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From a sphere, to a tetrahedron, to a cube, to a dodecahedron, bubbles can build a variety of shapes as they join together. The geometry changes as the bubbles share walls to save their soapy material, creating new shapes inside the morphing spheres.............
Amaryllis 'Bingo' is a variety developed in Brazil.
It is a plant with conical flowers, large, beautiful and red in color.
Its foliage is also quite ornamental.
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The first intense red amaryllis to bloom today.
I was pollinated by the Orange Sovereign amaryllis (orange color) at my birth.
The beetles are 3.5 to 4.5 millimeters long, They have a great variety of color forms: well over 100 color and pattern variations. Some of these color forms differ to the extent that at first they were thought to be separate species.
The background coloration ranges from cream through yellow to light orange, but not red. Usually there are 14 black, almost rectangular spots on the elytra, but only rarely are all of these spots separate from one another. Most commonly, several of the spots are fused into larger markings, particularly along the midline, where they often create a shape resembling an anchor, sometimes fusing to such an extent that the yellow disappears almost completely, rendering the body almost entirely black except for 12 pale yellow spots.
The pronotum is whitish or pale yellow, with four to eight black spots. The antennae and legs are yellowish-brown.
Are living beings contains a large variety of shapes and sizes. Mushroom is the common name given to the fruiting bodies of fungi. They have fruiting body composed of a base.
Marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris)
A sputtering, bubbling song among the cattails is a giveaway that the Marsh Wren is at home.
Some birders have tagged the Marsh Wren the "Heinz 57 variety" bird, because scientists have recorded 57 different variations of its song, one of the biggest repertoires in the bird-world!
And nightfall doesn't faze these birds. A male may sing straight through the night.
Marsh Wrens usually forage out of view, hopping up only for brief moments.
Industrious male Marsh Wrens build "dummy nests" in their nesting territories, occasionally up to twenty or more; most of these are never used for raising young, but the adults may sleep in them during other seasons.
Canon 500/4+1.4 tc
Holland Marsh. Ontario
Sometimes the sea looks grey or with an assortment of blues and adding a touch of white foam or sea diamonds. Pastels, reflections ripples, patterns and the intensity of the sun add to the variety of sea artwork to be appreciated.
Buzzards are large birds with broad rounded wings and a short tail. They are typically brown, often with a light necklace beneath the breast and white undersides to the wings. However, the species’ appearance is highly variable with some birds having far more white feathers than others. A buzzard’s beak is sharp and hooked and it has large feet with sharp talons. It has a wingspan of around 120cm and weighs up to 1kg.
Buzzards are opportunistic predators and can take a wide variety of prey. Small rodents such as voles and mice are commonly eaten, but they can also take prey as large as rabbits or as small as earthworms. They will also scavenge on road kill. This flexible diet allows the buzzard to survive in a variety of habitats.
Клематис сорта "кардинал Вышинский"
Бордовой радостью ласкает взгляд.
Пленит чудесной сказкою картинка,
Манит цветочный яркий водопад.....
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Clematis of the Cardinal Vyshinsky
variety caresses the eyes with Burgundy joy.
Captivate with a wonderful fairy tale picture,
A floral bright waterfall beckons.
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 41458
Found this Big Boy resting in the shade of an Umbrella Thorn Acacia tree in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
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The African Lion:
In the past lions roamed throughout all of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. However, this mighty species is now found only in fragments of sub-Saharan Africa, along with a critically endangered subpopulation in West Africa.
The largest lion populations can be found in Tanzania. Since lions are extremely adaptable big cats, they can survive in a wide variety of habitats, including dry forests, thick bush, floodplains, and semi-arid desert areas. However, they typically prefer open savannas where it is easier to stalk their prey.
Compared to other big cat species, lions are the most sociable. They live in groups called prides, which can consist of anywhere from two to 30 members, including three or four males, a dozen or more females, and their offspring.
Lionesses remain with the same pride for their entire lives. Male lions, on the other hand, leave after maturing to compete for control of another pride. Leading males defend their territory by marking it with urine and roaring to scare off intruders. A lion’s roar can be heard from five miles away.
Within their pride, female lions act as the primary hunters and work in teams to prey on zebras, wildebeests, antelope, and other large herbivores. Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day, so most of their hunting is done at night or early in the morning. This is because their eyes easily adapt to the dark, and it is easier to sneak up on prey at night.
Along with hunting for the pride, female lions are responsible for raising their offspring. They typically give birth to a litter every two years, which consists of one to four cubs.
It is estimated that between 23,000 to 39,000 lions remain in the wild. However, other data from recent years suggests that that number may be closer to 20,000, as three-quarters of their population is in decline. Although lions are not currently endangered, population numbers will continue to decrease without proper conservation efforts.
(Nikon, 100-400/5.6 @ 260 mm, 1/1250 @ f/8.0, ISO 1100, processed to taste)
CSX M434 comes off the Iona Island causeway with CSX SD40-2 #8040 leading CN and CSX gevos. Contrary to normal circumstances, the River Sub has had a host of 40-2 leaders, mostly on the 433 and 434.
We hadn't been to the state park since before the hurricanes. We finally made it there and so did the Robins. There were quite a large flock right along the main road. The birds were quite plentiful of several other varieties as well.
Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FL
Back in 2009, two SD60s, one each INRD and SOO along with an SD40-2XR from MRL lead a K203 from Roseport, MN, for the INRD at Fayette, IN. Fifteen more miles lay ahead as it passes the north end of Clinton siding on CSX.
Mitte / Berlin / Germany
Album of Germany: www.flickr.com/photos/tabliniumcarlson/sets/7215762606822...
Conrail GP40-2 3380 was the centerpiece of a colorful variety of locomotion in Union Pacific's Proviso yard in 1997.
Next to a Chicago and North Western C44-9W, the tattered Conrail motor had a Grand Trunk SD40 and a Norfolk Southern GP59 and C40-9 behind it helping to create a riot of color no longer seen on today's rails.
Aged oak on the margin of the oakery on one of the hills of the Central Russian upland south of Pushchino, Moscow region
Gentle Geranium: A variety of flowers were growing in abundance around the front and back of my home in Dubuque, Iowa until we had an early frost, early snowfall, and very cold temperatures. Macro Photography is my forte' with bokeh often the backdrop/background of my images. These images would make wonderful wallpaper on your laptop/computer. Many of my photo images are designed into clothing, accessories, and home essentials. You can visit my global online google market at shopvida.com/vlp1 or shopvida.com/vlp2
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Life on dry grass, colorful variety. Arid and semi-arid grasslands are home to a Variety of specialized plant and animal species
and can be classified as very diverse. In particular insects are in locations with high numbers of species represented.
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
A variety of bird species were actively feeding on the mass of herring bubbling near the surface of the water on the Pacific Ocean northwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. A Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) landed in the mass and plucked a herring from the water while a Mew Gull (Larus canus) passes overhead and swoops to pick one up for itself. It was a very busy airway with all the gulls and Bald Eagles flying over head.
23 July, 2019.
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Dark-eyed Junco (Slate coloured female or/and immature)
Juncos may be generally regarded as 'garden variety', but in our area this winter, many observers have found them less plentiful than in past years.
This camellia one of many varieties growing inside the Orangerie conservatory at Tower Hill Botanical Garden, seen in a 45-frame focus stack.
Almost no traffic on the streets of Beacon Hill and many streets with no cars at all! Myrtle Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA, headed toward the Charles River
The last day of Conrail’s second year finds an interesting lashup waiting to tackle the grade to Horseshoe Curve and beyond. A GP38-2 and two GP38’s are joined by two C424’s and a U23B on a westbound manifest passing the Amshak station that served Altoona at the time.
A small (15-17 cms) blue colored bird that stands out in its environment and easy to spot. The birds are found in semi / evergreen forests and wooded areas and within them often sighted flying near streams catching the flies in the area. Its habitat is usually green or brown and this is so easy to spot, but very difficult to get close as it is a very shy bird.
The bird is a resident of the Indian subcontinent and found much of the country. The male in this picture sports this rich blue plumage while the female is pale blue with brown colored wings. We sighted a couple of families nesting in our most recent trip. I am not sure, but I think the incubation may have been delayed due to unseasonal rains and heavy gusts of winds. We sighted this bird 14 days ago in the same position. Several Paradise Flycatcher nests which we sighted 2 weeks ago, cannot be found and we sighted one that has fallen to the ground.
The Bamboo plants in the forest act as magnets for many birds - they support several varieties of insects and hence many flycatchers and small birds are often found around that plant / tree. We sighted most of the nests next to them.
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The Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa), commonly known as the PBD, is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the grey duck in New Zealand, where it is also known by its Maori name, pārera. This sociable duck is found in a variety of wetland habitats, and its nesting habits are much like those of the mallard, which is encroaching on its range in New Zealand. It feeds by upending, like other Anas ducks. The Pacific Black Duck is mainly vegetarian, feeding on seeds of aquatic plants. This diet is supplemented with small crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. 54527