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This is 'Pristine', a hybrid tea-rose growing in the rose gardens at Roxborough Park, in north-western Sydney. Located at Baulkham Hills, near Castle Hill. The gardens are maintained by the Hills Shire Council.
Photographed in the late afternoon, in between the rain that has been a feature of Sydney in recent times, on Sunday 20th December, 2020.
'Pristine' has been lucky to withstand the heavy rain and, as such, the blooms are not as "pristine" as once they may have been. But to me that makes them like warriors - and adds to their fragrant charm.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon f 2.8 L 100mm macro lens.
This wonderful church was a find we did last sunday. We visited the south of our region and enjoyed a nice sunset at this place. I couldn't withstand to take a lot of images, some of them resulted in this pano - with the full moon between the towers.
This HDR pano was stitched from 3 single HDR images, each of them was processed from 5 different exposures.
Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor is a haven for fishing craft and vessels. A harbor light, located at the west jetty, has marked its entrance for forty years. The original light was a box light structure which served from 1964 – 1996. It was replaced by a cylinder nicknamed “the water heater” which was used from 1996 – 1999. From 1999 until May 2002, a simple pipe structure held the light which marked the way into the harbor.
In 1998, the Santa Cruz community, under the leadership of Bill Simpkins and Jim Thoits, proposed replacing the unsightly harbor light with a lighthouse of classic design, adding a little more character to a community renowned for its characters. Fundraising efforts began in earnest, and with the contributions of many people, including a major donation from Charles Walton of Los Gatos, enough money was raised to begin construction of the new lighthouse in 2001.
The lighthouse, designed by Mark Mesiti-Miller and constructed by Devcon Construction, Inc., stands 41 ½ feet tall above the level of the west jetty, and 59 ½ feet above the mean low water mark. It weighs 350,000 pounds and is built to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy.
The construction began with a cylindrical inner core which houses electrical equipment and a circular staircase of forty-two steps which lead to the top of the lighthouse. Surrounding the inner core is a network of reinforcement rods, onto which “shotcrete” was blown and then hand-troweled to form the conical shape. These shotcrete walls are 4 ½ feet thick at the base. Finally, a durable weatherproof white finish was applied to the exterior of the lighthouse and a copper roofed lantern room topped it all off.
On June 9, 2002, the new harbor lighthouse was dedicated, and the signal, a green light flashing every four seconds at a focal plane of thirty-six feet, was activated. It is named the Walton Lighthouse, in honor of Mr. Charles Walton’s late brother, Derek, who served in the merchant marines and was lost at sea during World War II.
This is Avenida Beira Mar, on the Ribeira in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Place frequented by tourists from all over the world. This place has a beach of calm waters, many restaurants with seafood, cold beer to withstand the heat and the beach with warm waters.
As I was revisiting the other courtyard, I could not withstand to take a few photos of this one (and another) again ;-)
I don't get bored, there are so many perspectives to be discovered.
Courtyard XIX
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
About Lagangarbh
Lagangarbh Hut is situated north of Buachaille Etive Mor near the River Coupall. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and has been occupied and maintained by the Scottish Mountaineering Club since 1946. It was extensively refurbished in 1994.
History
The hut was originally a crofting home, typically with central entrance hall and stairs ahead, two rooms up and down, left and right. The roofing is still the local Ballachulish slate which covered much of Scottish housing. The walls are of thick stone, built to withstand the battering of gales. The Club planted a shelter belt of trees to the west, from whence roar in the prevailing south-westerlies.
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Piedras Rojas is one of the most beautiful and visited places in the Atacama Desert. Above 4000 meters of altitude and far from any source of light pollution, in this place it is also possible to observe and photograph the night sky as in few places on the planet.
The first time I was in Piedras Rojas was in 2016, when I was starting my photography career. I spent the night camped in this place, with temperatures close to -20 degrees Celsius and suffering from a lack of oxygen due to the altitude. Despite that, I was able to make, perhaps, some of the first night images in this place, since I had never seen anything like it before my trip to this place.
After this first night adventure in Piedras Rojas, I was able to return a few times and now I take my landscape astrophotography students to photograph this wonder of the Atacama.
This image was captured last week during my photo tour in Atacama. The conditions were difficult, largely due to the strong wind that took the thermal sensation to levels difficult to bear. Even so, my students and I managed to withstand the altitude and the cold and make incredible images of this wonder of the Atacama Desert.
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Piedras Rojas, Atacama Desert in Chile
19/10/2022 00:05h
Canon 6Da | Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art
10x 15 sec | f/1.8 | ISO 4000
Art - Watercolor techniques
Eagle nests are very large and messy looking, but they are strong and withstand our strong winds here.
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Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London.
The bridge consists of two bridge towers tied together at the upper level by two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical components of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour scheme dates from 1977, when it was painted red, white and blue for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. Originally it was painted a mid greenish-blue colour. (Wikipedia)
Personal and current note:
All my May flowers, I mean every possible color here, bloomed in May. The Christmas cactus are known in the northern hemisphere as the Christmas Cactus (late autumn or early winter), but in the state of São Paulo it has the popular name of the May flower, native to a mountain range in the state of Rio de Janeiro , overhangs trees. The rest of the country calls it the silk flower and it makes sense because of the transparency and delicacy of the flower petals.
It's a shame to be so perennial.
Once a year and for a maximum of 6 days or a maximum of seven days of flowering.
This orange May flower is tricolor. It has an orange inner part, a yellow to orange upper part and a pink stigma. It's very beautiful!
PS. It was like this last year:
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S. Truncata Group 'Gold Charm'; note the very pointed teeth at the end of the segments, zygomorphic flowers held above the horizontal, and yellow pollen.
May flower: the cactus that offers beauty instead of thorns:
The May flower - common name of the species Schlumbergera truncata - is one of those plants that we tend to despise most of the year. It is, after all, a true botanical commonplace:
since the days of grandma's gardens, it has been hanging around on any balcony or housed in cachepots on some furniture in the living room. It is also a champion of popularity in floras - ready to be pushed by sellers every time the consumer searches for a plant “for beginners”.
This is all true, yes. But, as I was able to feel myself this week, the fact that it is party rice does not eliminate the extraordinary value and the pleasure of having a May flower inside the house. And pleasure is precisely in the miracle that works, out of nowhere, in your metabolism. During most of the year, the May flower is a discreet little thing, with its branches formed by fragile and evergreen buds releasing at most new buds. Suddenly, sometime between the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, behold that dull plant explodes in buttons with extremely striking shapes and colors - mine, for example, pump out between May and July.
After flowering, it often withers, loses part of the buds and spends the rest of the year trying to recover from the excruciating effort of flowering.
The May flower is from the cactus family, but has no thorns. In its original habitat, the Atlantic Forest, it presents an epiphyte behavior. In other words: like orchids and many bromeliads, it uses tree trunks as a support. Thanks to horticultural improvement, the variety of colors available on the market today is immense. You can splurge, as you can see in this photo that illustrates this post, the very rare flower of May YELLOW.
Despite the fact that the May flower is a peaceful and favorable cultivation plant, some precautions are mandatory to avoid unpleasantness. Here is a basic guide to success:
1) SOIL - As it is a succulent, the may flower requires perfect drainage. She does, however, enjoy a lot of organic matter. So, plant it in pots with holes, filled with pebbles and sand at the bottom and the remaining two thirds completed with vegetable soil. Curiosity: if these conditions are met, the May flower can grow a lot and live for years in small pots.
2) WATERING - Do not overdo it and do not leave dishes filled with water under the pot, to avoid waterlogging and root rot. But also be sure to water frequently - two to four times a week, depending on the weather. She likes the slightly damp earth.
3) LUZ - This is, perhaps, the main catch. The May flower hates receiving direct sunlight, but enjoys well-lit environments. The right places for her, therefore, are balconies and bright interiors, but fresh. Or under the treetops.
4) FLOWERING - The May flower releases its buds when two variables combine: the nights become longer and the minimum temperatures are close to 10-15 degrees. And so it lives up to its name: in the Southeast of Brazil, these ideal conditions are usually registered between mid-May and the end of June.
5) POST-FLOWERING STRESS - May flower is a perennial species, that is, it does not die after giving flowers. Often, however, it cannot withstand the thud of its metabolic explosion: after so much effort, the stem buds become wilted and break easily. In the extreme, the plant dies from stress. To avoid this, it is necessary to redouble the care with nutrition. After flowering, increase the watering slightly and add a little earthworm humus or phosphorus-rich fertilizer (the “P” of the renowned NPK trio).
Last tip: take advantage of the loose buds to produce new seedlings. It's very easy, just fix a piece of them in moist soil.
Kurzeme Fortress Museum is a large private collection dedicated to the events of World War II in Kurzeme. The museum is located in the village of Zante, Kandava municipality, which is part of the military history of the Kurzeme Fortress. Exhibit includes items of military history, military machines, restored trenches and bunkers.
The Kurzeme Fortress and Courland Pocket – these are the terms that are most commonly used to describe battles between the German and Red Army in Kurzeme from 1944 to 1945. These engagements or “Grand Battles of Kurzeme” were notable, because the German Army, which was located in a partially isolated territory, managed to withstand multiple large-scale attacks by the Red Army at a time when Berlin had fallen to the Allied Army and Germany had already surrendered. Units of the Latvian Legion were one of the best combat units in Kurzeme. Latvian Legionnaires believed that their fight would help thousands of Latvians to escape the Red Army's crimes against civilians. Even long after the war had ended the land of Kurzeme was riddled with reminders of the battles fought – military cemeteries, destroyed equipment, armaments and trenches.
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Interesting photos here:
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Happy Truck Thursday!
The ‘Saint Elizabeth Flood’ occurred in 1421. This disastrous flood led to the disappearance of 17 villages. An inland sea stretching from northwest of Dordrecht to southeast of Geertruidenberg was created.
Immediately after the disaster, land fell dry again. The flow of water carried sand and clay, which sank to the bottom. The inland sea became shallower and shallower. Eventually, patches of land emerged from the water at ebb tide and rushes started growing on them. These plants flourish with their roots in the water. People planted extra rushes so they could harvest them. The Biesbosch derives its name from this plant; it means “a forest of rushes”. More land appeared; the roots were less frequently in water, and the rushes were unable to flourish so well. Reeds were able to withstand this condition better and supplanted the rushes, giving rise to vast reed beds. Subsequently, willows started to grow and people used the branches to make furniture and other products. Willows grow better when they get less water, so the people built dikes to prevent the willows being inundated at flood tide. A piece of land with planted willows is called a griend.
Approaching sunset at Buchaille Etive Mor and Lahangarbh Hut, Glencoe, Scotland - 5 shot pano
Yes, The Buchaille and Lahangarbh Hut/Cottage is very much a 'honeypot' location but I don't care!😃 Honeypot locations are by their very nature iconic and it would be silly to pass up a chance to shoot them just because of some 'snobbery' by some Togs who think you need to always be original. This was my first shoot in Glencoe so could not pass it up.
I'd checked in to my campsite in Invercoe and decided to venture into Glencoe in the late afternoon to try to shoot this shot. My plan was to hike a bit up the Devil's Staircase to look down on the scene and shoot it through to sunset which was a little after 8pm. Unfortunately as I drove to the parking area I passed signs warning that the A82 would be closed overnight from 8pm for resurfacing. Not wanting to risk a long diversion I had to leave a bit early so missed the best of the golden light shining on The Buchaille but got this one before I left. It's not the typically very moody sky shots you see from here which look so great but I resisted the temptation to do a sky swap!😇😇😇! One I hope to reshoot this autumn or next Spring.
It is thought that the Lagangarbh Hut (also known as Lagangarbh Cottage - the white building!) originally started out as a crofting home. For those that don’t know crofting is a traditional social system that is present in the highlands of Scotland. It’s similar to shared farming among a community, where land is shared to grow vegetables and raise animals. Any produce and profits earned from the farming are then distributed evenly among the community.
Since 1946, the hut has been maintained by the Scottish Mountaineering Club and owned by the National Trust of Scotland. Today, it is rented out to travellers to stay in throughout the year. Inside, the hut remains largely traditional and even has the local Ballachulish slate roofing. The walls are thick and built with stone to withstand the strong winds in the area, and speaking of winds, the little patch of pine trees to the right of the house also serve as a barrier against the wind! Ref. www.thehiddenthimble.com/finding-the-lagangarbh-hut-in-gl...
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Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London.
The bridge consists of two towers tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower
IC2944 is an emission nebula in the Centaurus constellation, around 6500 light years from earth.
Something that immediately stands out in the image, is the small (although small is still relative here obviously) dark patches in the center. These are what we call bok globules. So what does that mean?
These are essentially very dense pockets of gas/dust giving birth to new star(s) in their center. As is very common in these large star forming regions, its massive inhabitants (typically violent O-type stars) will shape the surroundings by "blowing" apart the gas cloud with their intense stellar winds. These bok globules are the remnants that are just about able to withstand this process and continue star formation.
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18x1800" HA
15x1800" OIII
15x1800" SII
This time, this place
Misused mistakes
Too long, too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know, you know, you know
I love you
I've loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming
You'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing
If I don't see you anymore
On my knees I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know, you know, you know
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region
Taken in Danby Dale in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, England
Aeonium cuneatum is a succulent species of flowering plant.
Aeoniums come in a number of varieties, colors, shapes and sizes. Most aeoniums are monocarpic plants, meaning they die once they produce a flower. They are hardy plants and can withstand cold. They grow best in full sun to partial shade. Unlike some succulent plants, their true growth period is during winter or spring. Aeoniums can be grown in ground or in containers.
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The tree lasted as long as it was able, but couldn't withstand the brackish waters of the rivers edge. It is amazing that the tree was able to grow as tall as it did. The struggle for survival at the rivers edge is very obvious with all the downed trees laying along the shore.
In the background lies the Tunstead Quarry cement plant - complete with processing, storage and loading systems, all seemingly operated with minimal day-to-day human input given the lack of people seen wandering around the area. And all likely designed around 21st century technology.
By contrast, in the foreground stands a dry stone wall - superbly constructed, without mortar (hence the term 'dry-stone'), to stand firm on an uneven 40 degree slope. That it's built so well to withstand the harsh seasons up here is testament to the skill of the craftspeople and a mode of construction that's now centuries old.
There are believed to be thousands of miles of dry stone walls in the UK - notably in Derbyshire, Cumbria, and Yorkshire - and the ancient craft is still alive and well. It needs to be too - these walls aren't going to be replaced with anything better anytime soon.
It's good to know the ancient and modern can still comfortably co-exist with one another.
I took this while perched on the slope waiting for a train to show up.
11.56am, 22nd August 2014
The Nankeen Kestrel is one of the smallest falcons in the world. About the size of a pigeon. The only birds of prey capable of hovering.
It’s also one of just two types of raptor in the country to hunt using suspension – not speed.
Instead of beating their wings at hyperspeed like hummingbirds, kestrels face into the wind, and use its power to hold them in place as they scout. They are able to achieve this by developing stiffer feathers to withstand bending than other falcons.
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I took this image at Winton Wetlands where the sun caught the wing feathers, making them shine like copper. I am lucky enough to have them around where I live due to the presence of remnant grasslands so regularly get to see them hunt and hover.
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
The ‘Saint Elizabeth Flood’ occurred in 1421. This disastrous flood led to the disappearance of 17 villages. An inland sea stretching from northwest of Dordrecht to southeast of Geertruidenberg was created.
Immediately after the disaster, land fell dry again. The flow of water carried sand and clay, which sank to the bottom. The inland sea became shallower and shallower. Eventually, patches of land emerged from the water at ebb tide and rushes started growing on them. These plants flourish with their roots in the water. People planted extra rushes so they could harvest them. The Biesbosch derives its name from this plant; it means “a forest of rushes”. More land appeared; the roots were less frequently in water, and the rushes were unable to flourish so well. Reeds were able to withstand this condition better and supplanted the rushes, giving rise to vast reed beds. Subsequently, willows started to grow and people used the branches to make furniture and other products. Willows grow better when they get less water, so the people built dikes to prevent the willows being inundated at flood tide. A piece of land with planted willows is called a griend.
Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo) are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.
This forification on the top of the 60 m high cliffs above Gold Beach was equipped with 4 pieces of 150 mm naval guns and their 45 kg grenades had a range of 22 km.
The fortification was built within 4 months and it was one of the best-placed to withstand the landings.
After fierce fightings with the warships of the allied fleet, they were nevertheless eliminated one by one.
Brilliant color even late in the year, because it is still flowering and can also withstand the first frosts.
Winteraster oder auch Garten-Chrysantheme (Chrysanthemum x grandiflorum)
Leuchtende Farbe auch spät im Jahr, denn sie blüht jetzt noch und hält auch erste Fröste aus.
Have a nice and wonderful new week
Thanks to Kees de Kock for the info (see comments)
Since 2010, a 14-meter-high scaffolding, consisting of cross-mounted wooden beams, has stood in the fishing village of Breskens, on which twelve enormous red penguins look silently over the local marina.
The artwork was created by the Belgian artist William Sweetlove. The pier represents structures that sometimes cannot withstand the force of nature. The Maritime Artwork has an international appearance and leaves an unforgettable impression on the visitors of Breskens.
In developing this work of art, the artist took Breskens' strong bond with the sea as a starting point. The penguin is a wild and mystical sea creature, which symbolizes untouched and protected nature. He is intelligent, knows how to adapt to the environment and lives in harmony with nature. Red is the signal color that prompts you to think about what needs to be done at the moment and warns against the consequences of climate change, among other things.
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Bison have a distinctive hump on their shoulders, a massive head, and a long, shaggy mane. Both males (bulls) and females (cows) have horns, which are large and curved. They are covered with a thick, dark brown fur that helps them withstand harsh weather conditions.
Although lacking retractable undercarriage, enclosed cockpit or landing flaps (features that all would soon appear on mid-1930's fighter aircraft), the Blackburn B2 was of all metal construction and possessed 'remarkable strength for the era' to withstand the hard landings of trainee pilots. Only 42 were built, and they were retired by 1942. This 90 year aircraft is the only B2 remaining in flying condition and beautifully maintained by the Shuttleworth Collection based at Old Warden, Bedfordshire.
These are tiny little wildflowers that grow near the ocean, able to withstand the wind and rain and salty mist.
I just spent an hour and a half trying to ID these plants but to my surprise I am completely stumped and found nothing helpful at all. I didn't expect that since there are only a few plants that seem able to thrive in that environment. But my plant intelligence is relatively low and I don't know the search terms to use.
Anybody have an idea what these are?
Update: Big thank you to Nina, who identified this plant as Triphysaria eriantha, also known as butter-and-eggs.
This salty lake on the eastern side of the Sierras in California attracts California gulls to feed on the abundant alkali flies, bizarre diving flies that can withstand the high salinity. Those are the dark specks on the water's surface.
There is no Charm Equal to the Tenderness of Heart
- Jane Austen
This Photo is about another Jane, the Jane Magnolia. There are several Jane Magnolias growing in my neighborhood. They bloom during the fall and winter here in Southern California, providing a bit of color in the wintertime. My Pic showcases one of the Jane's lovely blooms.
Jane Magnolia trees are a vigorous, hardy type of Magnolia. While many Magnolias can only bloom their sweet-smelling blossoms in the south, the eight “Little Girls” varieties, including Jane Magnolias, are cold-hardy as well as able to withstand heat. Their massive, reddish-purple blooms emerge in late spring, after the first frost. With their small stature, they are perfect for compact gardens, where they make an excellent specimen plant, a cluster, or a screen.
(Nikon Z8, 100-400/5.6, 1/3 sec @ f/16, ISO 2500, processed to taste)
Model: Lisa Brune <3
“to love life, to love it even
when you have no stomach for it
and everything you've held dear
crumbles like burnt paper in your hands,
your throat filled with the silt of it.
When grief sits with you, its tropical heat
thickening the air, heavy as water
more fit for gills than lungs;
when grief weights you like your own flesh
only more of it, an obesity of grief,
you think, How can a body withstand this?
Then you hold life like a face
between your palms, a plain face,
no charming smile, no violet eyes,
and you say, yes, I will take you
I will love you, again.”
Ellen Bass
You can hardly see it, but there is a mountain hut low against the ground in the distance. It is the Mittlere Spitalalpe (1560m) in the Derratal and you can get a coffee and some food over there.
The hut is built this low to withstand the weight of heavy snowfall and avalanches in winter.
Lamentations 1:14 “The yoke of my transgressions was bound; They were woven together by His hands, and thrust upon my neck. He made my strength fail; The Lord delivered me into the hands of those whom I am not able to withstand.”
Yes it stayed still for a minute! It's amazing to me how these tiny little birds can withstand the Artic cold.
An old log building stands in a state of disrepair today but may have been someone's home at one time in the past in the boreal woods north of Opal, Alberta, Canada.
The idea that someone may have lived in such a building indicates the quality of individuals that lived at that time, who where hardy enough to withstand the hardships required to make a living and survive. Especially under the extreme conditions which can occur in the area during the winter months.
There is no confirmation of when this was constructed or the actual use of the building.
11 January, 2021.
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Alongside the Gulf, Rothmans and Martini liveries, the John Player Special livery with its iconic black and gold colours is one of those stand out designs I remember from my childhood.
This car, the 1982 Lotus 91/5, deigned by the legendary Colin Chapman, was one of the first to use a blend of carbon fibre and kevlar to give a light yet rigid chassis that could withstand being involved in an accident.
The 91/5 wasn't a particularly successful car, taking only one win in the 1982 season at the Austrian Grand Prix, notable perhaps for being the last win by Lotus before Colin Chapman died.
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These cattle are a hardy breed, designed to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair is actually an unusual double coat of hair- on the outside is the oily outer hair, the longest of any cattle breed, and it is covering a downy undercoat underneath. The bulls can way up to a whopping 800kg, and the cows up to 500kg, and their milk generally has a very high butterfat content.
Their distinctive long hair keeps them warm in winter, overs protection from the brush and undergrowth, protects their eyes from flies and is contributes to their stunning appearance which makes them so popular. The hair gets shorter in Summer and is not as long when they are bred in Southern climates. Having such long hair also means that they do not need to store the waste fat you find in some other breeds of cattle