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Captured this Royal Spoonbill today during another shoot at Hunter Wetlands (Shortland, NSW; Australia) with long time friend and fellow flickr photographer Joe Micallef.
I didn't notice that he'd pulled out the plug until I viewed this on my monitor!!!
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"In film, we sculpt time, we sculpt behavior and we sculpt light." David Fincher.
The province of Ilocos Norte, located in the northernmost part of Luzon (the largest island in the Philippines), may not be one of the most famous destinations among foreign travelers visiting the archipelago, however, there are many Filipinos who travel to its main sights. One of the most popular places is a rock formation known as Kapurpurawan, which is located on the coast of the town of Burgos. Due to the increase in the number of visitors, many of whom climbed these unique rocks and deteriorated them, it was forbidden a few years ago to access or get too close to the most beautiful formations.
The water and the wind have sculpted here the limestone rock in a really artistic way, highlighting its spectacular whiteness in a natural way. Therefore, precautions to preserve this place are reasonable, although perhaps the part from where you can see the main rock formation has been limited too far now. Taking into account that I could not get much closer, I decided to use the water that had been stagnant at low tide to guide the view to the rocks and the sea. After another gray day the sky wasn´t very interesting, and even began to rain minutes before sunset. Despite this, I decided to try my luck and wait, because landscape photographers are specialists in waiting. When everyone is gone, we are still waiting. Because even if it seems that the day does not have a lot to offer, there is always the hope that the sunset or the blue hour can bring a special light. In this case, a pinkish color appeared slightly noticeable on the horizon at sunset, which together with the interesting clouds of the blue hour and the harmonic reflection of its color in the water, gave the sky enough charm to get a balanced photograph that conveyed the splendor of this place.
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"En película, esculpimos tiempo, esculpimos comportamiento y esculpimos luz." David Fincher.
La provincia de Ilocos Norte, situada en la parte más septentrional de Luzón (la isla más grande de Filipinas), quizás no sea uno de los destinos más famosos entre los viajeros extranjeros que visitan el archipiélago, sin embargo, son muchos los filipinos que recorren sus principales lugares de interés. Uno de los más populares es una formación rocosa conocida con el nombre de Kapurpurawan, que se encuentra situada en la costa de la localidad de Burgos. Debido al incremento del número de visitantes, muchos de las cuales se subían a estas rocas únicas y las deterioraban, se prohibió hace unos años acceder o acercarse demasiado a las formaciones de mayor belleza.
El agua y el viento han esculpido aquí la roca caliza en un modo realmente artístico, resaltando su espectacular blancura de un modo natural. Por ello, se entienden las precauciones para preservar este lugar, aunque quizás se ha limitado el acceso a demasiada distancia. Teniendo en cuenta que no podía acercarme mucho más, decidí usar el agua que se había quedado estancada al bajar la marea para guiar la vista hasta las rocas y el mar. Después de otro día gris el cielo no prometía mucho, e incluso comenzó a llover minutos antes del atardecer. A pesar de ello, decidí probar suerte y esperar, porque los fotógrafos de paisaje somos especialistas en esperar. Cuando todo el mundo ya se ha ido nosotros seguimos esperando. Porque aunque parezca que ya el día no da más de sí, siempre queda la esperanza de que el atardecer o la hora azul traigan una luz especial. En este caso, apareció un color rosáceo ligeramente apreciable en el horizonte al ponerse el sol, que junto a las interesantes nubes de la hora azul y el reflejo armónico de su color en el agua, le dieron al cielo el encanto suficiente para conseguir una fotografía equilibrada que transmitiera el esplendor de este lugar.
California Quail have an interesting behavior before mating…the male jumps around the female while she lays on the ground and he pushes his beak into her back a number of times before doing the deed. Birds.
took it on the same day with "foibles", so you can see some sort of similar mood here.
that was a pretty hot day. i was sweating,so hair could be sticked easily.
Mating Behavior
Once mature, a male dragonfly or damselfly establishes a territory from which he chases other males. When on territory, he produces packets of sperm called spermatophores at the tip of his abdomen (tenth segment), reaches the tip forward and places the spermatophores in a depression on the lower surface of the second abdominal segment.
With his sperm receptacle filled, the male flies out and grasps a female's head with his clasping genitalia at the abdominal tip. Each species' male genitalia fit the head of only the female of that species. (Slaty Skimmer Clamped in Tandem.) In some dragonflies and damselflies, the shape of the male genitalia is the most constant and accurate identifier of the insect's species.
Once the male has grasped a female, they fly in tandem for some time (Swamp Spreadwing in Tandem). The male usually flies while the female rests. Rarely, the female will fly while the male rests. It is unusual for both odonates to be flying at the same time.After some time, the female reaches the tip of her abdomen below her body and grasps the male's second segment to pick up the spermatophores he placed there. During this process, called the wheel formation, the two dragonflies take on a circular or heart-shaped pose. The two may stay in the wheel formation for upwards of fifteen minutes before the female releases and returns to the tandem position.
How can such a small bird make so much noise," a womman passerby asked me as I described the bird's behavior. "That time of year!" [At the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in western Washington.
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According to the Audubon, they eat conifer seeds, also some berries, insects. This one was eating the very small red insert.
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There were two Spotted Towhee males in my backyard foraging. One kept hopping on the other and flailing its wings almost in a sexual/dominant manner. I wish I'd had my camera ready at that time. Then this male flew closer to me and just sat there motionless as the other one continued to forage. This Towhee stayed motionless for almost 5 minutes until the other male flew away. Then this one eventually followed.
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Some young bulls are checking out a cow that is beginning to release the smell of estrus. They are curious and fired up, but won't breed this season. When the cows become receptive, the mature bulls will chase away these youngsters. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
Curious courting behavior perhaps......
I spotted these two Red-browed Finches in this pose a couple of weeks ago during a birding session at Hunter Wetlands Centre (Shortland, NSW; Australia).
The finch on top here, started by presenting the grass stalk to the other bird; but then it decided to hop onto the back of the other bird before the pair took off together!
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The Hooded Mergansers are quite comical to watch as they indulge in breeding behavior. Likely as silly as some teenage boys.
Propriety; noun: conformity to established standards of behavior or manner, suitability, rightness, or justice. See "etiquette."
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Probably Female... every year a Black Vulture has a nest in this very same spot. (they're not your average bird watcher's choice of subjects) however, they are an interesting large bird that has strong family bonds and communities...
have you ever checked out soni avileva's work? deviant behavior is a funky shop where you can try on demos live on the spot without unboxing. what a unique experience! i haven't seen this anywhere else. i happened to find his work on flickr by accident and was totally curious.
when you arrive, you're greeted by some really lovely helpful ladies and the layout of the shop is by body type. the textures are really good and everything seems to be sold in fatpacks at a very reasonable price. i wanted to buy everything but ended up walking away with this body suit and two other dresses. one you can see here.
be sure to check out upstairs, where the deviant ladies hang out. however, don't accidentally get too close... some of them bite ;)
p.s. if you have time to flick through soni's flickr his parties looks epic XD i want to go to the next one lol!
I could not help it . . .
I was constantly stopping when I spotted an interesting photo opportunity.
My passenger was annoyed.
This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 82mm L-1A filter using Fuji 160NS [220] film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.
Sure signs of the winter season in the tropical central Pacific are rising surf on the north shore and the return of Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) to the breeding colonies. After months at sea and gliding for thousands of miles, these two early arrivals look to establish, or reestablish, a monogamous pair bond.
This owlet was the most adventuresome of the clutch of four. It's nearly as big as the adult... but a lot of that is baby down. My granddaughter remarked that it looked similar to Penguin chicks (I had noted the same similarity.)
IMG_2755; Burrowing Owls
A breathtaking close-up of a peacock in full display, showcasing its iridescent blue plumage and mesmerizing "eye" patterns. This image captures the grace, beauty, and intricate details of one of nature’s most spectacular courtship displays.
Mum lived her life for love of friends and family,
Neither asking for nor wanting a return.
Her days became a sunlit homily,
With others' joy her joy and main concern.
When we were ill, she also became sick;
When we were cut, she, too, began to bleed.
Of our oil lamp she was the wick,
Drawing her bright flame from our need.
Some say that such behavior's out of date:
That self-fulfillment is the way to grace.
But Mum, without much choice, then chose her fate,
Finding greater truth in an embrace.
She lives on in the sparkle in our eyes:
Laughing, quiet, gentle, loving, wise.
Anon
The U.K. celebrates mother's Day April 3rd 2011
We saw this behavior of Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) cub siblings A LOT during our week at Lake Clark National Park. Male cub (on the right) messing with his sister (on the left). The smaller female cub showed a lot of grace and patience with the often-annoying male. She also held her own.
She is beautiful. I was thrilled to see her this morning. At a nature preserve in her natural environment. My 3rd time to see a coyote in the wild. My best and longest encounter so far. No aggression & when she had enough of the paparazzi, she left. I respected that & did not follow.
Female Coyote (Canis latrans)
Breckinridge Park, Richardson
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A Cham shepherdess at work in south central Vietnam. The Cham people are a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority group who live mostly in south central Vietnam. They are descendants of Austronesian people who arrived in Vietnam by boat from Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay peninsula. The Champa Kingdom flourished in this part of Vietnam for millenia until they were conquered by the Kinh people (descendants of modern day Vietnamese). Today most Cham people make their livelihood in fishing and agriculture, including the raising of sheep.
Such is the life of the coastal brown bears ... eat more salmon. Why not? It provides for much of their nutritional needs and also helps build up their fat reserves, which helps them get through the winter. As you can see, this bear is well on its way! LOL
Technique matters, as any fisherman can attest to, and this bear sure know the technique of securing its catch and in the filleting skills. Got to eat quick to be able to get on to its next catch.
Katmai National Park is my favorite place to photograph this behavior, as well as spend time learning more and more about their behavior. :-)
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Podilymbus podiceps,
Atascadero Lake,
San Luis Obispo Co., California
The bird at left had been tending four chicks as I heard but could not see the bird (calling excitedly) at right approaching, both swimming toward each other. This connection happened quickly and I did not see a fish exchanged. In a brief search I could not find this behavior explained, but I believe it is a pair-bonding greeting. Seconds later the chicks swam up to join these adults.