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During my last visit to Vancouver, I woke up very early one morning to capture some cityscapes of the metropolis from the eastern suburbs. While photographing, I noticed the trajectory of the moon's descent as night slowly yielded to day.
Because I could foresee where the moon was going to set, I raced with anticipation from where I was (in Burnaby) to North Vancouver just in time to witness one of the most incredible moonsets that I've ever seen. It was the full moon steadily sinking below the skies above the Vancouver skyline that was still very much in a state of slumber that morning.
Alas, the city was tranquil and calm. All one could hear was the sound of the breeze above Coal Harbour and a few birds chirping to each other in greeting.
As the moon descended, its glow illuminated the clouds around its sphere, creating a fiery glow and emblazoned haze that was quite mesmerizing to the point that it felt mysteriously mythological -- like a moment one would only read about in fables. That's what it felt like for me.
Fortunately, I captured this image to ensure that I didn't imagine the moment.
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... if you look at the course of discussions and outcomes at COP27 so far.
It seems that so many participants are not aware or do not care how serious the situation of our planet is when it comes to the short-term profit-oriented economic interests of their country.
This is really alarming ;-((
Have a Peaceful and Environment-friendly Blue Monday anyway!
Plauer See, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
A photo taken very early am in little light and blowing snow. Shutter speed 1/25 sec. with the help of VR and a tree to lean against. Noisy squirrels alerted me to this Barred Owl sitting quietly watching for its next meal.
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… Portinho da Arrábida feels empty as soon as the sun has gone below the top of the serra.
Watch it properly @ Gallery Minimal!
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We have had some days of +30° C - and more to come...
Bastian (mixed breed), Dushara Tatters and Rags & Dushara Cathal Caithlin (Somali cats), 08.08.2020.
Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera
I saw my first crocuses on Monday, which means that Springtime and warmer weather are almost here.
For Our Daily Challenge: Almost
Wisteria (Wisteria)
With the cooler weather the Wisteria is slow to open this year. The first of the buds has opened today.
For Award Tree In The Flowers Challenge #195
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Flowers are my own photography. Filters and butterfly shape are from Photoshop.
Thanks everyone for your views, comments, awards, invites and faves.
This time of year is bittersweet. I want to hang on to summer for as long as I can but when I finally make the transition, I love this time of year. Fall is crisp and clear and brings a kind of calmness. Don't know if it is the cooler air or beautiful colors but it is a great season. Hello Fall.
Made explore for Oct 3, 2008 #182
Thank you all!
This is the fourth photo in the series. You can take a look at the previous ones here:
www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/51312830913/in/photostream/
here:
www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/51316831228/in/photostream/
and here:
www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/51326443819/in/dateposted/
This is a photo of the path leading to Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo in São Jorge Island (Azores, Portugal).
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Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo, is a truly amazing place, as you will see as the series unfolds.
It is kind of a mythical place. There are no roads whatsoever to take you there, just a narrow and bumpy 5km path and you have to walk…
The whole area was abandoned in 1980 following a strong earthquake that destroyed part of the path and broke the wells of potable water. Population had to be relocated and never returned there. Nowadays you start seeing some signs of life and some houses being built (just a few), mostly by foreigners attracted by the idea of living a spartan life, in close contact with nature.
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Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo, S. Jorge Island, Azores, Portugal
© All rights reserved Rui Baptista. Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit written permission.
almost angelic in:
Aleutia's Birdie outfit (the set features jacket, top, shorts, and shoes) and is available at UBER till 22nd Jan
My beautiful and oldest Tibetan Mastiff, Doris is almost 14. A few days ago she was treated for fluid on her lungs. Unfortunately time is not on our side and we don't know how long we will have with her. We are on borrowed time with this grand old lady.
I don't think, after losing Dodger last year that anything prepares you for losing a much loved family member.
Another shot of the Firecrest chasing down an insect @ Kidwelly Quay
Press L for larger view or Z to zoom
On another year and a new one to begin. Taken along the
Tweed River - New South Wales - Australia.
Happy New Year to all my flickr friends around the world, wishing you health and happiness in 2017.
Texture thanks to Lenabem - Anna.
Fall colors in Bellingham.
Do not use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without my explicit permission © 2016 Dex Horton Photography - all rights reserved.