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Questions lead our lives. From childhood to demise.
We all pass through life looking for answers.
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Few keep looking for them everyday. Few find them in their calling.
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Few become the answers.
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So here's a question for you:-
"Which is greater 'the need for more' or 'lack of satisfaction'?"
Right key is always the answer. How often we find it? How often we have the courage to use it?
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After shooting the Delmarva Central train HA-1 in the clouds all morning, dad and I were excited to see the skies clear out for the afternoon southbound chase. DCR train HA-1 with SWP SD40-2's 3501-3503 are shown departing the Norfolk Southern interchange at Clayton, DE passing the Calvary Baptist Church en-route back to the road headquarters at Harrington, DE on February 19, 2017. Photo by Zach Carlson
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X1600 w/ 40 degree grid back camera left
Let me know what you think and I'll do my best to answer any questions!
Wrong, indeed, if he replies, "No, Honey, your top's fine, it's your fat butt that makes your butt look fat". Right, girls? =)
April 2024: A month in 30 pictures
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If I would have been wearing a furry hat with ears, I think this buck wouldn't have taken no for an answer!
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I received a flurry of emails asking questions about SWFEC late last night, February 8, 2023. In an effect to address most of them I have put together a question and answer Flickr page. Please be sure to read the description below the photo find the information. I hope the information will answer most of the questions. Thank you.
Will the eaglets be banded?
There was a question concerning banding the eaglets at SWFEC. Unless the eaglets have to be removed from the nest for some reason, we don’t believe there is any plan to band them in the nest. Banding requires a permitted licensed bander to place the bands and at this time there are no research projects that we know of that are banding.
Even wildlife facilities have to have someone in their organization certified to band birds - or have to know someone who is certified out of their organization who can band the bird for them.
Eaglets have to be a certain age in order to be banded. Too young, the band will slip off. The eaglets at SWFEC are of an age where they could be banded if they are removed from the nest.
Do eagles get hoarse?
There was an interesting question asked that related to M15’s voice. People have thought that M15’s voice might be hoarse. from all of the vocalizing to warn intruders away and calling for his mate.
Eagles don’t have vocal cords and the sound is produced in the syrinx, which is a bony chamber located in the trachea which divides to go to the lungs. The bird’s syrinx has membranes in its outer walls that vibrate when the bird vocalizes. Birds can vibrate those syringeal membranes both when they breathe in and when they breathe out.
The syrinx in birds is similar in function to our larynx, or voice box, but very different in structure. Our larynx is located just downstream from our throat at the top of our trachea (wind pipe), whereas the bird’s syrinx is located at the bottom of the trachea, where it splits into two branches, the bronchi, each branch going to one of the bird’s two lungs.
While it might be possible for a bird’s sound to alter with overuse, it is usually caused by inflammation or infection (bacterial or fungal). Please note that we don’t think either are a concern. M15 has always had a different vocal than Harriet - much more raspy in my opinion. Maybe he has been louder so we are able to hear it better?
What is Harriet’s Age?
One of the questions we are asked frequently is how old the adult eagles are. We can only go by what we know as confirmed when making an estimate of Harriet’s age. None of the adults have been banded, so there is no way of knowing when the eagles hatched - including Harriet’s first mate, Ozzie. We have a better idea of the age of M15 since his plumage and eye color were that of a newly mature eagle (5 years of age).
Based on local viewers and the property owners, the Pritchetts, who have watched the pair nesting on the Pritchetts’ property over the years, Harriet is at least 22 years of age. She has been seen nesting at this nest since 2006. We take the number of years she has been nesting at this nest and add five years since it takes approximately five years before an eagle is mature and ready to raise a family. (17 years at SWFEC nest + 5 years = 22 years)
However, there was a nest across the street that locals said she and her previous mate, Ozzie, nested and raised young. If she is the same female that nested across the street she could be in her late 20s or even 30s. But we have no hard evidence to make that determination.
The information on the nest across the street (and Bald Eagle nests across Florida) was documented by Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch program. There are no records that we know of with FWC stating it was Harriet in the other nest. None of the eagles that nested in this particular nest across the street from the Pritchetts’ property have been banded.
With as many eagles in Florida there were most likely locals observing that nest long before it failed. IF photographers had good equipment there may be photos of the eagles nesting in that location that may have IDing marks, but we are not aware of them, nor have we seen them. Without definitive proof there is no way of knowing if the same eagles nested in that location for a period of years.
We don’t want to post any information that we can’t substantiate - which is why her age is stated the way it is. We know Harriet has to be at least 22 years old, but she is most likely older - we just don’t know how old. Eagles have been known to raise young in the late 30s, so it is possible she is that old. The oldest known wild eagle died at the age of 38. However, the only reason this is known is because that eagle had been banded - most are not banded.
Regarding the nest near Donald Street - interestingly enough the present nest (SWFEC) is now listed as LE026 (it used to be LE-26B). The nest that was located near Donald Street had been listed as LE-26A and the present nest was LE-26B. Now the nest in west pasture is listed as LE026a and the present nest is listed as LEO26.
Since the nest tree that did house LE-26A is no longer standing, there is no reference to it on the Bald Eagle nest Locator map (the Audubon recently changed/updated their nest locator site).
This is the information that had been listed about the previous nest before the site was updated. Previous Nest History by Year (LE-26A Strap Number: 30-43-25-04-00005.0000 - was located across the street):
90-91 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
91-92 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
92-93 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
93-94 Active, 3 Fledglings confirmed
94-95 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
95-96 Active, 3 Fledglings confirmed
96-97 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
97-98 Inactive
98-99 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
99-00 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
00-01 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
01-02 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
02-03 Active, two adults observed at nest tree 4/21/03
03-04 Tree observed dead 9/29/03. ES Staff inspected the tree on 9/29/03 and found the tree had been girdled by machete or hatchet. Birds had been observed in the territory but did not nest this nesting season.
04-05 Active, Two adults observed incubating posture in Dec '04. 1 chick fledged about April 6, 2005
05-06 Active, 1 fledgling confirmed
06-07 Inactive *Built a new nest north of Bayshore Rd (LEO26B). 2 chicks fledged at LEO26B
07-08 through 11-12 Inactive
Please remember that the observations before 2012 are from ground observations only. Members of Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch usually check nests periodically and try to maintain proper distances and make available blinds to prevent disturbance of an active Bald Eagle nest.
I would also like to post the exact quote from Dr. Heather Barron concerning Ozzie’s possible age: Quote from Dr. Heather Barron: “For age, I said 20s to 30s to them because eagles get their adult plumage and usually start mating around 5-7 years of age. So, if people have reported him in the area for 20 years, then he was at least 5, possibly older when he showed up, which could mean he is closer to 30. Either way, the average lifespan is 15-20 years, so he certainly was better than average.
Searching for Harriet.
There is concern as to what search parties have been organized to locate Harriet. We can only share what we know. The Pritchetts searched their own extended property the first weekend after Harriet flew off. We also know a few locals who have checked certain areas where Harriet has been known to frequent - with permission from any property owner. Always get permission from the property owner when undertaking any search.
There were reports of downed eagles; those areas were checked with no findings. We understand a number of local people have also conducted searches, but we have no information on where they searched.
Please remember - this is Florida. There are many areas of Florida with thick, rough vegetation which is hard to maneuver through. There are also wildlife that live in these areas; including snakes, rats, alligators, bobcats and coyote. Extreme caution should be used when undertaking any search in these areas.
Who named Ozzie and Harriet?
Another question that is asked frequently is how did “Harriet” and her first mate, “Ozzie” get their names. We asked the Pritchetts this question when the camera first came online. Their answer was the eagles were named by some local bird enthusiasts who followed the pair from the beginning. Since they were already known by the locals as “Ozzie” and “Harriet” the Pritchetts continued use those names when the cameras began streaming online.
Apparently there is still some confusion over who “named” the eagles. We asked the Pritchetts again to make sure we were sharing the correct information. From the Pritchetts: “We did not coin their names. The initial group of watchers did; way before we started even thinking about the cameras. They told us the names whenever we stopped by to talk to them and it stuck.”
Would another female raise the young at this time?
There was a question as to whether another female might be accepted by M15 at this time and help raise the eaglets. This is a question that we really can’t answer. It is totally up to M15 as to whether he might be willing to allow another eagle in the nest. And it is also totally up to a female Bald Eagle as to whether they would be interested in helping to raise young that were not hers.
There are many rogue eagles in Florida right now - especially in the areas where Hurricane Ian caused loss of habitat and nests. Each year we have observed a number of visitors/intruders in the territory, but this year there have been a greater number. Both Harriet and M15 have spent quite a bit of time warning intruders away - even giving chase.
Someone wanted to know why Harriet left. The day Harriet left the nest tree she had been vocalizing quite a bit and checking the skies. It was thought she may have left to give chase, but this is speculation on my part as to her actions. We have no idea what happened once she was out of view of the cameras. But it did appear she took flight away from the nest tree due to a perceived threat.
In nature, we can never say never. While cameras on a number of nests have given biologists more insight on what happens during breeding times, it doesn’t mean what was seen at one nest could happen at another nest. It is highly unlikely that M15 and another female would bond enough to raise E21 and E22 together at this time. Bonding is an important part of choosing a mate. Harriet didn’t accept M15 until closer to breeding season. However, that doesn’t mean it might not happen. We all wait to see how this season plays out and wish M15 continued success as he cares for his two young eaglets.
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Album cover for "The answer", the last music album by the greek rock band 2L8, which was just released. It is available as a digital download and a limited edition compact disc, which comes in a lovely gatefold card case, featuring more of my photography.
**The band has decided that all income from selling the album that will be generated from online orders and at the band's shows will be donated to causes that support the refugee crisis in Greece.
You can listen to the full album online here: 2l8toolate.bandcamp.com/album/the-answer
Read more: nickiupstairs.com/the-answer/
and then wait to hear the answer :-) Ed Cunningham
little theatre rose garden, raleigh, north carolina
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Lost my hard drive while I was uploading these photos on the 9th, with years of photos on it... until my husband found the program from Wondershare "recoverit". Highly recommended. If you ever lose a drive, use this before you do anything else. As far as I can see ALL photos where recovered! He bought the full version, in my opinion, well worth it!
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We’re Here! -- Photoshopped, unusual, and off-kilter portraits and alter egos.
My collage is made up of the following photographs, somewhat or heavily altered with Paint Shop Pro and Nik Color Efex Pro 4:
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Nadar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Archives New Zealand from New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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Skokloster Castle / Margareta Gaik / CC BY-SA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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My friend Doug Kirton has been asking me a lot of questions about taking photos of gardens, plants and mountains. Now I answered as best as I could, but decided that I needed a practice run. The sunrise just outside 5 Star Durban South Africa (land of SA-People - for South Africans in South Africa and expats) in Monteseel was bland to non-existent. However, the glory of the morning was still abound; another day to enjoy and give it another shot! The sun was trying desperately to rise behind my right shoulder. Well that was my practice so now I guess it's off to go shooting daisies with Doug
Canon South Africa 6D, 24-105mm L, F11, ISO 100, 0.5 sec — in Monteseel, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
If you like this, why not "like" my page and follow my outings through the lens. Also my website is now up and running "caw-photography.co.uk"
No, I'm not dead, just had to move.
Wanted to do more to the top of this gun but just couldn't come up with anything.
"Get it right or else I'll eat you. Speaking of which, where's that bird that got me good?"
CCWeek32: Post-Processing Play
The places you've been to! Well this "Calypso" calls Cabbage Tree Creek at Shorncliffe home and roams Moreton Bay for fresh prawns which are all sold from makeshift "shops" set up along the jetties on the creek. Years ago, a Co-op bought all the catches and sold them from their seafood shop down the road but it's been closed for a long time and each trawler now goes it alone. You really can't get fresher seafood.
In the distance, you can see the yacht that never goes anywhere, one of several in the creek that seem abandoned.
Brisbane, Queensland.
And here's a little John Denver song to sing in the shower; you all know the tune.
To sail on a dream on a crystal clear ocean
To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm
To work in the service of life and the living
In search of the answers to questions unknown
To be part of the movement and part of the growing
Part of beginning to understand
Aye, Calypso, the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us, the stories you tell
Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
Like the dolphin who guides you, you bring us beside you
To light up the darkness and show us the way
For though we are strangers in your silent world
To live on the land we must learn from the sea
To be true as the tide and free as the wind swell
Joyful and loving in letting it be
Aye, Calypso, the places you've…
Source: Musixmatch
In The Wynwood Walls couple, I was able to discover why there are many photographers who can not answer a simple question, _What is the best lens for street photography....? Because many of them have become famous doing what is called street photography and who is best to asked the question, right...? But when you ask them a question related to which lens should be used for that need they simply get lost in not a lens, but they talk about various lenses, among them, 50mm, 35mm, the rare 45mm, 24, etc., etc. They always cover with their lenses but do not tell you that for a good photograph of the street the best is a lens of excellent quality, for example the legendary Konica Minolta that can work very well in a Sony camera. But the main thing is this, good or great editing and cropping that's all....
Look at the lens I use, it does not resemble any of the measures that so-called professionals use, other than that, nor is Minolta, which if that, is excellent lens.
TOKINA, SD 11-16 F2.8 (IF) DX II
If you want to see what I say of the so-called "CROP" this is the original photo:
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Answered Prayers
On Saturday a wildfire started on the Dava Moor, 30 odd miles away from us, and has been burning since. Caused by a campfire that had probably gone out of control and then been abandoned, the wildfire has spread across a wide stretch of the moor near Grantown-on-Spey and has required a large opertation of the fire and rescue service, local farmers and gamekeepers etc. to try and keep it under control while further outbreaks have occurred due to embers blowing in the stiff wind onto the very dry vegetation - we've had little rain here so far this year. Consequently everyone has been praying for some rain to dampen things down...
On other matters, we're both a bit stretched at the moment with getting our 'photographic operation' and other things up running for the forthcoming North East Open Studios in September, so I'm no longer going to commit to taking/posting a photo a day as I've got to get on top of printing, mounting, social media promotional stuff etc.
These three sat there a good while and mostly it was Manna talking and answering Ulla's questions.
Finally Allu put her pencil down to the table and said:
-" Well, you've told us a lot about yourself now and we've gotten a good vision of your personality. But is there something you'd like to ask from us?"
Most candidates wanted to know about the salary and Ulla and Allu were ready to answer to that.
But Manna hadn't sacrificed the slightest idea to the salary, and therefore she had no idea to ask about it now either. Instead, she asked:
"How can both of you be so slender, even though you are in the middle of all the delicacies all days?"
Manna's question made both Ulla and Allu laugh and the only explanation they could find was that they moved so much during the work day!
Questions were now asked and the interview was over. Ulla and Allu promised to contact in the next few weeks if Manna would be selected for the job.
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:4
7/22/12 - One of my first ever photos using a SLR/SLT camera. Was just point-and-shoots before this one.
We welcome all truth seekers to contact us.
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Why the Lord Jesus Gave the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter
Baffled From Reading the Bible
'When I got up early in the morning, I made a prayer, then opened up the Bible to Matthew 16:19, where the Lord Jesus says to Peter: “And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Reading this passage of scripture, I became confused, thinking: “Peter didn’t do any great work nor were the epistles he wrote very famous. On top of that, when the Lord Jesus was arrested and stood trial, Peter denied Him three times. Why didn’t the Lord give the keys of the kingdom of heaven to other disciples, but only to Peter?” I searched and searched through the Scriptures, but nothing resolved my confusion. I had no choice but to go off to work.
Consulting a Colleague and Finding the Answer
During my lunch break I was still mulling over my question from that morning: “God is righteous and certainly wouldn’t do anything in error, but why did the Lord Jesus give the keys of the kingdom of heaven to Peter? What kind of mystery is within this?” I consulted with a colleague who had believed in the Lord for many years so that I could gain clarity on this.
My colleague smiled and said: “The Lord gave the keys of the kingdom of heaven to Peter because the Lord chose him. So why was Peter favored by the Lord?” Seeing my bewildered look, he went on to ask: “Do you remember how Peter responded when the Lord Jesus asked the disciples who He was?”
I said, “And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16).
My colleague nodded his head and continued on: “That’s right. Out of the Lord Jesus’ twelve disciples, only Peter received the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit and recognized that the Lord Jesus was the Messiah who was prophesied to come,........"（Eastern Lightning）
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Seeking answers to that nagging question, “How were these enormous canyons formed?”, I have at last found evidence to support my long-held hypothesis! Judging by the teeth marks, it is quite obvious that colossal groundhogs chewed their way through solid rock, creating the deep canyons found around the Southwest.
This opinion will likely be lambasted by the scientific community as yet another kooky theory voiced by an amateur knucklehead scientist, but, I ask you, what other conclusion is possible?!
My next step is to search for the culprit, Marmota monaximus.
This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.