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Uppercase waist-high letters outside the Norwood Oval proclaiming mateship and loyalty in the Australian armed forces.
Supported by steel girders and beams and lit in blue and white: the underpass at Essen central station.
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The first time Timmy and Snoop met, 6 days after Timmy moved in with me.
Little Timmy and Gentleman Snoop checking each other
In loving memory of wonderful Snoop (5/2005 - 16.10.2020)
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Happy Caturday 24.1.2026 "Visitors"
Sorry, I didn't have the time (pensioner stress 😁) or opportunity to take any new photos this week. So I had to dig into the archives.
Labyrinth Spider (Agelena labyrinthica) & Sweat Bee (Andrena Sp.) | 05-2022 | Ticino | Switzerland
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More TICINO/TESSIN Wildlife Photos (all taken in my garden in Monteggio/Ti, Switzerland): it.lacerta-bilineata.com/ramarro-occidentale-lacerta-bili... (the website exists in ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, ENGLISH, DEUTSCH)
My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
A version in color of this photo (and of one where the spider attacks and is in focus) you can find here: www.lacerta-bilineata.com/other-fauna?pgid=krc12ip9-c9a0a...
THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO:
I was trying to get a good shot of a labyrinth spider in my garden, when suddenly this little sweat bee got caught in the web. As the bee frantically tried to escape the sticky trap, the spider attacked. I thought the little bee was all done for, but to my surprise, it used its sting to great effect.
The spider attacked again and again, but it had huge respect of the little fella's sting, and it just couldn't get the right angle to overwhelm the bee and tie it up. Eventually, the spider retreated, and the little guy made it out alive and unharmed.
Now for those of you who feel sorry for the spider that lost a juicy meal, don't worry: that web of hers was incredibly efficient, and she feasted like a queen every day during the time I was there (which is probably partly the reason why she gave up relatively easily on the little bee).
In case you're interested, you can find the color version of this photo and of one where the spider attacks and is in focus through the link above, but the reason I prefer the one in b/w (intentionally "over-sharpened" to create a "grainy", "grungy" look ;-) and with the focus on the little bee is that it reminds me of the posters for horror/sci-fi B-movies of the 50s like 'Tarantula' or 'Them' - and I adore those 😉
As always, many greetings from Switzerland; try to stay out of the heat and let me know what you think in the comments 😊
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S&P Siren bikini top and botom - 12 single colours or Fatpack
The interactive item operates with the original Aquasense system.
Wet and Dry version - set dry time! Towel to get dry.
S&P Siren crown with hud for crown and gems
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DOUX - Rehab Hairstyle
Last year I planted several bulbs of the Snakes-head fritillaria, believing (according to the packaging) that they were all the traditional pink/red colour - so I was amused to see this one appear recently. Although a completely white variant 'Alba' exists, this particular flower seems to have characteristics of both the regular and white forms - a mutation perhaps? It doesn't seem to matter to the little snail who is happy to feast on either colour (if the damage to some of my other fritillarias offers any evidence). The morning sunshine provides backlight that shows off the translucence of the flower and the snail .
For Looking Close on Friday theme 'Flowers and/or Buds'.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph.
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I stood and watched leaves drift to the pond, and realized they usually land "face" down..I waited and waited and then this one landed upright and in sucha pretty spot. Hope you are not tired of all my autumn...I did catch a gorgeous sunset tonight so maybe that will come next.. Oct. 20 #387 on explore..up to 121
Leonardo da Vinci art playing cards. 🃏 Drawings: Head of a man and Head of a girl.
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Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse is on the coast of the North Sea in Rubjerg on the top of Lønstrup Klint (cliff). Shifting sands and coastal erosion are a serious problem in the area. The lighthouse ceased operating on 1 August 1968. It was expected that the tower would fall into the sea by 2023; however, on 22 October 2019 the 23 metres (75 ft) high lighthouse, weighing 720 tonnes, was moved 70 m (230 ft) inland on specially built rails.
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Morning lightplay - San Benito County California
The more I get into photography, the more I love to study and take landscapes. It is a fun learning process. My friend Rene Rodriguez (who commented below) is one of my biggest inspirations. He has an eye and talent far beyond his years behind the lens. Seeing his images a year or two ago really opened my eyes and inspired me to follow the light more often. If you don't follow Rene, I encourage you to do so. His work is incredible.
In the past, I used to go out and big lens hunt too much. Nowadays, I love to do research, study the weather, and try to be at the right place at the right time for a dramatic landscape. This morning I was up early to get a sunrise shot, but it didn't materialize. Instead, this scene unfolded, and it was just as exciting watching the lightplay unfold.
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In Memoria
This special Caturday, our group is celebrating the beautiful cats that shared their lives with us.
Ozzie and his brother Squeek enriched our lives here for eighteen years. They were the very definition of sweetness, of beauty and of being a cat. I loved them as if they were my children and they were in a way as I never had human children of my own. I miss them so much and I am so grateful that these two adorable cats deemed me worthy of the love and devotion that they gave to me.
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I have had to drive by this barn literally hundreds of times and last night was the first time I saw it. The owner's brother came out when I was photographing but unfortunately, he did not know the history or the circa date.
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Oleg has gone looking for old things he can be use to make a pull wagon for Bernus so that he can go with Peter and Oleg to mummy Marian.
An old sled, wheels, rusty chain and carpentry from Oleg! The pull wagon is ready
BERNUS: I'm a little scared Oleg. Do not speed!
OLEG: I'll drive carefully, I promise.
PETER: OLeg is very good at cycling Bernus. Have faith in it.
Scout and Paddy....we are coming!!!!
And off they go!!!!
Compositionally Challenged Week 42 - Food and Beverage
So many background distractions in the kitchen! This was shot using natural light from the north window, white paper to reflect light back onto the tomatoes and pasta. I had to tone down the white bokeh. I warmed the colors a bit in post and added a little vignette. Oh, and Steve stood just out of the frame to the right holding a white towel to hide the cupboard drawer lines. Thank you, dear! : )
CC Rainbow Game - Red
Another one from my holiday in Shierke last Summer, this is just up from the apartment I was staying in, it really is a magnificent part of the world. This was when I was walking the dog at the first hour I got there. The weather was amazing and through the threes you can see sprawling hillsides of even more trees. I love being out in Nature, it provides a myriad of opportunity for photography which is where I feel my main interests lie.
Hope everyone is having a great week and so as always, thank you! :)
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““Softly and kindly remind yourself, ''I cannot own anything.''
It is a valuable thought to keep in mind as you struggle to improve your financial picture,
worry about investments, and plan how to acquire more and more.
It is a universal principle which you are part of.
You must release everything when you truly awaken.
Are you letting your life go by in frustration and worry over not having enough?
If so, relax and remember that you only get what you have for a short period of time.
When you awaken you will see the folly of being attached to anything.”.”
<bBy: Wayne Dyer
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Have a RELAXING day my dear friends!!!