I've got that right, don't I?

A few have mentioned they never tire of fall foliage shots and I reckon we'll continue to test that theory for a while. The winds over the last few days have done their annual duty, yet the oaks endure as they tend to do, the last to give up the ghost...tho some only do so with the arrival of new buds in the spring, somehow hanging on throughout our trying winter.

Another very nice day for late October, so off we go to the canoe to enjoy a relatively rare windless day.

I've been sat here for quite some time

squarking sometimes . . that's my desire

who cares if I'm in a zoo cage or free . . .

matters not to many but it does to me

I'd love to be in the forests it's true

but I'm stuck in here as if with glue

oh to fly free to be a bird on the wing

and then perhaps . . once again I'd sing !

from my dear flickr friend Bev

www.flickr.com/photos/beverleyplaya/

Grünflügelara,, oder auch dunkelroter Ara, aufgenommen im Zoo von San Francisco

Green-winged Macaw, also known as Scarlet Macaw, photographed at the San Francisco Zoo

I've not been too good with ME and IBS for the last few weeks, in the main, so it was nice to get out on a sunny day and visit this little beauty that has been around for 10 days or so now, I think. An extraordinarily accommodating and lovely bird to see,

Also really good to see Norman Rice out and about, with Tracy.

Thank you for your faves and comments, much appreciated.

I've been a bit amiss with my posting and will try to catch up a bit (again) but staying rather busy this Fall and now with the leaves just about at peak color I thought it time to head out and enjoy the scenery. High Point State Park has always been a popular destination in New Jersey and I've been here many, many times but this year may very well be the first time the monument was actually open! I brought my camera and wasn't disappointed with the inner stairway and its 291 steps. I should have run back to the car and got my tripod but I didn't. Then again, if I got the perfect stairway shot that I had in mind I probably wouldn't have come up with this Fall slider of sorts. So it goes and I'm happy on this fine Sunday! Created for the Slider Sunday group - HSS!

I've been saving a few of the Fall flowers/weeds that grow in my front yard and these little blooms just seems to pop out from the rest. For this week's theme, "High Key" Macro Mondays group, the image measures app. 0.75 x 0.50 inches.

Nikon 55mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Micro with PK-12 & 13 Extension Tubes, 41.5mm total extension.

Eurybia macrophylla, commonly known as the bigleaf aster, large-leaved aster, largeleaf aster or bigleaf wood aster.

I've got the music, I've got the lights

You've got the figure full of delights

Let's get together, the two of us over a glass of champagne

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYkeeM8qIA

I've seen that look in your eyes

It makes me go blind

Cut me deep, the secrets and lies

Storm in the quiet

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ebEVrRUuJg

Barcelona, Catalunya

We've all seen the 'Grebe Dance'

For all the world this looks like one of those., but on Steroids!

In actuality these two were about to have a proper 'set-too' and there was no quarter given on either side!

I've often shot the sunrise from this spot, but on this occasion, it was so brief, but perhaps the most special...

Stare at the waves...I swear they're moving!

What love we've given, we'll have forever. What love we fail to give, will be lost for all eternity.

Leo Buscaglia

I've Looked at Life from both sides now; From win and lose and still somehow; It's life's illusions I recall; I really don't know life at all.

We have a very ill family member who is battling cancer. So, I’m listening to Joni Mitchell and thinking about my sister-in-law, Mary. This one's for her.

We've come here 3 mornings in a row this week, as Marnie (my lovely dog) hasn't been very well and we both need peace and quiet and open air - she knows her hill well. We met only a few people with their dogs, all very nice. This is the second one from my new phone (which I still don't understand - limited time to learn new technology), but I'll keep trying !

I used texture 396 Sun by Lenabem-Anna J. Thank you so much Anna.

Thank you in advance for your views and comments - have a happy week ahead !

2018

...I've only been a little bad this year, so I should get something :D

Ƭυηє ♬

Location: Tyraina

Featuring:

- BESOM HAIR - Aria hairstyle [ Kustom9 Event - Dec 19 ]

- AsteroidBox. Carrie Sweater - Belleza - Red [AsteroidBox Mainstore ]

- PLX. "RONDA" JEANS // Faded Blue // Freya [Equal10 Event - Dec 19]

I've known for some time that the place around here to see acorn woodpeckers is Dawson Creek. But, after multiple trips there, I'd still not seen them. Finally, today,, I did my (internet) research to see _where_ at Dawson Creek that they'd been seen. I found a wetland somewhat matching the description, and immediately saw a Northern Flicker. But soon after, I saw a pair of acorn woodpeckers land on this tree. I now know where to look!!!

I've posted images of this wonderful place many times, but it seems to look different every time I go. This is Pitt Lake in Maple Ridge, another one of my favourite places to go and just take in the beauty of nature.

44:52 Giving Thanks

There is always so much to be thankful for, and I am thankful that I live in such a beautiful part of this world, and that in minutes I can be in the midst of nature.

Zoom in and take a look around if you like :)

So, I've been experimenting with some new heads this past week - some for better, some for worse, all of them still works in progress. Bear with me! 💕

Featuring:

Seul Exposed Shoulders Blouse

Kitja Nalan Jeans - available at Kustom9 through 10-Jul

Zenith Lolita Leather Handbag - from Winter Lolita Gacha 2

Tram C409 hair

Taken at Sobe

Full details at Grumpy Kitten.

Deniz ve Ben!

Deniz ve ben...

Sensiz olamayız.

Sen de denizsiz ve bensiz olamazsın.

Bir kanadının altına beni,

Diğerine de denizi sığdırmışsın.

Sen o masmavi sen kokan sularda gidip gelirken,

Ben de bekler dururum seni.

Senin denizi geçip, bana gelmeni.

Arzu Özbilen!

I've always wanted to see flowing lava. And when the volcanic eruption started on March 19, 2021 on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, it was clear that we would go to Iceland again this year (for the fourth time in 9 years). Unfortunately Iceland was not open for tourism so we had to wait and wait and wait. A few months later we could finally go. The Fagradalsfjall volcano was no longer as active as it was in March, but my long-held wish to see lava flowing someday came true. From the ground there was not much to see so we went with a helicopter. And just when I first saw the Northern Lights, I was once again moved by the splendor and power of nature. We could even hear the sound of the volcano in the helicopter and i didn't expect lava to flow so fast. It was so beautiful I almost forgot to take pictures.

Almost.

FOTO SENSE MUNTATGE - fenomen atmòsferic

FOTO SIN MONTAJE - fenómeno atmostérico

PHOTO AUTHENTICATES - atmospheric phenomenon

Feta a EMPURIABRAVA (Girona)

amb una càmara Sony A100

Please don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

I've shot this bendy beech a few times now and each time it is the tree that keeps giving, especially with the curving track that sweeps around it. The mist just adds to the atmosphere as the soft light percolates through the canopy to highlight the path ahead. I'm sure it will feature many more times to come too! Taken in Barnes's Grove, Buckinghamshire

I’ve got red and green and yellow and blue...'

Do they float?'

Float?' The clown’s grin widened. 'Oh yes, indeed they do. They float! And there’s cotton candy..**

**Stephen King's IT

www.youtube.com/watch?v=631gCQIaXl4

NEW @ ECLIPSE Event

OXYDATE JOIN IN TATTOO + SCARIFICATION

Open May 13th

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Other Stuff

:Moon Amore: Circus / Cursed Balloon

:Moon Amore: Circus / Clowns Tamer Jacket RARE

:Moon Amore: Circus / Clowns Tamer Bodysuit RARE

:Moon Amore: Circus/ Nightmare Gloves

:Moon Amore: Circus / Loud Boots L (Blood)

[PL] - Full Perm - Bowler Hat

'MAD IT Tattoo Face

ZIBSKA Eyemakeup Noir Pk #5

I've been up to this park a few times since we've been staying in Las Cruces, New Mexico but this shot was from our first visit, it was taken near sunset. There was plenty of drama in the sky and even rain trying hard to reach the ground.

Seven image pano stitched together in Lightroom and processed in Photoshop.

I've been going over to Commonwealth Lake for the last few weeks, in anticipation of the arrival of the Osprey. I keep hearing about the Virginia Rail, and where to look for it, but hadn't been fortunate enough to see it - until Friday. Came out into plain sight - briefly - before darting back into the brush.

Today, I've got a floral tribute for You.

When I passed this bush in the summer (in fact I was just on my way back to the car) suddenly Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave started to sing inside of my head. They still do it, every time I am watching this photograph. This was the decisive factor for the titel and the main reason, why I finally stopped there.

Heute gibt es einen kleinen Blumengruß für Euch.

Als ich im Sommer an diesem Busch vorbei kam (eigentlich war ich auf dem Weg zurück zum Auto) fingen plötzlich Kylie Minogue und Nick Cave in meinem Kopf an zu singen. Sie tun dies bis heute, sobald ich das Foto betrachte. Das war der ausschlaggebende Punkt für den Titel und dafür, dass ich überhaupt stehen geblieben bin.

more of this on my website at: www.shoot-to-catch.de

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I've been very happily involved with photographing and Flickr-blogging for the Enchantment: Lord of the Rings event this past February and seem to have found myself turning to all things elvish. I've always loved the elves of LOTR ~ they're so beautiful, mystical, noble, and so wonderfully TALL. My typist is not so wonderfully tall, however, so I guess that's *one* of the many reasons I'm drawn to them.

Pictured here are three of my bento heads. I've found, as with Strawberry, that I no longer to have a "go-to look" that I can say definitively is "ME" as with back in the old days, because I change how I look all the time, sometimes three or more times a day! I love finding just the right bento mesh head to go with whichever ensemble I'm photographing to showcase the outfit at its best. It's both challenging and fun - and so gratifying when I get it right.

In any case, some of my latest and favorite bento mesh heads from left to right: LeLutka Vera Bento Head, second, Catwa Blueberry Bento Head, and third, the GENUS Babyface Bento Head. These are by no means, ALL of my bento mesh heads, or all of my favorites...these are simply some that I particularly love to wear, but you'll notice on my Flickr page, I wear LOTS of different heads!

More Details Broken Out Here:

1st avatar:

Bento Mesh Head: LeLutka Vera

Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara

Skin Applier: Fae by [ session ]

Eyes Applier: Enigma by .euphoric

Hair: Atrea (reds) by EMO-tions

Elf Ears: Leevi Medium Ears by Lumae

Entire ensemble blogged here: www.flickr.com/photos/scubagrl/33169072638/in/dateposted-...

2nd avatar:

Bento Mesh Head: Catwa Blueberry

Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara

Skin Applier: Brooke by DeeTaleZ

Eyes: Applier: Giselle by .euphoric

Hair: LENI by EMO-tions

Elf Ears: Swallow

Entire ensemble blogged here: www.flickr.com/photos/scubagrl/39945743283/in/dateposted-...

3rd avatar:

Bento Mesh Head: GENUS HEAD - Baby Face

Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara

Skin Applier: GENUS Basic Honey

Elf Ears: Leevi Medium Ears by Lumae

Entire ensemble blogged here (used different hair here): www.flickr.com/photos/scubagrl/47099479772/in/dateposted-...

POSES: Unforgettable (all) by {NANTRA}

BACKGROUND: MONOMANIA - BG16 (1)

Strawberry's Life Challenge: strawberrysingh.com/2019/02/28/second-life-avatars-challe...

FLICKR page: www.flickr.com/groups/blogmemes

We've been to the tree several times

We've seen them their several times

But getting one to pose in the open for a shot is something of an endurance test

Anyway this one finally obliged in the fading light... but it wasn't for long!

George Michael - Freedom! '90:

youtu.be/diYAc7gB-0A

I won't let you down

I will not give you up

Gotta have some faith in the sound

It's the one good thing that i've got

I won't let you down

So please don't give me up

Because i would really, really love to stick around

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We've rejoined the bike now and warmed up considerably from the chill at the summit of Mount Keen, which can be seen rising high in the distance. This is my view as I finish my sandwiches and get my breath back before the 6 mile downhill cycle back to the car.

Mount Keen is the most Easterly of all the Munros and although it is the closest to where I live, although I've climbed 10 others before climbing this, my 11th Munro. It stands at 939 Meters (3080 feet) and forms an almost perfect cone in its prominence. I made the ascent from Glen Tanar, cycling 6 miles in by bike (with an ascent of 210 meters / 689 feet), taking about 1.5 hours. This left me a final climb of just over 2 miles, with an ascent of 549 Meters (1801 feet), which I did surprisingly quickly (for me) at not much more than an hour. Including stops the whole trip was just over 4.5 hours, not bad for a 50 year old covering 16 miles of tough ground.

I‘ve repeatedly called myself "clumsy" and I know that a number of people can‘t quite imagine that I am, considering some of the more delicate macro-arrangements I experimented with… however if you ever get the chance to watch me folding laundry and particularly wrapping a gift, you would immediately know what I‘m talking about. 😅 What a mess!

One of my attempts at the "Macro Mondays" theme "Wrappings".

Shot with a Screen Cezanne Scanner lens on a Canon EOS R5.

I've got so many pictures of the forest that sometimes I don't even remember I have them. Not all of them are presentable, but I like to share those nice. I could fill my stream for quite some time with fancy trees, but they would get unrecognizable. I will have to break it with something else...

I've been waiting for your arrival in a convertible car for hours. And a sudden thunderstorm. I was at a loss. But you have finally arrived. Welcome back! My love. I was wrapped in happiness.

Rain, feel it on my finger tips

Hear it on my window pane

Your love's coming down like

Rain, wash away my sorrow

Take away my pain

Your love's coming down like rain

When your lips are burning mine

And you take the time to tell me how you feel

When you listen to my words

And I know you've heard, I know it's real

Rain is what this thunder brings

For the first time I can hear my heart sing

Call me a fool but I know I'm not

I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top

Till I feel your

Madonna - Rain (Official Music Video)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=15kWlTrpt5k&feature=youtu.be

Fleur de Sel

Welcome to Fleur de Sel & Fusion City

Join the *Nantes* group for rezzing rights, set home, and the ability to fly. Rezz a bike, grab a scooter, explore, chill, hangout, relax, and most of all, HAVE FUN :))

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Luca

[Deadwool] Peak suit (royal) - jacket - grey 1

[Deadwool] Peak suit (royal) - trousers (slink length) - grey 1

[Deadwool] Peak suit - Clip add-on

[Deadwool] Dandy shoes - fitted - black

Modulus - Javier Hair - Catwa Size

Taby

☂️ Dress: [HH - Hilly Haalan] - Victoria Gown

☂️ Hair: Exile - Instant Crush

ITEM

HM Jer White_1.00

POSE

Meli-Melo Bento Couples Poses - Summer Rain

I've never before seen icicles in Soda Dam on the Jemez Creek -- what a treat!

The Soda Dam is made of travertine, calcium carbonate precipitated from groundwater. There are currently 15 springs and seeps in the Soda Dam area with a maximum temperature of 48 degrees C. The springs that precipitated the travertine discharge from a strand of the Jemez fault zone that runs through the area. The Jemez fault predates the formation of the Valles caldera.

The maximum age of the travertine deposits that make up the Soda Dam is 7000 years. Older deposits in the area have been dated at 480,000 to 1 million years old. This is about the same age as the Valles caldera.

About 35 years ago, the State Highway Department dynamited a hole in the dam in order to build the current road and the plumbing of the hot spring waters was disrupted. Because of the disruption, the Soda Dam is now slowly disintegrating.

[I've been waiting a lifetime for this sunrise...]

Credits

Song

IMG_6713-8

I've photographed the waves going over the lighthouse here in Porthcawl before, using my old camera.. This is my first try of photographing a storm like this with my new 6D mk2. Processing is so much easier.. I don't know if it's the lens or the full frame sensor.

I've been wanting to shoot this place for awhile now. It's right down the street from me in

Burbank.. I just love the sign. "What's missing? U!"

View On Black

“When you find something precious, you have to hold on to it with all your might and never let it go, whatever else you may lose. After all, there are lots of people who die without ever finding something that's really precious to them.”

― Novala Takemoto ―

Vermeer Bowls - Imagined in Midjourney with additional work in Photoshop

Textures From Lenabem Anna J and K.OS - thank you.

Alison Krauss - Now That I've Found You

Hello

I've waited here for you

Everlong

Tonight, I throw myself into

And out of the red

Out of her head, she sang

Come down and waste away with me

Down with me

Slow, how you wanted it to be

I'm over my head

Out of her head, she sang

And I wonder

When I sing along with you

If everything could ever be this real forever

If anything could ever be this good again

The only thing I'll ever ask of you

You've got to promise not to stop when I say when

She sang

Breathe out

So I can breathe you in

Hold you in

And now

I know you've always been

Out of your head

Out of my head, I sang

And I wonder

When I sing along with you

If everything could ever feel this real forever

If anything could ever be this good again

The only thing I'll ever ask of you

You've got to promise not to stop when I say when

She sang

And I wonder

If everything could ever feel this real forever

If anything could ever be this good again

The only thing I'll ever ask of you

You've got to promise not to stop when I say when

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWU33fvPxd0

Style info after he jump/

I've been posting images of two great horned owlets lately. This image is of another recently fledged owlet on the west coast of Florida. One of the parents was sitting directly above the owlet (not pictured) and the other was in a nearby tree keeping a close eye on junior.

This photograph/image is copyrighted and may not be used in any way without my permission. If you would like to use it, please contact me via Flickr mail.

Thanks for visiting and for your faves and comments.

When you've once set foot on the other side

and you can still go back

your foot will never tread the same way again

and little by little you will learn to be on one side and then on the other

It is a learning that later does not want to resign

to that everything else learned, especially love,

learn to do the same.

The other side is the biggest contagion.

Even the eyes themselves change color

and they acquire the transparent tone of fables.

by Roberto Juarroz

Le Paradis, Ambiance Hideaway (66, 95, 24) - Adulto

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