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A deer jumps in front an approaching Lhoist train of outbound loaded limestone cars at Daysville, TN. Leading the train is recently-acquired ex-Southern GP38-2 5206.
grasshopper on cosmos flower in a favorite neighborhood garden. This is a closer cropped shot from an earlier post. Just a bit more dramatic. Always experimenting.
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"A picture is worth a thousand words" is an adage in multiple languages meaning that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.
But can you trust it? Photographic chicanery has been going on almost since photography was invented. Back in the days of film, plates and chemicals it took longer than "Photoshop" does - but it was still possible.
The watcher series of shots can be seen in my album "The watcher".
Il sole che tramonta all’orizzonte è una musica all’ultime sue note, è l’ultimo sapore della torta, più dolce proprio perché è alla fine, destinato a restare nel ricordo più di quanto si sia prima gustato.
William Shakespeare
Dedicato a chi ama pensare alle cose belle come ad un tramonto di nuvole colorate...
In questa foto: il sole tramonta dietro la moschea di Solimano, ad Istanbul
#soliman #istanbul #mosque #sunset #moschea #bosforo #nuvole #tramonto #sunset #sigh #dream #sogno #contemplation #water
Swank October is Goth Month
CEBO backdrop “HALLOWEEN TOWER” 6 li includes poses
Swank & Co. Pandora Collection includes dress, gloves and boots in maitreya and slink sizing.
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The neighbors had a bbq in their backyard yard with about 20 or so adults and children that required close monitoring.
This is not selective colouring btw, the photos are in b/w...and the watcher is non other than our dear friend SonOfJordan :)))
For many years now I have had a deep desire to simply sit at the edge of a Prairie Dog (known affectionally by locals and our friend Deb as Whistle Pigs) colony and photograph/observe the community. Like most animals, once a threat is identified, full alarms are sounded and all normal activity concludes. The Prairie Dog is a bit different as if no aggressive action is taken in just a little while they will go on about the business of the day.
About a week before our trip, I had a very vivid, realistic dream that was so detailed that once I awoke, I laughed out loud and was thankful for the experience. Here is the shortened version of the dream:
I was sitting on a wide-open prairie, Indian style (I assume its still called that). As I sat photographing the colony, out of the corner of my right eye I caught just a glimpse of the tail of a Prairie Rattler as it disappeared under my thigh. They are common in colonies as they use the burrows to escape the heat of the day. In this case, it was using me! Knowing that I needed help, I slowly reached in my pocket, pulled out my cell phone and called 911. This proved to be a mistake.
The first on the scene was a park ranger who laughed at my situation and told me not to move…a classic No-shit Sherlock instruction of absolutely no value! When the local sheriff’s deputy arrived the park ranger briefed him on my situation…between laughs and speculations of how close the snake was to my manhood. When the EMS and fire department showed up it officially became a party. If you have seen the movie “There is something about Mary” …it was a lot like that! As a rescue plan was being developed, first responders were posing for photos behind me as bets were being made on just where I will be bitten. And then the news crew showed up…
When I heard the words “We are live in three, two, one” I realized that I should have taken my chances with the snake! As the EMS tried to place a neck brace around my neck and a borrowed bicycle helmet on my head (from one of the two dozen cyclists who paused their ride to see what all the hullabaloo was about), a microphone was stuck in my face for comment…a comment was made that I will not share!
As a lasso was fitted under my arms and around my chest, the rescue plan was finally revealed. I was to be tied to a truck and pulled off the spot at a high rate of speed. I was in the air when I awoke.
Needless to say, after this dream I decided not to sit amongst the colony but to stand…just in case in was a premonition. I would never have considered sharing this dream had it not been for this photo…a Prairie Dog looking anxious…as if watching a fat Italian guy sitting Indian style flying through the air!
Taken on 19 May, 2023 at Custer State Park, South Dakota.
With her head laid on her back, this female Canada Goose sat quite contently and watched what I was doing. I didn't get close as to disturb her, but as I got up to leave she lifted her head ever so slightly. I left some corn close by for her and went on my way.
Hawaii. As the lava reaches the sea, the water hisses and boils and there is a lot of steam. Quite exciting really - and utterly awesome when you get to about 10ft away from the flow...
2nd build in my Iron Builder round against LittleJohn, using the Toy Winder Key part in dark orange.
In Scottish lore, crows are silent guardians of boundaries and subtle messengers of change. Perched above the street sign, this “black watcher” feels like a modern echo of those old tales, where myth lingers quietly in everyday places.
An early morning visit to Parkgate, Wirral.
I am not a very good bird spotter but enjoy taking images of them, this one is of a male Stonechat.
A Great blue heron perched on a dead snag as we motored by in a pontoon boat along a channel at Caddo Lake. Most all the big birds seemed acclimated to the boat travel and would watch passively. The bit of Spanish moss behind it is splashed with some morning sunlight.
It's the time of the year - the whales have arrived!
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