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If you plant one dandelion, chances are you’ll soon have about eight hundred to pull up.
Dandelions reproduce asexually, so each new dandelion is a genetic copy of its parent plant
"To cherish what remains of the Earth and foster it's renewal is our only legitimate hope for survival"- Wendall Berry
Location: Khao Yai National Park, Pak Chong, Korat, Nakorn Ratchasima (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาใหญ่, ปากช่อง, โคราช, นครราชสีมา)
It’s a long weekend this week so we spent a day in Khao Yai National Park. I met this group of birdwatchers shooting and filming ‘great hornbills’. Khao Yai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest and one of the country’s largest parks which is located only a few hours drive from Bangkok or Pathum Thani. This park is home to some 300 or more migrants and residents species of birds. It is a large open grassland in the centre which offer great opportunities for observing birds that frequent the forest edge.
I had a chance to talk to one of the birdwatchers. He showed me the stunning photos taken from his massive telephoto lens which is common for wildlife birdwatchers. I think birdwatching is important as they provide huge amount of data to conservation researchers. Also, it provides an intimate connection between people and our natural environment which will lead to better protection of our wildlife.
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Khao Yai National Park
an image from the beginning of our journey 8 days ago which pretty much sums up the emotion of being on Icelandic roads.
Happy Monochrome Monday!
The female Siskin returned and as she came down for a drink it gave me the chance of a better shot of her off the feeders.
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A Chance Encounter..
Peaches.. The smell of peaches captured my attention..
It was unusual for such a crisp autumn day
Looking up from my usual coffee and paper morning routine to find its source..
I saw her.. she was young.. yet elegantly dressed with a sophisticated presence..
She was struggling with a huge great Dane.. which gave me a chuckle as he did not want to walk any further and he was clearly winning the argument.
She sat down and ordered ..I glanced back at my paper, but something about her demanded my attention..
A slight breeze blew by as she tucked a few strands of her hair behind her ears..
I grabbed my sketch book and tried to capture her in that moment..
I began to wonder.. let my mind drift and a story began to form.. surprising myself as many months had past without any.
Words.. began to flow it was difficult to keep up with..
I look up.. she had gone.. small sense of disappointment flashed across my mind.. but smiling knowing the story had just begun.
Perpetuity Sim
Lyrics:
Great titles do nothing Beautiful slogans mean nothing Love is a sentimental hodgepodge Write, look, die, fight, then lose it We're familiar with battles and numbers We've got no chance to win alone This sick ambition up closle will turn any plan into ashes We're familiar with battles and numbers We've got no chance to win alone And it's not worth it anymore, we've become void There's an emptiness all around, maybe we'll fill it up We'll replace sweet lies with truth The emptiness will disappear, we'll fill it up together Out of breath The pulse quickens Out of breath The pulse quickens Great titles do nothing They'll not see their own pride The ego got lost in its thoughts, exits, profits Too much loss In love with numbers, drinks, exposed to another shot This sick ambition up closle will turn any plan into ashes We're familiar with battles and numbers We've got no chance to win alone And it's not worth it anymore, we've become void There's an emptiness all around, maybe we'll fill it up We'll replace sweet lies with truth The emptiness will disappear, we'll fill it up together And it's not worth it anymore, we've become void There's an emptiness all around, maybe we'll fill it up We'll replace sweet lies with truth The emptiness will disappear, we'll fill it up together Out of breath The pulse quickens Out of breath The pulse quickens
We took an evening visit to Bow Lake in the hope of getting a nice sunset. Sadly it wasn't to be but I had a chance to play with long exposures for the first time and I like the effect it creates. My thanks to Justin Minns - www.flickr.com/photos/justinminns/ our tutor for the course for his help, guidance and enthusiasm to impart knowledge.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.
As I waited for the fog to clear somewhat for another photo, I saw this silver birch tree behind me. Love how it's given itself a fighting chance to grab some sunlight from underneath the canopy of pine trees. I guess I'm rooting for it (pun well and truly intended).
The chances of anyone coming from Mars are a million-to-one :
AND STILL THEY COME !
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ISO 200 1/1000th @ f/5.6
Homage to Jeff Wayne's fabulous musical version of "The War of the Worlds" by H.G.Wells.
...driving down a local country lane to capture frost and fog saw these Roe Deer running across a field knowing they would cross this track,so jumped out of the car and quickly took this-very much-grab shot!
I watch a number of YouTubers who are very disciplined in their photography. They go out with a plan and a shot in mind. Me, I'm more of a lets see what we can find type photographer.
This is a shot of the metal steps off the side of Station Pier.
I am always on the lookout for a good sunset. For me a good sunset needs some clouds to give it just the right pop. Chances tonight were 50/50. I think I won.
While I've shot this location several times before I finally feel like this is post worthy.
Mike d.
Early this weekend when we had some clouds along with the sunrise, this eagle was sitting in a tree on the edge of a large wetland pond in the Dalbo WMA. I pulled off the road, took a few shots and was not happy with them. He gathered his wings and flew off and I thought that was the end of my opportunity. But within 10 minutes he flew back into the same tree and perched on the end of a dead branch near the top.
If you are as beautiful as a male Splendid Fairy Wren there is just no chance you can hide in a bush.
Just to let you know, the Loon rescue team have advised that a channel opened up in the ice and the last 3 Loons presumably left
8 out of 10 are now hopefully doing well out in clear water.
A Fox cub which we came across this morning, it is not a perfect shot by any means it was a lucky shot as I had my camera with the beast on tucked under my arm and swung around very quickly to take a shot, settings were all over the place but after some work I have this image, not perfect but am thrilled to to have seen this little fox cub.
The chances for early morning steam over Shap are few and far between, so with the RYTC 'Edinburgh Flyer' due off Preston at 06.18 this was a must do.
In reality it was even earlier passing here seventeen minutes up on booked time.
* Pole @ 4m to open up the background.
Such a nice view from the 2nd bridge we came to this morning, at Newhall Valley Park. A little egret - can you see him? A thoroughly lovely walk, friendly people with their dogs. Everyone said "good morning" and we were very happy, Marnie and I. So I made a picture and here it is - hope you like it !
~ Edited in Topaz Studio and Picmonkey ~
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No music with this one - just imagine trickling water 😃 !