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The position in which this little wild bee works looks a bit comical, but it's obviously convenient to reach the plant's nectar. At the risk of being wrong, I think this is a species of Mason bee - any suggestion is a highly appreciate - nectaring on yellow cornflower, Centaurea orientalis. Summer by the sea :-)
I love observing behavior in nature. Be it loving, comical, savage or thoughtful, those are my favorite images. Here's one taken of one snail kite attacking from the bottom to steal another's snail. It wasn't successful but a valiant effort. There is something to be said for taking the high ground, or in this case, sky.
It was comical to watch this little Red-winged Blackbird chase this large Great Blue Heron back and forth over the lake! The RWBB was relentless. The body position of the GBH makes me think he is one part annoyed and the other part confused by the chase.
Next one in this little Japan Day series. Here the frog man (sorry, I know I'm being ignorant of the real characters that are portrayed here) put his little sword to a pretty girl's throat.
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Up on Derwent Edge in the Peak District, the weathered stones take on some strange shapes. This one is popularly known as the Cakes of Bread - it's one of 3 or 4 similar ones standing in a row but at annoying spaces that didn't look great in a collective shot. Definitely a she I think. And struck me as being a rather comical, and now petrified, invading giant.
From Cornell Labs: "The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. ... They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up."
I couldn't have said it better. This one really put on a show for me in the shallow back bay. It would dive (more like a seaplane landing in the shallow water) hoping for a scoopful, then regroup and take off again to make another dive. Wearing those flashy breeding colors and worth the click to large view, by the way.
This swan was happy to pose for me.
I always feel a bit uneasy getting this close to swans although I am sure it would have been comical entertainment to the passing walkers if it had attacked me.
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A comical scene that caught our eye at the beach at the fishing village of Ngawi on the way to Cape Palliser.
It turns out I did shoot as well.
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This Tricolored Heron struck what seemed like a comical pose, though it was simply in the midst of doing some daily maintenance activity in the form of preening. This individual used a boardwalk railing for the purpose, in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, USA. A young bird, it still shows reddish traces of its juvenile plumage.
Brisk and breezy, but manageable, and not a cloud in the sky, I was out on the lake yesterday, comically trying to accomplish this photo for about 20 minutes as the wind, stronger in the middle of the lake, continually blew me out of position. So it was paddle back to try to accommodate the drift (you can see the wind direction from the waves), reach into my parka for my camera, bring it up to shoot...only to find myself well to the left of the shot. I performed this sequence numerous times, never really achieving the desired "directly into the sun" shot. This is the best I could do before getting completely disgusted...you can see it's STILL left of center...and retreated to the calmer shoreline.
Not many of these days left...every one now a treat before the canoe is brought ashore for the winter.
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) There were some prertty big elephant seals on the beach at Gold Harbour in South Georgia. This one was yawning and rolling over at the same time - he strikes a comical pose in the snow!
Another observational capture at the county parks. Just a Labrador having fun in the lake on a hot Spring Day waiting for his favorite ball to be thrown ASAP. That tail has a mind of its own!
A repost for Happy Caturday’s theme “make us smile”. I never tire of this image of Spyder as it always brings a smile to my face and a little chuckle.
Hope this image evokes similar emotions and makes you smile especially during these surreal and scary times, stay safe everyone. Happy Caturday!
Puffins are unmistakable birds with their black back and white underparts, distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs. Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites, it's a Red List species.
He's a regular, the only time it is quiet is when it is devouring the dead bees. It is comical when it gets excited!
A festive feeling. Behind the shop window this fun display at Fortnum and Mason London. Christmas 2016 Display.
This is probably as close as you will get to a smile, he looks like he is happy to have his portrait done.
The Fiat-based Vignale Gamine is no Noddy car despite its comical appearance. This rear-engined two-seater was based on the same platform as the brilliantly fun Fiat 500, but it wasn't produced by Fiat. Instead it was built independently by Italian coachbuilder Vignale, which is why its official name is the Vignale Gamine.
This striking red and yellow Fiat 500 Gamine, manufactured in 1968 and first registered in the UK in September 2003 as FNE 37F, was seen in the Cotswolds.
Another beach love affair.
He ran up and dropped a really heavy piece of driftwood at my feet. I threw it a few times (not very far - did I mention it was heavy) and his humans said I'd now be a friend for life :-D
I hope you are well, dear flickr friends.
Taken at Himatangi Beach, Manawatu, New Zealand.
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#-8 This guy gave me a very hard way to to go, I must have looked like as ass running through the tall grass for the shot when all of a sudden he just up and landed on the post and posed and posed and posed, very comical indeed.
Thank you for stopping by as always, and have a great day everyone.
I've been absent lately as I'm going through a big work/career change after 18 years at the same office. New management has stepped in (stomped in might be a better word), and I am stepping out. All my free time has been online, applying and researching different positions in my field.
I have a relaxing trip to Mexico coming up next week and then I'll move forward when I get back. I am very hopeful that new & interesting possibilities are just around the corner. :)
Staying local and walking the lanes by the house and I came across this flock just after dawn. They were just lying on the ground warmed by their body heat, but one or two started to move as I approached leaving thawed patches on the frozen ground. It was comical watching some of them trying to move with stiff cold joints!
This was taken hand held in the gloomy light hence the high ISO!
I had planned to get a shot of the frozen misty lane with the sun angling through the avenue of trees. A foggy mist had been forecast, but as you can see it turned out to be relatively clear here! I will get that shot though one of these winter mornings!
"It's all about a balancing act between time, temperature and ingredients: That's the art of baking." ~ Peter Reinhart
My daughter made cookies. These beasts only care about the temperature (warm oven) part of baking. :)
Hello everyone. I am home and feeling better than I thought - just a dull ache. Painkillers are great LOL.
There were many reasons to visit Iceland in August but on the top of my list was seeing the Atlantic Puffins.
Iceland has the largest Puffin population in the world and we took a ferry over to the Westman Islands where the biggest colony spends their time on the cliffs between May and August breeding & raising their young. The remaining eight months is spent out at sea, resting on waves and fishing.......what a life!
See one of the fledglings below (called a puffling) being escorted back to the water. Often the young ones get turned around & head into the city when it's time to leave their cliffside home. The locals are always on the look out for misguided pufflings & they are safely taken back to where they belong. youtu.be/tn1Ym3TQdiI
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. We were visiting Half Moon Bay, California this past weekend, as the ocean provides numerous types of birds regardless of the season. While photographing other birds this large pelican flew right over our heads and up the camera went to capture this image. They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
If you've ever riden a young horse that's just under saddle then you may relate to this one.
Sometimes just about anything can cause these youngsters to lose it, and eat your lunch.
And just when you think it won't happen to you, It will. lol
Mule deer. My back porch. No crop.
500mm @ 12 feet...and he was getting closer...
HMMM! youtu.be/LpJOxbaC8YU
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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.
These little birds like to do things as a group. They especially like to run up and down the sand to escape approaching waves, and then to follow them back as they recede. It's hilarious to watch. Anyone know what kind of bird they are?
.........had a fab day with these comical guys on Inner Farne yesterday. Nikon D500/300mm PF + 1.4x TC.
Please click on pic for a larger and nicer view :-)
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It was Marvin's turn to do the shopping. He knew Mabel asked him to pick something up at the store.. Was it flowers? Or was it potatoes?? Luckily he found a bouquet that would solve his dilemma.
There is something a bit comical and comforting at the same time in this image. I got it earlier this year when Jody Wells www.flickr.com/photos/134270033@N06 discovered this Northern Shrike at the Saanichton Spit. This image is not meant to be a "Northern Shrike" image, it is an image about nature and resilience of our wildlife. Look at the size of this bird in relation to its environment.... things are falling apart but birds strive and it is comforting to know this, however we need to continue to care. I have a bluebird picture perched in a similar fashion that I will share on another HFF. Hope you all have a great weekend with great photo opportunities.