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It is difficult to know exactly how many Glossy Ibises have occurred in Britain as birds can wander widely, and stay for a long time. My first two sightings involved two birds that wandered around Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent from 1975 to 1992, though their favourite spot was Stodmarsh in Kent. They are smaller than most people expect, only about the size of a Curlew. There were lots of Moorhens feeding on the marshy grassland at St Aidans and it didn't stand out as being noticeably larger than these when scanning with binoculars. This view in the sunshine shows the green and bronze gloss on the wings that gave rise to its name, though prior to 1812 (Pennant) it was known as Black Ibis. Its scientific name Plegadis falcinellus comes from the Greek and Latin words for a sickle, from the bill shape, though Falcinellus (Latin for little sickle) was an Italian name for Glossy Ibis.
The ancient Greek authors recognised three different types of ibis; Glossy, Sacred and Bald. Fredrick Hasselqvist (1722-52) was a student of Linnaeus and then became one of his "apostles". Hasselqvist visited the Middle East (Asia Minor, Cyprus, Egypt and Palestine) to assist Linnaeus who regretted the lack of information from this region. During his time in Egypt his local guide persuaded him that the Cattle Egret was actually the Sacred Ibis of Ancient Egypt. Hasselqvist died on the way home from his trip but his papers reached Linnaeus, who perpetuated the myth by bestowing the scientific name ibis on the Cattle Egret; Ardea ibis (now Bubulcus ibis).
Very difficult hike down Wolf Creek Cayon!! This little side canyon of Little River Canyon is full of waterfalls if you dont mind bushwhacking and hiking with your hands and feet!!
It continues to be very difficult around here. My brother's death was a month ago on the 11th. I'm finding running to be a huge help with anxiety and with taking care of myself.
I often use mantras when I run- "strong body, powerful legs, fast feet..." most often. Today I added "heathy and healing heart." It helped.
Here's to one day at a timing it in this messy time.
The kids are unhappy! Why is that?
You can't believe it! Because there is no school!
The BC teachers and School Boards (employers of the teachers) cannot come to agreement and the deal on new contract for new school year. The teachers decided to continue on strike and there is no school for students so far in BC.
You can't believe when the teachers said they put students as first priority but then no school is what they have brought to reality.
Have a great Friday!
This is unhappy kid candid shot taken in Commercial Drive two years ago and this just a repost of archive picture.
Among the different subjects of portraits, child may be the most difficult one (even harder than baby). You will never have control on what is going to happen on the shoot.
It is not as easy as “say cheese” and then click the shutter.
This is candid shot taken on Italian Day at Commercial Drive.
The kid is apparently not so happy and there is a parent somewhere near me taking his picture.
Have a great Wednesday!
These canals are a characteristc landscape feature in the lower Rhine area. Normally bordering patches of elevated land (called "Donk") they are very common in the whole area and result from a strongly meandering Rhine before and during the last ice age. Today it is very difficult to distinguish between man-made ditches, articially straightened canals and natural streams.
Kendel, also Kanäle oder Rinnen, sind zusammen mit den etwas erhöhten "Inseln" (Donk genannt) ein prägendes Merkmal der niederrheinischen Landschaft. Ursprünglich entstammen sie vom stark mäandernden Urrhein vor und während der letzten Eiszeit. Heute kann man zwischen künstlich angelegten, durch den Menschen begradigten und natürlichen Kanälen nur sehr schwer unterscheiden.
so difficult/impossible to keep the colours PURE and uncontaminated…
Another graphic image with old favourites: pencils…
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So difficult to photograph because of their camouflage coloring and they are always moving and hiding in the bushes. Finally this one stopped for about five seconds. Cabrillo National Park
This is a fish watching me try to get her (his?) photo at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, California. The original looked like a black cat in a coal mine at midnight but the pixels were all there and came out. My respect for people who get great photos at aquaria skyrocketed.
For putting X Film 320 into a difficult situation, with a standard developer, I'm pretty happy with how these turned out. Sure the contrast is pretty high, but so were the conditions in the field. These are clean results, some visible grain, amazing sharpness but lacking some tonal seperation in some cases which I'll blame on the snow. But not a bad choice. I think these are better than the results if I had gone with a stock dilution.
The full review drops in February 2023!
Nikon F5 - AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D - CatLABS X Film 320 Pro @ ASA-320
Kodak D-76 (1+1) 9:00 @ 20C (Constant Rotation)
Scanner: Epson V700 + Silverfast 9 SE
Editor: Adobe Photoshop CC
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Where: Sweden, Östergötland, Bjärka säby. google maps
When: 20101129
How and why: The lone straw in a sea of blue snow.
Editing: Minor
The most difficult photo is now done ! Now I only have to walk in the streets with my printed photo to approach people.
I met Cédric because I liked his style, and his light blue eyes.
Cédric is out of work. He is searching for something in nautism (canoe if I remember well).
I was satisfied by this photo, but I had to do a specific post-treatment on the embebbed frame: as I had focus on the framing, I forgot to look at the reflection on the embebbed frame itself…
It’s something I have to think about for the next photo.
By the way, I did not care about the colours, and I was surprised afterward to see that Sarah and Cédric wear similar color ! The result is quite interesting ! :)
Thank you Cédric !
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When you drive up into the hills above Laguna Beach it's difficult to get an open view past the beautiful homes up here on these narrow, winding streets.
I was up here this day, high above the ocean, by invitation. As I was leaving, my host suggested I drive higher up for this one rare, spectacular view. As a rule I'm prepared with gear including a tripod; I wished I'd brought it.
At first I was shooting the orange-sunset area for a panorama, but quickly realized I had to photograph all of this incredible sight. So I tried to 'fill-in' the top and bottom in order to make a composite in some detail -- Look close, you'll see an oil platform, along with the row of lights along the Long Beach shoreline, 30 miles distant. Catalina Island hides in those brooding clouds hugging the sea.
As you can see, there are many 'empty' areas in my panoramic composite made-up of 19 photos.
I can crop this, though I always hate to sacrifice any part of the beauty. And when I tried to edit the shadows and contrast (etc.), I failed because the image is just too large for Flickr's abilities. The 'jump' between sizes is 2048 to 17,994! I realize I need to use photoshop and other tools.
So, we'll see what I can do here. I will definitely return to this spot more prepared. It is an absolute photographer's dream.
This work, which used to be just difficult and dirty, is now what we call in English "3-D work"---difficult, dirty, and dangerous. The streets of L.A. at night are far more dangerous these days than they were a few years ago. And the prospect of being robbed is not far-fetched at all. The food trucks serve working-class neighborhoods throughout L.A. and the bad guys know there is cash in that truck and likely not a police car anywhere near by.
Los Angeles, Southern California
Nikon F801S with Nikkor 28-80mm lens on Portra 400.
March 11, 2012
Difficult to take picture on this bird during the day. Perhaps more easy in the night when it's staying on a branch. Pic taken in Los Amigos biological station.
This swallow tail gull is having a very difficult time trying to land because of a really strong right to left wind. The red eye ring is a neat feature of this species.
This rock hopper penguin was poised right in front t of me for a great shot. She was more interested in preening herself which she did at great length before I gave up.
Kiara
Difficult to get the exposure right when photographing in bright light with strong shadows.
I used actions that I bought to enhance the colouring and give this image a slightly retro feel.
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A recent eye operation and the degeneration of one leg over a number of years. Indeed difficult times.
Any year, for many people, Christmas is a very difficult time, for various reasons. This Christmas, 2020, will definitely be a year to remember; a year of difficulty, pain, loss, heartbreak, fear, disappointment, and so much more. It has also been a year when so many people have continued to work, risking their own life in order to help the rest of us. Frontline workers of all kinds, especially Health Care Workers, have been incredibly brave and amazing. My thoughts are with them, along with so much gratitude and respect. My heart also goes out to all the endless families who have lost a loved one (or more) due to COVID-19. Tragically, there will be many empty chairs around the world this Christmas.
For those who have been more fortunate, remember that this is just one Christmas - there will be many more, when you will be able to get together with family members and friends. Just one ..... It is vital for people to stay home, stay safe, and look towards the light at the end of the tunnel with hope. Do your best to celebrate this special time of year, whether with same household members or on your own. We can do it!!
Wishing you all a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and all the very best in the New Year, which will hopefully be a much better one!
I hope you remembered to follow Santa and his reindeer, thanks to the NORAD Santa Cams which track his journey.
"Santa Cams are ultra-cool, high-tech, high-speed digital cameras that NORAD pre-positions at many locations around the world. The cameras capture images and videos of Santa and his reindeer as they make their journey around the world."
Friday, 25 December 2020: Christmas Day. The temperature is -4C (windchill -6C) just after noon. Sunrise is at 8:39 am, and sunset is at 4:34 pm. A few days ago, our world turned to white - again, but this time with more snow than I have seen for a long time. Apparently, 20-40 cms of snow fell in Calgary. Definitely a White Christmas for us here. Stay safe, everyone!
It's a difficult time to be open, to share the stories and tools with each other on why and how to make our hearts sing. We're inclined to close the borders of our souls, shrinking with fear and misunderstandings. I can't fix the world, but I can tell others of my own becoming. They can gather and piece together whatever shards fit into their own mosaic. Or not.
From getting home last Tuesday and leaving the house it took me 45 minutes to get ready to go out and meet up with Esme.
At the time I thought I looked a bit rough in a woman whose had a bad day kind of way. Judging by this photo I didn't look at all bad 😀
I wasn't sure what to wear as it's always difficult to gauge what the person you are meeting will turn up in. I know Esme always has a classy mature image and so I decided on my more relaxed retro style.
Difficult to capture with wings spread, as it was constantly flapping... One of my favourite moths, I found this one at work on the nightshift...
I always tend to miss a few albums here and there each year. It is difficult to keep up with so many bands out there in so many different countries. There are also a couple of albums I'm waiting to be more widely available in the States, such as the newest Juana Molina album and the newest Colleen album. Feel free to share your own here! So far, here's mine:
***NOTE: I initially somehow forgot The Terror by The Flaming Lips so that is now tied for a #3 spot. I realize that's not how Rolling Stone would probably do that but, hey, I'm my own woman****
1. Chelsea Wolfe: Pain is Beauty
This album is just so lush, dark, and wonderful. It's melodies sink into the depth of your organs. Pretty soon, your dreams are part echoey bliss and part dark nightmare. One thing is for sure, it's difficult to get it out of your head for any amount of substantial time. Chelsea Wolfe has created something rich in texture, quite bizarre, and intricately memorable.
2. Jacco Gardner: Cabinet of Curiosities
Though Jacco Gardner is from The Netherlands, Chicago is very lucky to have a local record label, Trouble in Mind, release this! This album is perfect for any fan of psychedelic music. It's complex layers and arrangements are incredibly interesting and also quite lovely. The album posesses an element of beautiful melancholy and has certain sound samples that make each song quite unique. A great album to see performed live, too!
3. Sigur Rós: Kveikur
I tend to love everything related to this band so it's probably no surprise to anyone that I loved this one. I think the difference between this album and earlier releases is that this has a much more turbulent and challenging aspect to it. The opening of the album as a whole itself has a much different sound, too, and it's disorienting at times to think of it as the same band. Still, there's a real strong sense to these tracks and this band continues to grow in a way that makes it very worthwhile to follow their releases.
3. The Flaming Lips: The Terror
You know what happened? The Flaming Lips put together such an amazing live show..I mean, they kept all the confetti and balloon companies in business. But, on the flipside, they started being seen as less real and less influential..more as a party than as a long lasting friendship. Well, people kind of forgot how amazing the band really was and when they forgot they also didn't include them on best of 2013 lists initially because their memories failed them and the musicians they loved.
One of those people is me. I listened to this album, The Terror, and I felt the first feeling I'd gained from the band since I heard Zaireeka and, this time, it seemed even more realized. I can't quite say whether I'll like it as much as I liked Soft Bulletin 10 years later but it's a good bet that I will. This album is under-rated and under-realized and it's time that changed.
www.flaminglips.com/peacesword/index.html
4. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Push the Sky Away
There are some musicians out there who have had a career like Nick Cave and just don't have any more to give. You just kind of have to accept that this is the way it is.
With Nick Cave, the man just doesn't ever seem to run out of inspiration either in terms of his lyrics or any of the musical arrangements. The man is on fire and, even in the songs you have to wait for the fire to burn, they are well worth the wait.
5. Godspeed You! Black Emperor: Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!
Both MBV and GY!BE put out albums this year that I was impressed by, as if no time had gone by since their last release. I've loved both bands for so long and was so happy when GY!BE started playing live again. Interesting to note, they won the Polaris prize for this album and gave their winning monetary amount to fund music programs in Quebec prisons.
I'll sing a Tra La La to them for that.
6. Julianna Barwick: Nepenthe
At the end of a really impossible day when your heart is frozen to your shoes and you wonder if all the blood in your veins has finally stopped flowing, it's really lovely and reassuring to listen to this album like a mother lovingly cradling her child and saying, "I promise it's going to be all right. I promise it's going to be all right." I believe her.
7. My Bloody Valentine: MBV/Self Titled
If you're a fan of shoegaze music, this band won't let you down. If there are those out there who would criticise this newest release by saying that the band's sound hasn't evolved since their release of Loveless in 1991, that would be a fair statement. However, this release seems like it could have literally come out in 1992 or 1993 and perhaps be hailed in a better light. Back in thoe times, their sound seemed revolutionary and Loveless helped change the face of music forever to inspire so many other bands. That said, if you like Loveless, changes are you'll also like this album quite a bit! I hope that MBV fans won't overlook it's release!
8. Mikal Cronin: MCII
Is it possible that I would be nostalgic about an album when it hasn't even been out for an entire year? Well, that's how I feel. These melodies make my heart and soul a little sick but all in a good way. You'll want to belt out these lyrics as they become a strong part of you. Some who follow the music of Ty Segall may already know of Mikal Cronin's music but may not have looked into hearing his solo work even when it's fuzzy and catchy in all the most perfect places. I'd highly recommend this album and you can hear it on Bandcamp.
9. Tim Hecker: Virgins
I'll be excited to see Tim Hecker play Tomorrow Never Knows festival on January 16th, 2014 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. I've missed the last couple of times he's played as I wasn't feeling so great and my friends have raved about how amazing it was. Most of the musicians and bands I listen to are really pretty removed from the mainstream (Nick Cave is probably the most well known on this list) and that's because I feel overall less challenged and inspired by the bulk of music played over mainstram radio waves. There's an amazing underground of independent musicians who just do it better and I'd rather support them than a label any day of the week. This album by Tim Hecker is probably going to end up being my favorite release by him and it's a good example. It's music that makes you think and feel and that is always a good thing, even when it hurts.
10. Mary Lattimore: The Withdrawing Room
Mary manages to create some intriguing soundscapes with this release from the jarring to the whimsical. Some are edgy and make you wonder if the world is going to collapse and others make you feel so light hearted that everything is going to be ok. Listen to this if you want to be challenged by a very creative female musician in a genre of experimental music where males tend to dominate.
www.desirepathrecordings.com/releases/mary-lattimore-the-...
>>>>Other albums I liked<<<<<<<
Cinchel: Sometimes You See Yourself Through the Cosmos
Pink Frost-(s/t)
pinkfrost.bandcamp.com/album/pink-frost
Ty Segall-Sleeper
Deerhunter: Monomania
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qIqC7jjHfw
Waxahatchee: Cerulean Salt
Kwaidan: Make the hell of Dark Metal Bright
Le Berger: Variations on Not Too Much Really
leberger.bandcamp.com/album/variations-on-not-too-much-re...
Nicholas Szczepanik: Entre los Árboles
nszcz.bandcamp.com/album/entre-los-rboles
Circuit Des Yeux: Overdue
Julia Holter: Loud City Song
Yamantaka Sonic Titan: Uzu
yamantakasonictitan.bandcamp.com/
Frankie Rose: Herein Wild
Federico Durand – El idioma de las luciérnagas
www.desirepathrecordings.com/releases/federico-durand-el-...
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The moon is notoriously difficult to photograph well when it's full (or nearly so), because the even illumination hides all the details normally revealed by shadows. However, in hopes of catching tomorrow's total eclipse with clear skies, I spent much of the night practising the ways of photographing the full moon. (In vain, it turned out to be cloudy, but at least I'll be ready some years from now when the next one comes... Damn it.)
Technical details follow, normal people can stop reading and just admire the moon. =)
This is (perhaps) the best of many shots, taken with a Fujigawa 750mm f/4.9 Newtonian reflector, a self-made telescope-to-M42-adapter ring, a Komura Telemore95 2x teleconverter, a DIY camera remote release cord, and a Sony DSLR-A100 digital camera (with M42 adapter). With this equipment, the moon fills the frame vertically (to take the shot I needed to position the moon a bit outside the frame or it would drift over the edge during the 2 second self-timer required for mirror lock-up on this camera).
This exposure was 1/160s at ISO 400; after extensive testing of different combinations, I determined that having a fast shutter speed was essential to get the most detailed shots, despite the additional noise at higher sensitivities. A stable tripod and the remote release cord are absolutely essential at these focal lengths, and the mirror lock-up must be used to combat shake (in my camera it is activated by using the 2 second self-timer). With shorter and/or faster lenses you could make do with ISO 200 or ISO 100, but the longer your lens the more important it is to get a fast shutter speed (shake and movement are magnified along with the moon).
Also, when shooting with a variable-aperture lens (i.e. almost anything other than a telescope or mirror lens), don't stop down too much. A setting one stop down from tha fastest available is almost certainly enough (or two if your lens isn't sharp by then)... it's not like you need a lot of depth of field, just accurate infinity focus. The accurate focus can either be achieved by lots of shots of the moon (observe crater shadows and try to obtain best sharpness there) or you can focus on stars first if you find that easier.
It is difficult to expose all the fakery in this world when people have a vested interest in maintaining the lie. Image Sources: texture_315_by_sirius_sdz_d60e29r; flame-1789451 by Werbefuzzy68 from Pixabay; sparks_2_by_mariasemelevich_d826onj; stock___bloody_tears____in_my_arms_by_s_t_a_r_gazer_d8gjhyi; Hair from Cindy Grundsten on Deviant Art; GrutBrushes;
DO YOU KNOW, MY FRIENDS, HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO TAKE THIS MACRO PHOTO WHEN "MAESTRALE" WIND IS BLOWING IN SARDINIA (ITALY)?
Pancratium maritimum, or sea daffodil,
is a species of bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region and south-western Europe. That plant can also be seen on the south Bulgarian and north Turkish coasts of Black Sea, where it is threatened with extinction. It grows on coastal sands or just above the high tide mark. Other vernacular names are Sand Daffodil, Sand Lily and the Lily of St. Nicholas. The Latin maritimum means "of the seashore".
FOR MORE INFORMATIONS, PLEASE, FOLLOW THESE LINKS:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancratium_maritimum
www.actaplantarum.org/floraitaliae/viewtopic.php?t=5760
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Difficult to miss autumn shooting with this background at Thompson. Locomotive 44 094 with fast train 7631 Lom - Sofia.
For a number of reasons, Damselflies are more difficult to photograph well than Dragonflies. They are, for the most part, about a third the size of a dragonfly. They hover just above the water making the background "busy" and distracting and, with PowerShot cameras, makes focusing problematic - just as a Marsh Wren IN reeds would be.
This shot is not an anomaly. It's good but it's one of perhaps 50 over a 10 year period. I set the camera to get a black background ... and succeeded! And I had to get down on my knees to get relative size and almost eye-level.
I think you can see the difficulties if I explain the minor differences between dragons and damsels.
Look at Damselfly wings when they are at rest. Damselflies close their wings and dragonflies spread them. This creates a small problem when taking a shot: in the image I have here, the wings are nothing but a little blur just above the thorax.
Now, the eyes of the Damselfly. If you get a close look at dragons and damsels, you will see that dragonflies have very large eyes that are close together, while damselflies have, though still large, smaller eyes with a gap in between.
Dragonflies have "broader" and shorter bodies, while damsels are have much longer and narrower bodies.
The shape of the wings is also quite different, different enough so that you can tell the difference just by looking at the images I've been posting for the last three weeks.
A bit of advice taking pictures. Damselflies are difficult to get in focus. The perch on grassy or reedy stems close to the water. The water usually has duckweed or other flora (being kind to the crap that's in the pond) and viewfinders have difficulty knowing which you want in focus. I've found that - for both - if you have the equivalent of a Canon Powershot with EVF, focus until the reed itself is clear, then move the camera until you find the damselfly, and shoot! I don't know about anyone else, but focusing with the LCD is impossible! Move half an inch, and you no longer have the dragon or damsel in the frame. And if your hands shake even a little even if you're good at holding your breath (as the sweat runs down from your forehead into your eyes - remember these are summer creatures and they like heat), you will be lucky to have a blur. Never use the "Automatic" setting on these cameras: "A" actually stands for "average" i.e., the quality of the image that you'll come out with.
I have found that 1/640 is an ideal speed with an ISO of 200 especially for damsels. But damsels in shade, well that's going to take 1/250 or even 1/100th. I don't deal with ISOs beyond 200 because the Powershots are prone to noise above 200. I should mention that it has been years since I was able to manage a four-pound camera on a five or six mile dragonfly hunt. And that was 35mm and the results were usually unsatisfactory even though the camera's capabilities were as good as digital. But the cost of taking 35mm with a motor drive was prohibitive. True story: my Olympus OM-1 with 18mm macro (a fisheye, too), 55mm, and 350mm with extension tubes led me to a chiropractor every summer for almost two decades. Now, chiropractor or no, I simply cannot handle all that equipment and, even if I was guaranteed a Evening Grosbeak, an eastern Blue Jay, or a female Northern Cardinal, there has come a point in my life when I know my limitations. Remember, there comes a point in life when nothing works they way it used to. If you can still kneel to get a shot of a damsel, but it takes 15 minutes to stand up straight again, you know exactly what I mean.
I wish you well. Few things have been as satisfying as seeing a damsel that is sharp on your large monitor and just as you intended. Luck only goes so far. I seem to have mastered luck although it took two decades with a digital camera starting with an A620 (look that one up).
Difficult to hug these days!
There is even the Linton yew in England reputed to be 4000 years old so this is a mere youngster!
The cross is not in the middle of the tree as may appear here - it is a war memorial behind the tree!