This image is based on a photo that I took in Wales at the Welsh National Slate Mine Museum at Gilfach Ddu. They were hanging on hooks in the break room, and they seemed poignant to me somehow. Symbols of hard working souls who labored all their lives to earn a living with little recompense.

"The thing about a hero, is even when it doesn't look like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, he's going to keep digging, he's going to keep trying to do right and make up for what's gone before, just because that's who he is." ~ Joss Whedon

Wheal Coates is an old mine we passed while hiking along the South West Coastal Path.

Hi dear friends, this week another test with another new lens, the Sigma 150-600 "C", only the first impressions in one day in the Zoo.., I have a lot of problems for the right focus to the max length.. I need a lot of clicks more!!!

I wish you a fantastic weekend my friends!!

Cornwall.

Bruges

Le manteau rouge

BF Nürnberg Feuerwache 3

Lake District, UK

Iron looks like a map of the world right now. It would be a saner world if I could get his winter coat out in one easy brush, but no, he needs rakes, brushes and all manner of implements to get him into summer coat.. so he's a work in progress, but he's still a doll!!

Deep inside a beech forest. Not a person for miles, nothing that you can see moving, yet the air is full of the sounds of movement.

A small crab coats himself in sand in hope of hiding from predators.

Theme: "Selective Colour"

Thank you for taking the time to view my photo, and for the faves and comments you make, thank you.

(BYRNE) Nice Ice Coat DEC GROUP GIFT

Blue ice design coat with fur trimmed bolero.

Fits Maitreya and Legacy. Materials enabled.

TP to BYRNE

I liked the colourful coat on this horse in the fields beyond Loosely Row. Taken on my walk last week

After a hard day at work, I was out and about and I wanted to enjoy the fresh air and the beginning of autumn. I also hoped for one or the other photo. Just switch off and enjoy. There was a classical concert in the nearby castle and suddenly I saw a neighbor in the distance. She waved to me with something in her hand. She is friendly and nice, but also very curious, which for me was a kind of Code Red :-)! She said she had a ticket left and whether I wanted to go with her. Usually am friendly and explain why I something don't want . To this day it is an enigma to me how I managed to say, briefly and directly - no, thank you. I quickly took the photo, put on my headphones and beamed myself up with Metallica :-) because that was, what matters for me that day.

Thank you for taking your time and looking at it, I really appreciate it.

Another one of my fave areas of Cornwall with all the old mine workings, This is at Chapel Porth near St Agnes on a rare sunny day .

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The Bison on a local farm have heavy coats to deal with the snowfalls this winter. Today, my coat kept me very warm on our walk but my cheeks got truly rosy with the cold temps.

Taz losing her winter coat. How interesting the colour change.

This photo was taken mid-September and now Taz has completely lost her winter coat is is looking rather sleek in all black.

Excerpt from owensoundtourism.ca:

OATES & BEST BUILDING 883 2nd Ave East: Built in 1902 for Edgar Creighton, this building sold stationery and books until 2010. J.P. Coates opened his stationery store here before WWII, then went into partnership with Morley Best to create Coates & Best.

A drone photo from above the Cuillin ridge from my Skye trip in November, on a perfect winter day. I must admit one of my best ever memories was doing the ridge in summer, , and even though I've done a few sections in winter under snow and ice, I don't think I'c be up to doing the whole ridge in such conditions. My favourite stretch in winter was a day on Pinnacle ridge on Sgurr Nan Gillean which is the prominent mountain in this view. The cloud inversion made it so special. Coats of Ice is by Damien Jurado. I need to head north again soon if there's a chance of snow.

Wheal Coates is a historic tin mine located on the rugged cliffs of St Agnes in Cornwall, England. Established in the 18th century, it became renowned during the 19th century for its significant tin production. The mine's iconic engine house, perched dramatically above the Atlantic Ocean, is a striking remnant of Cornwall's rich mining heritage. Wheal Coates closed in 1914, but its preserved ruins, including the Towanroath Shaft engine house, are now a popular tourist attraction and part of the UNESCO Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape. The site offers stunning coastal views and insight into Cornwall's industrial past.

Hamburg

White River Jct, Vermont

After sitting for half an hour waiting to see what might drift near me, this little Australian Grebe chick wandered across the lake to show off its natural fur coat!

I'm not sure if it is anything to do with the camouflage markings blending with the ripples on the water, but I found these little things very hard to focus on. Happy to get this one. The Nikon P900 was working on around a 1500mm focal length equivalent on this shot.

Happy Feathery (furry) Friday!

Durante una passeggiata a Venezia

Lens: Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 100mm f/4

This is a new plant this year. A friend sent us the starts. I am anxious to see what it looks like when it blooms...

A fellow dog walker made Jack a coat. I put it on him and he refused to move, it was almost like a straightjacket on him :-)

North Wales UK

I stumbled across this fashion shoot in Shoreditch, and couldn't walk past without grabbing a shot.

Manor Park (Larchmont, New York)--February 10, 2010

Leica M240

...a former tin mine on the cliff tops between Porthtowan and St Agnes. Exposed to the elements...windy & wet!

*Explored* - thank you :)

This sow had been rolling in the brush before the approach of another, larger sow captured her attention!