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I spotted this fallow buck behaving oddly making strange movements with his mouth and looking quite comical I thought. I'm not sure why he was doing this though. The only thing I could think of is that just out of shot was doe so perhaps he'd picked up her scent on the air. Anyway I thought it was rather unusual and worth capturing.
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along southern and western coasts, rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves. They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
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“The moon is a loyal companion.
It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human.
Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by imperfections.”
― Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwdifWxHKpg
BELLA LUNA – JASON MRAZ
ANCHOR ME TO THE MOON
Anchor me to the Moon and not the Earth
for I must fly as high above the world amid the stars
with absolute surety that you will never let me fall
until I reach a green and perfect land
where roots from long ago are found
set within the beauty of an exquisite landscape
where love and friendship exist and wrap their arms around
to comfort me when I am down
to lift me; free me from this cacophony of sound
of countless; endless voices bombarding in my ears
so I can no longer hear the perfect voice
that whispers gently on the soft night breeze
until I float away and land softly on my knees
and all the noises of the past that haunted me
dissolve into the quiet night and leave me be
free to enjoy the sensations of the night
that carry me in dreams; that end the constant fight
and in the sunshine of the morning I can still see the Moon
opaque and pure in white set against a bright blue sky
I blink away the tears that once refused to fall
and sighing deeply; then breathing in it all
this perfect moment echoed through the ages
repeated until at last it finds it's place
and I am where I am supposed to be
lit from within as the shadows of my face
disappear behind me as I face into the light
they may follow me, but they keep out of sight
and this day is mine to do with as I will
through the intricate patterns of this world
I am simplicity and still
tranquil opalescent moods descend upon me
lift me weightless from the floor
as I fly high up to where the Moon is smiling
happily to greet me and cries for me no more.
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The Brown Hooded Parrot is always such fun to photograph as they are always doing something comical and they make you smile. Taken on our last trip to Costa Rica !
Wishing you an awesome And blessed Friday !!
After a few almost comical attempts at photographing jays (the last time, I took several photos before realising I had accidentally changed to a different setting on my camera and they were all completely black...) we stumbled across this Jay this morning. Delighted that it posed for long enough to finally get some decent photos!
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough
Only to admire......not to be eaten......wahahhaa
MM's face looks so comical here.....:-P
Glad I managed to capture some hamham tongue action even though the photo is abit blur!
Explored! Sep 30, 2009 #93
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body.
Despite their squat, comical appearance, Atlantic puffins are accomplished fliers. One particular impressive ability they have is to land backwards. When the wind is at their back the birds will hover and then briefly fly backwards onto the cliff.
In this photo you can see one puffin executing this maneuver forcing another puffin out of the way.
I took this photo on Grimsey Island which has one of the largest puffin colonies in Iceland.
One of the most comical little insects I see around. They always look in a panic, rushing around and bobbing that little head !
So cute and a joy to find !
Have a great week, flickr friends : o )
This is my third photo with my clones. By far my favortie. I had a lot of fun making this photo and even though it was very time consuming It was well worth it.
Pier 21, Galveston Texas
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along southern and western coasts, rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves. They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
OK Time for some fun and a change of mood, Taken this morning Max and Shadow putting the noses down the loo !!! Hope it makes you laugh!
Carolina wren, one of my favorite birds. This one is around quite a bit and this time he knows I'm there. Their antics are comical at times .. : )
Pier 21 Galveston Texas
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along southern and western coasts, rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves. They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
Pelicans can look beautiful, elegant, sometimes comical. In this shot i think this pelican looks beautiful and comical, not very elegant with the facial expression i think though hahaha.
(Falco tinnunculus) A bit of a 'snap shot'! It's not the sharpest in the world but I had my gear on a monopod photographing a heron when this kestrel flew over my head. I must have looked a comical sight swinging up a 600mm lens, DSLR and a monopod!
Could it be True?
As a first time skydiver, Pauline paid close attention during safety training and learned about parachute malfunctions and other hazards. Little did she know what peril may be in store for her.
Well folks this is the end of the series. This guy decided he had enough and went to higher ground to watch the cavorting between parent and sibling Little Blue's. It was comical to watch and see how it played out with the Black Crown taking to a higher perch and then the look. Thank you everyone for your indulgence, and patience to put up with my nonsense, it is very much appreciated, and have a great day all.
🇬🇧 Time Machine?
In Siena, at the end of the historic procession, we are treated to a most comical scene: halberdiers versus street sweepers.
What era are we living in… or rather, what era would we like to be living in?
Here, traditions and modern necessities collide quietly — a perfect portrait of a city where centuries slide and overlap.
Part of the ongoing series: AT WORK – Fragments of Labor and Dignity
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🇫🇷 Machine à remonter le temps ?
À Sienne, à la fin de la procession historique, on a droit à une image des plus cocasses : des hallebardiers face à une balayeuse de rue.
Dans quelle époque sommes-nous… Ou plutôt, dans quelle époque aimerions-nous vivre ?
Ici, traditions et nécessités modernes se croisent discrètement — portrait parfait d’une ville où les siècles glissent et se superposent.
In the Caribbean section of the Texas State Aquarium this blue and gold macaw roams, and enjoys waving to visitors. For 119 pictures in 2019 #26 "Comical". Please see the short clip of this next in the stream.
Always wanted to photograph puffins. Lucky to get a nice bright day for these first images at Dunnet Head in Caithness.
I am not in the mood for your melody little bird. Everytime I would get closer he would screech louder and more frequent.A mix between a bone chilling curdle and nails down a chalkboard. Ugh! I tried shooting some rubber bands at him that I forgot on my arm. He's lucky I'm a terrible shot. (Full story in comments)
Mockingbirds can be rather territorial. As such, it gets a little frustrating when the feeders have been filled and then a Mockingbird shows up and tries to chase off any and all birds who approach the feeders.
Having said that, it almost gets comical watching the Mockingbird flying frantically from feeder to feeder to feeder in a futile attempt to guard what so clearly he thinks is his!
With three suet feeders, a seedcake feeder, four seed feeders, a mealworm feeder and two Goodie Bowls for the squirrels, that is just way too many feeders for one bird to guard successfully.
But try telling him that!
Brown Creeper ( Finschia novaeseelandiae ) comical wiz kid of the NZ bird world, constantly hunting for food to maintain that high metabolic rate.
Forms loose flocks during winter and communicate continually though rarely pausing for photo shoots.....
This comical Male Grackle must have paraded up and down this small stretch of land at Ensenada lodge for about 20 minutes. Whether there was a Female about that he was trying to impress I'm not sure but it was a great visual and vocal display regardless. Grackles have a very varied repertoire and we certainly heard most of it whilst watching him. Although black looking initially he has a beautiful midnight blue sheen to his feathers, which was apparent even in the shade of the trees. Grackles are not related to crows or any or the Corvid family but are known to be able to problem solve and use tools around them.
This is one soaking wet rose! It's almost comical! ha! They must've just finished turning the sprinklers on the roses! They are just soaked!!
This, of course, is taken at my favorite rose garden, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington.
Hope you all enjoy!
Rose Garden
Point Defiance Park
Tacoma, Washington
053119
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The Reddish Egret has some beautiful and comical dance moves. It is always a wonderful show that the Reddish Egret puts on!
My friend and I went to this thrift store today and saw this Rolls sitting in the parking lot. Had to laugh...
Additional note after 7 comments: Maybe it's not a Rolls, it might be a kit car. I don't know my cars either gina2299. My friend just called it a Rolls, so that's what I thought it was.
An imposter?
Comical looking but a serious business. Evzones changing the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier, Athens.
Scotland County, Missouri.
Snow covered fields throughout the midwest hide and almost protect the dormant ground underneath. Remnants from the past harvest protrude through the sheltering snow to become nourishment themselves for the growth of new season coming.
...and of course there is the cool barn too!
The plumage is as intensely blue as the legs are comically yellow. The bird's long decurved bill is an adaptation for nectar feeding.The female is a drab green colour. the species is native to tropical South America, as far south as Bolivia. Now assigned to the tanager family (Thraupidae).
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Purpurnaschvogel Пурпурная танагра-медосос
500mm / 500th / f9 / iso800
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Roseate Spoonbill ~ In The Wild
Tavernier, FL U.S.A. ~ Florida Keys
Winter Mating Colors ~ Dec 2017
*[Has a 'broken spoon' - upper & lower
spoon-tips are both slightly-damaged.
Are supposed to be completely-round]
*[Caught my eye: water-reflected on the under-side]
*[My own personal take on the Roseate Spoonbill: After moving to South Florida in the early 70's I was pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful bird living here. Yes, they are comical and awkward, but I have grown to love and appreciate them. They are special, even delicate and graceful, and superbly stunning in-flight! Fast flyer!]
(two more photos of 'this beautiful species' in the comments)
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The Roseate Spoonbill is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. This species feeds in shallow fresh or coastal waters by swinging its bill from side to side as it steadily walks through the water, often in groups. The spoon-shaped bill allows it to sift easily through mud. It feeds on crustaceans, aquatic insects, frogs, newts and very small fish ignored by larger waders. The Roseate Spoonbill nests in shrubs or trees, often mangroves, laying 2 to 5 eggs, which are whitish with brown markings. Immature birds have white, feathered heads, and the pink of the plumage is paler. They are extremely agile high in the treetops. (They are often confused with the flamingo)
This was a comically frustrating train to shoot. This was one of the two coal empties that sat in the Ottumwa yard waiting on crews to show up. This was the second to leave, and was the better one as all 6 motors were up front and there was a 70MAC in consist that I make a point of nabbing these days.
Anyway, when it was finally ready to leave, it peeked around the corner and I hopped out of the car to take some photos. Everything seemed normal, but as I lined up my shot [with a different angle and a different lens] it stopped right here. I've seen them pull up to the signal and something go wrong with the PTC so they stop short on the bridge, but not like this.
Well, it turns out that the PTC thought it was on the wrong track so it applied the brakes... While it was sitting here, the engineer on the local [who is a bit of an impatient one] dialed up the CP dispatcher in a tiff. Their dispatcher was trying to reach the train [who was on a different channel] while the train was troubleshooting with the PTC desk. Longer story short, they figured it out after about 20 minutes and were on their way. If there's one thing I learned in my time working on the railroad, it's how to be patient...
A comical and vivid piece of ceramic public art in La Quinta, Ca. in the Coachella Valley. I wish I could tell you the artist who has a sense of imagination, humor, joy and originality. Those ruby red lips and big eyes keep us fascinated by her charming good looks!
PS Tell Spotify, Siri, and Alexa to play music by
JOHN WILLIAM HAMMOND - you will love it.!.
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
— Elliott Erwitt
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THIS I PROMISE YOU - RONAN KEATING
DOWN A COUNTRY LANE
Driving down a country lane in England
had to stop at a fork in the road for a John Deere
turned my head; what did I see
a goat, a giant sheep or a just a weird reflection
in the smeared wing mirror of mini-me?? ; 0))
out I jumped straight into a ditch, which luckily was dryish
(or so I thought!!)
and peered through the dense old thicket hedge
to see what I could espy
a very strange creature looked back at me
and he wasn't the only one
the field beyond was filled with them
but as I turned I couldn't run
I was stuck fast in the mud you see
so typical of me that is
wearing my hand-stitched leather shoes
and sinking deeply into the sticky abyss!
I knew I should have worn my wellies
but I thought it would have been drier
now the creature turned again to look at me
and he seemed to be getting higher!
Oh no! That's me! I am sinking fast
my new camera round my neck
what should I do; what would YOU do
Oh I know, we just HAVE to click … ; 0))
it's in our blood; even stuck in mud
so I tried hard to get my focus
but the hedge was too thick
as I began to click
and uttered “Hocus Pocus” (or words to that effect!! ; 0))
a little white magic won't be of any harm
I was excited to get some pics
I clicked away and mostly they ran away
but I got a couple as I unstuck my feet from the ditch
sitting back in the car; hair tangled; shoes all dirty
mud splashed up my jean-clad legs
I felt much calmer when I recognised a llama
looking back at me from my clean view finder
as you know my friends we save the camera first
and the rest of our things don't matter
my Parka was torn and I leant on the horn
which caused the rest of them to scatter
but I got this picture just to prove to you
that I am madder than The Mad Hatter!!!
(as if you didn't already know this … ; 0))
Happy Monday Everyone!! <3
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SOOC
If you want to know where these ideas come from......that makes two of us!
SOOC, single YN560-II from directly above, through brolly and @ 1/32 power.
Looking back through my photos from my holiday in the cold south earlier this year, I think this is one of the best photos I took.
We'd spent hours and hours on one of my fav beaches and this was taken as I was leaving - I turned around and took a last couple of shots, catching these people and their 2 gorgeous dogs who had been collecting driftwood.
Taken at Aramoana, Otago, NZ
>> more of my beach pics on flickr :-)