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Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
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This image was a dream come true for me. You know how you see an encounter on a nature show and you say to yourself, what I wouldn’t give to see something like that out in the real world. Well, what I dreamed of seeing was a cheetah jumping on the roof of a jeep, and in the Masai Mara, it came true.
Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.
The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today. They used to be found in North America when they crossed the Bering land bridge from Asia to the Americas before becoming extinct.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds. When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.
Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds. -Wikipedia
Affectionately known as 'Kermit', 59101 passes the rosebay willowherb ay Wolfhall working the 6A61 12.24 Whatley Quarry to West Drayton. With two locos on Whatley before departure, it was a game of will they, wont they use 101. Relief when news came through that it was deffo 101 (Ta Top Lens). 19/7/2024
Melbourne's Yarra River is affectionately know as the upside down river due to it's permanently brown appearance.
The much maligned muddy colour of the Yarra is caused by the easily eroded clay soils of the water catchment. The water was clear at the time of European settlement, but intensive land clearing and development since the mid 1800s has resulted in the presence of microscopic clay particles. The particles are kept suspended by the turbulence in some parts of the middle and lower sections of the river. When the river water combines with marine salts as it enters Port Phillip, the suspended particles clump together and sink. The muddy appearance does not indicate an unclean waterway. In fact, the Yarra is probably one of the cleanest capital city rivers in the world. Since the major clean-up campaigns of the late 1970s and 1980s, the river has again become home to several species of fish and even the occasional dolphin.
I'm going to conclude this series from England for now as I shall be taking a break from Flickr.
Luna was our last dog sit of the summer. She was a young black labrador full of beans and very affectionate! She took to us straight away. We were lucky to be staying right in the heart of the countryside which made for nice easy dog walks
...it was one week that me and my friend were trying to find lions....and this day...early morning just left our camp we had this amazing meeting....a gift....
Various ideas about the color yellow:
- sunny, affectionate, cheerful, summery, cheerful,
sour, sweet, fragrant;
- soft, velvety, warm, cozy;
- autumnal, crisp, sad;
- friendly, energetic, loud;
- sandy, viscous, burning, blinding, loud, shiny;
- bright, morning, floral.
Різноманітні уявлення відносно жовтого кольору:
- сонячний, ласкавий, веселий, літній, життєрадісний,
кислий, солодкий, ароматний;
- м'який, бархатний, теплий, затишний;
- осінній, хрусткий, смутний;
- доброзичливий, енергійний, гучний;
- пісочний, вʼязкий, пекучий, осліплюючий, голосний, блискучий;
- світлий, ранковий, квітковий.
Shih tzu belong to the group of Tibetan dogs.
They are very Active with a strong Personality , Bold, Communicative, Friendly, Affectionate, Smart, Vivid, Fun and much more . Weigh is 4 - 7.2 kg and Size 20 - 28 cm . Life expectancy is 10 to over 16 years .Shih Tzus have a higher body temperature than humans, with a normal temperature of about 100 to 102.5 F ( 37.7 -38.7 °c )
More about . . . . . . .. . . . Shih Tzu dogs
Nino Ferrer’s Song in 1965 . . . Mirza
Tibetan dogs are divided into 4 breeds: the Lhasa Apso, the Tibetan terrier, the Tibetan spaniel and the Shih Tzu.
Its nickname "lion dog" is linked to a legend, according to which this canine breed had close links with the snow lion, which in Tibet is a symbol of well-being.
In the sixteenth century, the first Shih Tzu were introduced into China, thus sharing with the Pekingese, the favors of the imperial court. In the nineteenth century, the Shih Tzu became the favorite breed of Empress Dowager Cixi.
A breeding of a hundred dogs was then established in the Forbidden City. The Shih Tzu would be the result of a cross between Lhassa Apso and small Chinese dogs.
When the Empress died in 1908 and with the fall of the Empire, the Shih Tzu left the Forbidden City and disappeared from the Middle Empire. In 1928, three dogs were exported to Great Britain, mainly by Lady Brownrigg, wife of General Douglas Brownrigg, who thus initiated the breeding in Europe. In 1933, she exhibited her dogs in the category of "Tibetan dogs" but quickly characteristics specific to the breed emerged to become a category in its own right.
Thus, in 1934, the lhasa apso and the shih tzu were differentiated and exhibited separately. In 1940, the breed was officially recognized by the English Kennel Club. In France, the breed was introduced by the Countess of Anjou on her return from China where her husband was a diplomat in 1946. The breed was formalized in 1953 at the LOF of the central canine society.
Les chiens tibétains sont répartis en 4 races soit le Lhassa Apso, le terrier tibétain, l'épagneul tibétain et le shih tzu.
Son surnom "chien lion" est lié à une légende, selon laquelle cette race canine entretenait des liens étroits avec le lion des neiges, qui, au Tibet, est symbole du bien-être. Au xvie siècle, les premiers shih tzu sont introduits en Chine, partageant ainsi avec le pékinois, les faveurs de la cour impériale.
Au xix siècle, le shih tzu devient la race préférée de l'impératrice douairière Cixi .Un élevage d'une centaine de chiens de différentes races est alors installé dans la Cité interdite. Le shih tzu serait issu d'un croisement entre des Lhassa Apso et des petits chiens chinois.
À la mort de l'impératrice en 1908 et avec la chute de l'empire, les shih tzu sortirent de la Cité interdite et disparurent de l'empire du Milieu. En 1928, trois chiens furent exportés vers la Grande-Bretagne, principalement par Lady Brownrigg, épouse du Britannique General Douglas Brownrigg, qui a initié ainsi l'élevage de la race en Europe. En 1933, elle exposa ses chiens dans la catégorie des "chiens tibétains" mais rapidement des caractéristiques propres à la race se sont imposées pour devenir une catégorie à part entière. Ainsi, en 1934, le lhassa apso et le shih tzu furent différenciés et exposés séparément.
En 1940, la race fut reconnue officiellement par le Kennel Club anglais .
En France, la race fut introduite par la comtesse d'Anjou de son retour de Chine où son époux était diplomate en 1946. La race fut officialisée en 1953 au LOF de la société centrale canine.
Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg. The multi-building complex opened between 1963 and 1967 and occupies almost an entire city block on State Street on the north bank of the Chicago River on the Near North Side, directly across from the Loop. Portions of the complex were designated a Chicago Landmark in 2016.
The complex consists of two 587-foot (179 m), 65-story apartment towers, opened in 1963, which include physical plant penthouses. It also includes a 10-story office building (now a hotel) opened in 1964, and a saddle-shaped auditorium building originally used as a cinema. The four buildings, access driveways, and a small plaza that originally included an ice rink are built on a raised platform next to the Chicago River. Beneath the platform, at river level, is a small marina for pleasure craft, giving the structures their name.
Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus)
Photo taken at the nesting colony on Bonaventure Island, on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula.
Affectionately called “Macoy”, this antique Niño Dormido was given as a birthday gift by CDB to my Father 16 years ago. After lying unprotected in my Dad’s office for a long time……Macoy now needs some restoration work.
Affectionately named 'Big Blue' by enthusiasts, Southern's BR liveried 313201 coasts down Falmer Bank, towards Lewes, with 2C16 Brighton - Seaford.
Affectionately known as Crabs due the angle of the motion, 13065 makes a spirited departure from summerseat on the east Lancashire railway
Capturing the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), affectionately named "Ruby" by the Avian Reconditioning Center in Apopka, Florida, was a moment that encapsulates the spirit of this majestic raptor. As a photographer, what drew me in was not just the stark contrast of Ruby's plumage against the natural background but also her regal poise. The photo freezes her keen, intense gaze, which speaks volumes about her predatory prowess. The light perfectly illuminates her feathers, highlighting the textures and subtle color variations that make this species so enchanting.
It was an honor to shoot at the Avian Reconditioning Center, a facility dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of birds like Ruby. The center serves as a sanctuary for these magnificent creatures, and it's open to public visits. So, if you're in the Apopka area, don't miss an opportunity to see Ruby and her fellow raptors up close. My photography journey aims to not just capture these moments but to also drive home the importance of conservation and sustainable interaction with our environment.
©2020 Adam Rainoff
The Tibetan Terrier, 'Holy Dog of Tibet,' is an ancient watchdog and companion long associated with Buddhist monasteries. A profusely coated, small-to-medium-sized dog with 'snowshoe' feet, the Tibetan Terrier is affectionate, sensitive, and clever.
A Common Yellowthroat often affectionately know as the Bandit Bird.
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Lively, alert, kind and affectionate. The Lapphund is very receptive, attentive and willing to work. Its abilities as a good herding dog made it very useful in the reindeer trade. It is very versatile, suitable for obedience training, agility, herding, tracking, etc. It is easy to train, full of endurance and toughness.
Affectionately known as VERA, one of the remaining operational Avro Lancaster Bomber tours the southern shore of Lake Ontario. You could buy a seat for a small sum. www.warplane.com/aircraft/flights/buy.aspx
Affectionately known as Twentytwo, this building is a commercial giant that adds an aura of modernity to London’s heart. Its completion in 2020 has bestowed the City of London’s financial district with an awe-inspiring emblem that reaches a soaring 278 meters into the sky, extending across 62 floors. This architectural masterpiece captivates the eye with its distinctive form, tapering gracefully as it ascends. The essence of 22 Bishopsgate is further enriched by its amenities, including a remarkable viewing gallery perched on the 58th floor, an inviting restaurant, and a well-appointed fitness center.
Sometimes he will set up on the carpet by staring at you with such tender, affectionate and human eyes that they intend to you and we will no longer be able to believe that a soul does not reside there....................A volte si metterà sul tappeto fissandoti con gli occhi così teneri, affettuosi e umani che intendono e non saremo più in grado di credere che un'anima non risieda lì
Lith print on expired Agfa Brovira 112 Grade 1, developed in Rollei Superlith 1+1+8.
I've been testing with different papers, and this one came out different from expectation. It looks almost like a charcoal drawing, not unpleasant, just unexpected.
Flickr Friday-Pet Love!
This is our 9 yr. old Red Border Collie Mix. She is a very affectionate gal!
Affectionately known as the "Two-chon", this Buchon is a sight for sore eyes. But, it's a truly unique warbird full of history and the Victory Show this year provided a great chance to see it in action.
"They told us that if we were going to act so affectionately that we should get a room", Mr. Goose said. "When we found a place at Black River Marsh, we glided down and then,"Blam!!!!". That wasn't water we were seeing, it was clear ice! It really put a damper on romance, let me tell you!"
It's a true story, friends. I was really startled when I literally heard them hit the ice. I thought that a marsh creature was angrily coming toward me.
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If men had wings and bore black feathers,
few of them would be clever enough to be crows.
~ Henry Ward Beecher
Hey, Barney?
Yes Flynn?
I met you SEVEN YEARS ago today!!
Pfft, how could I forget? My life was so peaceful an' quiet before I got a little brother!
Dull, you mean!!
No, that's not what I mean! Honestly, I don't know what Hooman was thinkin'!
Aw, you love me really!!
Hmm, you've improved slightly over the years. Very slightly. At least you're no longer quite so... bitey!
Slander!!! I was never bitey. Not much anyway.
Hah! I'm old Flynn, not senile. Hooman literally used to call you "Lil' Brown Bitey Dog". "Bitey" for short.
She meant it affectionately.
Well, I always did say Hooman was weird. It's why I picked her as my Hooman... I thought she looked like she needed a nice sensible collie to look after her. Me.
Sensible? Hooman told me about the time you nearly dragged her under the wheels of a car cause you got scared of a circle of PAINT on the floor!
I was young! I hadn't seen paint in that spot before... it could've been dangerous.
I never did anything like that!
No, YOU were just bitey. Very, very bitey.
Shh! Anyway, Barney when did you meet Hooman?
Fourteen years ago. In fact, it was seven years to the day before I met you... Bitey!
February 19th is The Day that I get given wild young border collies - Barney & Flynn share their "Happy Gotcha Day!", 7 years apart. Barney arrived on the scene in 2008, when he was 15 months old & then Flynn joined the family in 2015, when he was about 21 months old. Both came to me after their previous owners couldn't cope with various behavioural problems. I had thought Barney was a handful as a youngster (yes, he really did get so spooked at a small circle of dry paint that he dragged us both into traffic)...
Then, along came Flynn & he made Barney seem easy! Flynn earned his nickname - I was bitten pretty frequently, for a while. Although, Flynn never, ever bit, or even snapped at a stranger, visitor or friend & he did have extenuating circumstances - an undiagnosed but painful illness... Anyway, Flynn is no longer called Bitey because it's a long, long time since he bit - instead, I (affectionately!) call him "Grumpy". Flynn is still an opinionated pup, just much more polite about it!
Haha, anyway, while we've had some slightly terrifying moments along the way, the collies have definitely been worth it. I am so glad they each found their way to me, I can't imagine life without dear old Barney, or his naughty little brother Flynn :)
Jaisalmer, affectionately known as "the Golden City," is nestled right in the middle of the stunning Thar Desert. Its nickname truly fits, thanks to the beautiful yellow sandstone used to build its structures, which comes straight from the surrounding desert. The streets of Jaisalmer hide small treasures everywhere, offering a fairytale-like sight, just like here in this grand gate, where the light of an elegant chandelier gilds the lobed arcade. An entrance imbued with a special charm.
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Juvenile Reticulated Giraffe being affectionate with Jabari, his Dad. Mpenzi was born in September 2014. His Mother, Kivuli will be seen in a future post.
Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, Michigan
Known locally and affectionately as the church of the Eggbeater Jesus ~ Small area details of giant tiled mural ~ First Baptist Church ~ Huntsville AL
The mosaic which adorns the facade of the sanctuary was created by artist Gordon Smith, of Smith Stained Glass Studios, Fort Worth, Texas. This art work began in 1966 and was finished in 1973.
Here's a great shot by a talented friend of mine that shows the entire mural in front: www.flickr.com/photos/mccain007/3650700362/
DO check out Lee McCain He's an awesome photographer!
The Wellenweber Antenna, affectionately called "The Elephant Cage" by the troops.
Wikipedia: The Wullenweber (the original name introduced by Dr. Hans Rindfleisch was Wullenwever) is a type of Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA) sometimes referred to as a Circularly Disposed Dipole Array (CDDA). It is a large circular antenna array used for radio direction finding. It was used by the military to triangulate radio signals for radio navigation, intelligence gathering and search and rescue. Because its huge circular reflecting screen looks like a circular fence, the antenna has been colloquially referred to as the elephant cage. The term wullenwever was the World War II German cover term used to identify their secret CDAA research and development program; its name is unrelated to any person involved in the program.
Affectionately referred to by employees as 'The Sisters' Conway Scenic Railroad's ex Canadian National FP9s (6505 & 6516) built in 1954 and 1957 respectively passed from CN to VIA Rail in 1978 before being picked up by the Conway Scenic in 1995 when they expanded into Crawford Notch. 6505 & 6516 would become PAR 1 & 2 when traded to Pan Am Railways in March 2010 for GP38 252 and GP35 216.
Here they are running around the Notch Train beside the former Maine Central Fabyan Station (just out of sight to the left) at MP 89 as measured from Portland Union Station via the Mountain Sub. After 27 years calling New England home the famous duo departed for Waycross, Georgia lately for an uncertain fate for their new owner CSX Transportation. It will be interesting to see what their next chapter brings.
Fabyans
Town of Carroll, New Hampshire
Sunday September 21, 2008
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Interesting Facts About Cheetahs ...................
Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs and teaching them essential survival skills like hunting. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.
The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today.
In Native American symbology, the cheetah represents swiftness, insight and focus.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds.
When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.
Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.
Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds.
I've affectionately named this yard rat Stumpy, as she apparently lost her tail to some unknown predator. Seen here as she contemplates whether or not I've put a fresh coat of Vaseline on the bird feeder pole.
The squirrels get their own supply of peanuts, but they prefer the sunflowers seeds at the top of the pole...