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Cheeky Red Bishops.
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Yellow-crowned Bishop (Euplectes afer) is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. (Wikipedia).
This particular breeding male was photographed at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Southern California 2014.
Walking down towards the shoreline of a beautiful lake at Bishop Point, in Natrona County, Wyoming, I discovered the remnants of stone ring of a campfire The water in the foreground is actually more like a cove off the main part of the mountain lake.
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"Northern Red Bishop" is a brightly coloured weaver bird; the male displays vibrant red and black plumage during the breeding season to attract females, as seen in the photo here. It is called a bishop because the bright crimson and black feathers of the breeding male resemble the traditional colorful robes worn by Catholic church bishops, Wish I could have got closer, which wasn't possible as we were in "Lions Territory". They are known famous for dramatic seasonal colour changes, fluffy puffed-up feathers, and vibrant social habits. Breeding males transform from plain streaked brown into brilliant orange-red and jet-black. Females and non-breeding males look like ordinary sparrows with dull brown feathers to stay safe from predators. eBird, Wikipedia. Here it collects thin strips of grass to weave it's nest.
The Château of Modave (French: Château de Modave), also known as the Château des Comtes de Marchin (Château of the Counts of Marchin) is a château near the village of Modave in the province of Liège, Belgium.
The oldest part of the building, the donjon, was built on a strategic rock high above the valley of the river Hoyoux. The oldest parts still visible today date probably from the 13th century and were erected by the lords of Modave. In the 16th century the castle and the estate of Modave became the property of the Haultepenne and de Saint-Fontaine families.
In the next century Jean-Gaspard-Ferdinand de Marchin (1601–1673), a great military commander, acquired the castle and turned it from a medieval fortress into a luxury Baroque residence. His son Ferdinand de Marsin neglected the property and lived in France.
Later owners were successively:
Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne and Prince-Bishop of Liège (1682–1684);
Cardinal William Egon of Furstenberg, and his heirs (1684–1706);
Baron Arnold de Ville (1706–1772); and
Anne-Léon, Duke of Montmorency, and his heirs (1772–1817).
In the 19th century it was owned by the non-noble families of Lamarche, Braconier and Van Hoegaerden. Finally, the Compagnie Intercommunale Bruxelloise des Eaux ("Brussels Intercommunal Water Company") bought the property in March 1941, in order to protect the important water catchments in the park. The company still owns the château today and has been restoring it with great care. It is open for visitors from April until October and it is also used as a prestigious venue for concerts and receptions.
The Northern Red Bishop or Orange Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) is a weaver belonging to the family Ploceidae.
It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the southern red bishop (Euplectes orix) of the southern half of Africa. The two are now usually classified as separate species. (Wikipedia)
This particular bird was photographed in Southern California in 2015.
Just a hint of autumn color in the aspen trees in the background. The middle fork of Bishop Creek below Lake Sabrina. From the 2015 archives.
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© Melissa Post 2017
1850’s colony apartment building. Bishop Hill Illinois. Former Swedish immigration society on the Illinois prairie.
Macro Mondays: "Redux 2021"
I choose Sidelit and Board Game Pieces.
The image is about 7 cm (2.75 inches) on the long edge.
We found some very picturesque cottages in St Peter's Street, Bishop Waltham. We'd been car hunting earlier in the day, and decided to drive to this small town to have lunch.
From :
www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst90508.html
A picturesque tall white-harled house on the north side of the junction between Back Causeway and The Cross in Culross (W FIfe), The Study dates from c.1610. This is said to be where Bishop Leighton of Dunblane (1611-84), who lived nearby in Bishop Leighton's House, composed his sermons. Built as a merchant's house, next to Culross Palace one of the finest in Culross, the building was acquired by the National Trust for Scotland in the 1930s. It was renovated by Ian G. Lindsay and Partners in 1959, winning a Civic Trust Award in 1962. The Study is now A-listed and is open to the public for guided tours.
The building is L-plan and comprises a three-storey main block, with a tower facing the street which rises higher. This contains a turnpike stair, with the upper stage corbelled out and containing the actual study. The orange pantiled roofs feature crow-stepped gables and catslide dormers. The windows to the front feature lattice leadwork and wooden shutters below, allowing the windows to open. Inside there are original fireplaces and timber panelling, while the beamed ceiling of the first-floor room is a reconstruction of the 1960s, brightly painted with fruit and flowers in homage to its 17th century forerunner.
Outfit : FenDuDu_Fallen bishop. At Access.
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Pitaya - The Last Vampire - Candelabra, Banner, Ruins
Evening sun catches graves in the village churchyard of Bishops Cannings (pop. 1,800), just outside Devizes in Wiltshire.
Macro Mondays: "Sidelit"
A chess piece (bishop) lit with a table lamp.
The image is about 7 cm (2.75 inches) on the long edge.
I have been doing the Twirl in Photoshop but a friend showed me that there is one also in Topaz Studio 2 and this is one.. It is adjustable and I like it...
The Orange Bishop is very similar to Napoleon Weaver in that Orange Bishop has a a black face and forehead whereas the Napoleon only has black cheeks.
Stevens Creek Trail, Mountain View, CA
08/07/2020
Crittenden Marsh (Stevens Creek Nature Study Area)
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