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Ingredients:
1) Speaker 2) Apple Slice 3) Ice
4) Strawberry Slice w/Apple Pits
Directions:
1) Apply wavy filter to speaker composite layer.
2) Add Apple Slice and Strawberry Slice w/Pits.
3) Blend until happy (again with the Difference setting).
Happy Slider Sunday - HSS
My friend and I send you all our best wishes for a Merry Christmas surrounded by yours
Joyeux Noël - Merry Christmas - Frohe Weihnachten - Buon Natale - Feliz Natal - Feliz Navidad - Kala christougenna -
Mille merci chers amis, pour votre grand soutien et gentillesse depuis longtemps, c'est un plaisir et un honneur pour moi,
Au delà de nos différences nous sommes tous des habitants de la Terre ce weekend arrive le temps de Noël , le temps de la Paix.
N'oublions pas cependant ceux qui n'ont rien, sont seuls où opprimés, alors si tout n'est pas parfait pour le réveillon ou les cadeaux peu importe, ayons tous une pensées pour ces personnes victimes des Guerres ou démunies. Paix sur le Monde !
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Thousand thanks you dear friends, for your great support and kindness for a long time, it is a pleasure and an honor for me,
Beyond our differences we are all inhabitants of the Earth this weekend is Christmas time, the time of Peace.
Let's not forget, however, those who have nothing, are alone or oppressed, so if everything isn't perfect for Christmas Eve or the gifts, let's all have a thought for these people who are victims of wars or destitute. Peace on the World !
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Yellowhammer - Emberiza Citrinella
The yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. Most European birds remain in the breeding range year-round, but the eastern subspecies is partially migratory, with much of the population wintering further south. The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head, streaked brown back, chestnut rump and yellow underparts. Other plumages are duller versions of the same pattern. The yellowhammer is common in open areas with some shrubs or trees, and forms small flocks in winter. Its song has a rhythm like "A little bit of bread and no cheese". The song is very similar to that of its closest relative, the pine bunting, with which it interbreeds.
Yellowhammer males learn their songs from their fathers, and over the course of time regional dialects have developed, with minor differences to the conclusion of the basic song; all are mutually recognised by birds from different areas. Each male has an individual repertoire of song variants within its regional dialect; females tend to mate with males that share their dialect, and prefer those with the largest repertoires.
The pine bunting and yellowhammer are so closely related that each responds to the other's song. The male yellowhammer's song is more attractive to females, and is one reason for the dominance of that species where the ranges overlap.
Yellowhammers of the British and Irish race, E. c. caliginosa were introduced to New Zealand by local acclimatisation societies in 1862, and soon spread over the main islands. They sometimes visit New Zealand's subantarctic islands, although rarely staying to breed, and have reached Australia's Lord Howe Island on a number of occasions. At the beginning of the 20th century, this bunting was seen as a serious agricultural pest in its adopted country.
Populations of yellowhammer have also been introduced to the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.
The yellowhammer is a bird of dry open country, preferably with a range of vegetation types and some trees from which to sing. It is absent from urban areas, forests and wetlands. Probably originally found at forest edges and large clearing, it has benefited from traditional agriculture, which created extensive open areas with hedges and clumps of trees.
Populations have declined in recent decades in western Europe, including the British Isles, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Italy. The yellowhammer is a red-list (severely declining) species in Ireland and the UK In eastern Europe, numbers appear to be stable, although the trend in Russia is unknown. Changes to agricultural practices are thought to be responsible for reduced breeding densities. The introduced population in New Zealand has been very successful, with breeding densities much higher than in the UK.
What a difference a year can make.
This morning Facebook asked if I wanted to share a memory from one year ago. The photo was of a Reddish egret taken in January of 2022 at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida.
A year ago, at this time Sanibel was swamped with both tourists and resident and seasonal birds, an estimated 247 different species. If you looked for it, you could find evidence of past hurricanes and tropical storms that had visited, mainly in the live oaks, but you had to look closely. Then 28 September of 2022 arrived with Hurricane Ian, a direct hit by a category four hurricane.
I sat and staired at the photo for quite some time, wondering if this beautiful creature survived. Wildlife doesn’t have many options when nature is at its worst. In the case of birds, they have two basic options. Some use the winds of the initial bands to propel them out of harms way. Others ride it out, taking shelter where they can.
While researching what wildlife does in hurricanes, a sad scenario was presented. It is well documented that birds often become trapped in the eye of hurricanes, taking flight possibly thinking it is over, then flying in a panic unable to escape the storms walls.
Here is an unreleased archive shot of the beautiful creature I was blessed to photograph, as I hope and pray it is well.
The Flame-faced Tanager is one of the most spectacular members of the diverse and exceptionally colorful genus Tangara. Living up to its common name, the forehead begins as a deep glimmering red, shading into a brilliant yellow on the nape and sides of the head. This "flame" contrasts sharply with the jet black back. The Flame-faced Tanager is a common member in mixed species foraging flocks in the canopy of humid montane forest from the Andes of extreme southwest Venezuela south to central Peru. It forages exclusively along mossy branches and occasionally peering at the underside in search of arthropods. There are three subspecies of the Flame-faced Tanager, described based mostly on minor differences in plumage. The species is typically found from 1000-2600 m and is most numerous above 1500 m. The IUCN Red list assesses the Flame-faced Tanager as a species of Least Concern; however, the population size is declining due to habitat destruction. Thus, the Flame-faced Tanager should become the focus of future studies.
Have a Peaceful Saturday!
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I found this beautiful tree earlier this evening on a hiking tour along river Werre close my hometown Löhne. The whole day was a complete opposite to yesterday when I enjoyed a couple of hours fishing in beautiful sunshine with temperatures in the low twenties. Today the temperatures dropped significantly below ten and a cold Northern wind chilled the area. Nevertheless it was a great evening. Löhne, Ostwestfalen, Germany
lighting can make. This ordinary building changes when sun gives it shadowing. Rough concrete building.
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. Although once considered to be three separate species, it is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. A member of the Artamidae, the Australian magpie is placed in its own genus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (Melloria quoyi). Currawongs have yellow eyes, whereas Magpies have red-brown eyes and Butcherbirds have very dark brown, almost black eyes. It is not, however, closely related to the European magpie, which is a corvid. The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings. The male has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to grey feathers on the back of the head. With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground. Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations. It is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates. It is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range. Common and widespread, it has adapted well to human habitation and is a familiar bird of parks, gardens and farmland in Australia and New Guinea. This species is commonly fed by households around the country, but in spring (and occasionally in autumn) a small minority of breeding magpies (almost always males) become aggressive and swoop and attack those who approach their nests. 65780
sorry everyone for re-posting the photo but I just happen to like the monochrome edit much better than the earlier color version (which will be removed presently)
The Zagreb Funicular connects the city's Lower Town with the historic Upper Town. Its 66-metre (217 ft) track makes it one of the shortest public-transport funiculars in the world. The funicular was built in 1890 and has been in operation since April 23, 1893. Initially it had steam engines, which were substituted with electrical engines in 1934.
The funicular runs on a 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 1⁄4 in) gauge track, track length is only 66 m (217 ft), but height difference is 30.5 m (100 ft) and inclination 52%. This makes it one of the shortest, but also one of the steepest funiculars in the world. It runs at a speed of 1.5 m/s (4.9 ft/s), needing 55 seconds to cross the distance. (from Wikipedia)
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
Dalai Lama
If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.
Lao Tzu
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*** Walking alone takes courage
For it feels safer having people around
It feels nicer being surrounded by a friendly crowd, being popular.
Most of us want to be loved
Some work hard on being hated.
But walking your own path
Means burning your boats, your bridges
Sailing unsafe waters.
Independence is one high form of courage
Difference is one high form of strength.
*** Dedicated to those who are different,
do not obey,
do not conform,
do not accept,
do not bend,
do not break,
do not kneel,
do not follow,
do not capitulate,
declare YOUR independence, before it is taken from you.
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My last minute entry to this week's Mastermind contest
What is the difference between "I like you" and "I love you"?
Buddha replies: when you like a flower, you take it. When you love a flower you water it all day.
Whoever understands this understands life.
(Buddha)
God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference.
Symmetry is what we see at a glance; based on the fact that there is no reason for any difference...
[Blaise Pascal]
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Lieu : What's lost Spirits maps.secondlife.com/secondlife
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- Why are you in the shadows?
- we are the different
- the different ones?
- yes, the ones that nobody wants to see, the ugly ones, the dented
ones, the failed, the incomplete ,that are not the right kind
- how sad it is...
- What can I do to help you?
- tell our story, tell them that the difference is not a fatality,
that we too are capable of being among you.
Went back to the footbridge and snapped another shot of it. Took this shot before back in May, and I love this spot and went back again.
Difference here is that I took this shot with my back up camera, the Sony NEX
(Aulacorhynchus prasinus cyanolaemus) B28I0899 Huembo - North Peru
Cyanolaemus form is found in North Peru - Note the difference with the previous photo dimidiatus form
Endemic Tour in Peru : Guide Alex Durand alexdurand8bg@gmail.com
My guess is that this little guy was in fact a Solitary Sandpiper, actually this shot almost lines up with the allabout birds shot! Funny how similar they look to Lesser Yellow Legs - the only real difference in my uneducated opinion being size. I love the warm golden early morning light in this photo.
Finally! A sunny, winter day with lovely fresh snow. We received about a foot of snow last night and so we headed out to get some photos before the wind knocked all the snow off. The temperature was -13C, but with the wind it was more like -25C. A bit crisp, but the sun made it all good.
Driving through the snow, the car smoothed and compacted the snow between the wheel ruts, but we had no problems. Snow tires and AWD make a big difference.
Shirley's Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. February 2022.
*Working Towards a Better World
An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
Martin Luther King
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Dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives whole. After 24 hours on fluids to flush out his kidneys it didn’t make a difference. I brought Jack home tonight and he’s being treated like a king. Tomorrow the vet is coming to the house to put him to sleep. Tears aplenty in this house tonight. We will miss him so much. He’s been such a huge part of our lives.xx
I dont usually do birds in flight, but as ive been not able to spend much money during lockdown.. Ive upgraded my Canon 7Dmk1 to a 7Dmk2 and the difference is huge! Im over the moon! Tracking birds in flight justs feels effortless compared to the mk1. So thought id share this photo taken with me new 7Dmk2 :)
A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.
Albert Camus
Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
John Milton
Any fool can make a rule
And any fool will mind it.
Thoreau
No-one is free when others are opressed.
Anon
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The Pleasure and Pain
t's been a while since you came around
I missed you so. You know you broke me down, why
I was ready to give it one more try
Play on
While you were gone I tried to mend my heart
But I didn't know even where to start, I
Rather be with you even when we fight
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I love the way that you keep it real
You're not afraid to tell me the deal and
You tell me when I'm wrong, when I'm tripping out
'Cause a man like me, needs a woman who
Who walk the wall and is a warrior too, but
With that comes the truth and there is no doubt
That I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb all the mountains
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I think this time we can make it trough
I'm still the me and you're still the you, the
Only difference will be within our minds
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
The Apartments.
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This is my first shot doing 5000 x 2600, the others were done at 1600 x 1200 ha!, I'm such a Noob at this taking pics lark, such a massive difference, i did this shot early today.
Wishing all my WTBW friends Congratulations for our Third Anniversary! Thanks to you all for your wonderful artistic contributions for a better world over the past 3 years. Hopefully, in a small way we make a difference.
Let's all reach out beyond the divide and come together in kindness, tolerance, understanding, love, help, respect, positive thinking and actions, compassion and embrace our differences, my friends!
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A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat.
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Canon EOS 6D - f/9.0 - 1/100sec - 100mm - ISO 4000
- height of the cone of this overblown flower: 6 cm
- Dipsacus fullonum, syn. Dipsacus sylvestris, is a species of flowering plant known by the common name wild teasel.
It is native to Eurasia and North Africa, but it is known in the Americas, southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand as an introduced species and often a noxious weed.
It forms large monocultures (displacing other species) in areas it invades that have favorable climates and none of its biological control species.
The inflorescence is a cylindrical array of lavender flowers which dries to a cone of spine-tipped hard bracts. It may be up to 10 centimeters long.
It is a herbaceous biennial plant (rarely a short-lived perennial plant) growing to 1–2.5 metres (3.3–8.2 ft) tall.
Many people confuse teasel with thistles since at first glance they appear alike. However, the two plants have very distinct differences that can help you identify them. Read here:
In Starved Rock State Park. It was pretty amazing to find a park like this in Illinois. It’s very popular and is supposed to be crowded during peak times, but we didn’t see any other people until we started hiking back to our van. We’re always thankful that we’re early morning risers. It makes a huge difference when visiting popular places!
I have done this shot before. The difference is that, today, no parked car is obstructing the view. This is the gatehouse (and one of the gates) leading to the Tudor mansion of Markyate Cell. The gatehouse was built in the 19th century, though keeping the Elizabethan style of the 16th century. It is a listed building today and a private residence.
A young woman in the hall of Arnhem Central Station.
Arnhem CS is the central station of the city of Arnhem, the capital of the Dutch province of Gelderland. The design for Arnhem Centraal uses the natural differences in height in the city. Station Arnhem CS is designed by Architect Ben van Berkel.