Europe, The Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam Zuid, Kop van Zuid, Trompetjes (cut from all sides)

Testing out the macro capabilities of the Sigma 150 with the lens wide open for the first time. The subject: our 'little trumpets' - or 'saxophones'? ;-)

This is number 1246 of Minimalism / explicit Graphism.

The soundtrack: Compared to what - Eddie Haris & Less McCann.

Scandalize Melange Set Jeans/Belt/Top/Sleeves

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Marketplace

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*Vanilla Bae* Grace Boots

.:EMO-tions:. * STEPHANIE *

Roosters (McGraw) Classic Western Hat

LeMont- Hummingbird Dreadnought Whiskey Guitar

For Male and Female.

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. featured items .

♥ lelutka  »  evo-x head-ryn 3.1 [bom] //update//

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♥ kunglers  »  odette set @access sl [¹] //new//

   set includes: l/r earrings w/matching

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   ≕ legacy, slink, tonic, plus l/r unrigged

   ≕ texture hud w/4 metals; 7 big gems

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♥ tuus  »  ryn 3.1-x ga tera v1.1 [lel. evo] //new// maybe soon

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  tram  »  j1227 hair

  a r t e  »  candy eyes [fatpack]

  toksik  »  lashes 3 [evo/evo-x]

  shiny stuffs  »  sittying pretty gloss 75% [evo-x, bom]

  maitreya  »  lara v5.3 base + petite v1.0 addon

  [glam affair]  »  body skin [fit,maitreya beige,bom]

  omega  »  system installer [lelutka, eyes]

. clothing .

  justbecause  »  brooklyn dress [lara petite, fatpack]

. accessories .

  toksik  »  cushy baret

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. setup .

  t. wizardly  »  one-off, ad-hoc thumb ring pose n/a

  lelutka  »  axis hud face

  anypose  »  bvh hud v1.81

  lumipro  »  lumipro 18

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Fynn and I almost can't believe that 2019 will be history soon. Compared to other years 2019 has been quite kind to us. Despite all his health issues, Fynn has done rather well and we had no major disasters. All in all we have reason to be grateful.

DF, Brazil.

The species is known locally as "maria-cavaleira-de-rabo-enferrujado".

The genus Myiarchus has 22 species of birds in the family Tyrannidae. Most of them are very similar looking and are dificult to identify when their ranges overlap. In this case it's much easier to separate by voice than plumage.

Birds in the genus are fairly large compared to others tyrant-flycatchers, at 16–23 cm (6.3–9 in) long. They are essentially partially crested with a brown to gray back and head, a rufous to blackish tail and yellow to pale belly.

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Passeriformes

Suborder: Tyranni

Family: Tyrannidae

Subfamily: Tyranninae

Genus: Myiarchus Cabanis, 1844

Species: M. ferox (Gmelin, 1789)

Binomial name: Myiarchus ferox

To quote Sinead O'Connor (RIP) - Nothing compares to actual clarity

雌蕊はとろけて見えなくなって仕舞いました(^^;

but compared to your eyes

nothing shines quite as bright

and when we looked to the sky

it's not mine but i want it

and i need it

~mayday parade

happy early bokeh wednesday? :D

thank you owlfeathers. and nakano.photography for the testimonials. :) :)

Zeiss 50mm Planar f/2

Two Starlings (Sturnus Vulgaris) admire each others new styles after a dip in the bath!!

Compared to Four in the Dark:

youtu.be/0-EF60neguk

This 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT, driven by Urs and Arlette Muller, was sporting a set of black wire wheels at the Goodwood Revival instead of its usual Borrani silver set I've seen it with previously, adding a sense of menace to the car that was previously missing. It also looks like the suspension has been worked on as well, with the car sitting slightly lower than normal (although this may be the combination of wheels/offset/angle of shot that give this illusion).

I've struggled to find any information about this DB4GT, so don't know its provenance, although I think its likely to be a continuation/replica given that there were only 75 genuine DB4GT's produced, 6 of which were in the lightweight spec where aluminium was used along with some extensive drilling of solid parts and stripping of luxury items such as the radio, clock, window washer bottle and bumpers.

A number of standard DB4GT's were brought closer to the lightweight spec after they were produced, but its not clear how extensive this was in terms of fitting of aluminium panels or the drilling of the chassis members.

The DB4GT itself is shorter in the wheelbase by 5 inches compared to the regulat DB4, and features closed headlights abd the larger bonnet vent. In keeping with Aston Martins luxury ethos, the DB4GT's were still fitted with leather upholstery and wilton carpets, something I'm sure was soon replaced or removed by owners keen to further improve performance.

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…… 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.……

Compared to Tofu Sethi is hyperactive and loves to play. He especially likes to play with things which aren't really toys like this old shoelace. :)

Posted for the Happy Caturday theme "Favourite toy".

3 bull elephants at a waterhole in the Tembe Elephant Park in KZN near the southern Mozambique boarder with South Africa. Well known for their large tusks. Great simply ''being there''.

To compare with 1/320 sec (f11) presented before

Candid portrait of two men, seen at Ballinrobe Racecourse on a blindingly sunny day.

Comparing the images you can see this is an real artist work!

Thanks for your time, your care and your love in this work dear Queendom ♥

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.

Another from under the stairs😉 or Tanygrisiau. It was meant to be just a quick snap with no intentions of posting, but looking through the photos from the trip I quite liked this one as there was a lot of contrasts going on.

With today being GCSE results day in the U.K. I felt it fitting to have a comment on the following and pull out the contrasting components in this capture!

It's Tanygrisiau reservoir and power station

Thanks for the views, faves and comments

The male Northern Pintail is my favourite duck, mostly because of their impressive photogenicity.

This handsome individual appears to be smiling back at me as he takes off in search of new adventures.

(Feel free to compare this male Northern Pintail to an image of a female that I uploaded just a few images prior.)

Thank you for your interest, views, faves, comments and awards ! This image was captured in Hong Kong 香港. (Best viewed on a larger screen.)

© This Image is under full copyright Rick C. Graham. © All rights reserved Rick C. Graham. © This image is subject to international copyright laws and may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, transferred or manipulated without the express written permission of Rick C. Graham.

Little compares to the astonishing and piercing stare of a Short-eared Owl! Bright yellow eyes, set in black which seem kohl-rimmed and a bird not afraid to stare at you, whilst sitting in the open during the day.

The bird is named after two small feather tufts on the top of its head, which look like ears (although the bird’s real ears are hidden away on the side of the head, covered in the head feathers), but most of the time these are not visible as they are held flat to the head. (Hawk and Owl Trust).

My thanks to anyone who views, faves or comments on any of my photos. It is much appreciated.

Processed in Microsoft Photos

180 mm equiv. (medium-tele)

Exp. Corr. Value: +0.0 EV

Exp. Program: Normal

Metering mode: Spot

WB Settings: Auto

3325 & 3295 climb Logan Hill whilst hauling an eastbound coal train, 20 Oct 2024.

The plan was to go to Bill but due to a row of stored cars the shot was not possible so we returned to Logan Hill. While not busy compared to its heyday we still saw around ten trains during the day...

This is a remake of this nearly six-year-old photo by Tom Westbury: www.flickr.com/photos/drbnwy/32999224292/

As you can see the location has changed little since 2017. The addition of solar panels to the building and the presence of the electric car are interesting markers of the slow move toward "greener" technology, I think.

Although I used my camera's 7x6 setting to replicate the format of Tom's Mamiya the composition is significantly different. Apparently my Fuji's 50mm lens is not as wide as Tom's 65mm lens (I'm quite sure I stood as far back from the building as possible at the location). And Tom's camera seems to have been positioned slightly lower than mine - I assume because Tom's Mamiya has a top-mounted viewfinder and mine does not.

This is the first time I've done this experiment of "copying" another photo. I thought it was an interesting exercise, and although I've not precisely matched the tones of Tom's Portra film in post-processing I've gone some way toward it (the wet road in my version didn't help).

I have several other shots from this area, some of which I have processed in a similar style and will share over the coming days.

Much respect to Tom and his original image, which I love. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, right?

Manassas, Virginia

Hey bird experts. Is this a Hairy woodpecker or a downy?

Male or female?

.../ Downy?? More subtle clues include the Hairy’s all-white outer tail feathers, compared to the Downy’s spotted ones. Also, the male Hairy’s red patch is often split in two, while the Downy’s is not.

Thank you for your comments, likes, views!!

Compared to the news, this seems pretty normal to me. :(

HSS................Sliders Sunday

Small, slender sparrow with short bill and long, narrow tail. Plain grayish breast, rusty cap, and black eyeline in breeding season. Not as bright in winter, but still shows a brown cap and dark eyeline. Juveniles are extensively streaky. Common and widespread throughout most of North America. Usually found in open woodlands, scrubby areas, or even in suburban settings. Often gathers in flocks in fall and winter. Visits feeders. Frequently heard singing a fairly dry trill. Compare with similar Clay-colored, American Tree, and Brewer's sparrows, but look for Chipping Sparrow's gray rump and dark eyeline.

Stony Swamp, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May 2016.

If you had to compare the rusty snaketail dragonfly with a fish, it would definitely be a trout. These colorful and quick dragonflies are associated with cold, clear and pristine streams. Their nymphs burrow into the stream bottom and ambush any small fish or aquatic insects passing by. After one to three years, mature nymphs emerge from the stream and transform into adult dragonflies. Look for rusty snaketails to be patrolling the stream by flying just above the water surface as they snare any flying insects in their path.

"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

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the link below:

www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

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.

#Fallen Gods Hunt Day 1

Shhhhhhhhh

it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abriola

The Aliens are much easier to spot in colour, but their world is monochrome and picking them out in a B&W shot (see below) is a much trickier proposition

Still got a sore head, thanks for all the kind words yesterday.

For more views of the Island landscape (with & without aliens) go to my website

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This image is not available for use on websites, blogs or other media without the explicit written permission of the photographer.

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We are not too far from Vesterålen and Lofoten as we pass this little settlement along the coast.

Regard the hills that are now filled with trees as compared to the tree-less landscape further North.

More at my blog

Compared with most herons, Green Herons are short and stocky, with relatively short legs and thick necks that are often drawn up against their bodies. They have broad, rounded wings and a long, daggerlike bill. They sometimes raise their crown feathers into a short crest. Seen at Shark Valley National State Park.

Even before the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago was known as the Playboy Towers (Hugh Hefner owned the hotel in the 1970s), the rumor was that when prohibition reigned, Al Capone’s brother operated a casino and speak-easy on the Penthouse (14th) Floor of this 1927 Chicago landmark. Today, the hotel—a member of the Historic Hotels of America and part of the worldwide Millennium Hotel and Resorts group–seems fairly quiet and perhaps even a little tired compared to those undoubtedly crazy and frantic days.

Crich Tramway Village 1940's event, August 2016

Lydia is checking out the fossilized dino skulls at the natural history museum.

Doll: Midi Blythe Lydia Green in stock outfit

Shelf: Bathroom caddy from Target

Skulls and dinos: my son's toys

Floor: made by me from cardboard packaging, grout, paint, and a wooden sheet

Dino skeleton Blythe a Day 6/10/22

#blythedinosaur #blythediorama #blythedollhouse #blytheadayjune2022 #midiblythe #blythelydiagreen

After the stormy weather, the sream in the Park is wending its way to the ocean at a more measured pace. Compare with stormy 28 sec video in the first comment box below.

Compared with Hikkaduwa, hotels in Bentota are constructed with a good distance from the sea shore. There may be construction guidelines. Pandanus is an original vegetation in Sri Lankan beaches, and they were not removed to plant palm trees.