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Privés d'eau, tous les végétaux aquatiques ont péri. Le fond de l'étang est jonché de nénuphars morts.
Without water, all aquatic plants have perished. The bottom of the pond is littered with dead water lilies.
Le Lac du Bourdon est aussi appelé « réservoir du Bourdon » ou encore « lac réservoir » car il a été créé en 1901 pour alimenter le canal de Briare. Il est géré par Voie Navigable de France (www.vnf.fr) et il est de la propriété du Domaine.
Il doit son nom au ruisseau de Bourdon alimentant la pièce d'eau du château de Saint-Fargeau, situé à trois kilomètres.
Une route forestière et un chemin d'une dizaine de kilomètres le contourne, faisant la joie des randonneurs.
Les jardins de la digue sont également un lieu de dilettante fort agréable.
I took a quick trip to the Washington DC area last month for a funeral. The lunch after the funeral was held here. It was a very nice place. www.washingtongolfcc.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&...
Tigerair Australia Airbus A320-232 Reg. VH-VNF crosses the Waxing Gibbous Moon 80.2%.
Aircraft enroute Brisbane to Adelaide, Australia as flight TT311.
Speed 633 kph, Altitude 11,299 ft, Track 215°
Une des fleurs d'un superbe massif en train de fleurir dans le jardinet devant un petit bateau amarré à la berge des VNF.
C'est un peu de bonheur fleuri devant une modeste résidence secondaire.....
Le Lac du Bourdon est aussi appelé « réservoir du Bourdon » ou encore « lac réservoir » car il a été créé en 1901 pour alimenter le canal de Briare. Il est géré par Voie Navigable de France (www.vnf.fr) et il est de la propriété du Domaine.
Il doit son nom au ruisseau de Bourdon alimentant la pièce d'eau du château de Saint-Fargeau, situé à trois kilomètres.
Une route forestière et un chemin d'une dizaine de kilomètres le contourne, faisant la joie des randonneurs.
Les jardins de la digue sont également un lieu de dilettante fort agréable.
Données
Superficie : 2,2 km² 220 ha
Longueur : 3 km
Longueur de la Digue : 330 m
Largeur : 500 m
Altitude : 215 m
Profondeur Maximale : 15 m
Volume : 9,3 millions de m³
Construit entre 1890 et 1894, le pont-canal de Briare permet de relier le canal latéral à la Loire au canal de Briare, tout en enjambant la Loire. Il est le plus grand pont-canal métallique de France, long de 662 mètres
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont-canal_de_Briare
www.tourismeloiret.com/fr/decouvrir/les-incontournables-m...
Last monday was the last morning of a week's stay in Marakissa River Camp in the Gambia. As every morning I took off, as early in the morning as possible, in the camp's canoe.
I can't really describe how that feels; floating on the mirror-like water with no other sounds surrounding you than the sounds of birds waking up. It's magic!!
We'd seen the Bee-eaters before on this particular spot, but when we passed it this morning there was not one but a whole flock of bee-eaters in that tiny shrub on the bank.
But these three stood out. Cuddling up together to ban out the morning cold, they really got to me.
And not only to me as yesterday evening this picture was awarded first prize in the VNF's Nature Photography Contest. Couldn't be more happy! If you want to have a look how I did with the rest of the pictures I sent in to the contest, feel free to have a look at the wildlife diary.
Do you know that feeling that when a day starts off good, it stays good? Last friday, we had started at 6.30 AM and drove to the AWD. When we arrived there it was still dark and the sun was about to rise when we walked into the reserve. There are many roads in that area but I always stop at the little sideways, paths where you may not walk any further after the stream. Also this morning we walked to the stream, sat down and waited for the sun to rise. Als always, when you sit still and don't talk (too much.. :-)) nature comes your way..
After a little while we saw a huge Fallow Deer stepping out of the bushes. It walked towards the water and before we knew it, it actually went in and swam across the stream! I had the camera adjusted in no time, but with barely any light, an iso speed of 3200 and a swimming deer, you can hardly expect a good shot. But still, it was a magnificent sighting and we couldn't stop talking about it how beautiful it had been.
So when the second deer arrived, a young buck this time, I wasn't really ready! 10 minutes at sunrise makes a world of difference so I was able to turn down the iso to 2000. And what a sight it was!! The water surface was like a mirror and the autumn colors on the banks of the stream made for a beautiful reflection. I think I held my breath during the whole crossing :-). I decided for this shot over the shots where he actually swam as you can see more of the beautiful young buck.
When after this the foxes (see previous shot) made their appearance as well you maybe can imagine that I returned home high as a kite (from adrenaline that is...... )
2 more days to order your tickets for the fotofestival in Zutphen next saturday!! Meanwhile I've seen the presentations that are going to be shown there and boy.. they are a true inspiration for nature and wildlife photography... Please join me there!! VNF Photo Festival 5 november Hanzehof Zutphen.
... Sans emprunter la véloroute 80 qui relie l'océan Atlantique à la Méditerranée car les élus des départements de l'Aude et de l'Hérault qui depuis plus de 20 ans méprisent ce mode de déplacement et ce type de tourisme en n'appliquant pas les directives ministérielles mais en validant le tracé de la véloroute sur la carte ce qui équivaut à vendre aux usagers du rêve et des mensonges, ce qui nuit aussi à l'image de la France et aux usagers .
Car pour emprunter la véloroute 80 dans ces départements il faut auparavant obtenir une autorisation écrite de la VNF !
Ce qui est purement scandaleux !
Mais tout va bien, la présidente-présidente Jeanne-Carole Delga vient d'être réélue .
Honte à Eux !
Le Lac du Bourdon est aussi appelé « réservoir du Bourdon » ou encore « lac réservoir » car il a été créé en 1901 pour alimenter le canal de Briare. Il est géré par Voie Navigable de France (www.vnf.fr) et il est de la propriété du Domaine.
Il doit son nom au ruisseau de Bourdon alimentant la pièce d'eau du château de Saint-Fargeau, situé à trois kilomètres.
Une route forestière et un chemin d'une dizaine de kilomètres le contourne, faisant la joie des randonneurs.
Les jardins de la digue sont également un lieu de dilettante fort agréable.
Données
Superficie : 2,2 km² 220 ha
Longueur : 3 km
Longueur de la Digue : 330 m
Largeur : 500 m
Altitude : 215 m
Profondeur Maximale : 15 m
Volume : 9,3 millions de m³
Just returned home from a trip to Gambia but I haven't been able to process the pictures I shot there, as I'm busy with the preparations of the 25th anniversity photo festival of our photoclub, the VNF (Vereniging Natuurfotografen).
I wanted to share this picture with you as it is part of an absolutely touchingly beautiful presentation about the National park de Veluwe which will also be shown at the festival. As our photoclub is located in Apeldoorn, which is located almost next to the Veluwe, lots of members sent in their most beautiful pictures of this area.
For those of you who live in Holland; the festival promises to become a fantastic event, with lots of famous guest speakers, among which Wild Wonders of Europe photographer Jari Peltomaki and one of Holland's most well-known nature photographers (who is also a member of our club) Jan Vermeer. I'm presenting the festival and it would be awesome to see you all there!
You can read more about it on my blog. The festival will be held on saturday 5th of November in the Hanzehof in Zutphen. You can read more about the photoclub and the festival at the club's site: VNF-Apeldoorn. Hope to see you all at the festival on the 5th!!