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It was around this time that we realized we were going in the wrong direction. I suppose it didn't really make a difference, but it was amusing.
Well, tell me, who is more dangerous: a rattlesnake or a carnivorous plant? There are so many problems to solve... Nevertheless: Have fun!
Shuwaikh port - Kuwait
The photograph shows a bit of the indifference in the municipality's supervision on coastal locations in Kuwait. As you can see, the beach is full of rubbish and dirt which has destroyed the natural look of the sand. Making the place somehow unusable. Anyway, it is also related to the people's awareness of this subject. I think multimedia means in the country must pay attention to this problem and raise people's awareness.
Technical Data:
It is not a HDR photograph, the bottom part is exposed by hitting a lot of flashes - which made me blind =D - by me and my friend. The white balance was taken down to 2700 to give this pinkish mood to the photo. Long exposure was used in order to prevent noise from high ISO and to give a special effect to the water.
Taken with Nikon D200
A homeless man, with his dog, selling the Big Issue Magazine in London's Oxford Street. November 2024.
Foggy morning on the Wehr prairie. Sunrise in Franklin, Wisconsin. Pentax K-01 mirrorless, Vanguard ball-head tripod. UV filter on kit lens. The Pentax excels at color and is my go-to for landscape most of the time. Photomatix HDR on three bracketed snaps w/ EV difference of 2.0. Touched up in LightRoom with some dust removal.
The end of Autumn 2022. I must have been walking this same circular route nearly every morning for the past 4 years and its great watching the subtle differences as the seasons progress.
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There was a time, there was always a time. A time when she was nothing more than a figure in the crosshairs of some scope, years had passed with this being the case. Something had changed, a point of no return... he wasn't just a thick headed marine anymore following orders, he was here by his own free will.
I think these gorgeous Pine Grosbeaks were the highlight of the day for me, five days ago. We had been told about a farm family who had lots of these Grosbeaks at their feeders, and we are so glad that we called in. We also saw a Gray Jay there, to add to our species list. My small group of 4 friends and myself, travelling in two cars, did see 5 Golden Eagles, too, which was a real thrill, but they were way off in the distance and I couldn't get any close photos like this one : ) Much as I prefer to not have feeder shots, I was still happy to get the chance to photograph these birds up close.
Some years, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count for the town of Nanton is held late in December. Other years, it ends up being held early January, sometimes delayed because of really bad weather. The Count that took place on 3 January 2016, was part of the 2015 Bird Count.
As you can see, the weather was bright and sunny for us this day. What you can't see was that it was very cold for the first part of the day, then warming up to a more pleasant cold later on! I think it was -21C when we started. Two year's ago, on the trip in January (for the 2013 Count, but delayed), on the hour-long drive south of Calgary, we hit -34C (-29.2F)!!!!! Again, this year, there was no or very little wind, which makes all the difference. Also, the only walking we had to do was when we called in at various farms.
We drove through such beautiful scenery when we were covering the SW quadrant of the Christmas Bird Count circle that centered on the town of Nanton, Alberta. A landscape over which the occasional Golden Eagle soars (my small group saw 5!) and in which some years - but definitely not on this day! - numerous Sharp-tailed Grouse wander on the ground or perch in trees. I absolutely love this area SW of Nanton! Some of these backroads are extremely steep and almost look vertical when seen from a distance. Some years, the whole area is white, covered in deep snow, so that you can't tell where the roadside ends and the ditch begins. This Count, it wasn't too bad, thank goodness, though I might have felt differently if I had been one of the two drivers for our group!
Around lunch time, we returned to the Truch family's place as we were very nearby, and ate our lunch in the warmth of their cosy home.
After driving (being driven, for me, which is always pure luxury) the backroads from about 8:00 a.m. till around 3:30 p.m., we returned to the wonderful home of the Truch family. Not only do Bill and Leah Truch and their son, Mike, always welcome everyone with open arms, they also provide a much-appreciated breakfast snack for us and then, at the end of the day, a delicious supper. Have to say that I love travelling these scenic backroads, but I also really enjoy getting together with everyone afterwards. This is one of my favourite Bird Counts, and perhaps the most favourite.
Just before leaving for Calgary at the end of the day, we were shown the family's Llamas, two Donkeys, Peacocks, and several tiny white Quail. I should have taken photos of these animals when it was daylight - but maybe I can do it next year.
Thanks so much for doing all the driving, Tony and Andrew, and thanks, Leah, Bill and Mike for all the effort and time you put into your warm welcome! It was another well-organized Count, Mike, as usual - thanks. Can't wait for next Christmas!
List of species seen by our small group, from Andrew Hart:
Nanton general area
Jan 3, 2016
8:45 AM
Traveling
113.00 km
360 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: -14 to +1 deg C sunny. Nanton CBC area D
32 Sharp-tailed Grouse
5 Golden Eagle
1 Bald Eagle
12 Rough-legged Hawk
50 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
2 Eurasian Collared-Dove
8 Downy Woodpecker
1 Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
3 Northern Shrike
4 Gray Jay
100 Black-billed Magpie
28 Common Raven
16 Black-capped Chickadee
4 European Starling
2 American Tree Sparrow
105 Pine Grosbeak -- First 60 In a yard with feeders. Balance seen elsewhere along route. Another 35 in a yard off Williams Coulee.
3 White-winged Crossbill
220 Common Redpoll
4 Hoary Redpoll
40 House Sparrow
Number of Species: 20
There are only 3-colors, 10-digits, and 7-notes in my life now but not too long ago those numbers were each in trillions.
Funny how one person can make all that difference.
Metrobus WS124 (SK19FBE) on Route 227 passing MEC58 (BF65HUZ) on the hill by Bromley Magistrates Court.
This highlights the differences between the two "full size" buses that Metrobus have for the two Shortlands routes.
Original collaborative painting by Revansj & Giveawayboy.
- Kings X - The Difference (In The Garden Of St. Anne's On-The-Hill) -
On my return from my fell walk the day before I thought this scene might make an interesting photo. I took the photo and decided to come the next morning. The next morning was very wet but I had a plan so I hurriedly walked through dawn to get to this spot and take the photo. Although quite different its debatable if any make a good photo, The first photo is taken at dusk handheld with my Fujifilm XT5 and the second is taken at dawn on a tripod with my Canon R5.
“Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike.”
Madame de Stael
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Basílica de la Virgen de la Peña, Graus, La Ribagorza, Huesca, Aragón, España.
La antigua basílica de la Virgen de la Peña se levanta en la villa española de Graus (Ribagorza, provincia de Huesca, Aragón). El actual templo se levantó a mediados del siglo XVI sobre un edificio románico anterior. Consta de iglesia, patio y hospital de peregrinos con un bello claustro-mirador.
Proponemos a los visitantes que comiencen la visita desde el interior de la iglesia. Allí quedan restos del edificio románico, en concreto en la parte inferior del muro del evangelio, donde hay una pequeña puerta en alto y sillares más pequeños. El edificio actual presenta, una nave única de dos tramos, cubiertos con bóvedas de terceletes (la de los pies era originalmente estrellada) y una cabecera plana sobre la que se levanta una torre poligonal rematada en chapitel. LLama la atención el achaflanamiento de los ángulos de los pies de la nave.
La puerta de entrada tiene arco de medio punto y abundante decoración: (candelieri, casetones, angelotes, escudos y guirnaldas) y se enmarca por columnas unidas por un entablamento. Frente a ella, el pórtico imita sus formas corintias. En su friso se encuentra la firma de Joan Tellet en dos cartelas junto a una pequeña ménsula que llama la atención del observador. Allí está también la puerta de la capilla de San Juan de Letrán y una escalinata que une el pórtico con el patio. la esquina de la iglesia nos hace comprender el achaflanamiento interior, ya que si no se hubiera adoptado esta solución los contrafuertes exteriores ocuparían el solar de esta escalinata.
La arquería del hospital se abre al patio. Allí vemos cómo la estructura de este edificio apoya sobre la de la iglesia. Otra arcada sobre columnas torsas nos ofrece una espléndida vista de Graus y de la confluencia de los ríos Ésera e Isábena. Al salir, bajando por la rampa, veremos la otra esquina de la iglesia y de nuevo entendemos el achaflanamiento interior la nave, pues otro contrafuerte exterior hubiera impedido el camino de acceso al conjunto.
Desde el exterior se observan diferencias en los dos tramos de la iglesia:
la primera fase de las obras articula sus paños con molduras y contrafuertes
la segunda, obra de Tellet, que presenta paños y esquinas lisos.
En el conjunto del hospital también se ven dos fases:
un modesto edificio de cuatro plantas (apoyado sobre la iglesia y sobre la entrada al conjunto) fue seguramente el primero en construirse y debía servir de residencia del clero
una ampliación, mucho más ambiciosa, de tres plantas: la primera, con la arcada de arcos de medio punto que cobija la rampa de acceso; la segunda, con el mirador de columnas torsas; y la última, de ladrillo y totalmente reconstruida, donde se hallaban habitaciones destinadas a hospital de peregrinos y donde se ubica actualmente un museo de iconos.
The ancient basilica of the Virgen de la Peña stands in the Spanish town of Graus (Ribagorza, province of Huesca, Aragon). The current temple was built in the mid-16th century on a previous Romanesque building. It consists of a church, patio and pilgrim hospital with a beautiful cloister-viewpoint.
We suggest visitors begin their visit from inside the church. There are remains of the Romanesque building, specifically in the lower part of the gospel wall, where there is a small high door and smaller ashlars. The current building has a single nave with two sections, covered with triplet vaults (the one at the foot was originally star-shaped) and a flat head on which rises a polygonal tower topped with a spire. The chamfering of the angles of the feet of the nave is striking.
The entrance door has a semicircular arch and abundant decoration: (candelieri, coffers, angels, shields and garlands) and is framed by columns joined by an entablature. In front of it, the porch imitates its Corinthian forms. On its frieze there is the signature of Joan Tellet in two cartouches along with a small corbel that draws the observer's attention. There is also the door to the chapel of San Juan de Letrán and a staircase that connects the portico with the patio. The corner of the church makes us understand the interior chamfering, since if this solution had not been adopted the exterior buttresses would occupy the site of this staircase.
The hospital archway opens to the patio. There we see how the structure of this building supports that of the church. Another archway on twisted columns offers us a splendid view of Graus and the confluence of the Ésera and Isábena rivers. As we leave, going down the ramp, we will see the other corner of the church and once again we understand the interior chamfering of the nave, since another exterior buttress would have prevented the access path to the complex.
From the outside, differences are observed in the two sections of the church:
The first phase of the works articulates its panels with moldings and buttresses
the second, a work by Tellet, which presents smooth panels and corners.
In the hospital as a whole there are also two phases:
a modest four-story building (leaning on the church and on the entrance to the complex) was surely the first to be built and was to serve as the residence of the clergy.
a much more ambitious extension, with three floors: the first, with the archway of semicircular arches that shelters the access ramp; the second, with the viewpoint of twisted columns; and the last one, made of brick and completely rebuilt, where there were rooms used as a pilgrim hospital and where a museum of icons is currently located.
I am in the small town of Dubois, WY tonight. It is 80 miles from Yellowstone National Park, which is where we are heading in the morning.
This is what I see behind the motel we are in.
A Volvo PV544 in Langen. According to Wikipedia, "In 1958, the PV544 was phased in. Subtle differences with the PV444 included the introduction of a curved one-piece windshield to replace the two panes of flat glass, larger taillights, and a ribbon-type speedometer. "
Kamera-Werke Dresden-Niedersedlitz Praktica FX 2 and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 1:2/35, Fomapan 400 developed in Rodinal 1+50 for 12min at 20°C and digitalized using kit zoom and extension tubes.
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The University Club building was built in 1931 and was a fraternal organization for men. The building closed in 2008, caught fire in 2013 and was demolished the next day.
Title from the brilliant Montreal band Asexuals
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An image useful in showing that there are signifcant subtle differences among cygnets especially. Tundra Swans (Cygnus columbianus) at a local pond, Kelowna, BC.
The same spot on the Eldred river with high water flows, shutter speeds of 1/20 and 1/640 of a second.
“Things change everyday, ... With each new dawn it’s not the same world as the day before. And you’re not the same person you were, either.”
Adult American Redstart plumages are similar in both spring and fall. There is a marked difference between the mature adult male and female plumages. Probably the most interesting thing about the plumages of this species is the transition between the first fall male (born this spring) and the fully mature adult male. Plate images 1-3 are males, and 6 is a female, and 4,5 could be either sex. See discussion below.
Plate 1 shows the fully mature adult male, and plate 2 by contrast shows a near fully mature adult male. Note the difference in the extension of the black on the chest, and the areas of incomplete black about the face. Plate 2 probably represents a 2nd spring male (born two springs ago).
Plate 3 illustrates some important items. Plate 3 is a first spring male (born the previous spring). What will always be present in the first spring male is black in the lores (area in front of the eye). Beyond that telltale sign of first spring male is a variable amount of black elsewhere in the face and chest. This varies from imperceptible to some touches of black here and there, to more extensive black such as on the chest of this bird. The 2nd item of importance to point out about plate 3 is the yellow in the chest area in front of the wing. A first spring or first fall male often has orange in this area, but not always and this image illustrates that conclusively. More on the importance of that when discussing plate 5.
Plate 4 shows orange in front of the wing and is a fall image. This favors a first fall male, but some adult females may have orangish in front of the wing as well. A look at the over tail coverts (which are well seen in 1) would help separate further.
Black over tail coverts would indicate a male, and olive would indicate female. The retrices (tail feathers) are well seen in 4.
As a rule first fall birds (born preceding spring) would have sharper points to those feathers, and on an adult bird they would be duller. They don't look all that sharp to me in 4.
Plate 5 is the adult female plumage, but the image is from fall, so quite conceivably it could be one of those first fall males that don't have orange in the chest area in front of the wing. Finally plate 6 is the dullest of plumages, the first fall female (born this spring). Notice the lack of color on the wing itself, compared to the adult female plumage in 5.
QUESTIONS TO ASK IN SPRING WHEN YOU HAVE A FEMALE TYPE PLUMAGE:
1. Is there any black in the lores (area in front of the eye)?
2.Is there any black elsewhere on the head/chest?
3.Is there yellow or orange on the chest in front of the wing?
QUESTIONS TO ASK IN FALL WHEN YOU HAVE A FEMALE TYPE PLUMAGE:
1. Is there orange or yellow on the chest in front of the wing?
2.Is there any yellow on the wing itself (wing bar)?
3.Are the over tail coverts olive or black?
A prairie dog popped its head up to check me out just long enough for me to snap a couple of photos. Edit on 3/10/17 - after some research, it appears that this is a Richardson's ground squirrel, not a prairie dog. Being from Florida, I didn't know the difference :)
Based on the Traction Avant, the La Licorne was actually rear wheel drive on a separate chassis. So technically it was a world of difference. This one was discovered after many years, and has been converted into a rat look pickup for some reason.
@Les 90 ans de la Traction Avant, Circuit de Charade, Clermont Ferrand 2024
A lucky hole in the clouds allows sunlight to hit the front of a northbound BNSF Railway coal train as it rolls past Milepost 30 on BNSF's Orin Subdivision. This is a location that used to be referred to as West Antelope in Burlington Northern days. For an example of what this exact location looked like 23 years ago, check this out:
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