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This Spotted Hyena was definitely on a mission. It ran to the road, crossed between our vehicle and one other before doing a large loop around a family of lions. Whether they had a kill it had sensed or not I don’t know. We waited a while but it held its ground and didn’t approach.
A Little Blue Heron stares determinedly at the flooded field, willing frogs to appear.
A new storm is bearing down on us even as we rebuild from the outskirts of Helene which left home and some of our favorite natural places forever changed. We’ll work on being safe (and hopefully still be sharing with you all here!) but there may be slowdowns. Already I see a change in behavior by the wildlife here.
Determined to push through to the light...I was also determined to have this happen using most unorthodox ways...
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The frame is by Malchik1
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A Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) lifts off in early morning golden light; Marina Spit; Morro Bay; CA; USA
I just love that look of concentration and determination of this Cattle Egret to land on the pointed tip of the snag. I apologize for not posting and commenting on Flickr yesterday. I had to do a lot of work preparing the house and the garden for coming of Hurricane Matthew. We are safe. All's well that ends well.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II, EF400mm f/5.6L USM, EF1.4X Converter II, Focal length 560mm, f/8, 1/1600, ISO 500
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Hairbase Jonathan @Mainstore
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Voxov SNEAKERS @Equal10 Event Jun
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Mansoura pack poses @Mainstore
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After sitting perched on the top of this tree searching for its next meal, this hawk takes off to the lower branch of another tree to get a better view
Contenders for the ‘Dragon Boat’ race trophy 2024 which took place on the ‘Huron Basin’ water of Salford Quays; it was raining at the time…..! Sorry I have no idea of the team name or what position they came…!
Mika /Aussie blue merle bringing her stick back In deep snow
Snow to deep to run through now she has to leap through it Series of 4 consecutive shots out of the camera
I like this image shows her determination in her eyes
Nikon D500 - PF 500 f/5.6 - iso 320 - 1/500 - f/5.6
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Une légende polynésienne raconte l’histoire de Paiheotuu, un petit héron audacieux qui a triomphé d’un héron géant.
Dans cette légende, Otuu nunamu, un grand héron, avait enlevé la femme du roi Tuoropaa. Le roi envoya des messagers pour rassembler les hérons et combattre le géant, mais tous avaient peur. Seul Paiheotuu, le petit héron, accepta le défi.
Malgré plusieurs expulsions violentes, Paiheotuu persévéra. Il se battit courageusement, pénétrant à plusieurs reprises dans l’estomac du géant, jusqu’à finalement le dévorer complètement.
Après avoir libéré la femme du roi, tous les hérons le proclamèrent roi, le reconnaissant comme un grand guerrier qui avait accompli ce que tous les autres n’avaient pas osé entreprendre.
Cette légende rappelle le combat de David contre Goliath, symbolisant le triomphe du courage et de la détermination sur la force brute !
Excellent dimanche à vous tous les artistes 😉
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A Polynesian legend tells the story of Paiheotuu, a brave little heron who triumphed over a giant heron.
In the legend, Otuu nunamu, a big heron, had kidnapped the wife of King Tuoropaa. The king sent messengers to gather the herons to fight the giant, but they were all afraid. Only Paiheotuu, the little heron, accepted the challenge.
Despite several violent expulsions, Paiheotuu persevered. He fought bravely, repeatedly piercing the giant's stomach until he finally swallowed him whole.
After freeing the king's wife, all the herons proclaimed him king, recognising him as a great warrior who had done what all the others had failed to do.
This legend recalls David's battle with Goliath and symbolises the triumph of courage and determination over brute force !
Happy Sunday to all artists 😉
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If ever there was a tree in perfect harmony with it's surroundings, it has to be this one in Kilbear Park. Roots have reached deep into cracks of gneiss rock to seek moisture and a firm grip. It's trunk and branches rise up to the sun but brace themselves against a persistent and often powerful westerly wind. Probably the most photographed tree in the park, to me it speaks of resilience and determination.
We returned here three or four times when camping in the park a couple of weeks ago - on each occasion hoping for the perfect light and sky to compliment such a marvel of living things. That didn't quite happen - at least to my eye. Here, the light was hard and intense but there was so much detail in that little cloud, I had to try it in black and white.
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Candid eye contact street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. Enjoy!
After missing the grab for the bug the first time, this hovering Palm Warbler moves in to try again.
and laser-like focus
** Explore** July 4, 2020. HIghest position #119. Thanks for all the views and faves!
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Candid eye contact street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. Wishing all of my Flickr friends a fantastic weekend of photography!
This season's family of Canada Geese nesting on Hubbard Pond proudly parading their three innocent newly-hatched goslings.
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As mentioned in an earlier posting, Hubbard Pond and its surroundings are under consideration as the site for a heavy industrial type facility by the Regents of the University of Michigan. If the project goes forward, another piece of the critical natural habitat necessary to sustain these and other vulnerable creatures will be lost forever.
UPDATE: In a 12 March 2016 letter, the President of the University of Michigan indicates the proposed heavy industrial project for this site has been "paused". Plus, all applications for various construction permits are suspended and no construction contracts have been awarded.
While this turn of events appears positive, all it takes is a whim to re-activate the project. Until the final determination is STOP, the possibility of this easily preventable man-made disaster remains. Now is the time to stand-up. Mother Nature needs your voice.
To learn more, see:
glacierhighlands.org/wp/?p=335
UPDATE: 18 March 2016 - UM President apologizes...
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/03/u-m_presid...
UPDATE: 05 May 2016 - Neighborhood Responds to UM Update
nea2ccdotorg.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/update-from-preside...
UPDATE: 05 May 2016 - Regental Action Request Submission
nea2ccdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/5_5_16_vvletter.pdf
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You do not need to be a resident of the neighborhood to help STOP this project. Take a stand in support of the saving a delightful community. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated. See...
www.change.org/p/boycott-university-of-michigan-s-bus-yar...
Stay thirsty, my friend...