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With a dominant airflow from the southwest the west coast of New Zealand is a place of wild beaches exposed to almost continuous onshore oceanic swells from the Tasman Sea. Northlands's Ripiro Beach is 107 km long from Maunganui Bluff in the north (barely visible through the sea spray) to the Kaipara Harbour entrance in the south. It is a lonely beach with just 3 small settlements along its length, an ideal place for landyachting, kite buggying or surfcasting. The brown patches in the surf are plankton, a crucial source of food to many small and large aquatic organisms.
The most dominant feature of the Marquette harbor is the Lower Harbor Ore Dock. Built in 1931-32, it was responsible for the loading of 24,000,000 tons of iron ore before being decommissioned in 1971. It's hard to imagine the enormous size of the ore dock. At 970 feet long (296m), it's longer than three football fields.
Originally, a wooden trestle ran right through current downtown Marquette, allowing rail cars to transport iron ore to the top of the 65 foot tall (19.8m) structure. An ore boat would pull alongside, and the steel chutes on either side would lower, pouring the iron ore into the waiting boat.
Although it is over 80 years old, and not maintained since 1971, a structural analysis conducted in 2014 showed that the ore dock is still structurally sound, with no cracks in the reinforced concrete pillars (my driveway cracked in less than TWO years!!).
Here's a closer look at the dominant Mule Deer from yesterday's upload. He was quite a specimen; I don't often see 6x7 bucks here. By this time he had moved his does to the hilltop, and he watched me closely but didn't seem to mind my presence as I huffed and puffed my way up the slope.
I wasn't quite as close as it might appear; the image is moderately upscaled using ON1 Resize.
Tomorrow: one final shot of this big boy...
Photographed in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2017 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
taken in the green season in the Moremi part of the Okavango Delta in Botswana (2010)
from the archives
a fairly young Lioness with a still unblemished face is quite nervous because a large nomad male Lion had crossed into the territory of its pride while the dominant male of the pride was not in the area.
The nomad had been calling during the night and he passed through our mobile tented camp just before sunrise.
The afternoon before we had seen an older Lioness moving away from the pride and her older cubs. Probably she wanted to divert the nomad ...
IUCN RED LIST STATUS: vulnerable
panthera leo
leeuw
lion
Löwe
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A dominant bull elk displays a posture that I think is meant to make himself look as dominating and intimidating as possible. No bugling, just head raised as high as possible and a rather fierce "expression".
Rocky Mountain National Park.
Le Gorille de l'Ouest est en voie d'extinction. Il ne sont plus que 150 000 à 300 000 individus vivant dans les forêts d'Afrique.
"Le Dominant" : sculpture de Michel BASSOMPIERRE
Exposition de plein-air "Fragiles colosses" devant le Grand Amphithéâtre du Jardin des Plantes
Cinq sculptures monumentales (ours et gorilles) de l'artiste animalier ont pris place jusqu'au 30 aout sur une pelouse du Jardin des Plantes, entrée rue Cuvier. L'artiste les rend imposants et forts... pour mieux montrer leur fragilité. Cette exposition est aussi un cri d'alarme, un rappel que ces créatures magnifiques sont en danger. Le Gorille de l'ouest et l'Ours polaire pourraient totalement disparaître à l'état sauvage dans un futur proche. L'Ours brun ne compte plus que quelques représentants en France.
www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/exposition/articles/250...
The king.
And he doesn't look too happy or relaxed. Look at those laid-back ears! We gave him lots of space and shot from cover as much as possible.
Meanwhile, he was working hard to keep his small group of cows together and discourage any interlopers with antlers. The lesser bulls stayed some distance away and did not challenge. I heard from my friend Paul that a short while later he was deposed by an even bigger bull - which is hard to imagine. I mean... this guy is a beast!
Rain sprinkled down, not a problem, and the light was soft and even. Great shooting conditions - far better than bright sunshine and dense shadows. Exposures were easy. What a morning!
Photographed along the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2021 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
The distinct dominant of the town Fiľakovo on the Slovak-Hungarian frontier are the ruins of its Castle, which survived the Tartar raids in the 13th century.
The Castle is first referred to in the 13th century. It was rebuilt in the first half of the 15th century, widened and fortified in the 16th century. Although the fortification of the Castle was to defend it against the Turks, they conquered it in 1554.
It remained in the hands of the Turks for almost 40 years. It became the centre of the so-called Fiľakovo sanjak, (a Turkish administrative district) encompassing the whole of what is today the region of Poiplie. The Castle was re-conquered from the Turks only in 1593. The year 1682 was also fatal for the Castle, as the rebellious troops of Imrich Thököly conquered it and it has gone derelict since then.
The pentagonal Bebekova bašta bastion stands next to the entrance to the Castle. It has a roof and its gross shape has been preserved until the present day. In one of its external walls there is a half-sunk bulky canon ball, reminiscent of the 1682 siege. An exhibition of Castle and town history has been installed in the bastion. Remains of the Palace, a watchtower and a massive half-circle cannon bastion (the "clock" bastion) can still be seen in the upper castle. The Castle provides a wonderful view of the whole town and its environs.
Mizunara oak was the dominant tree species in the Azumino Valley including the area of Nishina Three Lakes (仁科三湖). They are seen in the background of the conifer grove and in the lower-right by the shore.
Conifer trees like Sugi (Japanese cedar - dark green) and Karamatsu (Japanese larch - deciduous trees with straight trunk) were planted in the 1950s and 1960s under a government initiative to cope with the shortage of construction materials for houses.
Public opinions on this government initiative is increasingly negative these days as Japanese cedar causes pollen allergy. They now look old enough for harvest. They, however, look beautiful.
I cannot identify the species of the light green conifer trees near the centre. It may be Akamatsu (Japanese red pine, Pinus densiflora).
Primer plano de un macho joven de Trithemis kirbyi con unas tonalidades naranjas que me resultan muy atractivas.
De vuelta después de unas semanas de relax, seguimos en la brecha.
Fotograma completo, sin recortes
En Sierra Espuña (Murcia) con mi amigo Pipa que me enseñó el paraje.
Close-up of a young male of Trithemis kirbyi with orange tones that are very attractive to me.
Back after a few weeks of relaxation, we are still in the gap.
Full frame.
In Sierra Espuña (Murcia) with my friend Pipa who showed me the place.
Corydalis solida (Gefingerte Lerchensporn), Kalvarienberg, Leoben, Steiermark, Austria. While the common hepatica are dominating the scene, these shy flowers are hiding away. KMZ Helios-44 M39 alu version.
Cuiaba River
The Pantanal
Brazil
South America
A group of otters have been known to chase away caiman.
The giant otter or giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the Mustelidae, or weasel family, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.7 m (5.6 ft).
Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members. The groups are centered on a dominant breeding pair and are extremely cohesive and cooperative. Although generally peaceful, the species is territorial, and aggression has been observed between groups.
The giant otter is diurnal, being active exclusively during daylight hours. It is the noisiest otter species, and distinct vocalizations have been documented that indicate alarm, aggressiveness, and reassurance.
The giant otter ranges across north-central South America; it lives mostly in and along the Amazon River and in the Pantanal.
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The distinct dominant of the town Fiľakovo on the Slovak-Hungarian frontier are the ruins of its Castle, which survived the Tartar raids in the 13th century.
The Castle is first referred to in the 13th century. It was rebuilt in the first half of the 15th century, widened and fortified in the 16th century. Although the fortification of the Castle was to defend it against the Turks, they conquered it in 1554.
It remained in the hands of the Turks for almost 40 years. It became the centre of the so-called Fiľakovo sanjak, (a Turkish administrative district) encompassing the whole of what is today the region of Poiplie. The Castle was re-conquered from the Turks only in 1593. The year 1682 was also fatal for the Castle, as the rebellious troops of Imrich Thököly conquered it and it has gone derelict since then.
The pentagonal Bebekova bašta bastion stands next to the entrance to the Castle. It has a roof and its gross shape has been preserved until the present day. In one of its external walls there is a half-sunk bulky canon ball, reminiscent of the 1682 siege. An exhibition of Castle and town history has been installed in the bastion. Remains of the Palace, a watchtower and a massive half-circle cannon bastion (the "clock" bastion) can still be seen in the upper castle. The Castle provides a wonderful view of the whole town and its environs.
Al, the dominant male hummingbird who chases all the other hummingbirds away, has wised up to my flash set-up. He sees me in the kitchen and takes off.
Fortunately this juvenile came by and allowed me a few shots before Al knew he was there.
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Juvenile
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Lots of fine detail in the wings if you enlarge the shot.
"A cross between a movie star
And a hero in a book
Romeo comes struttin' in
And everybody looks
'Cause he's just got that special thang
That everybody needs
And everybody wants him
But not as bad as me"
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Superb Fairy-wren
Scientific Name: Malurus cyaneus
Description: Adult male Superb Fairy-wrens are among the most brightly coloured of the species, especially during the breeding season. They have rich blue and black plumage above and on the throat. The belly is grey-white and the bill is black. Females and young birds are mostly brown above with a dull red-orange area around the eye and a brown bill. Females have a pale greenish gloss, absent in young birds, on the otherwise brown tail. The legs are brown in both sexes. Males from further inland and in the south-west of the range have more blue on the back and underparts.
Similar species: Several other species of fairy-wren are found in Australia. The males of each species are quite distinct, but the females and young birds are often difficult to separate. Of the species that overlap in range with the Superb Fairy-wren, the female White-winged Fairy-wren Malurus leucopterus and Red-backed Fairy-wren M. melanocephalus lacks the chestnut colour around the eye, while the female Variegated Fairy-wren M. lamberti has a dull grey-blue wash. Both the Superb and White-winged Fairy-wrens are similar in size. The Variegated Fairy-wren is slightly larger in size and has a longer tail.
Distribution: Superb Fairy-wrens are found south of the Tropic of Capricorn through eastern Australia and Tasmania to the south-eastern corner of South Australia.
Habitat: Seen in most habitat types where suitable dense cover and low shrubs occur. They are common in urban parks and gardens, and can be seen in small social groups. These groups normally consist of one dominant male and several females and young birds.
Feeding: Superb Fairy-wrens feed on insects and other small arthropods. These are caught mostly on the ground, but may also be taken from low bushes. Feeding takes place in small social groups.
Breeding: The nest is a dome-shaped structure of grasses and other fine material. It is usually placed in a low bush and is constructed by the female. The female incubates the eggs alone, but both sexes feed the young. Other members of the group will also help with the feeding of the young.
Male Superb Fairy-wrens have been labelled as 'the least faithful birds in the world'. Females may be courted by up to 13 males in half an hour, and 76% of young are sired by males from outside the social group.
Calls: The Superb Fairy-wren gives a series of high pitched trills, which are given by both sexes. The male often extends these trills into song.
Minimum Size: 13cm
Maximum Size: 14cm
Average size: 14cm
Average weight: 10g
Clutch Size: Three to four.
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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This was another angle from the courting ritual where talons are locked and the Male actually stands for a moment on her back...she is facing down here. This was moving so quickly in the air high above me.
This Bull Elk had a harem of 44 and he was very busy keeping his ladies under control and a couple of younger bull elks at a distance. Moraine Park, Rocky Mountain National Park.
In the time i was taking photographs, this duck took on a swan, Canada geese and other ducks, he was indeed king of the hill.
The dominant composition of a meteor can play an important part in the observed colors of a fireball. This green streak is from the Perseids meteor shower in the summer of 2016, and after doing a little research it's likely that these meteors are primarily composed of Nickel which would explain the green coloration as they burn up traveling through our outer atmosphere. I called this Patriarchy because the tree you're looking at might be 4,000 years old, or even older. This tree might have been the father of many of the other trees in this area, and continues to stand against time in one of the most impossible environments. A place called the white mountains. The yellow glow you see here is a combination of forest fire smoke and light pollution.
The dominant gene that controls anthocyanin pigmentation of organs in the apple tree comes from Malus niedzwetzkyana, the Niedzwetzky apple tree.
The apple tree is named after the botanist Nedzvetsky. Lawyer, public figure, local historian, secretary of the Semirechye regional statistical committee. He collected the fruits of this apple tree in the vicinity of Kashgar, in the foothills of the Tien Shan, and sent them to Dr. Georg Dik, who described the plant.
Домінантний ген, що контролює антоціанову пігментацію органів у яблуні, походить від Malus niedzwetzkyana – яблуні Недзвецкієвої.
Яблуню, яка стала материнською для Malus Purpurea Group, названо на честь ботаніка Недзвецького. Юрист, громадський діяч, краєзнавець, секретар Семиріченського обласного статистичного комітету. Зібрав плоди цієї яблуні на околицях Кашгарі, в передгір'ях Тянь-Шаня, і переслав їх доктору Георгу Діку, який описав рослину.
Місце: сквер Василя Стуса, сторона проспекту Палладіна.