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Whether they are raiding the bird feeder, transplanting tulip bulbs, making themselves at home in the attic or delighting you with their antics, gray squirrels inspire joy and angst. One of the main attractions of backyard gardens, they are the second most watched wildlife in North America, after birds, and there's no denying their appeal with their long, fluffy tail, soft brown eyes and amazing acrobatic skills.
The question of whether zebras are white with black stripes or black with white stripes might seem like the set-up for a classic joke. But this question is no joke, because it actually does have an answer: zebras are black with white stripes.All of a zebra’s fur, both black and white, grows from follicles that contain melanocyte cells. These cells are present in all animals, and they’re primarily responsible for generating the pigment that gives colour to skin and hair. In both cases, melanocyte cells produce melanin—the pigment—that is outwardly visible. In zebras, chemical messengers determine which melanocytes deliver pigment to which section of fur, thus creating the zebra’s black and white pattern. What’s important about zebras is that their white fur represents an absence of melanin; white is not its own pigment. Since white stripes only exist because pigment is denied, black is understood to be the “default” colour of a zebra.
Beneath all that fur, zebras have black skin, too. A shaved zebra, without any stripes, could be almost unrecognizable as an all-black animal.
I debated whether I should post this one or not. Focus is a little bit soft on the first kid, and obviously the second kid was running faster. But I felt this softness added a sense of movement. I also opted for a vertical frame to avoid the kids getting lost into the picture while still giving a sense of height (this pagoda is huge and wouldn't fit into the frame). Overall, I'm happy with it and hope you will enjoy it!
More pictures of my Burma trip at www.flickr.com/photos/132192297@N04/albums/72157675506456383.
whether everyone you love knows it :-)
Robert Brault
rose, 'Secret', little theater rose garden, raleigh, north carolina
This is my last post before Christmas, so wanted to wish you all a wonderful holiday season, whether or not you celebrate. And I'd like to thank you for all your lovely comments throughout the year. I've made so many friends on here, and quite a few more in the past year, and love the interactions and seeing the mix of all your different types of photography. Looking forward to another year of photography and friendship :)
I made these wire balls for Christmas decorations and put them into a crystal bowl. Taken with my Pentacon AV 80mm, and Kenko extension tubes.
Whether you are ready or not, dont get caught in the cross fire, there is only 5 shopping months until Christmas if you do that kind of thing. Who only knows what November and December will be like this year.
whether he chooses to be so or not :-)
Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1836
Truth Matters! Character Matters!
iris [Reticulata Group], 'Harmony', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Iris reticulata, the netted iris or golden netted iris, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Russia, the Caucasus, and northern Iran, but cultivated widely in temperate regions. The reticulata group of irises is characterised by a fibrous net surrounding the bulb. They are small plants to 15 centimetres (5.9 in), with tubular, sharply-pointed, ribbed leaves, and flowers of yellow, blue or purple with an orange blaze on the falls, appearing in early spring. They are hardy, but prefer a well-drained sunny position in soil which dries out in summer; they are therefore suitable for a rock or gravel garden.
Whether we admit it or not, we all believe in magic. We may have become slaves of the daily grind of our life but a part within us wants to emancipate itself from it and hopes for something magical to happen...
Whether your cold or hot you need a hug, when Covid is gone that day will happen.......does anyone want to build a snowman?
Photo to make you smile and think of your childhood.
Whether over stone or stream or other leaves fall flowers always add a touch of beauty near St.John's, NL, Canada.
whether quietly or spoken
my gratitude for the company here ✨
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forgive me for deleting group comment codes, they're not my thing but I do appreciate the visit!
" I promise you will never be alone, Whether at your side or from afar. I love you for who you are, Let me be your strength at night. Even when I'm out of sight, Let this thought aid in following through. My heart is always with you "
Rest hope you all enjoy amsy work as always ^^
Amsy ♡
"Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for peace while continuing to harbor anger is futile. Training the mind and overcoming your anger is much more effective than mere prayer. Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that". (Dalai Lama)
Credits: Tree: Little Branches -Wild Banyan Tree {Animated}*4Seasons @Sense Event
Sometimes I wonder whether we make reality appear all too strange and artificial with all our camera trickery. Take these two images for instance: I cannot make up my mind for I love to see the real power of this waterfall, which can only be appreciated by the left image shot with normal shutter speed. But I also love the alien-like smoothness and strange appeal of the long exposure. Any thoughts guys?
Hibuscus Double flowers
Whether it’s deciduous or evergreen, large or small, any hibiscus plant you see will undoubtedly catch your eye with their glorious and stunning flowers. And despite being relatively widespread, they always look special.
The beauty and popularity of the hibiscus is reflected in their varied use. The national flower of both Malaysia and Korea is a hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis and Hibiscus Syriacus). Hibiscus flowers are used as an offering to the gods Kali and Ganesh in Hindu worship. While in Hawaii and Tahiti, they can be used to symbolize a women’s relationship status.
Song:
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You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew you never knew
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sunsweet berries of the Earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or let the eagle tells you where he is been?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
How high will the sycamore grow?
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
You can own the Earth and still
All you'll own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind
Alan Menken / Stephen Laurence Schwartz
Whether it's morning coffee or afternoon tea, the setting by the shores of the lake at Kastoria hits the spot.
...whether you have balls as big as Tom Cruise's ✈️
Late to the party with this film but man, what a thrilling ride!
All artists, whether they know it or not create from a place of inner stillness, a place of no mind.
― Eckhart Tolle
We drove up to Squamish a few days ago in the hope of seeing eagles as we heard there were hundreds up there right now. No luck though, we only saw one very high in a tree. But it was a lovely walk along the Cheakamus River. In spite of much of the world being in a polar vortex, our weather is warmer, and the mountains have much less snow on them than any other year I can remember. There is a possibility of a bit of snow in a couple of days, and I hope it happens. Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Whether to Grandmother's house or alternative venue, enjoy a very happy Thanksgiving Day. And if you are not celebrating, the wishes extend to you for a good old Thursday just as well...;-)
to know that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom :-)
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Nathaniel Macon, 1819 January 12th
HGGT!!
american painted lady butterfly on eastern purple coneflower, 'Rubinstern', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you. (Harvey Mackay )
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The robin is one of the most familiar birds of the UK, regularly visiting gardens. Robins are also common in parks, scrub and woodland, making their presence known with a loud, territorial song. They sing from prominent perches right through the winter, when both males and females hold territories; indeed, they are fiercely territorial, driving off intruders and even fighting. During the breeding season, the female is allowed into the male's territory where she sets up a nest of dead leaves, moss and hair. Nests often crop up in the oddest of places, such as plant pots, old wellies and shelves, but Ivy and other shrubs are their natural choice. Robins have been associated with Christmas ever since Victorian times; Victorian postmen, who were known as 'Robin Red-breasts' because of their red waistcoats, are thought to be the inspiration for so many robins appearing on our Christmas cards. Whether it's the case or not, robins certainly make themselves known in winter with their loud, aggressive song!
Well another outing with the camera, so soon? Drove to Teesdale and the Bowlees visitor centre today. Turned out it was half term so I gave the honey pots of Summerhill Force, Low Force and High Force a miss and wandered off up a path I hadn't previously been up. It led me here, Wester Beck which along with Flushiemere Beck becomes Bow Lee Beck. A nice lonely spot and worth battling the rain to get a shot or two. Title inspired by a beautiful song of the same name by the wonderful Tracy Bonham.
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Whether it's Pinocchio himself or one of his numerous brothers and sisters that live in two "flowerpartments" on my window sill remains a secret. I didn't ask when, after a heavy rain shower, sunshine transformed my living room window into a sea of diamonds, and I quickly grabbed my camera to photograph it. And the whole Pinocchio family got so excited when they saw my camera ("Look! We'll be on Flickr again!) that it was difficult to choose one of them as my model, because they all wanted to be in the picture. Some even tried to sneak into the frame after I'd chosen my model for this photoshoot, so I had to gently call them to order ("Calm down, guys, everyone will get a turn!"). My living room classic :) A few years ago I had orchids on my window sill, now it's flamingo flowers, and they are doing tremendously well there.
A few months ago I first introduced you to Pinocchio via the Ricoh GR III (please check my album, also for the orchid photo), and this image was taken with my traditional macro setup, the m.zuiko 60mm macro lens and the Oly. The pattern inside of the two larger bokeh balls is a reflection of the insect shield with some of the rain droplets on it that didn't make it to my window. Processed in DxO and in Color Efex where, amongst other filters, I'd used the Reflector Efex (Warm Gold) filter which did wonders for the light and the colours (coming from the street trees and the house across the street). Further tweaked in LR, where I slightly enhanced the blues in the colour calibration profile.
Happy weekend, Everyone, and stay safe and healthy!
Pinocchio ist wieder da :)
Es könnte sich hier aber auch um eins seiner Flamingo-Blumen-Geschwister handeln, die, verteilt auf zwei WGs, auf meinem Fensterbrett leben. Als ich schnell zur Kamera griff, um das "Auf-Regen-folgt-Sonnenschein-Bokeh" zu fotografieren, habe ich nicht nach dem Namen gefragt. Die ganze Bande war auch viel zu aufgeregt, denn allen war sofort klar, dass eine(r) von ihnen wieder bei Flickr landen würde. Einige hatten sogar noch versucht, mit ins Bild zu gelangen, nachdem ich schon ein Fotomodell ausgewählt hatte, sodass ich sie ein wenig zur Ordnung rufen musste ("Jetzt beruhigt Euch wieder, jeder kommt mal an die Reihe!").
Vor einigen Monaten hatte ich Euch Pinocchio ja bereits vorgestellt, damals mit der GRIII aufgenommen (und vor einigen Jahren waren meine Fensterbrett-Untermieter noch Orchideen gewesen, beide Fotos könnt Ihr im verlinkten Album sehen). Hier kam nun wieder die klassische Makro-Ausrüstung, bestehend aus der Oly und dem 60mm m.zuiko, zum Einsatz. Das Muster in den beiden großen Bokehscheiben ist die Reflektion des Insektengitters vor dem Fenster, mit ein paar Regentropfen darauf, die es nicht bis zum Fenster geschafft hatten. Entwickelt und bearbeitet in DXO, Color Efex – hauptsächlich mit dem Filter "Reflektor Efex – Warmes Gold", der hier Wunder bei den Farben (Straßenbäume, Haus gegenüber) und auch beim Licht bewirkt hat – und LR, wo ich im Kalibrierungsmenü ein wenig an den Farbreglern für Blau und Grün gedreht hatte.
Habt ein schönes Wochenende, liebe Flickr-Freunde, passt gut auf Euch auf und bleibt gesund!
Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.”
― Charles Dickens, David Copperfield
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Photo of me messing wit editing tools again xD one day ill know how to fully work them
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"When I was younger I could remember anything, whether it happened or not."
Mark Twain
Whether it's sunny or misty, the Snowdonia National Park is a beautiful place to be. This was taken late one spring morning as the mist rolled in.
Whether you're looking inward, or looking outward, there's always something interesting to see.
Happy Window Wednesday
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Long exposure photography can create dynamic, and sometimes, surreal images full of motion. Whether there is a sense of tranquility, apprehension with regard to the unexpected, or an element of surprise, night images can also evoke a true sense of emotion.
Photographers who specialize in night photography are indeed a special breed. This should not be so surprising when one realizes how much in-depth understanding of light is necessary to capture that perfect photograph. Additionally, there are some rather basic tips any newbie night photographer should know. This, and more, will be covered in this edition of “After Hours Photography,” with a few night photography exercises tossed in to allow you to practice that which is covered. After all, practice - and I do mean a lot of it - will enable you to create magical night imagery!
First thing first, and that is - Know Your Camera! Whether shooting landscapes, or urban settings, trundle through the darkness not only looking for the perfect scene, but experimenting along the way. A thorough understanding of your camera, and what all of the buttons do, is essential for night photography. The last thing you will want, with little light with which to work, is to fumble with your camera and its controls. Not knowing can only make for stressful, difficult photography.
** Take a moment, and have a look at your camera controls. Pay close attention to the Mode Dial. This is where you will set how you will photograph.
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Wasn't sure whether to post this or not! Bit of a crop and the sky was very white/bright,which posed lots of problems,but hey ho it is Hobbys. This is a dragonfly pass from the adult to the young bird. I was very fortunate to witness this let alone get any shots of the behaviour!.................Len.
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Whether you are pushing through sleepiness or shivering in the cold or just trying to stay upright in strong winds, views like this, always make it worthwhile....
Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey.....
Whether you are cruising down the rivers of the Pantanal or driving along the country roads there is always something to catch your eye. Beauty is everywhere and this beautiful female belted kingfisher was sitting on a fence post near a river when we stopped to watch her for a few moments and of course to capture a few images of her was a thrill. The Pantanal has so much to offer and it is so beautiful. Certainly a trip of a lifetime. Please contact us if you would like more information on our Nature's Tapestry trip for 2018.
Wishing you all a wonderful and blessed weekend.
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Sepilok, Borneo, is a place where rehabilitated orangutans are looked after. there is a set feeding time but it is a lottery as to whether or not any appear. The monkeys never fail to turn up though.
A sort of super hero of the 21st century. Whether stopping a train with one hand, standing on the top of a mountain at sunset, competing with birds on the heights of any building, walking lonely streets, where mystery is part of her adventure. Wherever she chooses, she leaves her eternalized footprints. Some have the wonderful possibility of meeting her in her daily intimacy, others, when they see her, ask her for a hug,...yes,...I\'ve seen it!!! As a wonderful token of gratitude to such a talented artist. Like every super hero, I am sure that behind her magical and almost iconic avatar, there is a beautiful person, otherwise she could not transmit so much sensitivity, immersed in landscapes, cities, fields, buildings, etc,...I was saying that her little body becomes part of the landscape, in absolute solitude. His greatest habit is contemplation. But like all superheroes, she has a mystique. Like an aura that surrounds her, I saw it. Her walk, her movements are part of an intimate dialogue between her and the place where she is. Like an actor on stage, those of us who were lucky enough to see her in action, sat in our seats, like an open-air theater, and simply watched. So that at the end of her play, we stood up and shouted Bravo!!!! And applaud until our hands hurt.
Thank you very much, nekonuko Nakamori for allowing me to follow you with my camera and ,... well try to capture that essence, which is your personal stamp. Once again, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to upload to my page a photo that will undoubtedly be my favorite, because not all of us are lucky enough to include a super hero in our Stream.
Una especie de súper héroe del siglo XXI. Sea, parando un tren con una sola mano, parada en la cima de una montaña al atardecer, compitiendo con las aves en las alturas de cualquier edificio, caminado calles solitarias, donde el misterio es parte de su aventura. Sea el lugar que ella elija, deja sus huellas eternizadas. Algunos tienen la maravillosa posibilidad de conocerla en su intimidad cotidiana, otros, cuando la ven, le piden un abrazo,…sí,.. lo he visto!! Como una maravillosa muestra de gratitud a tan talentosa artista. Como todo súper héroe, estoy seguro que detrás de su mágico y casi icono avatar, hay un bella persona, de otra forma no podría transmitir tanta sensibilidad, inmersa en paisajes, ciudades, campos, edificios, etc,..Decía que su cuerpito se convierte en parte del paisaje, en absoluta soledad. Su mayor hábito es la contemplación. Pero como todo súper héroe, tiene una mística. Como un aura que la rodea, yo la vi. Su caminar, sus movimientos son parte de un dialogo intimo entre ella y el lugar donde este. Como un actor en plena escena, los que tuvimos la suerte de verla en acción, nos sentamos en nuestras butacas, tal un teatro al aire libre y simplemente observamos. Para que en el final de su obra, pararnos y gritar Bravo!!!! Y aplaudir hasta que nuestras manos nos duelan.
Muchas gracias, nekonuko Nakamori por permitirme seguirte con mi cámara y ,.. Bueno intentar captar esa esencia, que es tu sello personal. Nuevamente infinitas gracias por darme la posibilidad de subir a mi página una foto que, sin duda será mi favorita, pues no todos tenemos esa suerte de incluir a una súper héroe en nuestro Stream.
Whether wings spread out evenly or just a bit of a tilt to one side can utilize your speed, direction and cruise control...fly baby fly !
Pushing on that trigger is like pulling magic into my very soul...Darrell.
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