characteristics and inhabit nearly every type of habitat within their range, from rainforests to deserts.
Palms are among the best known and most extensively cultivated plant families. They have been important to humans throughout much of history. Many common products and foods are derived from palms. In contemporary times, palms are also widely used in landscaping, making them one of the most economically important plants. In many historical cultures, because of their importance as food, palms were symbols for such ideas as victory, peace, and fertility. For inhabitants of cooler climates today, palms symbolize the tropics and vacations. Most palms are native to tropical and subtropical climates. Palms thrive in moist and hot climates but can be found in a variety of different habitats. Their diversity is highest in wet, lowland forests. South America, the Caribbean, and areas of the south Pacific and southern Asia are regions of concentration. Colombia may have the highest number of palm species in one country. 36744
Chilean Flamingos thrive in seemingly inhospitable environments and are well-adapted to high altitudes and cold climates.
Judging from how many successful fishing episodes this one-eyed eagle had, it’s likely she was feeding young. An eagle blind in her right eye, presumably this one, has been reported for a number of years at Conowingo Dam. I’m guessing she is a year-round resident with a nest nearby.
A history of Adams County published in 1908 contains a photo of this establishment. It was the Davis & Yake General Store, one of several businesses in the thriving town of Lamona, Washington. Lamona was founded in 1892 by John Lamona. It prospered for many years, but few of the original structures are left. There is a more modern occupied residence nearby. I am not sure if this building is occupied or not. The only sign of recent attention to the building are the Halloween decorations by the front door. The windows are still in the original configuration, including the oval second story windows.
Happy Window Wednesday!
The peony in the image is a stunning specimen, characterized by its vibrant, hot-pink petals that unfurl in a lush, full bloom. Its large, rounded flower head is slightly asymmetrical, with some petals curving outward while others remain tightly layered, giving it a soft, romantic appearance. The petals have a velvety texture, typical of peonies, and their vivid color contrasts beautifully against the deep green, serrated leaves surrounding it. The plant appears to be thriving in a garden setting, with its foliage looking healthy and dense, suggesting it’s well-nurtured.
In the early morning, this peony holds immense potential to captivate and inspire. As the first rays of sunlight filter through, the dew-kissed petals would shimmer, enhancing their rich pink hue with a delicate, ethereal glow. The cool morning air would carry the peony’s subtle, sweet fragrance—a hallmark of the species—making it a sensory delight for anyone nearby. This peony could serve as a focal point in a garden, drawing the attention of early risers, from gardeners to pollinators like bees and butterflies, which are often active at dawn. Its bold color and elegant form make it an ideal candidate for morning photography, capturing the serene beauty of nature waking up.
Autumn is soon coming. The two floral photos that I am posting today show how different flowers react to that situation.
Failure To Thrive [ The Gray Child ] by Storm Septimus is on LEA 15.
Unusually, this is not the recommended windlight setting - my fail. Blog post: tizzycanucci.com/?p=4757