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RKO_3803. How extraordinary is it to watch these beautiful and colorful little birds doing their diving act!
This male Common Kingfisher achieved its goal and had a wonderful, though relatively small, meal!
It was a challenge (and objective) to get some nice shots of the diving Kingfisher and I guess I too achieved my objectives.
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This image of the center of a chicory flower reminded me of some of the graphics I've seen of a nuclear fusion reactor, like this one:
www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/news/photos/000/60...
Beaucoup de difficulté pour faire ce montage .
Comme tous mes montages précédents; les prises de vues n'ont pas été faites dans le but de réaliser un montage : ( donc angle de prise de vues et focale variable) .
Mais je souhaitais déposer ces photos sur Flickr sans pour autant me répéter.
Merci pour vos visites et bon week-end.
Very difficult to do this assembly.
Like all my previous arrangements; the shots were not made in order to achieve a mounting (therefore angle shooting and varifocal).
But I wanted to drop on Flickr without repeating myself.
Thank you for your visits and good weekend.
Samstag maritim – Warnemünde gestern, am 13.01.2023 – gegen 16.30 Uhr passiert der Autotransporter „“AUTO ACHIEVE“ die beiden Molenköpfe und läuft den Seehafen Rostock an.
Ich hatte bereits vor 3 Wochen dieses Schiff beim Erstanlauf vorgestellt, leider war es noch dunkel zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme und auch gestern musste ich mit dem Licht der einbrechenden Dämmerung vorliebnehmen.
Autotransporter sind eigentlich immer hässliche Schiffe, aber Form und Größe erregen immer das Interesse von Beobachtern und Fotografen. Das trifft im besonderen Maße auf die „AUTO ACHIEVE“ zu. Das Schiff ist mit 169 Meter Länge der größte Autotransporter, der Rostock anlief. Die „AUTO ACHIEVE“ ist nagelneu – erst vor vier Monaten in Dienst gestellt. Gebaut wurde das Schiff auf der Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai (China). Besonders ist auch der Antrieb – ein LNG-Antrieb in Verbindung mit der Hybrid-Technologie. Der Autotransporter kann 3850 Fahrzeuge mittlerer Größe transportieren.
Die „AUTO ACHIEVE“ fährt für die norwegische RoRo-Reederei UECC. Das Schiff kam von Esbjerg (Dänemark) und ist aktuell (14.01.2023) bereits wieder auf dem Weg nach Drammen (Norwegen). Der Aufenthalt in Rostock dauerte nur wenig mehr als 8 Stunden.
Allen Freunden einen guten Start in das Wochenende gewünscht.
Havinng a splashing time celebrating my umpteenth bath day in the company of my eldest granddaughter, back in 2004. Of course there were no masks in those "happy days".
Tip of the day :
In order to achieve this astonishing effect, you’ll need an olympic-size bathtub with loads of suds (or snow if you're into¹ snow bathing) and you’ll also need a beautiful granddaughter! Now if you happen to be a beautiful granddaughter, then you may be looking for a granddad but, not to worry, they’re two a penny² these days.
The picture was taken by her father who was 'filling the gap', so to speak! I just titivated it a bit and called it mine; so it's not exactly a selfie but every bit as good as. It is therefore signed Kittymax & Son, he took the photo and I salvaged it but don't tell him I said that for heaven's sake!
Zoom right in, on full screen, but don't fall in!
Scroll down the page a little to see the original, patriotic version: Red, White ans Blue! Perhaps a little too patriotic; hence the B&W.
Take great care and many, many thanks for calling,
Colin ...
¹ to be into something = aimer faire quelque chose
² to be two (or ten) a penny = courir les rues
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...is achieved only when we tear down walls and fill our lives with light.
Seth Adam Smith
Topaz Studio
Thanks to Lenabem Anna for texture
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Please, don't fave and run, you will get yourself blocked.
Another experimental ICM shot from Portwrinkle beach in Cornwall. Good cloud cover and a decent surf seem to help achieve a more painterly effect..... lots to learn with this technique !!!
Quechee, VT
10-15-2019
Photographed from the covered bridge over the river right as the three balloons from Quechee Balloon Rides begin their ascent.
Before migration begins I have made a mental list of and plan for warbler images I'd like to achieve. Many of my ideas come from viewing images from my flickr friends. This was one of those.
I spent just a few brief minutes with this bird but they were memorable.
My precious, dear friends, I cordially and with great love, with infinite gratitude, congratulate you on a new stage in our lives — and may the coming year be joyful and the happiest! May the wings of your dreams never fall, no matter what happens! May joy flow from your radiant, kind eyes! May the sky above your homes remain peaceful and cloudless! Let's spend the past year and greet the coming one with a smile and a sinking heart. May he bring to each of us what we have long dreamed of. May he be generous with joy, fun and positive events. The most important thing is that everyone is healthy and full of energy to achieve their goals and aspirations! Let's drink to that and wish each other a Happy New Year! Hurray!
Some of the peaks on Mount Ruapehu as seen from the Desert Road.
This is a bit of a test shot as it is a heavy crop from the original file and I wanted to see how good an image from the Pentax I could still achieve once cropped in quite tight.
© Dominic Scott 2022
Esta cueva subterránea, cuyos tramos más antiguos se horadaron en piedra en el siglo XVI, es considerada como una de las catedrales del vino. Situada en Sotillo de la Ribera, Burgos, es la piedra angular de las Bodegas Ismael Arroyo cuya marca mas celebrada, Valsotillo, cría sus caldos en este histórico lugar.
Alrededor de 1200 metros cuadrados de galerías subterráneas, con paredes secas sin filtraciones de humedad, hacen de ella una bodega única en el mundo del vino, dotada de unas características especiales para la maduración y conservación del mismo.
En 1992 se realizó una ampliación para completar el parque de barricas y botelleros que incrementaron su belleza y que la conectaron con los edificios posteriores dedicados a las primeras fases de la elaboración del vino. Su visita es una delicia para los que llegan hasta aquí, ya que se encuentran ante unas instalaciones en las que se lleva criando el zumo de las uvas desde hace 400 años.
Los vinos de Ismael Arroyo, fundador de la marca ValSotillo así como de la denominación de origen Ribera del Duero en el último cuarto del siglo pasado, son envejecidos en esta histórica bodega en unas excelentes condiciones, de manera natural, a una temperatura constante de 11-12ºC. durante todo el año, junto a la ausencia de vibraciones, ruidos y luz, que permiten a sus caldos alcanzar una excelente crianza.
El proceso de crianza se realiza en barricas de roble americano y francés de 225 litros de capacidad y el resto del tiempo reposa en botella hasta su salida al mercado.
Estos caldos, elaborados ahora por los hijos y nietos de su fundador que continúan una larga tradición familiar, muestran una extraordinaria constitución, amplio bouquet y textura, que sólo puede alcanzarse en estas instalaciones singulares.
This underground cave, whose oldest sections were carved into stone in the 16th century, is considered one of the cathedrals of wine. Located in Sotillo de la Ribera, Burgos, it is the cornerstone of Bodegas Ismael Arroyo whose most celebrated brand, Valsotillo, raises its wines in this historic place.
Around 1,200 square meters of underground galleries, with dry walls without moisture leaks, make it a unique winery in the world of wine, equipped with special characteristics for its maturation and conservation.
In 1992, an extension was made to complete the park of barrels and bottle racks that increased its beauty and connected it with the later buildings dedicated to the first phases of wine production. Their visit is a delight for those who come here, since they find themselves in front of facilities where grape juice has been raised for 400 years.
The wines of Ismael Arroyo, founder of the ValSotillo brand as well as the Ribera del Duero designation of origin in the last quarter of the previous century, are aged in this historic winery in excellent conditions, naturally, at a constant temperature of 11-12ºC. throughout the year, together with the absence of vibrations, noise and light, which allow their wines to achieve excellent aging.
The aging process is carried out in American and French oak barrels with a capacity of 225 liters and the rest of the time it rests in the bottle until it is released to the market.
These wines, now made by the children and grandchildren of their founder who continue a long family tradition, show an extraordinary constitution, broad bouquet and texture, which can only be achieved in these unique facilities.
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I can't for the life of me keep an orchid alive.
I've had three or four but they never survive.
I may try once more in hopes to achieve,
the most beautiful flower I've ever perceived.
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Sometimes, you might wonder if you can achieve your projects, you might think you will never make it, you might think you're not good enough to make it. Trust me, you are stronger than you think. If you really want it, you will make it, don't give up, trust yourself ! Like that little pony showing how strong she can be if a big drafty horse come towards her, she'll fight herself and show she's strong ! Never underestimate yourself.
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➵ Left Pony : [Teegle] "Peanut" the Shetland Pony (available at Teegle Main Store)
➵ Coat : ~AppyBottoms~ Teegle Texture -MrFancy Bwn (only on MP)
➵ Right Horse : [Teegle] Irish Cob Horse Avatar (available at Teegle Main Store)
➵ Coat : ~AppyBottoms~ Teegle Texture -MrFancy Blk (only on MP)
➵ Eyes : :AppyBottoms: TeeglePet - DeepApp Eyes
➵ Legs feathers : :AppyBottoms: TeeglePet LeggyFluff (Irish Cob)
Can be found at AppyBottoms @ Teegle Mall
Also at AppyBottoms Mainstore
CP 7018 and UP 6310 guide Canadian Pacific train 286 South passed all the Milwaukee artifacts at Rondout Tower. Two heritage units from different era's.
Rondout, IL
2020.08.15
On one of our outtings earlier this year, Jannie was encouraged to "go find a stick" in the nearby woods. This is what he found...
Taken in April 2007.
Monument in memory of the operation and battle of the Dukla Pass in October 1944. It depicts a Soviet T34 tank crushing a German Panzer IV. The reality was different, the Russians did not achieve any of their military objectives and suffered in this place a brutal number of casualties.
Achieving the first draft of the human genome took more than a decade. Currently, your genome can be read in just one day.
What is it useful for us? Well, among other things, it allows us to study which genes develop cancer or rare diseases and look for specific therapies. Assess how a therapy will go, that is, individualize the treatments. Also non-invasive prenatal studies. Like everything, it will have other less ethical applications, but that is the struggle of human beings in the face of advances: Achieving a balance with nature with them.
The style card and credits here
[ VENDETTA]- MAGNUS FACE SKIN IN MAIN STORE
*Birth* 'Energy' Eye Effects &Glimmer Eyes @ The Men's Department
ERSCH - Cupid Briefs @ in main store
ERSCH - Matis Top (solids)@ in main store
Exile:: COLTON @ in main store
EXCY - Xoid Glasses @ in main store
Zibska [L'Homme Gift 2023] ~ Alaire Set
Zibska for Seraphim Outlet 19 - 27 Oct 2023 ~ Bianca Deux
Zibska [Group Gift] ~ Finn @ GROUP GIFT
[TNK] CROSS SEPTUM PIERCING - FATPACK @ new store release
KOKOS- HAIRBASE SAM-EVOX @ GROUP GIFT
Serendipity: greer... (5m) pose
Your DNA - Shaking The Body Backdrops - The Bearded Guy @GROUP GIFT
+ABYSSAL+ CYBERPUNK - TINT ME! - LelEvoX BOM @GROUP GIFT
Afterparty - Clapperclaw [Legacy Male] NEON
This, too, is from the Goodguys Car Show of 2016, located at the Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington.
This is a 1932 Ford roadster, as the title says. I love the white side walls with the red wheels. That really gives it a pop! I love the little bit of pin stripe too! Hope you all enjoy!
Goodguys Car Show
Washington Fairgrounds
Puyallup, Washington
072916
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
DSLR Autofocus, Hall of Fame (11)
DSLR Autofocus, MASTER of Photography (10)
DSLR Autofocus, GRANDMASTER of Photography (2)
Making really good night photographs is certainly achievable with the latest digital technologies, as is evidenced by the abundance of Milky Way Galaxy photos that are so popular now; but even so, with starlight being the only available light the night I made this photograph, my camera was being pushed to its limits. What helped the situation was all the fresh snow, which amplified the starlight, and making it possible to capture what little light was there. What was astonishing is that the lights from Yosemite Village were illuminating Yosemite Point, which was completely undetectable to the human eye. But the camera saw it! Don't you just love photography?
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Last but not least, a photography journey of life time for a trip to explore South Island of New Zealand and Africa.
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Great Ocean Drive- the 12 Apostle's
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Inside one of the abandoned buildings at the old Alameda BoatWorks.
To achieve this effect on the sky I used Adobe RAW to boost the saturation of oranges while decreasing their luminance. The results were much more impressive than the "correct" blue sky due to intense light pollution from a nearby powerstation.
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Thanassis Fournarakos - Θανασης Φουρναρακος
Professional Photographer, retired.
Athens, Greece
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
None of my images may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, manipulated or used on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit written permission. THANK YOU!
This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
* RED CARPET HALL OF FAME
* BEST OF RED CARPET HALL OF FAME
Rose Garden
Point Defiance Park
Tacoma, Washington
080616
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
Rainbow of Nature, Level 7 PURPLE, 66 Total Awards
InfiniteXposure, Level 7, 15/20 awards
Monde de la Photo, Level 8, 52 Total Awards
The Challenge Factory, regular win, 010318
Nature in Focus, 120 awards thus far, 010522
DSLR Autofocus, Hall of Fame (14)
DSLR Autofocus, MASTER of Photography (11)
DSLR Autofocus, GRANDMASTER of Photography (10)
Everyone who achieves success in a great venture, solves each problem as they came to it. They helped themselves. And they were helped through powers known and unknown to them at the time they set out on their voyage. They keep going regardless of the obstacles they met.
William Clement Stone
"The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude."
Cannon Beach, Oregon
052515
© Copyright 2015 MEA Images, Merle E. Arbeen, All Rights Reserved. if you would like a copy of this, please feel free to contact me through my FlickrMail, Facebook, or Yahoo email account. Thank you.
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
The Challenge Factory, regular win, 01/2016
Super Six, Stage 5, Elite
DSLR Autofocus, Hall of Fame (7)
15 Challenges, won challenge, 040326
Thanassis Fournarakos - Θανασης Φουρναρακος
Professional Photographer, retired.
Athens, Greece.
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
None of my images may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, manipulated or used on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit written permission. THANK YOU!
This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
* GALAXY HALL OF FAME
For the people who were wondering, why I wasn't taking pictures anymore...
I was very busy in the last 3 months with the writing of my phD-Thesis.
Today I finally submitted it!
Now I have to prepare my disputation...
and in 6 weeks from now it will be the end :) !
Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet. They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances. A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water.
Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. Most of their water comes from all the plants they eat.Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up; they even sleep and give birth standing up. The giraffe calf can stand up and walk after about an hour and within a week, it starts to sample vegetation.
Despite the females’ attempts to stand over their calves during attacks by lions, spotted hyenas, leopards and African wild dogs (4), many calves are killed in their first few months.
A giraffe’s spots are much like human fingerprints. No two individual giraffes have exactly the same pattern.
Both male and female giraffes have two distinct, hair-covered horns called ossicones. Male giraffes use their horns to sometimes fight with other males. Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period! They often achieve that in quick naps that may last only a minute or two at a time.
Whilst it was thought that giraffes did not make any sounds, this is now known to be untrue, as giraffes bellow, snort, hiss and make flute-like sounds, as well as low pitch noises beyond the range of human hearing.
Vendor photos are taken in CalWL with no editing, avatars are shown bare faced so you can achieve "look" out of the box!
Maersk Achiever arriving in to Kirkwall this afternoon. South Easterly Gales have resulted in a good swell, this coupled with the flood tide makes the entrance a bit lumpy!
A quick visit at the end of the day. I got there just before sunset while the tide was on its way in, unfortunately, or fortunately, depends how you look at it, the sunset didn't produce and so I had to rethink my shooting and change what I was trying to achieve. I think it turned out ok
Achieved a world speed record for a steam locomotive of 126 mph in July 1938! Seen here at the National Railway Museum, York.
Taken with my digital Fujifilm X20