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Compare this with image in the first comment that was taken an hour and a half earlier.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.”
- Lao Tzu -
Close-up of a small plaster cast head of a winner in the Olympic Games of antiquity (held between 776 B.C. and 394 A.D. when the Christian emperor prohibited them as 'pagan'). Latin 'paganus' denotes originally an unsophisticated country dweller (compare 'heathen' in English). The athletes of antiquity, however, came from well-developed city states. And they had a face. As any human being has.
A Walk In The Clouds....
There is a beauty in a chilly December morning that can only be experienced by getting up early and getting outdoors;. the view through the bedroom window doesn't even compare.
It is the smack of the bone chilling cold on your cheeks, the rush of winter air as it is inhaled through your nose. it is the sound of the crisp grass crunching underfoot, it is even the sound of frosty fabric swish swishing as you walk...and all of this is only experienced through the briskness and chill of a December morn.
Today the sunrise cut through a thin mist that hung lazily in the air, floating just a few inches off the ground but not high enough to reach the tree tops. The new dawn sky alight with yellow and blue made the moment that much more special...
As i made my way home only a few short minutes later, I looked back only to see the entire scene had changed; the sky had dimmed losing its brilliance and the fog had begun to dissolve and vanished into the far distance. that brief but memorable moment now forever lost never to be repeated exactly the same way.
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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''.
A migratory raptor from Central Asia, Eastern Europe that winters in India. They are quite similar to the Pallid Harriers and both these birds are often seen together and even hunt in the same habitat - grasslands. The prey base is also quite similar.
The numbers were quite low this season so far - I sighted around 10 in the grasslands compared to the 30-40 last season. The birds tend to alternate their locations so this seems natural. If there is any impact due to other reasons, I am not sure yet, we will know in a month when the numbers normally go higher.
There were few males when I went there over the weekend and many females. The birds were gently gliding across the grasslands hunting. It was evening and they also started sitting on the ground or on rocks - we had a good time, but the low light meant not many action shots.
Thank you very much in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
this is the 1st photo taken with my new Camera, so its not brilliant, i will keep practicing, any advice, good or bad would be welcome. compared with my previous camera (Fuji S6500fd) my new one (Nikon D3200) has a lot more to think about.
5 years ago yesterday, 213 starts south at Winding Hill Road with a leased FEC/RA SD70M-2 leading the way. Definitely was different seeing these back home compared to down south... 6/29/18
Ha Giang is a province in Vietnam, which is utterly opposite to the provinces in the Mekong Delta; it is the northernmost as compared to the southernmost, mountainous as compared to incredibly low and flat, one of the poorest in Vietnam as compared to relatively affluent, minority status of Kinh Vietnamese as compared to the dominance, in particular, in Dong Thap.
Ha Giang city, the capital of the province, is located 300 km north-northwest of Hanoi, the capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) and the homeland of Kinh Vietnamese in the Red River Delta.
This photo was taken on the way to Dong Van, which is expected to be the tourism centre for exploring the karst landscapes in Ha Giang.
The narrow winding road climbing the slope is the Quốc lộ (national route) 4C.
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
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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.
Photo taken at the Pelham waterfall on Dunlop brook. The volume of water was what really impressed on this day. It was much stronger than any I've seen before, Also what stuck in my mind was the transitions between winter and spring, illustrated by the bit of remaining ice. It was quite a magnificent show.
Compare with a similar photo in the fall, www.flickr.com/photos/ole_g/53240700813/in/dateposted-fam...
Works best in large.
Happy Tuesday all!
Processed in Microsoft Photos
180 mm equiv. (medium-tele)
Exp. Corr. Value: +0.0 EV
Exp. Program: Normal
Metering mode: Spot
WB Settings: Auto
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?
In case anyone is frightened by temperature changes of our planet.
Grok Question:
Average annual temperature of Yukon compared to Hawaii?
Answer:
The average annual temperature in Yukon, Canada, is considerably lower than in Hawaii due to their vastly different climatic conditions:
* Yukon: Given its subarctic climate, the average annual temperature varies by region, but for Whitehorse, a significant city in Yukon, the average would be around 0°C (32°F). However, considering the entire Yukon territory, including colder areas, the average might be even lower, possibly around -2°C to -4°C (28°F to 24°F).
* Hawaii: With its tropical climate, the average annual temperature for Hawaii is much higher, typically around 75-78°F (24-26°C) at sea level. This average can slightly vary between islands but remains consistently warm year-round.
So, when comparing the average annual temperature:
* Yukon: Approximately -2°C to 0°C (28°F to 32°F).
* Hawaii: Approximately 24°C to 26°C (75°F to 78°F).
This comparison clearly shows Hawaii's much warmer climate in contrast to Yukon's cold, subarctic conditions.
The 6.2L V8 in my new Camaro SS doesn't compare to the 4400hp in the ES44 pulling this westbound grain through Coon Rapids today, but it sure will out accelerate most other vehicles on the road! Thanks to Greg Smith for the idea of shooting my new car with a train.
Compare this to the previous post, which had prairie smoke flowers. After the flowers are pollinated and the seeds are developing, the flowers turn from pendant to upright. When seeds are ready to disperse, long filaments develop, ready to loft the seeds on the next breeze.
At a close view, one can see the petals inside of the sepals and bracts filaments that have not yet elongated.
Comparing two cameras. Same bird same perch same lens same cropped image size (2048x1365) different cameras with big difference in price :0)
View from a central seat of Berliner Dom.
In 1940, the blast waves of Allied bombing blew part of the windows away.
On 24 May 1944, a bomb of combustible liquids entered the roof lantern of the dome.
The fire could not be extinguished at that unreachable section of the dome.
So the lantern burnt out and collapsed into the main floor.
Between 1949 and 1953, a temporary roof was built to enclose the building.
On 9 May 1967 the then still undivided Evangelical Church of the Union decided a committee for the reconstruction of the Supreme Parish and Cathedral Church, then located in East Berlin.
The government of the Eastern German Democratic Republic did not oppose the work of the committee due to the concomitant inflow of Deutsche Marks.
In 1975, reconstruction started, simplifying the building's original design and demolishing the northern wing, the 'Denkmalskirche' – Memorial Church.
Compared by some to the Medici Chapel, it had survived the war completely intact but was demolished for ideological reasons by the communist government due to it being a hall of honour for the Hohenzollern dynasty.
This resulted in scaffolding for restoration appearing on the church while detonation charges were applied to its undamaged rear.
The government also demanded the removal of as many crosses as possible.
The demolition and redesign cost 800,000 marks, while the restoration (done on the cheap) cost just 50,000 marks.
The Berlin Cathedral Building Society now seek to rebuild the Denkmalskirche.
In 1980, the baptistery and wedding church was reopened for services.
The restoration of the nave was begun in 1984.
On 6 June 1993, the nave was reinaugurated in an event attended by Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl and televised nationwide in Germany.
There has been discussion to restore the dome and surrounding cupolas to their original appearance, but this has not occurred due to lack of funds. (Source: Wikipedia)
CUPULA DE LA CATEDRAL DE BERLIN, 2008
Vista desde un asiento central de la Cúpula de la Catedral de Berlin.
En 1940, las ondas expansivas de los bombardeos aliados hicieron volar parte de las ventanas.
El 24 de mayo de 1944, una bomba de líquidos combustibles entró en la linterna del techo de la cúpula.
El fuego no pudo ser extinguido en esa sección inalcanzable de la cúpula.
Así que la linterna se quemó y se derrumbó en el piso principal.
Entre 1949 y 1953 se construyó un techo provisional para cerrar el edificio.
El 9 de mayo de 1967, la entonces todavía indivisa Iglesia Evangélica de la Unión decidió un comité para la reconstrucción de la Parroquia Suprema y de la Iglesia Catedral, entonces situada en Berlín Oriental.
El gobierno de la República Democrática Alemana del Este no se opuso a la labor del comité debido a la concomitante entrada de marcos alemanes.
En 1975 se inició la reconstrucción, simplificando el diseño original del edificio y demoliendo el ala norte, la "Denkmalskirche" - Iglesia Conmemorativa.
Comparada por algunos con la Capilla de los Médicis, había sobrevivido a la guerra completamente intacta, pero fue demolida por razones ideológicas por el gobierno comunista debido a que era un salón de honor de la dinastía Hohenzollern.
Esto hizo que aparecieran en la iglesia andamios para su restauración mientras se aplicaban cargas detonadoras en su parte trasera no dañada.
El gobierno también exigió la retirada del mayor número posible de cruces.
La demolición y el rediseño costaron 800.000 marcos, mientras que la restauración (hecha a la ligera) sólo costó 50.000 marcos.
La Sociedad de Construcción de la Catedral de Berlín pretende ahora reconstruir la Denkmalskirche.
En 1980, el baptisterio y la iglesia matrimonial volvieron a abrirse a los servicios.
La restauración de la nave se inició en 1984.
El 6 de junio de 1993, la nave fue reinaugurada en un acto al que asistió el Canciller Federal Helmut Kohl y que fue televisado a nivel nacional en Alemania.
Se ha hablado de restaurar la cúpula y las cúpulas circundantes para devolverles su aspecto original, pero no se ha hecho por falta de fondos. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge snakes across the bay, piercing through Treasure Island along the way. In the foreground. a wooden pier from a much older San Francisco absorbs the morning sunlight. The old and the new spin an interesting tale for two different periods of time.
San Francisco CA
Swansea Castle has had a shorter lifespan compared to other Welsh castle, but her history is just as exciting. The ruins which remain today are of the third castle known to have been built on this site. From battles and sieges, and several changes of ownership, this castle’s history is varied and interesting. It’s a shame that some of the castle was removed and modern buildings constructed in very close proximity.
To watch the video: youtu.be/qGmr0VdCOE8
Compared with the firetips seen earlier that day, this skipper was in fact less conspicuous. However, some species in the same genus are unique and beautiful.
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It's late afternoon, straight into the sun for me, so more than challenging conditions. But the little owls were active and learning to fly, taking short up-and-down spurts and circles. This one just looks like they're comparing notes on how it's done. Or remarking at one of their siblings' efforts in the air. From the clutch of nine, a couple of months ago.
Pilsley, Chatsworth estate
Visit any of the villages or isolated buildings within the Chatsworth estate and you might begin to notice a common theme… they are all painted the same colour. The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley where we stayed was no exception, nor the local Post Office.
It’s taken a little bit of interneting, but I’ve found the background story to the colour. The paint is supplied by Michiel Brouns - a specialist in linseed paint and glazing for buildings of national and historical significance. He is also the founder and owner of Histoglass and Brouns & Co.
This is an article on their website…
When the Chatsworth Estate approached Brouns & Co six summers ago, they faced several challenges.
The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth House – often chosen as Britain’s favourite stately home – sits within 12,000 acres of gardens, parkland and farmland. It is not just the Duke of Devonshire who calls Chatsworth home, within the estate are 150 cottages and other dwellings. Chatsworth Estate wanted to find a linseed paint supplier that could colour-match its signature ‘Chatsworth Blue’ used on buildings across the estate. The blue paint provided by their previous supplier had always lost its colour and turned grey over time, meaning that it had to be regularly reapplied. The paint didn’t just have to be the correct colour, it had to be environmentally friendly and long-lasting too.
Brouns & Co made sure that it was made using the highest possible quality pigments which don’t bleach in sunlight.
Its paint is now used in all maintenance across the estate and the partnership has delivered many benefits according to Malcolm Hulland, Buildings Contracts Manager at Chatsworth Estate. “Brouns & Co linseed paint is tremendously easy to use and very cost effective; it reduces our maintenance cycle, application time in labour and cost in joinery repairs,” he said.
Michiel Brouns, managing director of Brouns & Co, said that linseed paint has a long history and its many benefits are being appreciated again today.
“We always say that linseed oil paint will transform the way you paint. It lasts pretty much forever without needing to be reapplied, and doesn’t flake or peel. It’s environmentally friendly, doesn’t have a strong smell, dries in 24 hours, and is extremely cost-effective. It doesn’t even need primers or undercoats. Plus, it comes in a rich palette of beautiful colours.”
In Sweden, Denmark and many other parts of Europe, there’s a long tradition of painting the interiors and exteriors of buildings with linseed oil paint. Original coats of linseed paint have survived perfectly well on houses which are well over 500 years old.
Michiel Brouns, who is the UK’s leading expert on the use of linseed paint for historic and timber buildings, said: “Linseed oil paint can be applied to any surface, including wood, masonry, plaster and metal. It’s especially popular for exteriors because it’s so durable and strong, and doesn’t need reapplying after a few years.
“Linseed oil paint really does protect against all weathers: once painted, wood won’t rot, iron won’t rust, and plaster won’t crumble. It has fantastic wicking properties, permitting evaporation of moisture instead of trapping it under an impermeable film which you get with a standard petrochemical paint.”
Michiel said that there is a common misconception that linseed paint is expensive.
“Far from it. Not only is a tin of linseed paint fairly inexpensive, especially compared to some of the heritage paint brands in the UK, but it’s a thin paint, so you’ll cover anything from 15 to 22 square metres per litre, depending on the material you’re painting. “We don’t know of any other paint which offers such cost-effective coverage. There’s less waste, because the same tin of paint will paint any surface – and on top of all that, you don’t need to repaint every few years!”
He added: “It has been great to see the benefits of using our paint on the Chatsworth Estate. The time that they don’t have to spend on constant repairs they can put into more productive things – like their own range of furniture made on the estate!”