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I found his dark face to be really unusual and his eyes are so very penetrating. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild and they are considered to be critically endangered. What a beautiful, powerful, majestic animal. This photogenic fellow was seen at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver.
The engaging - and frequently enraging - metalwork of M. T. Liggett is part art, part agitprop. Decades in the making, Liggett's extensive collection of metal whirligigs and totems lines his property outside Mullinville, Kansas. Hundreds of pieces reflect a singular view of life and politics, local, national and global, and depict (some would say skewer) the likes of tomato- and squash-bodied flower children, school board members and all manner of Mullenville's "elitist bourgeois." Front and center, however, are a jack booted Hillary Clinton, goofy Al Gore, President Rush, King George, a headless Laura Bush, and a call to "Elect Ted Kaczynski." There's hearts and love here, too, if you're looking.
For much more info, just google M. T. Liggett.
Engaging pacific vista at the Makapu'u Point State Wayside.. east coast of Oahu Island, Hawaii. Imaged March of 2020.
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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
Exposure: 100 seconds
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 50
Filter: B+W ND110
Processing Tool: CS5
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Airventure 2019 F-22 performance. He's flying through his own exhaust and caused all the edges to blur. The photo is in focus...really.
Excerpt from www.themills.com.hk/en/experience/attractions/?popup=popu...:
The new creation, named The Weaving Wall (TWW), carries the vision of engaging various stakeholders within the community. The Weaving Wall combines a vast array of mediums including literature, visual arts, weaving art, and performing art to navigate and tell the story of Hong Kong textiles.
Drawing and distilling inspiration from 'The Memory of Herbs', the first part of The Trilogy of Women Workers written by Chan Wai and created by The Mills, The Weaving Wall is embedded upon this pilot part of the literature series as the blueprint for creation. As early as 2017, The Mills' CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) and the House of Hong Kong Literature jointly curated and invited the renowned local writer, Chan Wai, to craft stories of women workers set against the backdrop of Tsuen Wan and Hong Kong's textile history. This time, The Mills has invited visual artist Flyingpig and the weaving art team Breakthrough Arts Studio and embroidery artist Dream a Little Dream Embroidery joining forces with the community to paint and weave, presenting the past and present of the community before everyone's eyes. Flyingpig's artwork portrays the sentiments, appearances, and everyday life of the Tsuen Wan district. Evolving from a barren land to becoming a textile hub in Hong Kong, familiar landscapes gradually become unfamiliar, yet many individuals have grasped opportunities to shine here in this place. The place has expanded in scale, experiencing ups and downs. This place named after some distinct strands of herbs, however, hold only ample space to store our hearts. The visual artists use heartfelt brushstrokes to outline the lives of the women workers penned by Chan Wai.
The beautifully small but engaging Kelly Hall Tarn at sunset
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This engaging pair late spring captured in the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, northern Utah. Very attractive species.
This photo appeared in this week's North Hawaii News, which was published this morning.
This was the first assignment where I was both the story writer and photographer. The article I wrote is found below this photo's byline, seen here:
BILL ADAMS | NORTH HAWAII NEWS
2008 Grammy Award nominee Donald Kauli'a, left, prepares to begin a slack key guitar lesson for five students from Cornell University's Earth and Environmental Systems (EES) Field Program.
The students pictured are, from front-row-top, Kourtney Reynolds, a senior from San Diego, California, Hannah Kubica, a junior from Little Falls, New York, Keisuke Irie, a senior from Bergen County, New Jersey, Matt Connelly, a sophomore from Syracuse, New York, and Tyler Huth, a sophomore from Boston, Massachusetts. In the rear is EES Field Program Director and Professor, Dr. Alexandra Moore.
The session was held at the Waimea Music Exchange store in the Parker Ranch Center this past Saturday.
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Studies In The Art Of The Slack Key
by Bill Adams
The Waimea Music Exchange store at Parker Center was filled with the beautiful sounds of Hawaiian music this past Saturday morning as a group of students from Cornell University participated in a slack key guitar lesson taught by the Big Island's own Don Kauli'a, whose album "Sweet Wahine" was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award.
The students are enrolled in Cornell's Earth and Environmental Systems (EES) Field Program. A 5-month course which spans the entire spring semester, students engage in field, class and laboratory studies focused on the various ecosystems of our Hawaiian island chain and of Hawaii's history and culture.
Led by Professor Dr. Alexandra Moore, the EES Field Program is based out of Waimea and hosted by the Hawaii Preparatory Academy. The students' living quarters is the 8-bedroom Waiaka House near the main campus of HPA.
Dr. Moore explained, "The students are immersed in studies geared towards "Kumu Pa'a I Ka 'Aina, which translates to 'Knowledge and understanding that comes from the land.'"
The stated mission of the EES Field Program is "To inspire stewardship of the Earth through first-hand experience with the power, and fragility, of Earth's interconnected systems."
Upon completion of the EES Field Program, students will achieve 18 credit hours from courses such as; Field Study of the Earth System, Biogeochemistry of the Hawaiian Islands, Field Study of Marine Ecosystems, Internship Experience, and an Introduction to Hawaiian History and Culture, which included Saturday's slack key guitar lesson.
The Program stresses the importance of respecting the Hawaiian ancestral lands and to give something back to the community by engaging in a variety of service learning (in class) projects and local volunteer opportunities. Students are also encouraged to explore ways in which they can contribute to the well-being of their adopted community.
Before Saturday's lesson began, the students were able to briefly meet and chat with another famous Big Island slack key guitar master, Sonny Lim, a 2007 Grammy Award winner for his work on the album, "Slack Key Guitar Volume 2".
Participating in Saturday's guitar lessons were a diverse group of five Cornell University students; Hannah Kubica, a junior from Little Falls, New York, Keisuke Irie, a senior from Bergen County, New Jersey, Matt Connelly, a sophomore from Syracuse, New York, Kourtney Reynolds, a senior from San Diego, California and Tyler Huth, a sophomore from Boston, Massachusetts.
More information about Cornell University's EES Field Program can be found on the Internet at www.geo.cornell.edu/hawaii.
We have found the parcel out the door...Wow !!!!!!!
i'm soooooooooooooooooo happy ...But Tiffany was much more than me
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Engaging with customers at the Childwickbury Arts and Christmas Market in Hertfordshire. Katharina is an actress and artist in her own right. She is also the daughter of Christiane Kubrick, the widow of Stanley (the film maker, d. 1999) Kubrick. Fuji X-E2.
The Squirrels and Chipmunks help the ground-foraging birds (mainly Juncos and Jays) to clean up the spilled seed from the feeders. I enjoy watching them handle the small seeds... their finger dexterity is amazing! This adult squirrel is as close as that allowed by my tele lens (~6 ft.). I often have to retreat to achieve focus... after many years these engaging rodents are now totally accepting of my presence! I actually believe the pups learn this trust from their parents. They are usually even more accommodating for photographers... often crawling across my boots!
Selected for Explore 12/18/2018
IMG_1042; Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
It was an absolute delight to observe the wild red deer at Wollaton Park. It's now rutting season and the stags are very protective of the hinds. A safe viewing distance of 50m is recommended by the park.
Wollaton Park is home to two herds of deer: Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) and Fallow Deer. Red Deer are larger than fallow deer and have reddish-brown fur, seen here. The park is their home and they roam freeley.
There are over 90 red and 120 fallow deer at Wollaton Park. These wild deer are incredible to see, though during the rutting season (September and October), Stags are protective of Doe/Hinds (female deer).
The red Deer is the Britains largest land mammal. When fully grown, stags weigh between 90 to 190kg and stand at around 1.07 to 1.37m tall at the shoulder.
Doe/Hinds weigh between 63 and 120 kg and stand up to 1.22 m at the shoulder.
The average lifespan is 18 years.
Rutting Season.
The breeding season, or the rut, occurs from the end of September to November. Stags return to the hind’s home range and compete for them by engaging in elaborate displays of dominance including roaring, parallel walks, and fighting. Serious injury and death can result from fighting but this only occurs between stags of similar size that cannot assess dominance by any of the other means. The dominant stag then ensures exclusive mating with the hinds.
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Through The Screen Door..
As a photographer, I try to challenge myself to be as creative as possible. I try to see things from a different angle or through the lens of an unusual point of view. I find them much more interesting and engaging.
This shot is taken through my screen door of our Oak tree; which even in the middle of winter, still has all its leaves on and they are dried and burnt orange.
I captured this image looking up at the sky through the branches. the sky had an otherworldly glow about it and the screen mesh added an odd but pleasing texture to the whole image. what do you think let me know in the comments.
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A thirsty (and hungry) doe pauses to eye me drifting down the Wisconsin in my kayak. She had been eating water plants a few minutes previously, then after this, began to browse bushes overhead.
Excerpt from www.notlmuseum.ca/about:
The Niagara Historical Society was established in 1895 to foster an appreciation of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rich heritage. Within a year, the Society had a significant collection of artefacts that it decided to open a Museum in the local Courthouse. In 1907, under the leadership of the Society’s President, Janet Carnochan, they opened Memorial Hall, Ontario’s first purpose-built Museum.
Today, the Niagara Historical Society continues to promote and preserve our local heritage by owning and operating the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. The site now consists of three independent buildings that are merged together. The three buildings are: The High School building (1875), Memorial Hall (1907) and the Link Building (1971).
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum contains one of Ontario’s most important local history collections. Located 20km north of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake was an important home and terminus for Indigenous peoples, provided a safe haven for refugees and United Empire Loyalists, was the capital of Upper Canada, was in the middle of a war zone and visited by millions as a place of recreation for over 160 years. These stories play a major role in the development of Canada. The galleries host a permanent exhibition, titled Our Story, chronicling the history of our community. Two temporary exhibitions are mounted each year and over 80 engaging programs are enjoyed by the young and the young at heart.
One of two more photos taken of the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat on my walk with Shauna on Sunday. Notice the new shoots coming up:)
"The Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat (HBBH) is an ecological restoration project that provides critical habitat for a variety of native butterfly species. Located along the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto’s west end, HBBH incorporates a diversity of native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, sedges and a variety of physical features known to support butterflies throughout all life cycles. The goal of HBBH is to establish a self-sustaining native plant community which will support a variety of butterfly species, while engaging and educating park users about the value of urban wildlife habitat."
Thanks for visiting it is a cold and slippery day in Toronto.
Daniel Alarcón is a Peruvian-American author who closed out the Chicago Humanities Festival last night and was really engaging as he presented some stills from his graphic novel release, City of Clowns and talked about performance artists, outcasts, and politicians in Peru. He also talked quite a bit about different identities people have and language as a mode of human expression. I just finised At Night We Walk in Circles not too long ago by him and found it to be an interesting book about politics and acting on a surface level but, on a much deeper level, about love and identity. Recommended!
Note: The word human in this photograph was taken from the Chicago Humanities Festival words next to him-I was playing with this. The whole festival this year focused on Citizen and what it meant truly to be a citizen. I think, to me, being a citizen of not just a country but the world means you are a human being who redeems the sum total of us by taking part in reaffirming activities that elevate us all. Being a citizen means rejecting harmful power and political structures that reduce the artist and creator within contemporary society and instread to actively encourage great artists to flourish. Being a citizen can also mean searching for insight and context into this modern world. Well, that's what it means to me, anyhow. I would love to hear the viewpoints of others.
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Visitors spend time appreciating one of Sugimoto's animal/habitat dioramas photographed from displays at the American Museum of Natural History.
SMC PENTAX (K) 28mm f2 "Hollywood"
Csikszentmihalyi (1991) describes engaged reading as a state of total absorption and completely focused motivation. It is a single-minded immersion and represents perhaps the ultimate in harnessing the emotions in the service of performing and learning.
A shaft of sunlight put to good use in one of my local coffee shop.
The Allt a' Choire Chaise is a stream that flows down from the Cairn Gorm, which is part of the Cairngorms, a mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. This area is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and challenging walking routes. One such route is the Cairn Gorm & the Northern Corries, which offers a chance to experience the rugged beauty of the Scottish highlands. The route begins at the Cairn Gorm base station car park and takes you past the Allt a' Choire Chaise, providing an opportunity to witness the serene flow of the stream as it descends the mountain. The Cairn Gorm itself is the sixth-highest Munro in Scotland, reaching an elevation of 1,244.8 meters above sea level, and is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, offering panoramic views and a variety of wildlife, including the ptarmigan and reindeer. Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or a casual walker, the trails around Cairn Gorm provide a memorable adventure in one of Scotland's most iconic landscapes. For those interested in a more challenging experience, the Fiacaill Ridge scramble in the Cairngorms is a notable route that promises both excitement and stunning vistas.
Cairn Gorm, is a prominent feature of the Cairngorms range and the wider Grampian Mountains. This Munro is not only a beacon for hikers and climbers but also a hub for snowsports enthusiasts, boasting the most reliable snow conditions in Scotland. The Cairngorm Mountain Resort offers a unique experience with its funicular railway, which ascends to the Ptarmigan building, the highest restaurant in the UK. In summer, the mountain transforms, offering activities like guided walks and mountain biking, while the panoramic views remain a constant allure throughout the year.
Seen on the right in the distance is Fiacaill a' Choire Chais which is a notable mountain ridge located in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. It stands at 1,141 meters high and offers climbers a challenging and scenic route to the summit. The ridge is known for its breathtaking views and is a popular destination for experienced climbers seeking adventure in the Scottish Highlands. The prominence of the ridge is relatively modest at 10 meters, but it is the rugged beauty and the experience of the climb that draws enthusiasts. The ridge separates the Coire an t-Sneachda, known for its sheer walls and winter mountaineering appeal, from the ski infrastructure of Coire Cas. For those looking to explore this area, Fiacaill a' Choire Chais provides a memorable and exhilarating experience amidst some of Scotland's most iconic and wild landscapes. Climbing this ridge not only promises an engaging scramble but also an opportunity to witness the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this high-altitude environment.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn_Gorm
www.themountainguide.co.uk/scotland/fiacaill-a-choire-cha...