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The tea terraces of Munnar ramble on for miles. Many were planted when the British controlled the country. Now a huge conglomerate called Tata owns the various properties. Tata also makes the new cars seen on the highways of India.
The business of cultivating tea is enormous as well. That is until it comes down to the harvesting. About every three months or so, only the new leaves are cut on a plant that are then processed into the tea that we finally drink!
With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they're the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.
Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.
1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias
2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.
3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.
4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.
5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.
6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.
7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.
8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.
9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli
10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.
Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.
1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias
2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.
3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.
4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.
5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.
6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.
7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.
8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.
9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli
10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.
For over 4,000 years Mother Nature has thrown everything she had at this tree... Unbearable cold, blizzards, gale force winds, drought, searing heat, earthquakes, and unrepentant tourists, and The Guardian has weathered every storm, every threat, every challenge and remained standing, though it succumbed to inevitable mortality over 500 years ago.
This ancient bristlecone pine, situated with one other tree on the edge of a steep slope in the White Mountains has been the subject of countless photographs under a variety of conditions. I was here with a group for an astrophotography workshop, and although I am pleased with some of the images I captured later that night, this one is the one that stands out above all others.
During the last weekend in August, the daytime high temperatures - even at 9,000' elevation - were above 80° F, and at nearly 8 PM, still holding in the upper-60s, while Bishop and Big Pine in the Owens Valley below, roasted in the 90s and 100s. The heat of the valley combined with the cool air crossing the ridge tops above the Sierras to the west create interesting weather and clouds in the late afternoon, which seemed daunting initially, but cleared soon after sunset to allow for clear skies when it was time to capture the galactic core of the Milky Way above.
Recognition:
Excellent Merit - NOV 2025 Professional Photographers of California (PPCA), Nature category
Honorable Mention - 2023 Southern California Association of Camera Clubs (SCACC) Annual competition
Excellent Merit, Nature/Landscape category - NOV 2023 PPPSDC Image Competition
People's Choice Award - 2023 San Diego County Fair, International Exhibition of Photography
Sponsor Award, Large Print - JUN-JUL 2023, International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, California
1st Place, Other - 2022 Image of the Year. Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego, California
Accepted for Display - SEP 2022 Darkroomers Photographic Club, and can be found in the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park, San Diego, California
You see a lot of both on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, THE upscale shopping and dining district for this little backwoods outpost on the edge of the Great Plains.
This photo was taken after I had dropped by the Fall Harvest conference up the street, a TG event that returned to KC after a long absence. I had an interesting conversation there with a post-op woman who was a big part of the event back in the early 1990's. I mentioned how I had dreamed at the time of getting to attend one of these events, and felt if I could ever do that just once, I could be content. Doing something like that just seemed so daunting at the time. Enjoying an evening out in the ritzy Plaza district was not even on the radar, totally impossible it seemed.
Well fast-forward about 15 years. The TG event was nice, and I'm glad I dropped by for a while. The person who organized the event put her heart and soul into it and did a fabulous job. And it appeared that all who attended were enjoying themselves. These events truly are a great way to take that first step out and to build one's confidence and I would encourage anyone wanting to take that first step out to attend one. I have little doubt if I had taken that route in the mid 90's I would not have spent another 7 or so years in the closet.
That said, I know the road I ended up taking made me more independent and self-confident. I had a lot of fun going out to dinner with friends in Westport before the event and having drinks and window shopping on the Plaza after I left it. The big event I had dreamed of so many years before, well not so much. Pretty ironic.
Animal rights activists don't fret, the fur is faux (as is the girl unfortunately).
As the morning sun clears the opposite rim of the canyon behind me, the Towers and the Temples of the Virgin seem to light on fire before the lens.
I wish that warm colors would have reflected some sort of heat, but it was actually around 20°F with strong, gusty winds when I took this photo.
The Narrows in Zion National Park seems to get all of the attention from hikers and photographers, and I can absolutely understand why, but for many, the strenuous hike, through the cold, rocky Virgin River may be daunting. My advice is not to let that deter you from visiting Zion - especially in the winter - there is an amazing diversity in color, texture, and feel throughout the park, and it is well worth a visit.
Recognition:
Bronze Award - 2021 EPSON International Pano Awards (Amateur Landscape category)
Seal - Every Time I'm With You
Are we going insane?
Do we need to explain?
I feel like we know it
Am I doing it right?
'Cause when you show me that candlelight
I don't wanna blow it
Coming in, let me know if you like it
Show me you like it, show me excited
I can lose it all, it won't be daunting
Somehow I don't think I'd even care
'Cause every time I'm with you, I feel wanted
We could make believers if we dare, yeah
There is so much at stake
Hearts too soft to break
But we don't need to go there
'Cause we're like summer and rain
You and I are not the same
That's what makes it perfect
Coming in, let me know if you like it
Show me you like it, show me excited
I can lose it all, it won't be daunting
Somehow I don't think I'd even care
'Cause every time I'm with you, I feel wanted
We could make believers if we dare, yeah
Coming out, show me you like it
Show me you like it
Coming out, show me you like it
I can lose it all, it won't be daunting
Somehow I don't think I'd even care
'Cause every time I'm with you, I feel wanted
We could make believers if we dare
We're just two believers if we dare, yeah, yeah
Coming out, show me you like it
Show me you like it, show me you like it
Coming, coming, coming out, show me now
Show me you like it, show me you like it
Show me you like it
Coming out, show me you like it
A small stream flowing from the distant 'Hopelessness' Hot Spring area which reminded me of the old Sargasso Sea.
The distant storm seems to be evolving as well!
--- see first comment or follow this link to my photo of that area
Full view of Gullfoss waterfall at Iceland, the countries second highest waterfall. A little daunting task for my first attempt at a waterfall long exposure.
Taken with NightCap. Long Exposure mode, 5.69 second exposure, 1/73s shutter speed.
Every year, thousands of Penguins travel to one of the most remotest and daunting places in the world with the aim of finding a mate.
See 'March of the Penguins' (trailer, narrated by Morgan Freeman)
This is the last week of Enchantment and the feeds have been flooded with some of the best Alice in Wonderland images I've ever seen, which makes adding to it quite daunting. I couldn't help but make another image using Tableau Vivant's awesome hair from Fantasy Gacha Carnival though! I am wearing new Stripper Sparkles by Cynful in the image. I wish their......
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Hagdanan (Tagalog, staircase)
The breathtakingly grand rice terraces of Batad Village in Ifugao Province, Philippines.
If you look closely to the bottom half of the image you'll see the numerous steps used by the locals to scale one section of the terraces. It is a feat just to move from one terrace to another let alone moving grains and produce manually.
The farming practice in the mountainous provinces of northern Philippines dates back to more than 2000 years. Due to the daunting landscape, the use of modern machinery is minimal except perhaps for milling the grains. The terrace construction, upkeep and irrigation is an astounding feat of engineering and manual workmanship. Plowing and transplanting each rice seedling is a back-breaking activity.
Beautiful in their grandeur, these terraces are testaments to the harsh traditional life in northern Philippines and the hardiness and astounding industry of the locals who live there.
Hello my amazing Flickr friends !!
Today is a yellow day at Color my World Daily and the theme at the fabulous *ღღ* Cosas de casa *ღღ Group is Plants or flowers at home.
Since I dont have many plants at home and I’m truly bad with plants, I had to go with Madame Crasula, which is plant my sister gave to my younger son Borys.
At first he was taking a very good care of his plant but eventually he lost all interest and switched all his attention back to Fortnite. Since my green thumb is non existant my sister takes care of Madame Crasula each time she drops by our house. So it appears that taking care of a plant is a very daunting task for me… it is almost like climbing a very, very high telescopic yellow ladder… But once you are on top, you realize it was all worth it ! I will try to give Madame Crasula a better life during the cold months of fall and winter this year… we will climb that ladder together Madame Crasula!!
See you later my friends !! I have another busy day at the office (living room) !!
Happy CMWD and happy CDC to all participants !! And for the rest of us : happy day !!
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and healthy!! And see you soon on Flickr !!
that I had an excuse to be anywhere and gaze in wonderment; the camera gave me something to hide my shyness behind. The act of pointing a camera at another human being is daunting. However, clarifying what is unfolding in front of one can give one immense pleasure. I have had a blissful life :-)
David Hurn
HPPS! Ukraine Matters!
zinnia, little theater garden, raleigh, north carolina
Took a quick panorama when I arrived at Bungan Headland on the north side of Mona Vale Beach. It was daunting watching the huge, dark clouds heading our way. Best view of the storm cell before it diverged as it passed overhead.
An older shot from the archives re-enhanced. I have been listing all my images from lightroom to move them off my computer to an external. I need the space. It is a daunting task.
Happy Slider Sunday
Higanteng Hagdanan (Tagalog, giant steps)
Hagdanan (Tagalog, staircase)
The breathtakingly grand rice terraces of Batad Village in Ifugao Province, Philippines.
The farming practice in the mountainous provinces of northern Philippines dates back to more than 2000 years. Due to the daunting landscape, the use of modern machinery is minimal except perhaps for milling the grains. The terrace construction, upkeep and irrigation is an astounding feat of engineering and manual workmanship. Plowing and transplanting each rice seedling is a back-breaking activity.
Beautiful in their grandeur, these terraces are testaments to the harsh traditional life in northern Philippines and the hardiness and astounding industry of the locals who live there.
This is the view from the ridge, the Ochsenhofer Scharte (1850m) into the next valley, the Duratal. Under a threatening sky the Alps look wild and daunting. The red roof of the farm at Starzelalpe is just visible below. That was the next point we were heading for. [Explored on 12/02/2022, #337]
This scene makes me feel different things. The pose name for this one is 'Save Me' and it could be assumed that this might be a man who is offering up himself to a greater being because things in his life have just become too much for him to deal with on his own. Looking for guidance, hope, and strength that things will become better for him soon. That interpretation could be further validated by circumstances that have or are occurring in the present time.
Shooting this, however, was not actually a plea to above for help or assistance. This is actually a man spreading his wings, putting his face towards the sun and just taking in the warmth on his face and body while feeling the a soft gentle breeze coming across him. Listening to the rustling of the tree branches and the gentle splashing of the waves coming on the beach, he closes his eyes and just loses himself in the moment grateful to be able to just take in the wonder and beauty of life.
Life is full of challenges. Some of those challenges can be daunting at first and may seem to be too much to handle. On the other hand, these could also be seen as opportunities - opportunities for healing and/or growth. Our outlook on this is key to how we get past the moments and how they will affect us in the future. I do find it better to focus on the blessings and leave myself open to appreciate the wonderful gifts that life does provide.
I will also admit that not all opportunities are easy to deal with. I have been blessed with an incredible group of friends who are always there to help nudge me in the right direction when I start to wander or drift off the path. Like most men, I used to forge ahead with determination occasionally getting lost. I have learned over time there is no shame in asking for directions if you have never been to where you want to go before.
That's how Bill Bryson described this area in his book, "The Road to Little Dribbling" - a great read !
These fells may not be immense compared to many highland areas in our precious world, but they rise straight up - and if you've ever climbed a Lake District fell, you know it. Let me take you there now... this is from the banks of Derwentwater, my favourite view of the lake and fells surrounding it. The boats lie dormant, waiting for the chance to take another trip out. No fast boats here... it's so peaceful. Miss it a lot. Only a few hours' drive from home... it would be lovely to just GO there !
~ Edited in Topaz Studio ~
I hope you like my image. Thanks very much for every fave and comment... and just for looking and listening. I just love this music and this is my favourite version from Mark Knopfler.
Mark Knopfler - Going Home - live performance
All those of you who long to be somewhere else right now... this is for YOU. We are entitled to dream !
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Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.
1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias
2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.
3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.
4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.
5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.
6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.
7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.
8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.
9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli
10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.
Watch out for those vicious bats from evils
though the incredibly benevolent force the Sanctuary bestowed
there is no reason to be daunted
Photo-manipulation
The 22m tall Statua del Cristo Redentore on top of 620m Monte San Biagio. The road up has 18 hair pin turns and the last section is built on concrete pillars which is a bit daunting!
This is what happens to a beautiful ocean retreat when left unattended too long..it becomes wild with daunting things that lie around each corner...or, does it become even more beautiful as the natural elements that surround it seek it's attention? You decide.
Brand new from Hisa is the Ocean Retreat. Nice open floor plan and beautiful window space! Please go check it out at faMESHed...
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Hisa Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/someday/130/117/23
(Hisa has an under construction section at the mainstore. If you are curious what they are working on next, go have a look see)
Hisa Flickr: flic.kr/ps/3RR2wW
Misc:
Pole LAMP marketplace
=EliBaily= Ivy
DRD - Hunters Retreat - Bench
DRD - Moonshine Shack - Bench
DRD - Moonshine Shack - Cozy Chair
DRD - Hunters Retreat - Table
Nutmeg. Old Wooden Boat
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Stool
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Barrel
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Milk Can
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Bucket
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Broken Chair
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Newspaper
Cr Reed Green No Flower
CR Reed Green With Flower
(Milk Motion) reeds
Crocodile - Mesh - Full Perm (mp)
Skye Epic Rock Type 1 Standard
Thanks always for your support!! Wishing you a safe and happy weekend! 😊
Little blooms and buds seemed everywhere today. I walked with my monopod, the "V" cradle attached to it to rest camera and lens for stability, and my prime and macro/micro lens.
Unfortunately, the wind gusts felt daunting at times. Many throwaway RAW files. But the light on the tiny reddish leaves looked lovely.
I don't know what this shrubbery might be. Many thanks for looking!
A couple of years ago we decided to give up on one of those ever so green, grassy lawns. The weeding was just too much and the watering and all the other upkeep had me daunted. So it was decided to just let it 'go-to-seed'. Obviously it's mowed and obnoxious plants are removed but for the rest it's entirely 'natural'. I'm constantly delighted by the manifold wildflowers...
Here's pretty Redstem Filaree joined by a just peeping, tiny Early Forget-me-not.
Tinker is one of our wild boys- comes and goes as he pleases. As with all our kitties here, they have all been neutered and spayed; nonetheless, he defeats the cat fence and will travel or hunt for several days . . . It keeps us terrified that he won't be back, but there seems no way to curb his interminable spirit- always searching for adventure and something just out of reach of our yard. Here he is, daunting the rest of the cats, and as, as he uses the cat fence as a personal hammock! LOL!
I must admit that I do find woodland photography pretty daunting. You walk through wonderful forests and there are shapely trees everywhere, but finding compositions is really difficult. Very different to landscape and seascape photography where the composition is pretty clear and foregrounds leap out at me!
I wandered around these woodlands near home most of the morning and enjoyed the walk, but I honestly struggled to see a shot. I came away with lots of images of trees and copses, but many of them seemed uninspiring and lacking any real sense of shape and interest. I must have binned more than 70% of the shots I took.
I was left with just a couple of images that looked alright and I played around with them and even added a bit of "orton effect" on them, but remained underwhelmed by the whole experience. I will have to work with the genre and try to educate my lazy woodland eye, or stick with landscapes.
The pretty bright yellow flowers in the foreground (Doronicum grandiflorum) are particularly interesting plants. Not only are you supposed to lose any scare of heights after eating some of their roots, but they can even make you bulletproof - if you dig out the roots on a Friday during the new moon and before sunrise. (Granted, Wikipedia dutifully points out the questionable source situation especially in regard to the second aspect. Don't say I didn't warn you.)
Jokes aside, the plants contain some sort of natural sweetener, and all herbivores, but particularly chamois, like to eat them. So people thought that eating these plants is what makes the chamois unafraid of heights and sure-footed even in the most daunting terrain.
These are the Elfer (or the Elferkopf) (2387m) and the Zwölfer (or the Zwölferkopf) (2224m) seen from the Wildental in Austria. This valley is a side valley of the Kleinwalsertal. I captured this view close to Alpe Kuhgehren, and when you visually connect this photo with the previous one in my stream, you get a wider view.
A typical overcast and windy day in the Philippines. You just need to imagine the tropical humidity.
Note: I'm still trying to flesh out my Philippines set. A daunting task given how many shots I took!
I've been wanting to visit here for some time and this was a bit of a last minute venture last week.
I'd really love to capture those spectacular ledges at sunset one day but the tide was too high this time. At first glance they look really daunting to access. But I did a dummy run (clamber) during the day and decided that I need to invest in a new camera rucksack to which you can attach the tripod. So parking that thought for the next visit.
So this visit clifftop shots were in order. This shot is my favourite due to the light. It wasn't really a brilliant sunset afterwards.
The coastal thrift was lovely and added to my shots but a lot of it was either on the way out or still on the way in. The wind was fresh, I wanted a slower shutter speed on the sea without too much uncreative blur on the thrift.
I really loved it there, so wild and remote. Called into a lovely place called Clovelly on the way home.
Horseshoe Bend is the name for a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona
According to Google terrain maps, the overlook is 4,200 feet above sea level and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet above sea level making it a 1,000 feet drop.
From the rim of the canyon, the view is breathtaking but the height is daunting and intimidating. It took me a while to summon enough courage to get near the edge!!!
Thank you for your comments.
Gemma
Copyright ©Maria Gemma June, 2014
The late 1600s saw colonial frontiersmen in America trekking across Virginia to forge into the West. In the early 1700s a colony of Germans, seeking a new homeland, settled here in the flatlands rather than cross the daunting Blue Ridge Mountains. It was no picnic; they faced a harsh winter and many starved. The survivors eked out a successful community in this valley that is still in evidence today.
Restoration of Simmons Gap Mill on Ivy Creek along what used to be an old Indian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail later became a wagon trail for settlers traveling West over the eastern range of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The mountains proved daunting for a group of Mennonites, a religious sect practicing modesty and simplicity, who chose to settle here, forming the still thriving Simmons Gap Mission. Since Virginia is on the Atlantic coast, it is sometimes hard to think of it as the gateway to the Old West, but it was.
A BC Ferries ferry heading to Vancouver from Swartz Bay, Vancouver Island. (shot from Mayne Island, BC)
The path ahead was shrouded in a thick fog, the mist clinging to the trees and the ground, obscuring everything beyond a few feet. The air was damp and cool, and a sense of mystery hung heavy in the atmosphere. The path itself seemed to stretch on forever, disappearing into the fog like a magical gateway to another world. The only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the occasional snap of a twig underfoot. It was a daunting sight, but there was also an undeniable sense of adventure and possibility. Where did the path lead? What secrets and wonders lay just beyond the fog? It was impossible to tell, but there was an unspoken invitation to step forward and find out. With a deep breath and a sense of excitement, the first steps into the fog were taken, each one bringing the traveler closer to the unknown and the possibilities that awaited.
Harbinger Of Fate
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When I was young I was different
there was more inside of me
so alone yet a sense of purpose
the guiding light of the order nurtured me
daunted by the truth revealed
what am I? what's my destiny?
a million souls, the priest incarnate
I am the one, I am the astral beast
I am the wicked, the dealer of fate
Harbinger of sorrow
I'm the assassin, the dealer of fate
Framing man's tomorrow
I thrive as the lone traveler
Trough the folds of time and space
the chosen one to foreshadow
the hand of god will eradicate this race
I am the past, I'm cure for sorrow
I am the now, I'm the every age
I'm the future ending mans tomorrow
the hand of god, the harbinger of fate
Kingdoms will fall, empires crumble
seizing on the politics of hate
I am the one, the devil in the details
the hand of god, the harbinger of fate
Song and lyrics by Iced Earth
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The wolf woman Volume XVI
Wish you all a wonderful weekend my dear friends and followers 💋💐♥♡
An Oregon Icon! Not many original angles to explore since the light is surrounds by rather daunting cliffs, still and amazing vista. Our first visit was completely fogged in. During our second visit, the fog broke to reveal the light shining in the mist.
Fighting with another aggressive drongo, the Greater Racket Tailed Drongo can be a frustrating and daunting experience for many birds. But not for this metallic looking aggressive fearless bird.
The Bronzed Drongo is an uncommon Drongo found in several regions of India. It has a rich metallic blue glossy plumage that stands out well in bright light. They are about 22-24 cms including the well forked tail. The birds are quite territorial and quite unafraid of chasing bigger birds like the Goshawks, Eagles and other raptors when they come around.
Many thanks in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
For thousands of years right up to the present day this bird has been used as the quintessential emblem of power
Can't imagine why!
"Many people traveling in the Rockies remark on how different the mountains of Waterton Park and Glacier appear. Most are struck by the vivid colours of the rock, especially the reds and the greens. Our spectacular scenery is based on spectacular geology. Learning how and when the rocks were formed, uplifted and eroded adds a new dimension to our mountain views.
The rock layers you see are eroded sediments laid down particle by particle at the bottom of one of many ancient seas which existed in North America. The rock layers exposed in Waterton/Glacier combine to form only one chapter of our planet's 4,600 million year history! Trying to conceptualize the age of the earth is a daunting task. Geologists tackled this problem by creating a calendar breaking down the passage of time into eons, eras, periods and epochs."