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Unlike most of their leggy heron cousins, the night herons feature a stocky build and a short, thick neck. They are usually most active after dark (hence, the name). During the day you usually find them sitting hunched and motionless in trees near water. But it's nest-building time again, and this one's found a branch that's just right for the occasion. That wisp of white plumage extending from the back of the head is another sure sign of the breeding season.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, South Carolina
Unlike dolphins porpoise don't share the same curiosity regarding humans.
We were lucky to see this one and it's companion with Oban Sea Tours.
Harbour Porpoise – Phocoena phocoena
Sound Of Kerrera - Argyll
Many thanks to everyone who takes the time to view and fave my photos and in particular to those kind enough to comment. It is very much appreciated.
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Unlike most of his fellows, this one didn't beg for food. He just wanted to pose for the camera.
San Francisco, Ca. September, 2020.
Unlike most moths, which are nocturnal, clearwing moths are diurnal, active and collecting nectar in daylight. This one was nectaring at one of my butterfly bushes.
Unlike me, Bess is calmly awaiting the results of the US election. With all the stress, and Covid, we're both concerned about the health of our American friends.
Unlike his female counterpart, this guy has avoided Janice's yard through most of the winter, although he could often be heard in nearby areas! The last time I saw him and got a shot was on December 1st, but Janice has seen him appear early in the mornings at times since then...he was very active in the yard quite often yesterday...it was about time! 😁
Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors.
Definitely unlike where we have just returned home from, which was near Skegness on the Lincolnshire Coast.
But hey, we walked the beach every day twice a day slowly it must be said. The sea was the North Sea and brown unlike the blue of the Atlantic Ocean but there were waves and that mesmerising movement of waves lapping and on occasion surging in with some big waves hitting the shore. All in all (apart from the worst WIFI signal on that part of the coast it felt very restorative. Cornwall is NOt though but we enjoyed our break and am no worse or better than before we went and my camera as usual was capturing the moments but they look nothing like these lol..Sue :)
I am an only child and what that really means is that I spent a great deal of time learning how to exist in the world both alone and lonely. Unlike many kids today who grow up with constant entertainment through the internet screens, I had to learn to use my imagination to fill my extra time. It also meant that I had to get used to having strong feelings and have no place for them outside of myself.
For many years when I was a kid, I really wanted to have as many friends as possible and be the popular one at school. But, I soon realized I had developed opinions that were very different from most kids at school. For instance, I hated Barbie (still do!) and I thought Vanilla Ice was.a thief and that Freddie Mercury (though dying of AIDS at the time) should make him rue the day he ever stepped in front of a microphone. (Most of my friends were developing dance routines to "Ice Ice Baby". So yeah...). For the record, I still detest the person and the song.
You can try to make friends and influence people but if you're a person like me, you tend to think you've given up something genuine about yourself that way. Eventually, you realize you are better off alone.
Then, Cinchel came along and I really couldn't believe it was possible to have this kind of connection with another human. I know some would rather be solitary forever but, for me, the thought of losing him is devastating.
Still, after Trump won the election recently, maybe my old solitary child need for space reappeared. Basically, even if you surround yourself with well meaning people, you can still never escape your own self. I had friends and family calling but I just wanted to be away from everything, especially my own head space. And, when you work in a public sphere and you have to function and not fall apart and succumb to hysterical crying all day, it is exhausting to say the least. I realize we all do this to some extent unless you're the human on the street corner literally screaming non stop until someone attacks or arrests you. There is a persistent sense in my mind, though, that there are a great deal of people who are disinterested and don't connect the impact of choices or lack of choices. Maybe they end up happier or not....I'm not really sure. No one can ever truly know what is like to be another human being.
In any case, when you reach a certain level of depression, you don't even want people around you who you care for deeply because you don't want them to have to witness you at your worst, even when they are willing. It is likely that, as in that expression "You contain multitudes" that we are not so simple as we appear on the surface. There are quite a few complex layers of human consciousness to contend with and they might not all agree with each other.
Today is Thanksgiving in America, which is nice that we have one day designated to be grateful for others while the other 364 days we are competitive, bitter, and spiteful. Well, I try not to be this way. But, you see it with extreme capitalism that these systems drive us to the point of being different selves and ones I wouldn't want to have even a basic conversation with.
Let's be thankful for those humans who have seen our true selves and still choose to share some of their time on Earth with us. We can be thankful for solitude too..for quiet moments and presence within moments without the world weighing on us.
I don't define myself by other people but I doubt I would still exist in this reality as a living breathing entity without certain people.
I hope you find peace today.
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Unlike birds in the heron family, which swallow their catch whole, Ospreys eat fish one small bite at a time, starting at the head and working slowly to the tip of the tail. It's a messy business, so when they are done they are quick to head down to the water to clean up. At sunset on Armand Bayou.
…unlike bees and wasps, these guys don’t sting. That’s good news for me as they’re very beautiful close up. I keep away from wasps, I’ve been stung by one previously and those twunts really sting. 😂🐝
Unlike the vast majority of other moai statues, the statues of the Ahu Akhivi ritual platform face not deep into the island, but towards the Pacific ocean.
В отличие от подавляющего большинства других статуй моаи, статуи ритуальной платформы Аху Акиви обращены своими лицами не вглубь острова, а к Тихому океану.
Sadly, unlike previous Christmas flyers to Edinburgh, today was a rather cloudy day on the East Coast. Against some of the breaks in the clouds from the distance, 'Scots Guardsman' crosses the Royal Border Bridge heading North.
Unlike last year when our Gardenia had all its buds chewed off at the top like a hungry kid taking the first bite of an ice cream, whatever was responsible seems to have disappeared this year and we have some lovely white flowers. It does have a couple of visitors!
Unlike many endemic birds, Seychelles bulbul or the Merl in Creole, are not in any immediate danger of becoming extinct.
You can see them on all the largest islands from sea level to high altitudes in gardens and scrub, although they are particularly common in old woodland. They are noisy and aggressive birds, usually seen in small groups, with a range of chattering or squawking calls. Aldults are the only Seychelles land birds with orange beak and legs, but in young birds the beak and legs are dull grey-brown.
Unlike most birds, owls make virtually no noise when they fly. They have special feathers that break turbulence into smaller currents, which reduces sound. Soft velvety down further muffles noise.
Unlike my usual run-n-gun technique of photography, I decided to sit at a spot, listen to a book, and try to get a photo of a Marsh Wren (one of my nemesis birds). As I waited, a Weasel popped out of the reeds and streaked by in a flash. He was so fast and so close that I didn't have a chance. Luckily he popped back out of the grass to take one more look at me. Maybe I'll try to slow down more often.
Unliked Blue-capped Motmot, has a black cap (much like Wilson's Warbler). Seen on a non-birding trip. El Silencio Lodge & Spa. Bajos del Toro. CR.
Diese Monsterwelle türmte sich plötzlich haushoch auf.
This monster wave suddenly piled up as high as a house.
• Das gefährliche an Sneaker Waves ist nämlich, dass man sie nicht auf Anhieb erkennt. Anders als andere Wellen bauen sie sich nicht langsam und sichtbar auf, sondern entstehen meistens blitzartig und ohne Vorwarnung. Und in aller Regel überspülen sie weite Teiles des Strandes und enden nicht dort, wo es die meisten Wellen tun. Gerade das macht sie so gefährlich.
• The dangerous thing about Sneaker Waves is that you don't recognize them straight away. Unlike other waves, they do not build up slowly and visibly, but mostly arise in a flash and without warning. And as a rule they wash over large parts of the beach and do not end where most waves do. That is what makes them so dangerous.
Unlike the Great Spangled Fritillary, Aphrodite is an uncommon butterfly with special habitat preferences of cool high elevation meadows edged with woodlands.
In this photo Aphrodite is the leading butterfly, first from the right. Compared to the Great Spangled, the species is slightly smaller and the creamy-yellow submarginal band is very narrow with most of the silvery spangles not touching the band.
Unlike Shawshank Prison there is no way anyone is digging their way thru this thick wall of double Victorian bluestone.
Unlike many mountain dwellers, the Musk Ox seeks out the higher grounds during the long Norwegian winter. Due to strong winds there is less snow in high altitude than in lower grounds. This impressive mammal is well prepared for harsh winter conditions. After a long nap it was time to stretch out and shake off some snow.
For more Musk Ox pictures, feel free to visit me web page: fsnaturfoto.net/index.php?/category/11 :)
Unlike the straight look-up shot of this location I posted some months ago, the angled perspective here almost seems to create a sense of movement and motion. This is one of the Ping Shek Estate towers in Hong Kong.
LOL...unlike the very accommodating Eastern Towhee I posted recently, this stinker erred on the side of caution yesterday and remained partially hidden throughout our encounter! I could do little but tell him "fine, stay in there...I'll get shots of you anyway!" as I laughed the whole time! Towhees are always amusing, and quite beautiful! 😊
Unlike Everything else here. This is a retake of someones elses idea, the only difference is the fog.
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Unlike King Pyrrhus and the Roman army, it was win-win for me and the male Pyrrhuloxia at the post office in Langtry, Texas.
Unlike some birds that change into brightly colored plumage for mating season, with Green Herons the most visible changes are in the eyes, legs and feet.
Unlike its western and African counterparts which are generally monogamous the Australasian version is generally communal, living in family groups with breeding males and females (there may be more than one of each) along with offspring from previous seasons. What at first I thought was a probable mating as only two birds were at first involved, turned out to be more of a social "false mounting" with three adults involved. All very complex and further studies of this species are probably needed.
Unlike a lot of birds, the American Tree Sparrow has a large population in Minnesota during our winters as they are attracted to the type of seeds they find here in abundance. This dainty creature eats nearly a third of its body weight each day and drinks about as much water. They risk their lives if they don't do that daily so you will find them out seeking food even during our blizzards. This sparrow normally nests on or near the ground.
Unlike this shot, this one here is the real deal. I'm pretty stoked on these cups and have already gotten a ton of compliments on them. I'm very thankful to my wonderful fiancé and my mother for these gifts.
Strobist:
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MADE EXPLORE #1 & FRONT PAGE!!
Unlike the previous week (see The Tale of Two Trees) the sun managed a come back to highlight the diverted Arriva XC service 1S51, 1227 Plymouth - Edinburgh Waverley as it climbs from Shenstone towards Lichfield on 7th May 2022. Class 43 No. 43301 leads, with No. 43303 at the rear. Copyright Photograph John Whitehouse - all rights reserved
Unlike their inner city counterparts these beauties in the highlands are no more tame than any other bird.
A bird I often overlook, but I loved the unusual setting here.
Mallard - Anas Platyrhynchos
Little Ganavan - Argyll
As always I extend my sincere gratitude to all who are kind enough to comment and fave my photos or even stop by and just have a look. It is very much appreciated.
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Unlike my photos of the last couple of days, taken early this year, this was taken today, Saturday morning fine and cool. The image of course flattens the landscape whereas in fact, this shot taken from the New Farm (Brisbane) (raised) River Walk looks back through several layers of our winding and beautiful river. So here is what you are really seeing! In front is suburban Kangaroo Point to which both the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Bridge direct traffic and pedestrians at right angles. The vessels and residential units/apartments in the foreground are built on what was until the late 1970's the Evans Deakin shipyard which to my young eyes as a kid was a mass of huge and rather exciting cranes.
Upstream to the right, the river performs a near 180 degree turn under the Story Bridge (creating Kangaroo Point), passing the redeveloped old Howard Smith Wharves as it goes. Heading from right to left it passes down the Eagle Street city precinct, subject of several shots in recent days. The edge of that layer can be seen in several distinctive structures - the now heritage listed but still newish looking Riverside Centre which is the first full high rise on the right of shot (north bank) progressing down to the high dark blue building (don't know its name) which coincidentally has the suspension cables etc of the new Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge right at its foot.
The river then continues up past the City Botanic Gardens (all these features are on the same north bank on which I am standing) and performs a 90+ degree turn to its right around Gardens Point and the Captain Cook (South East Freeway) bridge. Then a comparatively long straight with the Cbus Super/State Government building on the right or north bank again together with the Queensland University of Technology, Parliament House, Goodwill Pedestrian Bridge and on the left Southbank Parklands and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Griffith University, the ABC, Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland State Library all linked by the Sir Neville Bonner and Victoria Bridges to the top of the city proper and the Queen's Wharf complex. They are all over there, you just can't see them of course.
Lot going on here to say the least! Phew. You can see it faster than I can type on google earth! In other words the river sweeps across the shot three times.
Anytime (Unlike the last, unlike the past)
Diving into the reflection of one's self
is a lesson in how to fly beyond time
through the mind of hallowed ground
stepping on gilt radiated sunset riverbanks
flowing between wet and dry memories profound
this then, the elevated stepping-stone
marks a point, a hurdle, an accomplishment
be it nothing at all, or the very essence of all
it bequeaths nothing, yet everything is here
and to take this moment, is to catch a fall
wherever I was is presently deemed meaningless
for this placement recalls nothing,
and thus, this perspective seeks a point
for the convergence of elements hereby conspire
to breathe life again into the hope it can reappoint
a daredevil of mystery fires warnings across the sky
from dawning hurt to twilight muses burning
horizontal - it's shadows are me in disguise
keeping me warm until I am reunited as one
with the health that's lost within it's own demise
intermittently thoughts travel all around the world
those that I hold most dear are free to wander
it's this very vision that has the means to follow
a deeper, wiser dream of being unafraid
capturing all fears and returning them, each one hollow
taking me away forever a reflection of reality
absorbed by Wensumesque-flowings
and resuscitated by filtered Oaken Spring light
bathed in it's rechargeable energy apparent
my life holds...just...for a secular flight.
by anglia24
16h05: 30/04/2008
©2008anglia24
Unlike the name suggests, this is a very scarce dragonfly in the uk, except for Scotland and a few populations in upland areas. It was once possible too see it on the Southern English heaths but it seems climate change has put an end to that.This picture was taken about 10 years ago at a disused clay pit near the Devon/ Cornwall border. What a site and what a day that was.So gutted that it became a working pit again just a few years later. Saw more common hawkers that day than I had ever seen even in Scotland and this is the only time I have seen mating pairs- I saw five! This photo was of the only accessible pair, so it is of great personal worth to me, and is probably something I will never see again, let alone photograph.
Unlike horse rides in other place, a tourist must have a guide to ride camel either in group or one to one private tour. It could be mainly due to safety purpose. Is it?
For the image capturing side, I purposely included a 4x4 (machine ride) from the very far end at the top of the sand dune to echo with a lady at the foreground holding a selfie stick for self-photographing with a camel ride. It gave this photo a leading line and depth of a desert as well as a 3D effect.
Tell you what, I shot this image while I am on a saddle of the camel ride. It was very hard to stabilize myself and the camera while swaying with the camel movement while one hand had to holding tight the handle bar of the saddle during the ride.
Unlike other areas of the country struggling to deal with a minor snowfall, BNSF's hi-line handles it with grace. Seen here in the high plains country just outside of Browning, an eastbound train glides through big sky with ease in a blanket of freshly fallen snowfall on a bitterly cold winter morning.
Unlike most lemurs, which are arboreal and nocturnal, this species is diurnal and can often be found on the ground of arid forests in southern Madagascar.
It feeds on all kinds of leaves, sprouts, roots and fruit and it is a gregarious animal that forms groups of up to thirty individuals, which are usually led by females.