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Continuing our trip south we made a stop at the ever beautiful Monument Valley Tribal Park. This view of the "Mittens" was another reminder to wear my gloves in the 15-20 degree F. weather!
Camera Nikon D800
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Focal Length 28 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV
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As I was heading north from Kanab toward Zion National Park, I passed this little dammed up spot on Kanab Creek. Remembering the advise of Jay Masiel, "Never pass up a photo opportunity," I found a place to turn the car around and go back and photograph this lovely, unexpected scene.
This shot of some of the azulejos 17th century taken tru the door of the small chapel (arabic style) ... as you can see the various styles and civilizations mixed and even the outside of the chapel is very Arabic looking inside it is totally Catholic ...SOC
Capo Espichel- Sesimbra ...Portugal
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Religious advise while crossing a local pedestrian crossing in Hertford. It is a 3 way busy crossing and very good practical advise whatever your religious faith.
Note to whom it may concern: As a member of the Philippine Bus Enthusiasts Society (PhilBES) and its junior and affiliate group, the Philippine Bus Photographers Association (PBPA), both of which are communities/groups of bus and coach enthusiasts and amateur photographers, that focus on bus companies' history, technical specifications of vehicles, and other related subject matter, that is based in the Philippines, I would like inform you that the number plate of the bus on this photo has been blurred out to prevent it being used as evidence by any agencies, whether be it privately-owned or government-owned, to apprehend the said vehicle or the operating company of the vehicle on the photo at times when the said vehicle may be involved in any motoring mishap, incident, or accident. This is to prevent the involvement of myself, and/or any members of the groups stated to any such cases or the hassles and possible dangers presented with being involved at such cases. I would also like to stress out that I am NOT a part nor am I affiliated or connected in any way with any bus companies inside or outside the country. At times when you may experience any of employees of the operating company of the bus on the photo behave in an offensive manner; such that of reckless driving, lack of manners towards the passengers, incorrect and excessive charging of fare, and any other offenses they may commit, I do advise you report them to their respective managements for further action.
However, despite the limitation I stated earlier about the use of my photos, any person is free to download and use any of my photos to any general or civilian use such as advertisement and other promotional use, school works, or personal interests about the subject.
Shot Location: Alabang City Bus Terminal Station, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Date Taken: February 22, 2012
Basic Details:
Operator: ALPS THE BUS, INC.
Fleet Number: Q727
Classification: Air-Conditioned Provincial Operation Bus
Seating Configuration: 2x2 Seats
Seating Capacity: 45 Passengers
Body:
Coachbuilder: Hyundai Motor Company
Body Model: Hyundai Aero Space LS
Air-Conditioning Unit: Dependent Overhead Unit
Chassis:
Chassis Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Chassis Model: Hyundai KMJRJ18SP1C
Layout: Rear-Mounted Engine Rear-Wheel Drive (4x2 RR layout)
Suspension: Air-Suspension
Engine:
Engine Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Engine Model: Hyundai D6CA-38B POWERTEC
Cylinder Displacement: 788.249 cu. inches (12,920 cc / 12.9 Liters)
Cylinder Configuration: Straight-6
Engine Aspiration: Turbocharged and Intercooled
Max. Power Output: 375 bhp (380 PS - metric hp / 279 kW) @ 1,800 rpm
Peak Torque Output: 1,070 lb.ft (1,451 N.m / 148 kg.m) @ 1,400 rpm
Transmission:
Type: Manual Transmission
Gears: 5-Speed Forward, 1-Speed Reverse
* The specifications may be subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice...
Note to whom it may concern: As a member of the Philippine Bus Enthusiasts Society (PhilBES) and its junior and affiliate group, the Philippine Bus Photographers Association (PBPA), both of which are communities/groups of bus and coach enthusiasts and amateur photographers, that focus on bus companies' history, technical specifications of vehicles, and other related subject matter, that is based in the Philippines, I would like inform you that the number plate of the bus on this photo has been blurred out to prevent it being used as evidence by any agencies, whether be it privately-owned or government-owned, to apprehend the said vehicle or the operating company of the vehicle on the photo at times when the said vehicle may be involved in any motoring mishap, incident, or accident. This is to prevent the involvement of myself, and/or any members of the groups stated to any such cases or the hassles and possible dangers presented with being involved at such cases. I would also like to stress out that I am NOT a part nor am I affiliated or connected in any way with any bus companies inside or outside the country. At times when you may experience any of employees of the operating company of the bus on the photo behave in an offensive manner; such that of reckless driving, lack of manners towards the passengers, incorrect and excessive charging of fare, and any other offenses they may commit, I do advise you report them to their respective managements for further action.
However, despite the limitation I stated earlier about the use of my photos, any person is free to download and use any of my photos to any general or civilian use such as advertisement and other promotional use, school works, or personal interests about the subject.
Shot Location: Araneta Center Cubao Bus Terminal Station, Advanced Contact Solution, Inc., Time Square, Araneta Center-Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
Date Taken: December 30, 2011
Basic Details:
Operator: GREENSTAR EXPRESS, INC.
Fleet Number: 200912
Classification: Air-Conditioned Provincial Operation Bus
Seating Configuration: 3x2 Seats
Seating Capacity: 58 Passengers
Body:
Coachbuilder: Santarosa Philippines Motor Works, Inc.
Body Model: SR Exfoh
Air-Conditioning Unit: Dependent Overhead Unit
Chassis:
Chassis Manufacturer: Nissan Diesel Motor Company, Ltd.
Chassis Model: Nissan Diesel SP215NSB
Layout: Front-Mounted Engine Rear-Wheel Drive (4x2 FR layout)
Suspension: Leaf Springs Suspension
Engine:
Engine Manufacturer: Nissan Diesel Motor Company, Ltd.
Engine Model: Nissan Diesel FE6-T
Cylinder Displacement: 422.494 cu. inches (6,925 cc / 6.9 Liters)
Cylinder Configuration: Straight-6
Engine Aspiration: Turbocharged
Max. Power Output: 202 bhp (205 PS - metric hp / 151 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Peak Torque Output: 434 lb.ft (588 N.m / 60 kg.m) @ 1,400 rpm
Transmission:
Type: Manual Transmission
Gears: 6-Speed Forward, 1-Speed Reverse
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Further east, as it nears the end of its trip from Prince Albert, the eastbound crosses the Saskatchewan River on a rail/highway bridge. A new highway had been built with a new bridge, but a member of the crew tipped me off to take the old road that uses this bridge. It was single lane, so he advised that I needed to get there as there were traffic lights on it. This is a repost of a shot I put up some time ago.
Despite all the signs by the road advising visitors not to enter, this man stands in the middle of a field of fumaroles at Steamboat Point above Yellowstone Lake along the E. Entrance Road In Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. He peers down into one of the steam vents. He has been walking around through the statements, making a video on the cell phone. Walking through thermal areas is foolhardy and dangerous. On a slope like this one, a trip or loss of footing could cause the interloper to fall into one of the vents. The ground in thermal areas features can be a thin crust and one's weight can cause it to break away and allow the visitor to come and contact with thermal fluids and/or steam. Thermal burns are extremely painful and have been fatal to several Yellowstone Park Visitors. It's amazing the risks some individuals will take in order to post a video to their social media.
The fumaroles at Steamboat point are the first major thermal features a visitor will encounter when entering Yellowstone from the east. Fumaroles are vents or openings at the surface where volcanic gases and vapors are emitted. Faint to loud roars and hissing can be heard as the gas escapes the vent. Most of the vapor emitted by fumaroles is steam, formed as groundwater circulates deeply through heated rock. The water vapor mixes with volcanic gases given off by magma deep below in Yellowstone’s caldera. These volcanic gases include sulfur compounds, such as various sulfur oxides and hydrogen sulfide which accounts for the sulfur or “rotten egg smell” visitors may notice. There are no geysers that erupt water here. The fumaroles at Steamboat Point are some of the thermal features associated with the Marys Bay hydrothermal explosion crater that forms this rounded bay on the northeast side of Yellowstone Lake. There are several such hydrothermal explosion craters scattered across Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. They range from tens of feet to more than a mile across. This one at Marys Bay is not only the largest hydrothermal explosion crater documented in Yellowstone but it is also the largest in the world. It measures 1.5 miles (2.6 km) in diameter and forms an embayment on the north side of Lake Yellowstone. The crater, which formed 13,800 years ago, may have been the result of several separate explosions over a short period of time. The cause or trigger for these hydrothermal explosions are not fully understood but pressure release due to glacial melting, earthquakes, or rapid changes in lake levels could be significant factors. Geological studies have found that these large, violent hydrothermal events are independent of associated volcanism. In the past 16,000 years, none of these events have been followed by an eruption of magma. The deeper magma systems seen unaffected by these sometimes spectacular steam explosions in their overlying hydrothermal systems.
Missy & Mhina
Missy getting a hug from Mhina. These two could not be more indifferent. Missy is quite simple when it comes to the ball pythons: she has no interest. She'll just chill and enjoy the attention I give her. She's more fascinated by the scampering feet of the bearded dragons - they are far more interactive than the boring snakes it seems to her. And well, Mhina has been around all the sights and smells of the house since she was a hatchling (Spring '02) that the only smell she concerns herself with are rats. Rats are a completely different story. lol
Throughout the whole video Mhina is simply moving away from Missy - she seems to enjoy getting exercise and exploring the environment outside of her own enclosure and Missy is simply an obstacle. I only take her out of her enclosure for no more than thirty minutes at a time and only when she gets active, usually at night. She basically indicates when I fool around with her; this was one of those times. I don't forcefully take them out of their hidebox, unless I'm feeding them or they need a quick soaking during ecdysis, to minimize any undo stress such actions may cause.
Yukio touches her tail in the video, which is basically all he ever does, if ever he gets the gumption. Never aggressive, just curious. Under normal conditions I don't advise tail touching with snakes because it can be a sensitive area and they will often jerk away when this occurs. Mhina does not do this. Mhina doesn't seem to be sensitive in this area. I've tested her tolerance quite a bit because of the household I live in and she has shown what her limits are, which is pretty limitless. However, I do not push my snakes. My other BP, Beau, (hatched Spring '02) does not like the whole social aspect with different stimuli; he can be wary of his surroundings and I don't wish to agitate him. Even though he's never been aggressive, I don't take the chance. I adore my ball pythons and the bitch pom too. lol
A wonderful advise by Jeanne Dobie: "When I’m painting on location, I’ve found that unique lighting effects change quickly, and this led me to my greatest painting lesson: Grab the essence of the scene first! I always start a painting with the part that I find most appealing, and that’s usually the light bounce. This way I know when I’m successful: The light bounces seem almost magically to make a painting look sunbathed....There’s nothing so rewarding as watching viewers enter a scene and lose themselves in the luminous world I’ve painted.
Yeah, I do know very well how you feel. I am a light chaser myself. I almost always find a way and when i don't, i make one!
VIEW LARGE This image was taken at Marco Island on a tidal flat just as this Little Blue Heron caught a small fish!! Hope you like the image and as always thanks for looking !! Kevan and Linda
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first time I've been to the horse races at churchhill downs....I found the crowd more interesting then the horses but great place to visit......I advised this couple I wanted to send my sister a picture because it appeared she was wearing one of her peacocks !
I just took my daughter to college and thought she could use a book from me, reminding her of all of my INCREDIBLE motherly wisdom. After all, who will nag her while she's away?? I like to think of this book as creative nagging from afar. These are just a few of the pages...I will put the book together and post a finished shot later
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, spent a few days in the Horno Canyon for urban warfare training using simulation paint rounds as a part of a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploying to the Black Sea, Caucasus and Balkan regions. BSRF-11 has a unique mission to help promote regional stability, build partnerships with host nations and advise military training capacity of European armed forces training with U.S. troops. The GCE consist of Marines from various companies within the Anti-Terrorism Battalion, Bessemer, Ala. March.14, 2011
WAY TO A MAN'S HEART IS THROUGH HIS STOMACH- "The evolution of this saying appears to be almost as indirect as the route to a man's heart. The American statesman John Adams wrote in a letter (1814), 'The shortest road to men's hearts is down their throats,' and some years later Richard Ford's 'A Handbook for Travellers in Spain' (1845) advised, 'The way to many an honest heart lies through the belly.' A few years later, Miss Mulock observed in 'John Halifax, Gentleman' (1857) that the stomach was the way to an Englishman's heart. Fifteen years after that, the writer Fanny Fern broadened the idea to include all men in 'Willis Parton' (c. 1872), rendering the saying in its current form." From "Wise Words and Wives' Tales: The Origins, Meanings and Time-Honored Wisdom of Proverbs and Folk Sayings Olde and New" by Stuart Flexner and Doris Flexner
Kisimul Castle (Caisteal Chiosmuil, ‘castle of the rock of the small bay’) is testament to the nature of Gaelic lordship in the Middle Ages. The island fastness in Castle Bay was the residence of the chief of the Macneils of Barra, who claimed descent from the legendary Niall of the Nine Hostages. Tradition tells of the Macneils settling in Barra in the 11th century, but it was only in 1427 that Gilleonan Macneil comes on record as the first lord. He probably built the castle that dominates the rocky islet, and in its shadow a crew house for his personal galley and crew. The sea coursed through Macneil veins, and a descendant, Ruari ‘the Turbulent’, was arrested for piracy of an English ship during King James VI’s reign in the later 16th century.
The Macneils of Barra claimed Irish descent from the legendary Niall of the Nine Hostages, high king of Ireland in the 5th century and great-grandfather of St Columba. By the 15th century, their clan chief was part of an élite group of lesser lords who were members of the Council of the Isles. This body advised the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles. They traditionally met at Finlaggan, on Islay, in the southern Hebrides. The Macneils may have had some control over Barra in earlier medieval times, but it wasn’t until 1427 that they emerged as lords of Barra, when Gilleonan Macneil was granted the island by Lord Alexander MacDonald.
Heavy debts eventually forced the Macneil chiefs to sell Barra in 1838. However, a descendant, Robert Lister Macneil, the 45th Chief, repurchased the estate in 1937, and set about restoring his ancestral seat. It passed into Historic Scotland’s care in 2000.
The castle dates essentially from the 15th century. It takes the form of a three-storey tower house. This formed the residence of the clan chief. An associated curtain wall fringed the small rock on which the castle stood, and enclosed a small courtyard in which there are ancillary buildings. These comprised a feasting hall, a chapel, a tanist’s (heir’s) house and a gokman’s (watchman’s) house. Most were restored in the 20th century, the tanist’s house serving as the family home of the Macneils. A well near the postern gate is fed with fresh water from an underground seam. Outside the curtain wall, beside the original landing-place, are the foundations of the crew house, where the sailors manning their chief’s galley had their quarters.
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A trip to Treath Owgr with Mike and Gerald tonight, and enjoyed a coffee in Geralds mobile camper once the light had gone. Did plan to visit Bwlch Gwyn but was advised by Mike that at low tide, this would be the better location.
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Antonio Griffo Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno Porfirogenito Gagliardi de Curtis di Bisanzio (15 February 1898 – 15 April 1967), best known by his stage name Totò, or simply as Antonio de Curtis, and nicknamed il Principe della risata ("the Prince of laughter"), was an Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, dramatist, poet, singer and lyricist. He was commonly referred to as one of the most popular Italian performers of all time. He is best known for his funny and sometimes cynical character as a comedian in theatre and then in many successful films shot from the 1940s to the 1960s, but he also worked with many iconic Italian film directors in dramatic/poetic roles.
While he first gained his popularity as a comic actor, his dramatic roles, poetry, and songs are all deemed to be outstanding; in 2007, writer and philosopher Umberto Eco commented on the importance of Totò in Italian culture, saying that "in this globalized world where it seems that everyone sees the same movies and eats the same food, there are still unbridgeable divisions between cultures. How can two peoples ever come to understand each other when one of them is ignorant of Totò?"
In 1946, when the Consulta Araldica—the body that advised the Kingdom of Italy on matters of nobility—ceased operations, the Tribunal of Naples recognized his numerous titles, so his complete name was changed from Antonio Clemente to Antonio Griffo Focas Flavio Ducas Komnenos Gagliardi de Curtis of Byzantium, His Imperial Highness, Palatine Count, Knight of the Holy Roman Empire, Exarch of Ravenna, Duke of Macedonia and Illyria, Prince of Constantinople, Cilicia, Thessaly, Pontus, Moldavia, Dardania, Peloponnesus, Count of Cyprus and Epirus, Count and Duke of Drivasto and Durazzo. For someone born and raised in one of the poorest Neapolitan neighbourhoods, this must have been quite an achievement, but in claiming the titles (at the time they had become meaningless) the comedian also mocked them for their intrinsic worthlessness. In fact, when he was not using his stage name Totò, he mostly referred to himself simply as Antonio de Curtis.
Mario Monicelli, who directed some of the most appreciated of Totò's movies, described his artistic value, saying: "With Totò, we got it all wrong. He was a genius, not just a grandiose actor. And we constrained him, reduced him, forced him into a common human being, and thus clipped his wings."
I am all out of words...how about some music?
I finally did it! After a month of waiting, I finally got stickers for my custom wheatley! Surprisingly enough, they were given to me by the guy who made them himself. He sent me a full set of extras that were left over from his own custom portal project. You can find the sticker sheet here:
When printing them, I advise you do so on clear vinyl with a white flash. it might cost you a bit, but it's worth it. Oh, and cut some kind of line on the circular side dish. that will help a lot. As for building instructions, you can find them here:
Expect to see more Dimensions builds, as well as custom building from me soon (ESPECIALLY Lego Sonic stuffs). I've got BIG projects either finished, or in progress, so look forward to that.
Enjoy!
Aphelocoma californica California Scrub Jay taken at Campbell Cove State Beach, Bodega Head State Park, Sonoma County, California. Full screen is advised for more detail.
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Last month we drove 10+ hours north-east to Weiser, Idaho to see the totality of the solar eclipse. What an experience!
We arrived at 4 AM in Weiser and stopped at Bo's Barn, a gas station in the middle of the small town. The lady was very friendly. She explained how the town prepared for the eclipse, and gave us good advise.
The totality is a mystical experience, hard to describe. All I can say is that I recommend to put this on your bucket list if you have not experienced one in person. Totally worth a trip.
I processed a balanced HDR photo from a RAW exposure to enhance the micro-contrast, and carefully adjusted the curves and color balance.
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- This phrase advises against worrying about future problems until they actually arise
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"We build too many walls and not enough bridges."
- This quote emphasizes the importance of connection and understanding, advocating for building relationships rather than creating barriers.
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Bridge- 3d draw, digial paint and final creation in gimp
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This week 5 April.→ 11 April our theme is:
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Many people advised me to visit London, because it is a city that offers many services, where you can visit the great monuments.
The first day I went there, I visited the most famous attraction of London, the Big Ben. I already had in mind the photo I wanted to shot so I waited for the sunset to reinforce the idea I had in mind.
Shot this photograph was pretty simple because on the Westminister Bridge, the buses (double-decker) circulate frequently.
I purposely chose the red bus, because it's the color that characterizes this city.
Attracted by characters shape, I made the sketch to test a fountain pen Miguel Herrantz advised me, -thanks Miguel, pens work wonderfully!- but I didn't know I was using no waterproof ink; I realized that just when I washed colour!
All the same, I like the 'dirty' effect I got.
Span: Una especie de membrácido sudamericanco.
Fuentes:
www.ecoregistros.org/ficha/Kronides-incumbens
www.reservacostanera.com.ar/membracido-kronides-incumbens
Por favor avise si sabe el nombre común.
Engl: A species of south american membracid.
Source: www.researchgate.net/publication/250037614_Kronides_incum...
Please advise if you know the common name.
i would advise everyone NOT to order from that chinese factory blythe site.
a) they sent me the WRONG doll. I ordered the doll on the right. I got the doll on the left.
b)worst packaging i have ever seen in my life. newspaper and shoved all bent up into a 6 inch box.
waiting to hear back from them. i do NOT want the doll they sent me so hopefully I can return it for a refund as well as a refund on all shipping costs.
ugh
Leicaflex SL
35mm Elmarit (yellow filter)
Fomapan 100 in HC-110 (1:31 for 6 min)
-- Stumbled upon this abandoned house at the end of the day. A local who we spoke with earlier advised a "cousin" had once lived there w/o further elaboration. Surrounded by tangerine trees, one could imagine the healthy glow it once radiated, but now dark and overgrown, with rotting furniture on the porch and child's toys littering a back entrance. The rifle stock (minus bolt and barrel) propping open a window added to the creepy feeling. We wondered what happened here, but gave the place only a quick look. Already late in the day and out of film after only a few exterior shots.
Are we harming birds by overfeeding them? We are still being advised again and again in garden magazines and so on to feed the birds yet I see so many photographs of eg. robins that look so fat and overfed that they appear clumsey and top heavy. Not so long ago I read in a comprehensive science book about birds how they had spent many centuries refining their weight and shapes to make them light for the long journeys they undertake in flight. When I had a young robin in the garden in the summer it was slender and proportionate in shape such as most robins used to be. It was so delicate and quiet I thought for a moment it was a butterfly. As such it was well protected from predators. Sadly the robin stopped coming to our garden within a few days despite all the bird friendly plants I grow for them. I guess they went to gardens where people were feeding them loads of nuts etc. As the result they cease to forage for themselves and to help us by feeding on aphids etc. If this continues they will not pass on those skills to future geneations. I'm told that in Australia people are discouraged from feeding birds at all. I'm suggesting we only feed them with discretion when they appear in real need rather than in excess.
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.... our weather was like yesterday's lovely afternoon! Today, our weather forecast advised that we would be getting lots of rain and we certainly did!!
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Mertens's Water Monitor. As advised by Australian Reptile Park: "During the day the monitor can be found basking on rocks and logs near the shoreline of rivers, creeks, billabongs and lagoons. The monitors are great swimmers, and have a special valve in their nostrils that closes when they dive. Their nostrils are also on the top of their head, like a crocodile’s, so that they can stay partially submerged in the water when searching for prey.
These big reptiles grow to a metre long and weigh up to 380 grams. They are light grey to dark brown, with a scattering of light yellow/cream spots. Their underbelly is light yellow to cream."
Accompanied by a lot of mosquitoes I watched the sun going down on the spot to be in Parc Du Bic (as the staff advised me!). www.sepaq.com/pq/bic/index.dot?language_id=1).
My whole Canada 2017 trip: From Brighton Ontario I went straight to Tadoussac that's in the heart of the marine park, and the day after I went to the camp site Les Bergeronnes, where I spent 5 days whale watching on the shore (and one boat trip), every 5 minutes or so seeing whales popping up.
On the fifth day, around sunset I took the boat from Les Escoumins to Trois Pistoles. The south and the north shore of the bay are very different. The north shore has lots of rocks, while the south part is a little more sandy, and it is a fantastic drive all along! I finally headed to PN Gaspésie, where I spent 3 very cold nights in my tent (with all my clothes in my sleeping bag), but the park is wonderful!
Back in the direction of Brighton I spent a few hours in old Quebec, and drove the 1000 islands road, along the saint Lawrence river.
I certainly can recommend everybody who loves nature doing this trip. It should take around 2 weeks!
You can find the places I have visited here www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154740238406759&set...
Bear Butte is a geological laccolith feature located near Sturgis, South Dakota, United States, that was established as a State Park in 1961. An important landmark and religious site for the Plains Indians tribes long before Europeans reached South Dakota, Bear Butte is called Mathó Pahá, or Bear Mountain, by the Lakota, or Sioux. To the Cheyenne, it is known as Noahȧ-vose ("giving hill") or Náhkȯhe-vose ("bear hill"), and is the place where Ma'heo'o (God) imparted to Sweet Medicine, a Cheyenne prophet, the knowledge from which the Cheyenne derive their religious, political, social, and economic customs. The mountain is sacred to many indigenous peoples, who make pilgrimages to leave prayer cloths and tobacco bundles tied to the branches of the trees along the mountain's flanks. Other offerings are often left at the top of the mountain. The site is associated with various religious ceremonies throughout the year. The mountain is a place of prayer, meditation, and peace. The park includes a campsite west of South Dakota Highway 79 where horseback riding, fishing, and boating are permitted. On the summit side of Highway 79, a moderately sized herd of buffalo roams the base of the mountain. An education center and a summit trail are available. Official park policy advises visitors to Bear Butte to respect worshipers and to leave religious offerings undisturbed. Park fees are waived for those undertaking religious activities. In 2007, Gov. Mike Rounds of South Dakota announced a proposal to use state, federal and private money to buy a perpetual easement in order to prevent commercial and residential development of some land on the western side of Bear Butte. This would cost more than $1 million, but would prevent development of nuisance businesses (such as potentially lucrative biker bars) on ranch land near the mountain on the northern edge of the Black Hills.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Butte
I'm advised that this species is undescribed but is nevertheless closely related to the False Malabar Gliding Frog (Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus). Both species are endemic to the Western Ghats region of Southern India and holistically are listed by the IUCN as Critically Endangered.
The specimen illustrated is a male where a number of males were located at this location but were not calling. Females were absent, probably waiting for a storm to hit.
Western Ghats, Munnar District, Kerala, India
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I do believe the black screens were rich the targets...
My plan was posting a long time, but due to most of friend's advise,I will stop it...Today is last black day.....
Thank you so much for your valuable support...
Cheers, mesut
Until thy feet have trod the Road
Advise not wayside folk,
Nor till thy back has borne the Load
Break in upon the broke.
Chase not with undesired largesse
Of sympathy the heart
Which, knowing her own bitterness,
Presumes to dwell apart.
Employ not that glad hand to raise
The God-forgotten head
To Heaven and all the neighbours' gaze--
Cover thy mouth instead.
The quivering chin, the bitten lip,
The cold and sweating brow,
Later may yearn for fellowship--
Not now, you ass, not now!
Time, not thy ne'er so timely speech,
Life, not thy views thereon,
Shall furnish or deny to each
His consolation.
Or, if impelled to interfere
Exhort, uplift, advise,
Lend not a base, betraying ear
To all the victim's cries.
Only the Lord can understand
When those first pangs begin,
How much is reflex action and
How much is really sin.
E'en from good words thyself refrain,
And tremblingly admit
There is no anodyne for pain
Except the shock of it.
So, when thine own dark hour shall fall,
Unchallenged canst thou say:
"I never worried you at all,
For God's sake go away!"
(R.K)
This is another image from the Klaus Peter photo walk trip to Circle B. I shot this guy on the way home on Sunday from Circle B. This beautiful Red Shouldered Hawk was flying across a field which made for a really nice background!! Hope everyone had a good weekend and as always thanks for all the comments !!
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An usual visitor to the garden this morning. It's been suggested it might be a Willow warbler not a Chiffchaff. Anyone able to advise?
Well, our forecast advised that we could have rain showers and some maybe quite heavy. However, it did look lovely so I thought I'll go for my walk and off I went!!
I didn't get too far when that forecast proved to be correct ... down came the rain and after getting somewhat soaked I caught a few shots and made my way back home after completing my shortest walk of the week!!
365/2025 - Still The Wheel Turns ...
Stay Safe and Healthy Everyone!
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