As I walked out one evening
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Sea of clouds as seen from Tateyama.
雲海の下は富山の街並みと湾です。
夕日に雲が黄金色に輝きました。
Under the sea of clouds is the Toyama city and the bay.
Clouds shone golden in the setting sun.
As I sat in my garden enjoying a nice cup of tea I liked how the late afternoon light was illuminating the grass.
Thanks for all the lovely comments and favs on yesterday's busy bee :)
This chipmunk that we found deep in the forest was hiding in plain sight. it thought by not moving it would not be found, and that nearly was the case. We could hardly see it in the light as diminished by the trees; had to turn the speed down and the iso up to photograph it. A little light came through a break in the tree tops which can be seen in the eye reflection.
Photo taken in Kent Gardens Park, McLean, Virginia.
As the sun begins to set on the West Coast, the last strong rays touch on the inselbergs and taller Joshua trees of the high Mojave Desert in Joshua Tree National Park.
Captured near the parking lot for the Barker Dam Nature Trail, I like the way the light is caught only by the tallest inselberg, the spines of the Joshua Trees, and the few clouds in the sky.
Recognition:
Selected for Display - JUN 2023 San Diego County Fair International Exhibition of Photography (Monochrome Landscape category
Accepted for Display - OCT 2022 Darkroomers Photographic Club, and can be found in the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park, San Diego.
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All was silent as before -
All silent save the dripping rain.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Just one of those days, y'all! I'll try to catch up with everyone tonight when I get a few moments to myself.
Homenagem às vítimas do Voo da Chapecoense, Descansem em Paz.
Deus conforte a todos por esta terrível tragédia que atingiu o Brasil, 29.11.2016.
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Homage to the victims of the Flight of Chapecoense, Rest in Peace.
May God comfort us all by this terrible tragedy that struck Brazil, November 29, 2016.
Fringed Tulip 'Via con Dios' is one of the early bloomers in our garden this year.
Happy Thursday! Thanks, as always, for stopping by and for all of your support -- I greatly appreciate it.
© Melissa Post 2021
Peregrine Falcon - Falco Peregrinus
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. As is typical of bird-eating raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males. The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
The peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. It can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests; the only major ice-free landmass from which it is entirely absent is New Zealand. This makes it the world's most widespread raptor, and one of the most widely found bird species. In fact, the only land-based bird species found over a larger geographic area is not always naturally occurring, but one widely introduced by humans, the rock pigeon, which in turn now supports many peregrine populations as a prey species. The peregrine is a highly successful example of urban wildlife in much of its range, taking advantage of tall buildings as nest sites and an abundance of prey such as pigeons and ducks. Both the English and scientific names of this species mean "wandering falcon," referring to the migratory habits of many northern populations. Experts recognize 17 to 19 subspecies, which vary in appearance and range; disagreement exists over whether the distinctive Barbary falcon is represented by two subspecies of Falco peregrinus, or is a separate species, F. pelegrinoides. The two species' divergence is relatively recent, during the time of the last ice age, therefore the genetic differential between them (and also the difference in their appearance) is relatively tiny. They are only about 0.6–0.8% genetically differentiated.
While its diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized birds, the peregrine will occasionally hunt small mammals, small reptiles, or even insects. Reaching sexual maturity at one year, it mates for life and nests in a scrape, normally on cliff edges or, in recent times, on tall human-made structures. The peregrine falcon became an endangered species in many areas because of the widespread use of certain pesticides, especially DDT. Since the ban on DDT from the early 1970s, populations have recovered, supported by large-scale protection of nesting places and releases to the wild.
The peregrine falcon is a well respected falconry bird due to its strong hunting ability, high trainability, versatility, and – in recent years – availability via captive breeding. It is effective on most game bird species, from small to large.
Population:
UK breeding:
1,500 pairs
the sun has just came up, ducks swim about on the icy river, someone goes by.../Som alltid...solen har just kommit upp, ankorna simmar omkring i det isiga vattnet, någon går förby.../Como siempre...el sol recién asoma, los patos nadan en el hielo del río, alguien pasa...(DSC_8881-2)
a water eye on the frozen lake, the evening light in the forest, a never so strong wish for peace and the end of the dictators.../Mientras llega la primavera, un ojo de agua en el lago helado, la luz de la tarde en el bosque, un nunca antes tan intenso deseo de paz y del fin de las dictaduras.../ Medans våren kommer, en vattenspegel i Mälaren, åter lyser skogen i kvällsljuset, en aldrig förut så stark längtan om fred och slutet på diktaturerna...(DSC_3466-4)
As the Vulture flew off folks so do the Hawk, but as I watched him go, all he did was feel safe enough to make a small circle and return to the same perch, just lucky I did not move and hung in there.
Thank you all.
Yeah, and a Happy Fucking Valentine's Day to you, too.
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
Why don't we leave it at that?
The Western Wall, also known as the "Wailing Wall" or the "Kotel," is one of the most significant religious and historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel. It holds deep spiritual and emotional importance for Jews worldwide, and it has also become a symbol of the complex and often contentious nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Western Wall is a remnant of the ancient retaining wall that once surrounded the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. After the temple's destruction, the Western Wall became the closest accessible site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage. For centuries, Jews from around the world have come to this sacred site to pray, lament the destruction of the temple, and express their connection to Jewish heritage.
The name "Wailing Wall" originates from the 19th and early 20th centuries when Jews would gather at the site to mourn the destruction of the temple and express their sorrow through prayers and tears. The term "Kotel" means "wall" in Hebrew and has become a popular and endearing name for the site.
Over time, the Western Wall has evolved into a focal point of religious and nationalist tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The site is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, which is also part of the contested area between Israel and Palestine. Its significance to both Jewish and Muslim communities has led to disputes and occasional clashes.
The Western Wall plaza is divided into two sections: one for men and the other for women, following Orthodox Jewish tradition. The prayers and rituals conducted here are a mix of individual devotion, communal worship, and celebrations during religious holidays.
In addition to its religious importance, the Western Wall draws millions of tourists and visitors from various backgrounds each year, offering them a glimpse into the rich history and cultural diversity of Jerusalem.
Despite the ongoing complexities surrounding the Western Wall and its geopolitical context, it remains an essential and cherished place for Jewish people, symbolizing resilience, faith, and the connection to their shared heritage.
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La solitude dégage des préjugés du monde.
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La soledad te libera de los prejuicios del mundo.
Cécile Fée (Cécile Brucy, Fr., 1799-1840)
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Photo : Isolée dans la lande, l’église paressiale de As Chas touche par sa sobriété. La Paroisse, qui couvre plusieurs hameaux totalise, selon les statistiques, 12 habitants, six femmes et six hommes.
Foto: Así es Galicia... Aislada en su soledad, la iglesia parroquial de As Chas cubre varias aldeítas que totalizan ...12 habitantes (seis hombres y seis mujeres, según estadísticas oficiales. Posee el encanto de la sobriedad.
Song of Solomon 8:6-7 KJV
Set me as a seal upon thine heart, As a seal upon thine arm: For love is strong as death; Jealousy is cruel as the grave: The coals thereof are coals of fire, Which hath a most vehement flame. Many waters cannot quench love, Neither can the floods drown it: If a man would give all the substance of his house for love, It would utterly be contemned.
two bands
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Isaiah 2:1-4
The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
Isaiah 58:12
As someone whose primary mode of transportation, while at home, is a bicycle, I have much respect for the rickshaw drivers of the world.
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As I made it up Doddick Fell's initial steep grassy slope onto the bottom of its broad ridge I was blessed with a very brief burst of sunshine. As I crested the slope I was gobsmacked to see a complete rainbow - below me, I stood transfixed for a moment before fumbling for the camera safely stowed from the rain in my coat. Thankfully I got off a couple of shots before the sun and rainbow disappeared from sight.
The sky line (top left) is Hall's Fell ridge which scores a bulls-eye on Blencathra's summit (actually Hall's Fell Top).
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The rugged Brule Range nicely reflects on the calm surface of Brule Lake as VIA Rail’s eastbound Canadian rolls through Robertson’s Curve at Swan Landing, Alberta, on the afternoon of July 7, 2014.
... as some of you thought that I had rotated my last picture of the pond in Botanical Garden, Frankfurt by 180° (this previous picture in first comment)
If you turn the monitor or just do a headstand now,
some things in the picture will make more sense :-))
(especially regarding the lily pads in the sky)