during my Etosha visit i have been surprised from the large number of Black-shouldered kite (elanus caeruleus) ...for sure the Etosha open areas are perfect for them..but although they were common i had big problems to approach them..as soon as you stop the car they fly away and although many attempt i had just a few occasions to get a nice shot.so it has been....

"a little challenge"

Etosha National Park ,Namibia

original 3K file here:

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One Life" Challenge.

Look to the sky

Don't ever let it pass you by

You've got to live it while you can

We only get one life

This was taken during a walk near our home on a stretch of the Pigeon River near Indian River, Michigan. The river here is a challenge to those who canoe or kayak . . . the fallen tree adds to the challenge. This is an attempt to simulate a Michael Orton photograph. (OE)

Made for the Award Tree challenge ~ Red and Blue ~

For years, I've been asked to do pictures of me as comic book women, so I've done some online research to find out who they are and what they look like. Then I put together costumes to get their look as close as I can. Usually, it takes a good bit of photo editing. Making their look and building sets or finding good locations is a fun process. Thanks to the people who have suggested who they would like me to appear as. I have more in the works. If you have any suggestions, please drop me a line.

The Salted Ruins, inspired by the beauty of Sri Lanka, will be opening to Members of Elysion for a summer photography challenge on August 26th!

✑ Take the bus here

Views from my ascent of Hurricane Ridge Road to the summit, in the Olympic National Park, Washington.

About another mile of ascending until I broke through the clouds.

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Compositionally Challenged Week 20 - Active Space

After looking in my bird books, I think this is a Swainson's Hawk.

We watched the hawk for several minutes while it moved from one branch to another before it took flight carrying a piece of bark.

Saturday self challenge - colour and mono diptych

The One life Challenge

For the Artistic Manipulation Group’s MIXMASTER CHALLENGE 21. The theme this time is a “Winter Mood” with the following ingredients:

➤ Your image must contain snow.

➤ Also a painted** winter plant.

➤ There must be an OOB (out of bounds)*** feature.

➤ And sparkle and/or glitter.

➤ NO Christmas decorations.

A little shoreline bokeh dedicated to Phan Ly for a great testimonial she wrote me - thanks and HBW!

Theme: In A Row

Weekly Theme Challenge

Happy Weekend !

Pray for Me Guys! I'm not a big spicy foods fan but I am putting myself up for the Spicy Noodle Challenge! I've got milk, I've got water, and in the freezer I've got some ice cream to combat the heat. Wish Me Luck!

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Challenge #192: Clouds, Fog & Beyond

A few weeks back our camera club had an outing to Canary Wharf in east London to photograph a 'winter lights' display, a selection of light displays scattered around Canary Wharf (some of them very good) that got underway once it got dark.

The meet up was at 5:30 pm but I decided to make my way there beforehand and so arrived in the early afternoon for what I hoped would be some long exposure photography. That didn't really turn out too well to be honest but I am forever the architectural enthusiast and so I set about shooting some of the architecture around the estate with a wide angle lens.

One of the compositions I saw in my mind's eye almost immediately was this one with all the vertical shapes in the frame. And for once, in a winter that has been as dull and gloomy as I can remember here in the UK, for once it was sunny and gloriously bright. The whole world seems lit up when the sun shines, our moods become more open and people linger in sunny spaces where otherwise they would slink back to their offices and places of work. It was just lovely to be out with a camera.

This was not a long exposure as you can probably see but the water was still and the reflections on it were clear. It's March as of tomorrow and I'm really starting to imagine we'll soon be getting more of this kind of weather... please!

Estoril Gedlich Racing Race Test (Ferrari Challenge) July 2023.

Ferrari 488 Challenge

For Solitaire1 , a beach full of wonderful stones!

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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ShelbyWindsor Resident

Back when you were allowed to walk through the Space Shuttle Challenger at Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA

Dor Walker, here's my version... adjusted various tones & hues plus the little puddle. Tried to add some punch to it but don't know if I succeded.

Thanks for the challenge!

Created for the Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces

143rd MMM My Favourite Way of Editing Challenge

More Master mixing - again with Dutch and Spanish Artists of the 17th Century

Starter image by Johannes Vermeer

Two women in the window by Esteban Murillo

Digitalmania ~ Yesterday Recreated

Hepatica nobilis.

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Canon EOS R7 + Canon EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM + Ext. 12mm @ 200mm 1/400 ƒ/4

Taxing out for departure from Glasgow Prestwick airport in Scotland is this Royal Canadian Air Force Bombardier CC-144D Challenger. The aircraft also shows an 80th anniversary 412 Squadron badge on the tail.

Wakering Photography Group Rust Challenge.

These items were at the Battlesbridge Antiques and Reclamation Centre.

These garden Ornamental Obelisk are also made on site by the company (anyoldfrenchiron.com) I was quite impressed with this one.

People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.

- Anton Chekhov

details and landmarks at ahchoo-e!.

Created by Dall-E

for The Award Tree challenge

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Wild stallion known as Jake challenges another stallion who decided to not take the challenge.

Colorado wild Horses

Saturday Self Challenge - Take a photo of your kitchen in square format.

Taken from across the room. My lounge and kitchen are open plan

Estoril GEDLICH Racing GmbH - Race Test July 2023.

Ferrari 488 Challenge

52 in 2020 challenge #11 Something that makes you laugh

Spotted this at the golf place where we had lunch last week.

It's mainly very expensive clothes for people who spend summer holidays on boats. With summer over, I don't think there will be many customers. There was only one boat left in the harbour after I saw the last three sailboats leave. The canal will now be closed until next summer.

Saturday Self-challenge - numbers

52 in 2022 Challenge #4 Abstract

122 in 2022 #16 Close together

Bremerhaven Jul 07 2010

Lots of squeals and giggles as she tried to keep her toes dry. She was having fun.

Our Daily Challenge ~ The Inside

Thank you to everyone who pauses long enough to look at my photo. All comments and Faves are very much appreciated

I composed this image in response to a self-imposed photography challenge: create an interesting image of a door, or doors. In accomplishing this, I sought to construct a photograph that was open (pardon the pun) to interpretation.