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Harbour or Common Seal - Phoca vitulina
Norfolk.....Friendly banter!
The smaller of our two UK seal species, Common Seals are also known as Harbour Seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than Grey Seals!
The harbor (or harbour) seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere. The most widely distributed species of pinniped (walruses, eared seals, and true seals), they are found in coastal waters of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Baltic and North Seas.
Harbor seals are brown, silvery white, tan, or gray, with distinctive V-shaped nostrils. An adult can attain a length of 1.85 m (6.1 ft) and a mass of 132 kg (290 lb). Blubber under the seal's skin helps to maintain body temperature. Females outlive males (30–35 years versus 20–25 years). Harbor seals stick to familiar resting spots or haulout sites, generally rocky areas (although ice, sand, and mud may also be used) where they are protected from adverse weather conditions and predation, near a foraging area. Males may fight over mates under water and on land. Females bear a single pup after a nine-month gestation, which they care for alone. Pups can weigh up to 16 kg (35 lb) and are able to swim and dive within hours of birth. They develop quickly on their mothers' fat-rich milk, and are weaned after four to six weeks.
The global population of harbor seals is 350,000–500,000, but subspecies in certain habitats are threatened. Once a common practice, sealing is now illegal in many nations within the animal's range.
A bit of friendly Saturday morning banter in the angling club boat shed. The eternal debate about what are the best fishing flies. Of course the answer is to be out on the water casting your line as you would have more success than drinking coffee in the shed :-D
Initial contact...pleasant conversation here and there.....friendship requested, almost demanded.....laughs shared...increasing banter....then.....the self invite...
His Sojourn at her place became anything but that....
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Rosie lives to chase this squirrel and I am beginning to think that the squirrel lives to be chased by Rosie. They banter back and forth. Rosie runs at a phenomenal speed along the bottom of the fence line and the squirrel runs with the dexterity of an accomplished athlete on the top of the fence.
We waited years for a squirrel and now we have had a few generations of them. They are comical to watch and have entertained us over the years - especially during the cold winter months. They keep coming back, not only for the buffet that we put out daily but I am certain they enjoy the camaraderie they share with Rosie.
Most of my working life spent to the left of the Boom.....
What days we had, the end of the glory days and MoD.
To the memories of you all, Army, Navy and the RAF too.
Fun with tears we shared along the way, laughter and banter with many a brew.
Ginger, Milky, Fuzz and Blue, Buckers, Spike along with Fingers 5........
Jugs and Beano, Bunny, Lofty, Stormy 1 and 2.
Fingers and Daisey , Rowntree and Bassett's.
Cheers all, going for a Rum.
With a little friendly banter an American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, Pelecanidae) bites its peer on the neck as if to say, "keep out of my space."
Terrell's Island Preserve
Lake Butte des Morts
Omro, Wisconsin
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Three fishermens' vessels in Saundersfoot Harbour, the friendly banter between them is obvious to see ,smiles all round ..A good day 's fishing Im thinking :-)
Banter ruin Wilhelmshaven, formerly Banterkerk, which was connected to the village of Bant during the Antoni Flood in 1511
With what’s been going on in the country recently I did laugh at a very opportunistic pub landlord who put a big notice outside of his establishment “Beer Shortage, Panic Buy Here” 🍺🍺🍺😂😂😂
Thank you for viewing my photos, the comments and banter you leave are very much appreciated.
Have a great weekend🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷😎😂😂😂
When I reached our courtyard yesterday, she was already standing by the gate, silently daydreaming. Beyond the mischievous smiles, the sexy pixels and all the fun banter, she has ways to let me know when she comes for me. I was thrilled, waiting for her to wake up from her rêverie. I watched her for a few minutes, and, suddenly, for less than a second, saw amazing grace.....
A Studios Claris production. Check album here: flic.kr/s/aHsmVxZ9mw
Met in the lot this mornin' for our usual day of banter, food & work ♥
I couldn't ask for better people to hang with. ♥
Horace recently bought a new car, yet after only a couple of days he was experiencing a problem with it, he was furious so he took it back to the dealer.🐷🚗👹
One of the technicians came out and asked what the problem was, Horace said it won’t go past 70 up our hill, the technician said what’s wrong with that, Horace said I live at 83.
Thank you so much for viewing my photos.
Your banter and comments are so appreciated, take care in these unprecedented times.
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The conductor on this westbound SALI looks like he has seen work before and knows how to avoid it! 😁 Have no fear, cause the section guy mentioned to the engineer that he gave the kid a "Sunday School Lesson" on how to clean a switch he'll never forget. The banter was fun as the crews got customers switched at Burlington on the way west to Limon. The night before wind and snow had some places blown in. The section guy said he started in 1985 and has no signs of quitting this summer when he turns 60. Railroads wouldn't be where they are today without these dedicated employees!!!!
Horace has been working overseas for many weeks and a pork of the job was a left hand drive courtesy car.
On his return I asked him to drive us to Crackpot Haven to capture a few images, yet he seemed a bit reluctant as having the steering wheel on the right again made him apprehensive.
After reassuring him that his driving would be okay, off we went, yes he hit the hedge a couple of times but no damage done.
Following a bit of a sunset we made our way back to the car, then Horace’s little face really lit up, there was a note on his windscreen which complemented him on his driving ability, it said ‘Parking Fine’
Thank you for viewing my photos, the comments and banter you leave are much appreciated.
Have a good weekend🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷🐷😂😂😂
I have not been around lately as my life seems to have been more busy since I finished working. I hope to be getting back onto Flickr much more as I really miss all my old friends and their nonsensical banter. I hope you like this one, it was taken in the New Forest Hampshire.
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“What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.”
You're one of my favorite things about 2021, friend. Grateful for you, your friendship, sassy banter and loving heart. I can't wait to start 2022 with you! ♥
fantastic morning spent with a mate i havent seen in a while, good bit of banter followed by a coffee at mcdonalds, pity the sunrise was a bit featureless!!
A stunning display of poppies at West Pentire this year, I've never seen so many. I've never seen so many 'togs out capturing them either, there must have been twenty or more men & women through the evening, a good mix of abilities, cameras and ideas though and much good chat and banter.
Oh ... for a cloud or two!
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While a few crewmembers of a large fishing boat moored near the seashore do a cleaning work, others spend the early morning hour just bantering with each other.
Captured at a village in Subic, Zambales, Philippines.
on Valencia Street in San Francisco, there was a deejay bantering with a family, a Deadhead on his phone, a used bookstore, and ice cream - all favorite ingredients for me.
Happy Sliders Sunday!
Leaving late for this hike due to the usual family banter and activity keeping me up far later than I cared to be and to keep this story short it took me four hours of fighting traffic and hiking to get this waterfall and the area was already falling into deep shadow by the time I got here. Luckily it was a cool day where I packed the extra weight and bulk of my tripod and needed my wide angle to take this whole scene in.
From my own personal point of view this is my idea of photography heaven.
Just being in the sea when it is all kicking off and being at one with nature, the sound of the waves crashing all around me is a joy to behold, Hoof and Horace normally stands on the beach laughing at my antics.
I am also very mindful of treating the sea with the upmost respect as it will always win, so in other words making sure I have no need to call the people a short distance away to my left who crew the impressive looking orange and blue Tamar class boat, aptly named ‘Spirit Of Padstow’ full respect to the volunteer crews of The RNLI who go out in all conditions with no complaints.
Thank you for viewing my photos, the comments and banter you leave are much appreciated.
Have a good weekend🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷💃🐎🐷😎
I've really been enjoying myself photographing these lovely, local Barn Swallows. These two were just having some friendly playful banter with each other I think, before flying off insect catching together. It's easy to see how the Swallowtail Butterfly gets its name from this shot. I was disappointed not to able to see the eye of the bird on the right, but we can't have everything!
It was good to hear about the Swallow on BBC Springwatch last night, that had been identified from a ring as it nested at Ken Hill farm here in Norfolk, as being ringed near Thornham, Norfolk back in 2016 I think and was now here on a nest agin. Incredible - the average life span apparently is only 2 years, so as that little fellow had been making the journey back and forth to and from Africa for 5 years is an amazing story. Long may it continue!
Many thanks to all those who view, fave and/or comment on some of my images.
SO I am walking down the road with my camera around my neck and this gentleman says have you taken any good photos,A said yes you. Haha.We had 5 mins chat,Didnt stop laughing, A good guy.
Belper, Derbyshire
First trip to photograph these amazing birds. Exciting visit despite the lack of predicted blue sky. Great banter from the regular crowd made for a very enjoyable morning.
The Detroit Bridge and the NV Buildings
A bit of banter on the "other" channel and a swift meet arranged down at the Quays with Mrs R's cousin Rod Ireland for a storming night sky and loads of lightening!
Rod has never been around the Quays since he left our glorious area for the "dreary" Lake District 25 years ago, so I offered to take him around the place whilst he was visiting family during the week. We had both hoped for a decent sunset or what started out as a promising stormy sky with just a soupçon of lightening... it didn't happen!
Nevertheless, always plenty of new angles to shoot down at the Quays and this is one I've been meaning to try for ages but never seem to wander down that way. A bit rushed - should have changed my lens - but it was spitting that real fine stuff, you know the one that soaks you through. Just getting my excuses in before Rod posts something.
Thanks to Muddy Boots UK for this bit of smart text coding.
Terry updated Goblins Knob and Tolla is working hard to make our expierience more fun. And who would you guess will be my companion for this adventure? Of course Hexclaw feline!
Aardvark: Hexclaw Feline
Aardvark: Banter Books
Aardvark Mainstore
I, and my five Stilt friends here, wish you, my flickr buddies and all the flickr, and to your families, a Wonderful and Happy Holidays... thank you very much for the kind, supportive and encouraging words, chitchat, chatter, banter and all the fun... I look forward to see and be inspired by your amazing and beautiful photographs in 2020!
One of those evenings that was special for many reasons, sally_inderbyshire, shutterbug_uk2012, and I rocked up to photograph Godrevy, exchange a bit of banter, put the worlds to rights and maybe ! being the operative word have a bite to eat afterwards, however someone cleared the supply of food so much so two of us were even locked out ?
As it got near to sunset we were treated to one of the best shows put on by Mother Nature that I had witnessed for some time.
There were people dotted around the rocks with stills cameras, a guy with a drone who had set up beside me, what unfolded over the next 45 minutes or so was a joy to behold, words and pictures did not not do justice to this remarkable display and atmosphere which we were privileged to be part of.
It was one of those occasions you just had to be there and drink in this whole experience.
Mrs P has read the above and is concerned that I may be ailing for something, as it looks far to sensible for something that I have written the reportage for.
I will leave you all with this thought, I don’t think inside the box and I don’t think outside the box, I don’t even know where the box is 😜 😁
As always thank you all so much for viewing my photos, I so appreciate all the comments etc😎🍺🍺🍷🍷🐎🐷😂😂😂
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7 - Nice Tits Poster
7 - #097
7 - Four White Cats at The Spa, 1978.
7 - David's Rib Cage
7 - Pattern Pillow BW
7 - Leo Cushion
7 - L.D. Throw Pillow
7 - Martin's Double Cabinet
7 - Animal Print Ottoman (Leopard)
7 Ash Hole Ashtray
7 - Can Plant 04
7 - Can Plant 01
7 - I Had A Nightmare About My Cat rug
7 - Shit Happens
7 - Tropical #4 Wallpaper
Le Louve - Velvet Thunder - Adult Sofa v1.01
NOMAD // EYE WATCH YOU // Blue
(NO) Voltive Tray
(NO) Artist Desk
(NO) Fruit Books Stack
(NO) Lady Luck's Parlor - Lucky Dice Vase - Red
(NO) Midnight Velvet Set - Deco Bottles
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Amalgam: Sexty Fruit [peach*]
Aardvark : Banter Books - FATPACK [deco]
Avani Maks Collection Sellier Clutter Tray
Pitaya - Ceramic Koi Planter (red) 2
Pitaya - Frog Jars 02
Pitaya - Snake plant pal (orange)
[Merak] - Potted Plant C
[IK] Boho Deco - Small Sun Mirror
[IK] Boho Deco - Big Sun Mirror
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This view is from the Princes Street entrance and it goes on and on from here. I took this during a quiet moment there are usually lots more people.
The current mix of traders in the English Market represents a diversity as broad as at any time over the centuries of it’s existence.
Small stalls sit alongside larger businesses. Fledgling traders beside long-established family businesses passed down from one generation to the next.
Meats and fish, herbs and spices, fruit and vegetables, sauces and oils, chocolates and cakes, cheeses and pastas – the Market caters for all culinary tastes and all eating occasions!
You’ll also find crockery, t-shirts, novelty items, clothes alterations and art – an eclectic mix itself creating a diversity of customers, adding further to the unique atmosphere of the English Market.
Having experienced the sights, sounds and smells of the Market, customers can unwind and sample it’s tastes and enjoy the banter from the various café’s, deli’s and food plates from the atypical stalls. I often meet friends or family here and we'll have a coffee and chat and just watch the very interesting people at the market. :-)
I uploaded a very similar image previously, but this one has been processed slightly differently.
I would like to offer a huge thank you to my contacts, some are dear friends, for the fun and banter. That was the main reason I was here.
Keep clicking!
Just want to wish all my Flickr friends a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. Thank you all so much for your friendship, comments and banter over the year - it means so much to me and has helped me get through some very dark times. I always enjoy visiting your photostreams and enjoying the amazing talent and diversity of your images! I probably won't be posting much until the New Year but hoping to get out and get some photos. Sadly no snow forecast for us just rain!