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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)
The Superb Starling, native to East Africa, stands out amongst its avian counterparts with its resplendent plumage. Its feathers shimmer with a glossy combination of iridescent blues, purples, and greens, forming a tapestry of vibrant hues that seem almost too perfect to be real. The metallic sheen on its back is a captivating sight, contrasting beautifully against its striking black head and chest.
Found in various habitats across Kenya, from savannas to woodlands, the Superb Starling is a social species that thrives in small flocks. Its melodious song fills the air, creating a symphony of sounds that harmonizes with the rhythm of the African wilderness. These birds are known for their agility and aerial acrobatics, darting effortlessly through the skies, adding a touch of dynamism to their already captivating presence.
As an important member of the East African ecosystem, the Superb Starling plays a vital role in seed dispersal and insect control, making it a key player in maintaining the delicate balance of nature.
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
Callistemon is a genus of shrubs endemic to Australia but widely cultivated in many other regions and naturalised in scattered locations.
Callistemon species have commonly been referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are mostly found in the more temperate regions of Australia, especially along the east coast which typically favour moist conditions, so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering.
The Latin name Callistemon comes from the combination of 2 Greek words: 'callis' meaning beauty and 'stemon' meaning stamen, referring to the flowers of the plant.
Flowering is normally in Spring and early Summer (October–December), but conditions may cause flowering at other times of the year. In my area they begin to bloom in the middle of Winter, as you may see in this photo.
The obvious parts of the flowers are stamens, with the pollen at the tip of the filament, which attracts so many bees and other pollinators. The flowers vary in colour with species; most are red, but some are yellow, green, orange or white.
It's beautiful to see the flowers swaying at breeze, even the most light and smooth, and this inspires me to take a photo of this flower again.
fungi cluster in autumnal Langley Wood, an ancient oak fiorest in Wiltshire in the Northern part of the New Forest.
Lovely symmetry and gorgeous pattern. The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning 'juice', or 'sap'. Succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Succulents are often grown as ornamental plants because of their striking and unusual appearance, as well as their ability to thrive with relatively minimal care. The habitats of these water preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts. Succulents have the ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to survive in an ecosystem which contains scarce water sources. 34279
Rainbow lorikeets are true parrots, within the Psittacoidea superfamily in the order Psittaciformes. The rainbow lorikeet or lorikeet (common name) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. They are true parrots of medium-size, with the length ranging from 25 to 30 cm, including the tail. The weight varies from 75 to 157 g. The plumage of the nominate race, as with all subspecies, is very bright. The head is deep blue with a greenish-yellow nuchal collar, and the rest of the upper parts (wings, back and tail) are green. The chest is orange/yellow. The belly is deep blue, and the thighs and rump are green. In flight a yellow wing-bar contrasts clearly with the red underwing coverts.
Callistemon is a genus of shrubs in the family Myrtaceae, first described as a genus in 1814. The entire genus is endemic to Australia but widely cultivated in many other regions and naturalised in scattered locations. Callistemon species have commonly been referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are mostly found in the more temperate regions of Australia, especially along the east coast and typically favour moist conditions so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering. Flowering is normally in spring and early summer (October–December), but conditions may cause flowering at other times of the year. The obvious parts of the flower masses are stamens, with the pollen at the tip of the filament; the petals are inconspicuous. Flower heads vary in colour with species; most are red, but some are yellow, green, orange or white. Each flower head produces a profusion of triple-celled seed capsules around a stem which remain on the plant with the seeds enclosed until stimulated to open when the plant dies or fire causes the release of the seeds. R_4246
The Nile monitor is Africa's longest lizard. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and along the Nile. They are not found in any of the desert regions of Africa (notably Sahara, Kalahari and much of the Horn of Africa), however, as they thrive around rivers.
They grow from about 120 to 220 cm in length, with the largest specimens attaining 244 cm. In body mass, adults have been reported to vary widely, one study claiming only 0.8 to 1.7 kg, others state weights ranging from 5.9 to 15 kg in big monitors. Variations may be due to age or environmental conditions.
Their nostrils are placed high on their snouts, indicating these animals are very well adapted for an aquatic lifestyle. They are also excellent climbers and quick runners on land. Nile monitors feed on a wide variety of prey items, including fish, frogs, toads (even poisonous ones), rodents, small reptiles and birds, eggs, invertebrates, and carrion. (Wiipedia)
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The little frog in this photo (an African Foam-nesting Tree Frog) fought valiantly but could not escape from this young monitor. The monitor is quite a lot smaller than some we have seen elsewhere.
Ankasa National Park, Ghana. March 2019.
Ashanti African Tours.
▽ Frais jacket
▽ Kuni hair
▽ Gaia shorts with belt
▽ Thrive bag
▽ Rhude necklace
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I wish you all Merry Christmas and happy, better New Year!🎄🌟
See you soon!I wiil be off till 27.12 - family first 💝
and surviving
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Dress: Alegai by Candydoll
Hair: Marie by Doux Equal 10
Restoration of Simmons Gap Mill on Ivy Creek along what used to be an old Indian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail later became a wagon trail for settlers traveling West over the eastern range of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The mountains proved daunting for a group of Mennonites, a religious sect practicing modesty and simplicity, who chose to settle here, forming the still thriving Simmons Gap Mission. Since Virginia is on the Atlantic coast, it is sometimes hard to think of it as the gateway to the Old West, but it was.
I hiked the Navajo trail to the bottom of the amphitheater of Bryce Canon to look up at these towering Pine Trees growing majestically out into the wild blue. It was fascinating to see them thriving between the orange hoodoos. Nature finds a way I presume is the lesson of the day.
The Navajo trail is a short 1.5 mile heavily trafficked loop that starts at the top of the rim, winds its way down through switchbacks to just turn around and climb a different set of switchbacks through the Wall Street portion of the National Park. I remember seeing a National Parks video narrated by Robert Redford a year or two ago and knew I had to visit Bryce. The three people in the segment were running up the Navajo Trail without a care in the world. I was definitley not running back up but I was for sure enjoying the view and savoring every moment.
Mike D.
Things are a bit slow when I’m relegated to shooting a succulent in my backyard, but my plant seemed in the mood for a portrait, and I was too lazy to look elsewhere. So here she is.
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The Succulent:
In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning "juice" or "sap."
Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The water content of some succulents can get up to 90 to 95%. The habitats of these water-preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts, but succulents may be found even in alpine ecosystems growing in rocky soil. Succulents are characterized by their ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to survive in an ecosystem that contains scarce water sources.
- Wikipedia
(Nikon Z6ll, 180-600/6.3, 1/400 @ f/9.0, ISO 10000, edited to taste)
The trail To Siffleur Falls, Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, Alberta Canada. The reserve protects fragile montane habitats and vast grassland and forests, where many species of rare plants and other wildlife thrive.
Third instalment of the series. Fallen trees are often difficult to ignore when looking for images in woodland but getting a decent image not so easy. The conditions being what they were did help to give me something I thought worthwhile sharing this time.
Seen at Tawharanui Peninsula, New Zealand.
Saddlebacks were widespread in New Zealand, but their numbers rapidly declined following the introduction of predatory mammals, especially ship rats and stoats, by early settlers. By the early 1900s, North Island saddlebacks were confined to a single Island off the northeast coast of the North Island. A series of successful bird translocations started in the 1960s. There are now 15 island populations and five at predator-fenced mainland sites.
The population here on the Tawharanui Peninsula were introduced in 2012, and they are now thriving in the relatively safe predator-fenced environment.
Small square near the harbour in Hvar :)
Hvar is a town and port on the island of Hvar. It has a long and distinguished history as center for trade and culture in the Adriatic. A commune, part of the Venetian Empire during the 13th to 18th centuries, it was an important naval base with a strong fortress above, encircling the town walls and protecting the port. Cultural life thrived as prosperity grew, and Hvar is the site of one of the oldest surviving theatres in Europe, opened in 1612. The seven-hundred-year-old walls still survive, as do many of the noble houses and public buildings from 15th – 17th centuries. Today, the town has a variety of hotels, galleries, museums, and exhibitions, including the Arsenal, Loggia, the Croatian Institute, and the Hvar Heritage Museum with its art and archaeological collections.
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Niewielki plac obok portu w Hvarze :)
Miasto Hvar (greckie Pharos założone w 384 r. p.n.e., położone na dalmatyńskiej wyspie o tej samej nazwie) ma długą i znamienitą historię jako centrum handlu i kultury. W okresie od XIII do XVIII wieku miasto stanowiło część Imperium Weneckiego i było ważną bazą morską. W mieście znajdują się mury z VII w., twierdza Španjola z XVIw., najstarszy teatr miejski w Europie otwarty w 1612 roku, wiele domów i budynków użyteczności publicznej z XV-XVII wieku, muzea, galerie i wystawy. Obecnie Hvar jest popularnym kurortem turystycznym. W centrum miasteczka znajduje się niewielki port jachtowy, otoczony zabytkową zabudową, a także żwirowe i skaliste plaże. Na przedmieściach miasta znaleźć można urokliwe zatoczki. Kurort znany jest z dużej ilości restauracji, barów i dyskotek.
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.”’”
down last year where they lost two eaglets...the year before something happened to their eggs...BUT this year they have rebuilt the nest lower down in the tree next door and seem to be thriving. This is a portrait of them in their new home :):):):)
So often I've found good conditions forecast, only to make the wrong choice on where to go. I thought the promised hoar frost was going to elude me as there wasn’t much evidence (Other than fog) on the journey. Fear not though... turned out to be spot on when I arrived at my chosen location. A quick minimal bit of refinement on this one. More to come...
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park lies in typical mallee country with extensive low scrub and open native pine woodland. Superbly adapted birds, animals and vegetation thrive in the poor, sandy soils and searing summers.
The freshwater Hattah Lakes is seasonally filled by creeks connected to the Murray, providing food and shelter for waterbirds and fish. These lakes can remain full for up to ten years without flooding, but flooding generally occurs once every two years.
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.
by William Wordsworth
With little here to do or see
Of things that in the great world be,
Daisy! again I talk to thee,
For thou art worthy,
Thou unassuming Common-place
Of Nature, with that homely face,
And yet with something of a grace,
Which Love makes for thee!
🙌 Hello my friends! I’m back with you, but taking it very slow. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces, which tells me Flickr is very much alive and thriving.
What I intend to do for the foreseeable is to post a few pics with comments disabled, in attempt to fill up my much neglected sparse stream.
They go back years but I’m proud to show them. Soon I’ll get out and about and my camera and I will get busy :)
Concentrating on my groups at present and catching up with visiting your work. Promise I’ll do what I can, when I can :)
Bless you all for your views, faves (I’m hoping, lol) and understanding :)
Anne 💕
Against the bitter cold.
Canada Jays are well equipped to thrive in the cold winters in Canada. They even lay their eggs and raise their young in mid winter, feeding the chicks a variety of food that they have stashed during the previous summer and fall. By spring the chicks are well developed, giving them a head start on other birds.
Canada Jay
Renews, NL
The Château de La Hulpe wonderland , is composed by a vast happy woodland and prairies , of some 220 hectares, with some beautiful natural water features here and there in forms of picturesque little lakes and streams, adding softness, brilliance, color, water life, and variety to this exceptional landscape; where many famous giant trees thrive for centuries…
Somewhere in the middle of all this Nature Beauty the Château itself reigns, the Castle, an imposing manor house of the early 19th century , having a lovely, small French style garden in front of it. All of this estate belongs to the municipality of La Hulpe, in the Walloon Brabant of Belgium, where I live. And have the big chance to visit it quite often, since it is about 15’ driving from my home. The entrance is free to the public. I call it my Open Cathedral!! Because this wonderland ushers me to unbelievably deep mystical and uplifting emotions and sensations, the moment I step in !!
For today's theme, the White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela), a large pigeon native to the east coast of Australia. They thrive in tropical regions, subtropical rainforests, scrub, watercourses, street trees and in my garden.