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Anita and I have been to Lewis Ginter Botanical gardens four times now. There is usually something different to see each time, be it artwork or flowers but this time my main goal was the butterfly house. I was interested in getting shots of flying butterflies but I have to say this is really difficult to accomplish. Fun trying though! The males of the Blue Morpho are bright blue on the inside of those wings. The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches. See one of my (many) attempts at a flight shot in first comment box.
And now for something different... a couple of days ago I was out at Confluence State Park-- the point where the Mississippi and Missouri rivers come together. Right at the tip where the rivers meet, there were quite a few of these beetles in the sand. They are a bit drab from a distance, but the patterns and colors become apparent when you look closely. Very cool little beetles!
The different photo-strolls tend to blur as memories often do. Ah, I remember now. we were winding down on our first stroll in L5P and the sun was beginning to sink behind the buildings. Todd noticed that some trees were casting their shadows on a beautiful red wall. It was like they were creating their own natural graffiti.
Our stomachs were grumbling by then and it was time for pizza. By the time we came out, the shadows were gone but not forgotten, captured by the lens. Then...
"the weight, it must be light wherever you are"
different stars - youtu.be/_r53fLu8dnM
backdrop: "snow park scene" by minimal
Concrete and glass
On November 9, 1918—Armistice Day—opera superstar Enrico Caruso stood on a balcony of the Knickerbocker Hotel (center), looking out over the intersection of 42nd Street and Broadway. Throngs of people had gathered below to celebrate the end of the first World War, and Caruso, the world’s most famous tenor, wanted to add to the excitement. He decided to do what he did best: Sing. He led the crowd in the ‘Star-Spangled Banner,’ and followed it with the French and Italian national anthems. Caruso and his family lived at the former hotel because it was close to the Metropolitan Opera, just three blocks away at the time. He lived since it's opening in 1903 to 1921, the year he died. Once, Caruso encountered an unemployeed man standing on the bread line in the back of the hotel, Caruso gave him his coat and shoes.
The Knickerbocker also had its own subway entrance, which can still be seen today. It’s at the eastern end of Track 1 at the Times Square shuttle platform. (At the time, the shuttle was actually part of an IRT track that ran south along the 4/5/6 line and continued north along the 1/3/9 tracks.) There you’ll find a grimy, nondescript door, the lintel of which reads ‘KNICKERBOCKER.’ The door is locked, but it once gave way to a cozy basement lobby and bar. In 1912, the bar's most famous bartender was Martini di Arma di Taggia who allegedly mixed gin and dry vermouth, perfecting the martini.
We happened upon this gorgeous creation of art one day when we were wandering about New Orleans! Each mosaic design on several walls is unique and dazzling- stained glass and mirrored pieces! I don't know who the artist is, but I think it is their studio. Any titles that I have given these works is strictly from my imagination.
New Orleans, LA
A sunset can be looked upon straight on
You will see the different colors as the minutes go by
All clearly
And that's it
Easy Peasy and wonderful
Sometimes you might see the sunset from a different angle
It can be a bit blurry
Still colorful
But you will see it all differently
How healthy isn't that
We need input to grow
Either it is from people around you or circumstances that occurs
Seeing things from a different perspective requires some kind of input
Having someone trustworthy to talk to is my favorite, at least after I actually got my best friend ever into my life
But it could be as easy as having a monolog, I've solved so many issues by doing that
Just hearing you say your own words are pretty amazing
The conclusions you might come up with can be mind blowing
And yes, it clears your mind
No wonder it is mind blowing
And me crawling on the ground to get you this angle must have been quite a sight for the neighbors here
Probably mind blowing that too
Lol
Yes yes - That's me
A different experience in every season: Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens are exquisite, tranquil and inspiring all year round. Different footpaths, cycle routes and horse trails will lead you – with or without the aid of a forest ranger – through the beauty of one of the Netherlands' most unique areas of nature. There are no less than 80 fens in this stunning green expanse – pretty impressive, right?
Four seasons
Whether it’s the frozen fairy-tale fens of the winter, the dynamics of nature coming to life in spring, the musical croaking of frogs in the summer, or the explosion of colours in the autumn: Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens are a feast for all the senses.
When you're the vibe, mood and entire damn groove. 💪💋
Don't check for me, im out yo league, a different breed....
"Through the Veil "
High up in the wilderness of the Wicklow Mountains, the first light of dawn moves along the horizon, on the first day of January, 2017.
Taken from the slopes of Tonelagee Mtn at 600m.
Pat.
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Update 9/1/ 17
You will notice that I havent written my usual stuff with this photo. I think its beyond that for me. You would have to go up there and seen it happening to comprehend what it does to your senses. { Er....I changed my mind...again!!! }
I took this photo at dawn from the side of Tonalgee { " Ass to the wind" } Mountain at 600m. A wild, boggy and isolated place but with its own unique beauty which draws some of us crazy people like a magnet!
I think the shape of the light flaring out from the sun behind the ridge line which was changing by the second, is something to behold. I did wonder, as I looked at it if there was a place between the light and the dark where you could stand and. what would it do to your mind.
Then I realised I was standing, up to my knees in freezing bog water and I could hear the red grouse calling out to one another in the darkness and probably saying " Whose yer man with the camera. Bejaysus wouldnt you imagine he`d get sense and go home! { They were Irish red grouses obviously! Lol! } Anyway, I ended up breaking into a fit of laughter at the thought of it so the moment was gone and I got quickly out of there.
Im very pleased with it as I think its very different but my honest friends on Flickr have ways of letting me know whether they like it like I do! Pat.
UPDATE 1/1 2017
AS it is New Year, I just wanted to remember our two good friends that we lost during 2017. Firstly my good friend, the Birdman, Steve-h from Dublin who took such amazing bird studies in St Stephens Green. A master and a true gentlemen who still inspires me and I keep all his wonderful stories with me always! Heres to you Steve!
And secondly but by no means in that order, our larger than life friend Richard Gregory. A wonderful photographer wth a zany sense of humor who took the P out of me constantly and me out of him. How many people can you actually do that with without causing offence? Very few and only those that you truly like and admire. Gone but not forgotten "and no I dont want to hear your latest Irish joke, Richard!! Oh! ok then, seeing as its yerself but Ill get you later!!! "
If you scroll down the page they are both on it here
and with all of us too!
P@t
As I was making egg salad, I discovered my inspiration for this week's "It's A-Peeling To Me" Macro Monday theme. Macro photography helps one look at the world differently. Click the photo to view full size.
Happy Macro Monday! Enjoy!
Ara Pacis, the Roman altar of Augustan peace (the full name is actually Ara Pacis Augustae). Erected by the Roman senate in honour of their emperor Augustus. It dates to 9 B.C.
The current museum, Museo dell'Ara Pacis, dates to 2006, replacing an older museum, built in 1938. According to Wikipedia Roman right-wing politicians are not fond of the building since they think the replacement led to the 'destruction of a piece of Fascist history'. I like the building.
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21st April 2021 :
... Bubbles.
As I was busy knitting I decided to work on the Weekly Theme today. It took up the least time ... or it might have done had I thought a bit harder!
At first I filled up a metal bowl with some soapy water and took it out into the garden. Took some different photos and had a look at them. Very unbelievably boring bubbles.
I then threw the water away onto the grass and unlike in my younger days playing Rounders made a complete mess of throwing the water onto the grass. Half of it landed on the table.
But ... hang on bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles and all looking bubbleful. This one being one of my favourites.
Today is : National Kindergarten Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/national-kindergarten-day-april-21/
And as for the Silly News it's : National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-covered-cashew...
Now, those I would have any day of the year. 😆
Better viewed large and thank you for your favourites.
Something very different for me.
A bit more abstract compared to my usual work. This has changed quite a bit from how I first pictured the result looking. Am very open to opinions and critique.
Thanks for looking.
E n j o y.
Taken in Hawk Wood, Epping Forest.
At the bottom right, there is someone just coming into the forest to walk their dog. Beyond the trees lies suburbia, whilst looking across the reservoirs, we see the bigger picture as we look towards the north-west of Greater London.
Looking out my old bathroom window i would often see this tree in different colour's as the sun went down.
Taken from my neighbour’s window, on my floor. You can see our Recreation building, and some of the trees in our centre court are lit and despite the rain it looks sort of magical.
I shot this early in Spring this year. I think the Oystercatcher was defending his nesting territory. The Eagle was defending himself and trying to eat a fish just caught. Both were not happy
I've finally made it to Grey Refuge, my last stop in this park! I'll be here for two nights. There are tons of adventures to be had around here. Today, my fourth day, I hiked a total of 13.5 miles (21.82 km) on two different trails. I still have two more days of hiking ahead. So, what am I going to do now that I'm here? The highest temperature today was 42.8 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) and the lowest was 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). First, a hot shower! Then, I'm going to unpack everything and hang up all my clothes. With my 50-liter (13.20-gallon) backpack now empty, I can head to the bar for a few pisco sours and catch up with the other hikers. After dinner, I'll warm up by the fireplace with a glass of cognac. And then, it's off to bed. The glacier and Grey Lake are only 2,362 feet (720 meters) away. I can hear the ice walls crashing into the lake. It's part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the second largest extra-polar ice cap in the world. It's 17.4 miles (28 km) long and covers an area of over 105 square miles (270 square kilometers). It starts on the western side of the Patagonian Andes and ends at the shores of Grey Lake. On average, it's 98 feet (30 meters) high and about 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) wide.
Hiking summary:
Day 1: 18.6 miles (30 km).
Day 2: 10.6 miles (17 km).
Day 3: 14.3 miles (23 km).
Day 4: 13.7 miles (22 km).
Total for the first four days: 57.2 miles (92 km).