looking through a tree at the sun that was setting over the hill beside Morven.

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A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom

~~Chinese Proverb

A tree against the sky possesses the same interest, the same character, the same expression as the figure of a human.

-- Georges Rouault

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6:30pm

Allen (asparks06) and I were photographing Red-breasted Nuthatches when a couple of Cardinals dropped in to feed. I had a little too much lens for this one but was pleased with the portrait angle.

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"there might be mites on some of you guys, but there ain't no mites on me!!"

One of the bunnies that eats my flowers.

welding a lobster pot together

In the Country side...Sun setting over a paddy field taken last week...Happy Thursday everyone...Cheers, Ringgo.

Nikon D90 + Tokina 11-16mm + Handheld

...and the dear little green orb that arrived on the scene as a bonus!

rose

such a loving dog...both babies are sleep!!

The snow is almost gone and the springflowers showed up very fast

Clouds rolling in at Table Rock lake.

I wanted to see something that's different, something you said would change in me.

Wanted to be, anything different, everything you would change in me.

I'm taking a chance, this could be different.

This could be all I'm waiting for.

Taking a chance, this could be different.

This could be all I'm waiting for.

Hueston woods

Above my property

Here is another photo I used to experiment with the Orton technique. I'm not sure that I like my results but I have seen others that look great. Tips and comments appreciated.

See the "how to" guide here

add a little rain to a fallen leaf...on concrete...and this is what you get.... always a pleasure to view for the passerby...and there for all to see !

"there is, behind the soul and the whole life of the artist, perhaps a suffering soul..."

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San Francisco, CA

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Of Power lines and Sunsets...It has been raining almost every evenings and had stopped briefly when this shot was taken. What a pleasant surprise too that the sky suddenly opens up with a burst of the evening sun. Have a great week ahead everyone...Cheers, Ringgo.

Nikon D90 + Tokina 11-16mm + Handheld

Sikh pioneers in Sarawak... In 1857, the Chinese uprising started in the gold mining town of Bau, which is about 20 miles (about 33 kilometres) from the town of Kuching. Sir James Brooke, the first white Rajah of Sarawak, fled to Singapore where he took refuge with the Governor of the Straits Settlements. He subsequently recruited personnel for the Sarawak Police Force in Singapore.' The first batch of 13 Sikhs led by Dewa Singh Akhara, were brought to Kuching.

These Sikhs played an important role in bringing peace, law and order to this area. Sikhs who came later were employed as prison wardens by the Government and as security personnel by the Sarawak Shell Company in Miri.

Courtesy:

Sikh Gurudwaras in Malaysia&Singapore

Saran Singh Sidhu AMN,PNM,FRNS

It was a great honor for me to capture this great opportunity and would like to share some my my captures during their 100 Years Anniversary Dinner proper today...Cheers, Ringgo.

Nikon D90 + Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D + SB910 + Handheld

Refreshing...The name rain lily initated due to the habit of this plant which normally produce more bloom after the rain. Happy Thursday everyone...Cheers, Ringgo.

Nikon D90 + Tamron SP 90mm + Ringflash + Handheld.

gannet from bempton cliffs

" Neoporteria " Found in South America

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The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.

.............................Joseph Campbell

This is one of a few first photos I took with my new Nikkor 105 2.8 VR lens. I had 7 minutes, so I quickly drove to a place I knew had some flowers and whipped out my camera. It was quite windy but I just clicked away. The only photoshopping on this was to remove a tiny white spot a the front petal. Other than that, it is what it is. I was blown away by the sharpness of this lens. I love it already

A piece of my daughter's Farm.

An invitation I couldn't resist...This are my captures for a day activities in and around the Giam Village river safari, jungle trekking and caving...all in a day...Boy it was fun and at the same time I am helping the villagers in promoting their tourism package...Apart from being blessed with exquisite natural surroundings, the Village is offering their hospitality to visitors who might want to come and stay at the village Homestay homes.

Here, I wish to share with my fickr firends our simple yet peace loving people of Malaysian Borneo side...Enjoy...

Nikon D700 + Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED + Handheld

of my beautiful orchid, the rest have died off. But the good news is there are new shoots appearing at the base.

Textures by Florabella, Flypaper Textures, and Tina Sea.

Silver Medal Winner, Bronze Medal Winner, The Challenge Factory Winner, and Super Hero Challenges Winner!

My title says everything except that the original picture was at the Adopt-a-Husky annual husky hike in Wadsworth IL. 2008. All those huskies and not one of them in the picture was mine. I am holding on to him as I took the shot. 2008 picture -2009 creation.