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Former mountain climbing Rio Grande T-2 #5391 checks its image in an unassuming puddle while guiding a faux-Action Road relative and the well-sized Hartland-Bound train #291 hanging from its drawbar "through Ohio, not around it" on Wheeling and Lake Erie rails, still going strong though long removed from its days spent scaling the 10,000 foot passes of the Rockies.
When trying to get into the latest kustom9, I ended up underneath the event with another lost bunneh. I loved her look so snapped a quick unassuming pic! She was so distraught about not being able to get into the main event, her little snot bubble on her nose kept popping in and out.
Found off of a quiet country lane in the Rhins peninsula of Galloway, Kirkmadrine Church sits on a gentle undulation, surrounded by farmland. At first glance the significance of this unassuming, isolated little church isn’t obvious, but it eventually becomes apparent just how deep the history of this place runs.
The current church building dates from the 1890’s and was rebuilt as a mausoleum for the MacTaggarts of Ardwell, on the footprint of a much earlier medieval church. The main focus of attention here however is preserved in the porch of the church. Encased behind glass are three of the earliest inscribed Christian gravestones in Scotland, probably dating from the 6th century. Only the Latinus Stone in Whithorn is older.
Prehistoric standing stones and well-springs nearby suggest that this has been a place of special significance for thousands of years. It is a strong possibility that the carved stones, marking the graves of the priests Viventius, Mavorius and Florentius are re-used standing stones. The presence of these stones suggests that there may well have been a very early monastic site her, certainly with a relationship to, and maybe even pre-dating Whithorn. Later in the early medieval period, it may have served as a staging post between Celtic Ireland and Anglian Whithorn.
The real value of Kirkmadrine is its quiet isolation. This little hilltop, with views over Luce Bay to the Machars exudes serenity. The past here is tangible, it has left and imprint on the land that time has not erased or encroached upon.
It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 31872
Neighborhood Flower Gardens - Iowa
Beginning to notice these gentle creatures coloring the breeze above the flowers. Quiet, gentle and unassuming, they go about their business daily.
As our summer begins to fade, we will be blessed with many more circling the flower beds and gardens!
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Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
This unassuming ground cricket, with half a leg missing, has the following interesting characteristics
1 firstly it defends itself against
attacks by predators with an armored exoskeleton
containing 5 rows of spine that shield the back of its abdomen, as well as spikes on the front of its pronotum
2 when attacked they expel toxic blood from the gabs in their bodies to avoid from being eaten
3 it may also bite its attacker
4 it also regurgitates recently eaten food to drive back a predator
5 they are cannibals and eat their own when wounded and bleeding
6 the males are chauvinistic when it comes to choosing a mate and are only interested in virgins
7 they also plague pearl millet and sorghum crops
These armored ground crickets are clearly not what the eye meets.
( A summary of several internet articles I read )
Full frame
About half an hour later after taking this photograph, I was photographing a wild lion.
Missed the train... another 19 minutes in the drizzle. I like this station, functional and unassuming, but it has it's own character.. It's a perfect fit for this suburb. I think Reservoir was the first on this line to be rebuilt to eliminate the level crossing. Then came both Bell and Preston, next it's Keon Park and Ruthven. Our northern suburbs are getting some love.
6:20 am, a quiet hilltop in an unassuming, backwater neighborhood. A security light flashes on under the temple eaves.
Forest fire haze added a strange hue to the scenes in this series. Could not smell the smoke so the fire must be drifting in from a quite a distance and the visibility is good. The guys are having great luck fishing for salmon!
Bamfield, a tiny resort hamlet nestled quietly in a protected inlet on the south shore of Barkley Sound, is best known for its superb salmon fishing adventures. This tiny fishing and harbour village, heavily populated by marine biologists, is a quiet, unassuming village where the love of the land and sea prevails.
The Bamfield community, with a population of around 200, is surrounded by Crown land, Indian Reserves, and portions of the Pacific Rim National Park, ensuring protection of unspoiled marine environments from excessive development.
Being part of the Pacific Rim, Bamfield offers a challenge for the explorer, nature lover and experienced hiker. Despite its size, Bamfield boasts a variety of well-equipped shops, restaurants, galleries, equipment rentals and accommodation, and is an enchanting place to begin kayaking, canoeing or scuba diving.
Bamfield is divided into two sections, separated by about 200 yards of the Bamfield Inlet. The west side of Bamfield is linked by a waterfront boardwalk that connects all the homes and docks on the harbour side. The east side of Bamfield contains most of the businesses, including a pub, a market and café. To cross between the two sides of town, you can call a water taxi.
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They say that when people need to fly an elephant from one place to another,
they scatter chicks beneath its feet to keep it balanced.
The elephant stands still for hours,
won’t sleep, won’t move until the journey ends—
afraid that a single step might crush a tiny beak
or a mother hen beneath its weight.
And I think:
this huge, powerful body carries a butterfly for a heart—
delicate and alive, beating quietly in its chest. [Houshang Moradi Kermani]
The world today needs hearts like that—
people beside whom you can sit without a single worry,
without fear of judgment,
without the dread of losing them.
People you love for no reason at all,
simply because they are kind
and never twist the words you entrust to them.
When you need them,
they appear without a sound, without a claim—
like a breeze stroking a branch,
leaving no heaviness behind.
Their presence is like the light of dawn,
soft and unassuming,
and with every breath you feel
that the world can still be a safe place.
I wish that in this beautiful season
your life will be filled with people like this.
This quiet, unassuming beach is one of the least known attractions in the Bantayan Island area. There are two fishing communities here but the folks have kept their beach clean. Corals and marine life are easily visible beneath the waters making the place a perfect spot for snorkeling.
I do love Brachycomes, such unassuming low maintenance little flowers. You don't even need to deadhead them. These were in one of our hanging baskets last Summer. Processed with Topaz Studio 2 for Sliders Sunday HSS!
Photo 91/100 for the 100 Flowers 2020 group.
This beautiful, striking red-flowered tree (recently identified as a poinciana by my Australian friend, Jenny), was outside the, very plain and unassuming, wall that housed the Spazju Kreattiv, Malta's super funky National Centre for Creativity.
Literally and figuratively. Karst formations and a coral reef not too far offshore made for a beautiful afternoon scenery.
Often delicate and unassuming, blooms quietly in gardens and fields,
its simple beauty often overlooked as it thrives in the most unexpected places !!
I love this place. An unassuming little ditch suddenly takes a stumble trough a small forest, and during the years it has carved a magical domain for itself.
Taken with Auto Reflecta 55mm F1.7 / Full frame sensor / Lightroom.
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I was excited to get to know a new shrub species this week. Shrubs are underrated. Ground wildflowers draw much more enthusiasm and trees generate respect, but shrubs work quietly behind the scenes with subtle adaptation, elegance and beauty.
There aren't many of these in Twin Oaks Woods. With their unassuming leaves I'd never noticed them until last month when I photographed this bush in flower.
I didn't try to identify it from the flowers alone. Now that the leaves have emerged I was able to identify it as spicebush, not uncommon in Ontario but unfamiliar to me. Those leaves have a delicious balsamic fragrance. It's reputed to make a nice tea, so I'll collect some leaves and twigs one day soon.
Thank you to everyone who visits, faves, and comments.
"The daisy follows soft the sun..."
- Emily Dickinson
A daisy is such a simple blossom, innocent, unassuming.
How could one love it not.
Have a nice Sunday/Monday
Is there a word for the beautiful unassuming pink sky that occurs opposite the sunrise or sunset on a winter’s day? I think the soft gradations of pinks and blues are one of my favourite things.
41.52: Pink
Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
This unassuming ground cricket has the following interesting characteristics
1 firstly it defends itself against
attacks by predators with an armored exoskeleton
containing 5 rows of spine that shield the back of its abdomen, as well as spikes on the front of its pronotum
2 when attacked they expel toxic blood from the gabs in their bodies to avoid from being eaten
3 it may also bite its attacker
4 it also regurgitates recently eaten food to drive back a predator
5 they are cannibals and eat their own when wounded and bleeding
6 the males are chauvinistic when it comes to choosing a mate and are only interested in virgins
7 they also plague pearl millet and sorghum crops
These armored ground crickets are clearly not what the eye meets.
( A summary of several internet articles )
About half an hour later after taking this photograph, I photographed a wild lion.
Slightly copped
#AB_FAV_FESTIVE_🎄
This is the palest pink poinsettia I ever saw!
The tiny flowers in the middle of the pink star look like little mouths?
Euphorbia pulcherrima is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres (2 ft 0 in–13 ft 1 in).
The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres (2.8–6.3 in) in length.
The coloured bracts —which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colours, but are actually leaves.
The colours of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change colour.
At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest colour.[
The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators.
They are grouped within small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, and are called cyathia.]
The poinsettia is native to Mexico.
It is now found in the wild in deciduous tropical forests at moderate elevations from southern Sinaloa down the entire Pacific coast of Mexico to Chiapas and Guatemala.
It is also found in the interior in the hot, seasonally dry forests of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
May your coming days be full of goodness and joy, Magda (*_*)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
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Love prefers twilight to daylight...
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
One of the best things I like about Oregon is how unassuming some of the most stunning locations are. The first time we visited Oregon, we spend a couple of days in Bend but completely missed the stunning Sparks lake. On our second visit, luckily I saw a billboard for Oregon tourism with sparks lake as the main attraction but in true Oregon fashion, they didn't name the location. Thankfully my google tracking skills were on point and I managed to find this lovely location and we spend a brilliant sunrise there.
This happened with Abiqua Falls as well and we in fact turned back about a mile away from one of the most famous waterfalls in the state because we couldn't figure out the turn to the parking lot. Yup, there was not a single sign, I figured it out a year later and returned to get my pics and was kicking myself for turning around while I was so close. While it was frustrating at the moment, as I look back I really appreciate how these spots still maintain their wildness by not being tourist traps.
Little Wood-satyr butterflies may appear rather drab at first, but a closer look reveals beautiful patterns. If I was a designer of textiles, this butterfly would inspire me.
A lovely surprise - hoarfrost this late in March. I only wish I knew it will be this beautiful, I would have come earlier to get gentle morning light. The unassuming forest changes completely covered in the hoarfrost, I'm always in awe.
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 💕
Tihi ukras kamena
U svijetu gdje se ljepota često traži u raskoši, priroda na otoku Krku tiho piše svoju vlastitu poeziju — u pukotinama stijena, gdje sunce neumorno prži, a zemlja škrto dijeli vlagu.
Tamo gdje bi oko tražilo tek prašinu i suhi kamen, izranja oštri žednjak (Sedum acre). Ne traži pažnju. Ne traži mnogo. Samo komadić kamena, djelić svjetlosti — i slobodu da cvate.
Njegovi sitni, žuti cvjetovi razasuti su poput zlatnog veza po sivim stijenama, nalik tihom ukrasu koji priroda dodaje bez namjere, ali s dubokim smislom. U toj tišini leži snaga. U toj skromnosti — otmjenost.
Žednjak je simbol upornosti, ljepote koja ne viče, već šapće. Ljepote koja se ne nudi, već otkriva — onima koji gledaju srcem.
Na Krku, gdje kamen ima svoju pjesmu, a sunce svoj ritam, žednjak je tihi ukras kamena — nježni podsjetnik da i u najsurovijim uvjetima može niknuti nešto čudesno.
🇬🇧 Silent Adornment of Stone
In a world where beauty is often sought in grandeur, nature on the island of Krk quietly writes its own poetry — in the cracks of rock, where the sun scorches relentlessly and the earth yields little moisture.
There, where one might expect only dust and dryness, sharp stonecrop (Sedum acre) emerges. It demands no attention. It asks for little. Just a piece of rock, a touch of sunlight — and the freedom to bloom.
Its tiny yellow flowers spread like golden embroidery across grey stone, a silent adornment offered by nature, unassuming yet full of meaning. In that silence lies strength. In that humility — elegance.
Stonecrop is a symbol of resilience, a beauty that doesn't shout but whispers. A beauty not displayed but discovered — by those who see with the heart.
On Krk, where stone has its own song and the sun its rhythm, the stonecrop is a silent adornment of stone — a gentle reminder that even in the harshest places, something wondrous can bloom.
🇫🇷 Ornement silencieux de la pierre
Dans un monde où l’on cherche souvent la beauté dans la grandeur, la nature de l’île de Krk écrit sa propre poésie — discrète, dans les fissures de la roche, là où le soleil brûle sans relâche et où la terre offre peu d’humidité.
Là, où l’on ne s’attend qu’à de la poussière et de la sécheresse, l’orpin âcre (Sedum acre) émerge. Il ne réclame pas d’attention. Il ne demande presque rien. Juste un peu de pierre, un rayon de soleil — et la liberté de fleurir.
Ses minuscules fleurs jaunes s’étendent comme une broderie dorée sur la roche grise, ornement discret offert par la nature, modeste mais riche de sens. Dans ce silence, il y a de la force. Dans cette simplicité — de l’élégance.
L’orpin est symbole de résistance, beauté qui ne crie pas mais murmure. Beauté à découvrir, pour ceux qui savent regarder avec le cœur.
Sur Krk, où la pierre chante sa mélodie et le soleil marque le temps, l’orpin est un ornement silencieux de la pierre — doux rappel que même dans les lieux les plus rudes, quelque chose de merveilleux peut éclore.
🇩🇪 Stiller Schmuck des Steins
In einer Welt, in der Schönheit oft im Prunk gesucht wird, schreibt die Natur auf der Insel Krk ihre eigene Poesie — leise, in den Rissen des Felsens, wo die Sonne gnadenlos brennt und die Erde kaum Feuchtigkeit spendet.
Dort, wo man nur Staub und Trockenheit erwartet, erscheint der Scharfe Mauerpfeffer (Sedum acre). Er verlangt keine Aufmerksamkeit. Er braucht nicht viel. Nur ein Stück Fels, etwas Sonnenlicht — und die Freiheit zu blühen.
Seine winzigen gelben Blüten ziehen sich wie goldene Stickerei über den grauen Stein — ein stiller Schmuck, den die Natur zurückhaltend, aber bedeutungsvoll verschenkt. In dieser Stille liegt Kraft. In dieser Bescheidenheit — Anmut.
Der Mauerpfeffer ist ein Symbol für Widerstandskraft, für eine Schönheit, die nicht laut ist, sondern flüstert. Eine Schönheit, die man entdeckt — mit dem Herzen.
Auf Krk, wo der Stein seine eigene Melodie hat und die Sonne im Takt spielt, ist der Mauerpfeffer ein stiller Schmuck des Steins — ein zarter Hinweis darauf, dass selbst an den härtesten Orten etwas Wunderbares entstehen kann.
🇪🇸 Adorno silencioso de la piedra
En un mundo donde la belleza suele buscarse en la grandeza, la naturaleza en la isla de Krk escribe su propia poesía — en silencio, en las grietas de la roca, donde el sol arde sin piedad y la tierra apenas da humedad.
Allí, donde uno esperaría solo polvo y sequedad, surge la uva de gato (Sedum acre). No exige atención. No pide mucho. Solo un trozo de piedra, un poco de luz solar — y la libertad de florecer.
Sus diminutas flores amarillas se extienden como un bordado dorado sobre la roca gris, un adorno silencioso ofrecido por la naturaleza, modesto pero lleno de sentido. En ese silencio hay fuerza. En esa humildad — elegancia.
El sedum es símbolo de resistencia, una belleza que no grita, sino que susurra. Una belleza que no se muestra, sino que se descubre — por quienes miran con el corazón.
En Krk, donde la piedra tiene su propio canto y el sol su ritmo, el sedum es un adorno silencioso de la piedra — un suave recordatorio de que incluso en los lugares más duros, puede florecer algo maravilloso.
🇮🇹 Silenzioso ornamento della pietra
In un mondo dove spesso si cerca la bellezza nella grandezza, la natura sull’isola di Krk scrive in silenzio la sua poesia — nelle crepe della roccia, dove il sole brucia implacabile e la terra dona poca umidità.
Là, dove ci si aspetterebbe solo polvere e siccità, spunta il semprevivo acre (Sedum acre). Non cerca attenzione. Non chiede molto. Solo un po’ di roccia, un raggio di sole — e la libertà di fiorire.
I suoi piccoli fiori gialli si distendono come un ricamo dorato sulla pietra grigia, un ornamento silenzioso offerto dalla natura, modesto ma pieno di significato. In quel silenzio c’è forza. In quella semplicità — grazia.
Il sedum è simbolo di resilienza, una bellezza che non grida ma sussurra. Una bellezza che non si mostra, ma si scopre — da chi guarda col cuore.
Sull’isola di Krk, dove la pietra ha la sua canzone e il sole il suo ritmo, il sedum è un silenzioso ornamento della pietra — un delicato promemoria che anche nei luoghi più duri può sbocciare qualcosa di meraviglioso.
When I look at your photos I look for what element 'makes' the shot work.... In this direct image I would say it's those unassuming clouds which add so much nuance as to be the secret ingredient.
(Catharus guttatus) - Hermit Thrush
An unassuming bird with a lovely, melancholy song, the Hermit Thrush lurks in the understories of far northern forests in summer and is a frequent winter companion across much of the country. It forages on the forest floor by rummaging through leaf litter or seizing insects with its bill. The Hermit Thrush has a rich brown upper body and smudged spots on the breast, with a reddish tail that sets it apart from similar species in its genus.
Read more at: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/overview
I wanted to share something interesting with you today. Have you ever heard of the Milwaukee Breakwater Light? It's a constant presence on the shores of Lake Michigan. Its simple design perfectly aligns with its practical purpose. One of my favorite things to do is take morning walks along the nearby shoreline and witness the breakwater light against the backdrop of a stunning sunrise. It quietly carries out its duty, unassuming yet crucial for maritime safety. For me, the breakwater light is more than just a functional structure; it has become a modest and cherished landmark for anyone exploring the waterfront. What are your thoughts?
For this week's #Macromonday submission for the theme #translucent, I decided to shine a little light on the unassuming lemon slice. I dressed it up a little bit with some oil and water to give it a little "pizzaz" and backlit with my remote speedlight and CTO gel.
The 130-year-old Seaquist house boast 22 rooms, 15 fireplaces, a ballroom, and a wine cellar. Located on the dusty banks of Comanche Creek, the oldest mansion in Texas has been a hidden gem in the unassuming town of Mason since its construction in 1887. The structure left of the house is a three story water tower, complete with shower room.
Although Chiappa is an unassuming village in the hills of Liguria, it has a beautiful church, which I only recently discovered.
The rufous hornero is the familiar, ground-hugging, unassuming ovenbird of Argentina, photographed here in Brazil. It is commensal with humans, and builds its oven-like nests on fences and buildings, also in tees. It followed me energetically, perhaps seeking any prey I might dislodge from the leaf litter with my boots.
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Strenge Linien, weiche Rundung – das Kranhaus in Köln und ein unscheinbarer Abluftschacht treffen sich in einem Schwarz-Weiß-Moment, der mehr über die Stadt erzählt, als man denkt.
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Sharp lines, soft curve – Cologne’s Kranhaus and an unassuming exhaust shaft meet in a black-and-white moment that tells more about the city than you might expect.
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A FRENCH AFFAIR! The story…
During our visit to the Continent, we drove through part of Northern France, we made a stop in St Omer, often the first stop inland for many visitors to France, a quiet, unassuming and attractive little town, 43km southeast of Calais.
We wanted to stretch our legs. Walked through the lovely shopping-streets with some beautiful old houses and got to the market square.
On the corner, we saw the most attractive fruit and veg shop, everything looking very fresh.
I saw plaits of fresh garlic... I chose one, walked inside to pay for it when I saw the cheese-counter, full of spécialitées de la région...
I bought some of that too...
Although the garlic was wrapped in TWO bags, as was the cheese, and in the boot we had a zipped up a ’cooling-bag' in which we stored our purchases...
From then on, each time we got into our car, we were greeted and treated by the pungent mixture of the combined 'fragrances!!!
What a laugh!
The cheese was delicious, the garlic... ahem, beautiful? ( the guys in the studio weren't so impressed!)
Thank for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)
For more here: www.indigo2photography.com
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"Recognition of the unassuming landscape which engulfs all of us."
William Jenkins curator of 'New Topographics: Photographs of a Man-altered Landscape exhibition.
Many Chicago residents still don't know about the hidden gem that is the contemporary art gallery known as Wrightwood 659. It is sandwiched between Clark and Ashland on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview on an unassuming shady street but it has had some excellent exhibitions over the years!
Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now! is an exhibit that spans through February 15th, 2025. You can see more on their website:
wrightwood659.org/exhibitions/reimagine-himalayan-art-now...
This piece is by Asha Kama Wangdi and here's a link for the artist specifically:
bhutanart.bt/artists/asha-kama-wangdi/
There's also a video piece in the second floor space of the art gallery John Akomfrah entitled Four Nocturnes that is almost an hour long with thrilling scenes of high detailed nature shots so you might want to reserve about 3 hours if you go visit.
**All photos are copyrighted**
Tamni debeloglavac u tišini jutra
U miru ranog jutra, na rubu staze, mali leptir Tamni debeloglavac (Erynnis tages) raširio je svoja skromna krila. Nema blistave boje, ali pod svjetlom prvih zraka otkriva nježan sjaj smeđih i zlatnih tonova. Jedan od prvih proljetnih letača, tih i neupadljiv, ali u svojoj jednostavnosti veličanstven.
Dingy Skipper in Morning Stillness
In the peace of early morning, at the edge of the path, the Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) spreads its modest wings. It may lack bright colours, yet under the first rays it reveals a gentle glow of brown and gold. One of spring’s earliest fliers, quiet and unassuming, yet magnificent in its simplicity.
This is the palest pink poinsettia I ever saw!
The tiny flowers in the middle of the pink star look like little mouths?
Euphorbia pulcherrima is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres (2 ft 0 in–13 ft 1 in).
The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres (2.8–6.3 in) in length.
The coloured bracts —which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colours, but are actually leaves.
At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest colour.[
The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators.
They are grouped within small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, and are called cyathia.
The poinsettia is native to Mexico.
It is now found in the wild in deciduous tropical forests at moderate elevations from southern Sinaloa down the entire Pacific coast of Mexico to Chiapas and Guatemala.
It is also found in the interior in the hot, seasonally dry forests of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
May your w-e and the coming days be full of goodness and joy, Magda (*_*)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
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Saturday night cruising in Paprihaven, at the Market Street Chevron...
Market Street on a Saturday night is less of a thoroughfare and more of a neon-drenched theater. The sidewalks pulse with throngs of onlookers, their faces flickering in the glow of open storefronts as they track the stoplight-to-stoplight drag races.
Underpinning it all is a relentless, acoustic earthquake in the thunderous revs and guttural rumbles of high-performance engines. This doesn't just fill the air, but envelopes the people, vibrating deep within the marrow of their bones.
Rani Juli slowed as she approached the Chevron, but the station was a sea of chrome and glass; every bay was claimed.
With a practiced sigh, she nudged the accelerator. Her Ford Focus responded with a comfortable, unassuming hum, a polite whisper against the roar of the street. The Chevron was always a fortress on Saturdays; perhaps the next station would offer a sanctuary.
Of course, Rani wasn't here to burn rubber or chase a trophy. As the leader of the Paprihaven Disney Society, her mission was far more festive: guiding her flock to a celebration at Dixie’s Diner.
Her Focus is a rolling beacon of whimsy, wrapped in a custom Mickey Mouse Club paint job that turned heads even in a sea of supercars. She lived for the smiles it sparked and the spontaneous conversations that bloomed at every red light.
Glancing in her rearview mirror, she saw her "entourage"—the club bus, packed to the windows with eager Disneyites, all buzzing with the shared anticipation of a night at Dixie’s and a table full of scrumptious food.
As the head of the Paprihaven Disney Society, Rani treated the street like her own personal Magic Kingdom parade. Her Focus, decked out in a vibrant Mickey Mouse Club livery, was a local celebrity in its own right.
While the racers looked for intimidation, Rani looked for connection, enjoying the grins and waves her brightly appointed Ford pulled from the sidewalk crowds.
Directly behind her, the club bus followed like a loyal sidekick. It was a mobile clubhouse filled with those excited Disneyites whose minds were already fixed on the milkshakes and jukebox hits awaiting them at Dixie’s Diner.
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Matchbox
Ford Focus
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
2010, Thailand
Matchbox
Ford Focus
Sizzlin' Style
2003, China
Matchbox
Emergency Rescue 4x4
Shark Pier Playset
2007, China
Matchbox
Mercury Sable Wagon
1988, Macau
Matchbox
MBX Motor Home
Outdoor Sportsman 3/12
2009, Thailand
Matchbox
2004 School Bus
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Matchbox
Range Rover Sport 2005
VIP Luxury 8/12
2008, Thailand
2010, Thailand