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Le Martin-pêcheur, remarquable par sa silhouette caractéristique et ses couleurs éclatantes, est un oiseau de taille modeste, Perché, il se tient dressé. Le corps, court et trapu, paraît disproportionné comparé à la grosse tête prolongée d'un long bec en forme de poignard (4 cm). Les minuscules pattes rouges et la queue très rudimentaire sont également les signes caractéristiques du genre Alcedo. Les deux couleurs dominantes du plumage sont le bleu, pouvant passer au vert selon la luminosité sur le dessus, et le roux orangé chaud sur les parties inférieures. De plus près, on distingue le dessus de la tête et les ailes bleu verdâtre, le dos et la queue bleu clair variant du bleu azur au bleu cobalt ainsi que la gorge blanche. Les côtés du cou également blancs sont bordés au niveau de la joue d'une tache orangée soulignée elle-même d'une large bande bleue. Le bec du mâle est entièrement noir, celui de la femelle est teinté de rouge ou d'orangé à la base de la mandibule inférieure. Le juvénile ressemble à l'adulte, mais avec le plumage plus terne et plus vert. Les pattes sont grisâtres. Les ailes courtes sont animées de battements soutenus permettant un vol très rapide et droit.
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The Kingfisher, remarkable for its characteristic silhouette and bright colors, is a bird of modest size, Perched, he stands erect. The body, short and stocky, seems disproportionate compared to the large head extended by a long beak-shaped dagger (4 cm). The tiny red legs and the very rudimentary tail are also characteristic signs of the Alcedo genus. The two dominant colors of the plumage are blue, which can change to green depending on the brightness on the top, and the orange red hot on the lower parts. Closer to home, there is the top of the head and the greenish-blue wings, the back and tail light blue ranging from azure blue to cobalt blue and the white throat. The sides of the neck also white are bordered at the cheek of an orange spot underlined by a broad blue band. The beak of the male is entirely black, that of the female is tinged with red or orange at the base of the lower mandible. The juvenile resembles the adult, but with the feathers duller and greener. The legs are grayish. The short wings are animated by sustained beats allowing a very fast and straight flight.
Compared to the day before, now the water level is falling quickly. This is a view from the Reichenbachbrücke downstream towards the Corneliusbrücke and the "Deutsches Museum".
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Water rails are more often heard than seen. Related to Moorhens, they are very secretive birds living and breeding in freshwater wetlands. Their distinctive calls are often compared to piglet squeals.
Water rail (Rallus aquaticus).
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The yellow-throated warbler (Setophaga dominica) is a small migratory songbird species breeding in temperate North America. It belongs to the New World warbler family (Parulidae). Yellow-throated Warblers are small, well-proportioned birds with sharp and pointed bills. Compared to other warblers, they are a bit more heavy-bodied with a longer and thicker bill. From below, note the blunt, only slightly notched tail. Yellow-throated Warblers are gray and white with a splash of yellow on the throat and black streaks down the sides. The yellow throat is offset by a black triangle below the eye and a white eyebrow. From above they have a gray back and 2 white wingbars. From below look for the white belly and white tail. Females and first-year males look similar, but are slightly paler.
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Small white heron with black bill, black legs, and yellow feet. Lores (between eye and bill) are usually bright yellow, but flush reddish in the breeding season. Also note lacy plumes on head, breast, and back during breeding season. Immatures have duller yellow lores and more yellow extending up the legs than adults. Fairly common and widespread in North and South America; often most common along the coast. Found in a variety of wetland habitats, especially shallow marshy pools and mudflats. Forages fairly actively in shallow water, often darting after small fish. Compare with immature Little Blue Heron, which usually has more greenish legs and lores, and note Snowy’s more active feeding style. (eBird)
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This was not an actively feeding egret. He was, instead, standing in the shade to avoid the afternoon sun. We, of course, having just arrived on the island were out in the middle of the afternoon and soaking up the sun.
Graeme Hall Wildlife Sanctuary (east side), Barbados. January 2023.
RECIPE FOR MAKING THE COLOUR BLUE
If you wish to make the colour blue
take a piece of sky and put it in a pot
large enough to place on the flame of the horizon.
Stir into the blue a pinch of early morning red
until it dissolves. Pour everything
into a brass bowl that has been well washed
to eliminate all of the afternoon’s impurities.
Finally, sift in a few smidgens of gold from the sand
of midday until the colour adheres to the bottom of the bowl.
To prevent the colours from separating with time,
drop a charred peach pit into the liquid.
It will disintegrate, leaving no telltale
sign, not even – from the black ash – an ochre trace
on the golden surface. You may then raise the colour
to eye level and compare it with genuine blue.
The two colours will look so alike
that you cannot distinguish one from the other.
This was how I did it – I, Abraham ben Judah Ibn Haim,
illuminator from the town of Loulé. And I left the recipe
for whoever, one day, would imitate the sky.
Nuno Judice
Translation: Richard Zenith
This is another typical farm house in Azumino Valley with cedar woods for windbreak. This photo was taken in Matsukawa village, a few km south of the previous photo.
Dispersed settlement is a characteristic of western part of Azumino Valley where the development was relatively new compared with the eastern part where settlements are older and agglomerated. It is thanks to the improvement of security conditions along with the progress of flood control techniques in the Edo period (17th to 19th century), which made it possible to convert the flood plains to rice paddy.
Rice blooms from late July to early August.
The harvest season is from late September to mid-October.
Compared to the previous photo this is lower down the valley and spring is more advanced. The weather was also warmer with some light sun.
At this point the track is part of the Bewerley Industrial Heritage Circular Trail. The trail explores nearly a thousand years of lead mining history while also offering splendid views of the beautiful Nidderdale area.
This track also leads to what was Ivin Waite Farm which is now described as a fully-modernised farmhouse with panoramic views over Nidderdale, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
On the horizon, over the end of the stone wall is Blazefield. Blazefield is situated nearby to a lime kiln, and close to Hollin Hill Wood
Compared to the coralroot flowers yesterday that were like looking for a needle in a haystack, cardinal flowers wave their beautiful blossoms around like bright red banners that beg us to see them. Fall is officially here according to nature's calendar when the cardinal flowers show their colors in shady wooded wetlands.
Compared to the Bee Hummingbird the Cuban Emerald is a giant! The emerald seems to be quite widespread, I think we saw them at every location we visited though it still took me several days before I managed to get a decent photo of one.
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Chlorostilbon ricordii
…… compared to our local Shrewsbury town which now is on virtual lockdown having just one footbridge open into town (if you dare!) and Ironbridge expecting to reach 7 meters and likely to breach flood defences! Commiserations to EVERYONE wherever you are that is affected by weather related issues. Alan:-(…..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51541282
For the interested I’m growing my Shutterstock catalogue regularly here, now sold 35 images :- www.shutterstock.com/g/Alan+Foster?rid=223484589&utm_...
©Alan Foster.
©Alan Foster. All rights reserved. Do not use without permission.……
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21 challenge inspiration, AI vs Photorealism
FEEDBACK: I know which I prefer, cast your votes in the comments, I am incredibly interested to hear what you think, many thanks for your time, KeefH
Here is what 80s comedian and now angry 20s old man Ben Elton has to say ;)
youtu.be/xOTCSzMfcYo?si=bZ8YI2BDHXebUTB8
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Comparing AI-generated images with real photographs can be quite fascinating. Here are a few aspects to consider:
Realism
Photographs: Real photos capture the world as it is, with all its imperfections, nuances, and natural lighting.
AI Images: These can be incredibly realistic, but they may sometimes lack the subtle imperfections and natural lighting that real photos have.
Creativity
AI Images: AI can generate highly creative and imaginative visuals that don't exist in reality, which is great for artistic and conceptual purposes.
Photographs: Limited to what can be physically captured by the camera in the real world.
Detail
Photographs: Offer natural and intricate details that are true to life.
AI Images: Can be detailed as well, but sometimes the details may look artificial or too perfect.
Use Cases
Photographs: Best for documentation, realism, and capturing specific moments.
AI Images: Ideal for creative projects, concepts, and situations where real photos may not be possible or practical.
While AI-generated images can be impressive and useful in many contexts, they still can’t fully replicate the authenticity and natural beauty of real photographs. Have you tried using AI to create images before, or are you considering it? I know where my allegiances lie... its real photography and Flickr has a huge example of each
...or going off-piste?
I took this shot in July 1973 with an Agfa Billy Zero folding camera - a hand-me-down from my Dad and, despite the lowly 8 exposures per 127 film, it was a step-up from the Kodak Instamatic. It also meant I had to get to grips with basic photography skills pretty quickly seeing as it came without a light-meter or any other method of figuring out the exposure. Nevertheless, the images weren't too bad, but pretty grainy and with evidence of a bit of light leakage somewhere in the bellows.
This shot then, which already appears in my stream, was a prime candidate for the latest software, which was given the simple instruction 'Improve the colours'. I was pretty impressed with the result too, but felt a few tweaks were needed to remove some of the silky smooth surfaces and create more of a filmic look - so I added some grain. It was then I realised that the two train spotting individuals, who were so convincingly comparing notes, didn't actually appear in my original image!
Do they make the original image a better photograph? Absolutely! Did I ask for these changes, and does it make me a better photographer? Absolutely not! Did the software go rogue? Well draw your own conclusions. Is humanity in danger? The Million Dollar question!
Anyhow, I do like the result and decided to give it a run out. But I'll also be leaving the original upload in place too as the proper 'historical record'.
Comments are switched off for this one. Fave it if you like it, or move on if you don't!
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NOTES FROM THE ORIGINAL UPLOAD....
Diesel-hydraulics 1012 Western Firebrand' (left) and 1031 'Western Rifleman' are captured in action at Reading station.
Based on the 7V67 headcode I'm guessing 1012 picked up its train somewhere in the London area, and is possibly a returning stone empties to one of the West Country quarries.
Looking at the exhaust it looks like 1031 has just restarted its train which, based on the 1B73 headcode (and sun direction), could be the 2.30pm London Paddington - Paignton.
For anyone interested to read more about the camera....
camera-wiki.org/wiki/Agfa_Billy_Zero
Agfa Billy Zero, and Kodak 127 colour film
27th July 1973
comparing mobile phone auto night shot (6 sec. long expos. ) and Dslr manual (4 sec. L. expos. ),(both hand held no tripod) problem with DSLR, things look much brighter on its compact screen till you enlarge ( deceiving)
strangely wiith the phone camera, a speed boat passed while taking the shot but still captured no movement ,
both no edit
First of all compare the site to other mortuary temples, note the defensive walls. So thick in places, houses could be built in the thickness in later times. This gives a good indication of the times. Temples needed protection. There are bandits roaming the desert.
Kruger National Park
South Africa
Happy Caturday!!
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five species in the genus Panthera, a member of the Felidae. The leopard occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because leopard populations are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation and are declining in large parts of the global range.
Contemporary records suggest that the leopard occurs in only 25% of its historical global range. Leopards are hunted illegally, and their body parts are smuggled in the wildlife trade for medicinal practices and decoration.
Compared to other wild cats, the leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar in appearance to the jaguar, but generally has a smaller, lighter physique. Its fur is marked with rosettes similar to those of the jaguar, but the leopard's rosettes are smaller and more densely packed, and do not usually have central spots as the jaguar's do. Both leopards and jaguars that are melanistic are known as black panthers.
The leopard is distinguished by its well-camouflaged fur, opportunistic hunting behaviour, broad diet, and strength (which it uses to move heavy carcasses into trees), as well as its ability to adapt to various habitats ranging from rainforest to steppe, including arid and montane areas, and its ability to run at speeds of up to 58 kilometres per hour (36 mph). – Wikipedia
Fairly large grayish-brown sparrow of scrubby, arid hillsides. Look for rufous crown, rufous stripe behind eye, thin white eyering, and white mustache bordered by black. Otherwise plain grayish below with no streaks. Found on or near the ground, especially on dry slopes with scattered shrubs. Often heard before it is seen, so listen for its song, a descending jumble of husky notes. Also gives a nasal call, often in a rapid series. Compare with Oaxaca Sparrow in Mexico.
Patagonia Lake State Park, Arizona, USA. January 2008.
The blackish meadow katydid making its way through the lime green foliage of 'Sheena's Gold' Duranta.
Specifically Conocephalus semivittatus ssp. semivittatus. Commonly known as coneheads for obvious reasons.
Small in size compared to other katydids I've come across, around 15 mm body length.
Adult male.
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Compare the Genre
This is just a collection of images put together to show the difference between colour and black and white photography. It’s unbelievable how some images are so powerful when they are shown side by side.
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I woke today screaming for change
I knew that I must
So, here lies a shadow
Ashes to ashes
Dust into dust
You know that nothing can prepare you
Don’t let this cruel world compare you
Waiting for someone to repair you
Two sides to a river
Too troubled to cross
It might take you under
Today’s song
We’ll drown in the middle
Which side are you on
One Way or Another
Today’s song
It may take a lifetime to find you
It may take a lifetime to unwind you
Praying there’s some way to remind you
Rutherglen Bug (Nysius vinitor) left
Brown Mirid Bug (Creontiades pacificus) right
Interesting to see the two species on the one flower today'
As I am wont to say 'I am about 10 hours behind on an 8 hour day today'
Will catch up when I can.
I liked how the jackal blended in with the autumn colours (even though it was spring in Kruger).
"Habitat: Coyotes live in North and South America, while jackals live in Africa
Size: Coyotes are generally larger than jackals, with an average weight of 20-50 pounds compared to the jackal's 15-35 pounds.
Diet: Coyotes are opportunistic omnivores, eating both plants and animals, while jackals are primarily carnivorous, feeding on small mammals, birds, and insects."
The Semipalmated Sandpiper (L) and the Least Sandpiper (R), are the two smallest Sandpipers and often flock and forage together during migration. Their body lengths are about six inches.
The Semipalmated Sandpiper has Black legs and a black bill which is shorter and straighter than the longer and downward curving bill of the Least Sandpiper. The Least Sandpiper has yellow legs and rufous feather edges.
Sturgeon County, Alberta.
Slightly overcooked compared to my usual style, but I like it,
From a shoot in front of the Triton Fountain, in the Queen Mary's Rose Garden, Regent's Park, London.
Taken with a Nikon D40 and a Tamron 70-300mm F4/5.6 DI LD (Nikon AFS) lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Processed in Microsoft Photos
180 mm equiv. (medium-tele)
Exp. Corr. Value: +0.0 EV
Exp. Program: Normal
Metering mode: Spot
WB Settings: Auto
Compared to the Blackburn Type 'D' from 1912, of which only one was ever built, the Avro 504 was a roaring success, with over 11,000 constructed between 1913 and 1932. The Avro 504 was the most produced aircraft of any type in WW1.
The 'K' model dates from late in WW1 where the type was mainly used as a trainer (note the second seat in front of the pilot), but some were fitted with guns on the top wing, as shown here, and used for home defence. Compared to the sedate performance of the types dating from just a year or two earlier, the Avro 504 sparkled.
The aircraft in the picture is a genuine survivor from 1918 - well over 100 years old and is still very sprightly. A key identification aid for the Avro 504, is the single, central skid, sometimes referred to as a 'toothpick'.
The penultimate picture in my series of very old aircraft, this Avro 504K is owned and flown by the Shuttleworth Collection, based at Old Warden aerodrome near Bedford, England.
Well it’s well over a decade the new World Trade Center (WTC) Transportation Hub or Oculus opened at the WTC site. It certainly is a unique structure, described by some as a cross between a porcupine and a stegosaurus it is the 4 billion dollar design of Santiago Calatrava with larger interior space the Grand Central Station’s Grand Concourse that replaced the old underground station that was completely destroyed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. In all probability it is probably the most expensive train station every built at a cost of about 4 billion. A marvelous structure inside and out this image is of the west facing entrance. The US taxpayers via the federal government provided 2.87 billion of the 4 billion dollar cost. Now going to the station during rush hour, my observation is while there is a lot of foot traffic as commuters move across the to the underground walkway to the Fulton Center, it’s not on the same playing field as the traffic of Grand Central Station and the woefully crowed and outdated Pennsylvania Station uptown. Looking at the actual figures the estimate for daily commuters pre COVID 19 pandemic was 46,000 PATH riders a day compared with Grand Central Stations 208,000 daily Metro North riders. So is it more of a 4 billion shopping mall as opposed to a transit hub, with beautiful Italian marble floors, it certainly a beautiful structure but like many structures it is far different from Calatrava’s original design. The cost is double what originally was estimated in 2005 2 billion dollar estimate.
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"I compare myself to a good barn. You can have a good barn, and if you paint it, it looks a little better. But if you take the paint off, it's still a good barn."
~Dolly Parton
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Burning an insignificant number of calories compared those consumed at our Thanksgiving Day meal. Short walking trail near home.
She's looking a little worse for wear compared to the last time I saw her, but NS SD60E 6963, specially painted to promote rail transportation, still looks pretty good pulling train 223 down the "Broadway" main south out of Luther Yard in St. Louis, MO.
Winter storm Jupiter has given the area a brief pause, giving me a chance to escape three stir-crazy kids for a few hours.
Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku, Azerbaijan
I'm pretty sure that everyone who reads this will have their own bucket list of goals and objectives, whether it be personal milestones or achievements, or a simple wish list of exotic places to visit... I'm sure you'll all have one tucked away somewhere. Anyone who hasn't or says they've completed theirs simply lacks imagination or isn't trying hard enough!
My own list is forever changing and growing and admittedly travel features heavily throughout it. One of my earliest ambitions was to fly on a jumbo jet, fly all the way around the world and visit Australia. I was lucky enough to do all three when I married Mrs R some 22 years ago... we still want to repeat those tick box items all over again... and some day hopefully we will!
I always wanted to go to Sydney to see the bridge and the Opera House. But like most things to see on the telly or in glossy travel magazines, nothing compares to seeing it for yourself and both have fuelled my interest in bridges and architecture ever since. I've always regarded the Sydney Opera House as the greatest 20th century architectural icon, so recognisable throughout the world and the benchmark for modern design. I'm sure architects will disagree and point out plenty of other icons but for me it's my icon.
But like I said, my list is forever changing and growing and there's a new kid on the block now - the Heydar Aliyev Centre. It's been on the list for six years and my sole reason for visiting Baku this year, which exceeded all expectations as well. I've plenty more to write about this building but for now I hope it's stirred a little interest.