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It is always great fun to see grouse breeding displays. This proud, confident Ruffed Grouse was unafraid of me.
We fulfilled each other's needs. I provided him with an appreciative audience of one whom he entertained (romanced?) for 10-15 minutes. He bailed me out of an imprudent 45 minute wildlife-seeking side trip in which I grossly misjudged the onset of darkness and was repeatedly asking myself - before seeing him - "what am I doing here?"
They had entertained the idea for some time about this particular take over. Once they hit the shore though, everything happened so fast. Now, they stood amongst the burning pillage, the snapping and crackling sounds of burning debris in the air. There were cheers off in the distance as the remainder of anything worth anything was confiscated and loaded onto the ships to take back home.
To the vanquished fire spells destruction,
to the victors it brings renewed riches and power.
- Deva Westland -
Appreciate your patience with me, Ms. Roane.
Now if only he could remember the tune...
I couldn't get the squirrel in this shot (yet) but Mr. Blue obliged ;-).. I am only seeing the squirrels between 6 and 8 AM these days so I am usually not ready with any "props" to get the shots I am wanting for the squirrel book I am working on...
"“Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.”....
― Elsie De Wolfe
The Guest House
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Rumi
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Dear Friends!
I have a Summer gift for you :)
- to entertain you a bit. And maybe to give some ideas for your next vacation ;)
I plan to be back somewhen in August, and I will answer all of your wonderful comments! :)
Have a great time, be well, and be happy! :) :) :)
Brugge - A True Story in 12 photos
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It was a very warm day and we were tired when we finally arrived at the city of Brugge. But when we called the agency to receive the key to the flat, they told us that they had made a mistake and we could not get the rooms we had ordered. We could however get an upgrade...
Kenilworth Castle is one of the great historical sites of the United Kingdom. First built in the 1120s and a royal castle for most of its history, it was expanded by King John, John of Gaunt and Henry V. In 1563 Elizabeth I granted it to her favourite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who converted the castle into a lavish palace fit to entertain his queen.
Although the castle’s fortifications were dismantled in 1650, many of the buildings remain unaltered since Elizabeth I’s reign, and the spectacular ruins reveal much of Kenilworth’s medieval and Tudor past.
Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan garden are managed by English Heritage and open to the public.
In Montreal they have several jazz bands entertaining the crowds in the afternoon, before the stage acts starts. This year, Montreal based 'The Early Jazz Band' was one group I managed to see and really enjoyed. 'The Early Jazz' takes their repertoire from the New Orleans swing of the 1920s, 1930s-1940s. Pure fun. I seen them first time, but one of Toronto's saxophone/clarinet musician, who comes to Montreal every year same time as me, played with few of them in Toronto. Jean-Sébastien Leblanc - clarinet is their leader and Dominic Desjardins - banjo/vocals is core member of the group. Jonathan Gagné – drum and Mathieu Roberge – double bass performed on this day.
354. Montreal P1150631; Taken 2024-Jul 01. Upload 2024-Aug 06.
Has been a long time since visiting Miles and his 'Critters'
So Annette, Jacquie and I motored down there...and as usual Miles had many reptiles and frogs to entertain us...
This cute little frog is really small and has a mind of his own...a great day there
I have been playing instruments for as long as I can remember. It started with a violin. My sister played the piano.
We entertained guests in our house and I really can't understand why they kept coming, but I guess it was so awful so it was fun in some ways. My sis and I had great fun tho. While she played nicely, I kept making strange sounds and my bow was all over the strings. And we laughed and laughed!
I went on with the viola. It is slightly larger than a violin and has a lower and deeper sound, so it didn't make these high pitched tones.
At the same time I started with piano lessons and the teacher didn't like me because I wasn't so talented as my sis, she was a natural and I mean it. But she didn't kill my joy, I did attend these lessons for several years even after I stopped my squeaking period with the viola.
Years went by, 4 kids and all settled down and I was ready to start thinking about myself again. Now I was ready to try a flute, I checked different flutes and knew I loved the sound of clarinet, so then this was my only wish for Christmas and birthday (they are close).
Christmas came and one gift was placed on my lap and I opened it. My husband had found a used (and ooops, expensive) clarinet and we all were thrilled. "Play" they said, "Squeak" it said....
After lots of rehearsals I never really got the right sound out of it, so I went for help and while I observed the lady in front of me playing her clarinet I saw that her fingertips were round and covered the holes, like it's supposed to...
I have slim fingertips...
I have piano fingers...
No wonder it kept on squeaking!
There is a moral here and I did actually learn something from this experience; The grass isn't always greener on the other side....
🎶 Well, join me in some Johann Sebastian Bach on my piano 🎶
The Don Gibson Theater “Celebrating Don Gibson’s legacy by showcasing a variety of musical and cultural events which entertain, educate, and enhance quality of life.” Pretty neat place to visit in small town USA, Shelby NC.
El Sukiennice (« Llotja de teixits ») és un dels monuments històrics més emblemàtics de la ciutat de Cracòvia. Aquesta imponent llotja comercial de dos pisos, aixecada el segle xiii i després adaptada a l'època del Renaixement, ocupa el lloc central de la gran Plaça del Mercat i forma part del Patrimoni de la Humanitat de la UNESCO.[1]
A la planta baixa, la Llotja acull avui comerços d'artesania, mentre que el primer pis acull la Galeria d'art polonès del segle xix, una filial del Museu nacional de Cracòvia amb la més important col·lecció d'obres poloneses del món. Entre elles, la famosa tela Les Torxes de Neró, oferta a l'obertura del museu pel seu pintor, Henryk Siemiradzki i el quadre gegant Homenatge prussià de Jan Matejko.
Història
Posicionada segons l'eix nord-sud de la plaça, amb les seves façanes oest i est simètriques respecte als eixos de les entrades, la Llotja de teixits de Cracòvia reuneix elements arquitectònics d'èpoques molt diferents, i constitueix una síntesi global de l'arquitectura de la ciutat.
El nom Sukiennice ve de la paraula polonesa sukno que vol dir teixit, roba. En efecte, els drapers disposaven les seves parades al centre de la plaça del Mercat per a la venda a l'engròs de teixits.
La primera llotja, aixecada al segle xiii, després de la concessió a la ciutat d'una carta de Drets de Magdeburg, es limitava a dues fileres de botigues de pedra que formaven un carrer al mig de la Plaça del Mercat. El comerç als Sukiennice era una font important d'ingressos per a la ciutat: segons el privilegi reial, els venedors vinguts de l'exterior només podien vendre la seva pròpia mercaderia, i només en aquest lloc.
L'any 1358, el Casimir III fa construir el primer edifici de 100 m de longitud amb dos portals ogivals situats al centre de les façanes principals. Després d'un incendi que va consumir l'edifici l'any 1555, es va cridar als italians que havien vingut amb la reina Bona Sforza (esposa italiana del rei Segimon el Vell). La Llotja de teixits renovada a l'estil Renaixement llavors es va dotar d'un àtic decorat amb una cresta amb gàrgoles, estilitzades amb caps humans, realitzades probablement segons els projectes de Santi Gucci. Giovanni Maria Mosca divideix l'edifici en dos pisos i està connectat per escales cobertes per lògies situats sobre els costats més curts.
Els últims treballs importants són duts a terme al segle xix per Tomasz Prylińeski. L'arquitecte transforma la llotja a la planta baixa, instal·lant-hi al llarg dels murs botigues de fusta. El sostre serà adornat més tard amb l'escut de les ciutats poloneses, els emblemes dels gremis i els segells. Prylińeski afegeix també arcades neogòtiques de pedra per tal de donar l'elegància a l'edifici,[1] així com dels mascarons representant caricatures dels presidents de l'època de la ciutat de Cracòvia, realitzats segons un dibuix de Jan Matejko. La llotja superior és adaptada a les necessitats del museu.
The Kraków Cloth Hall (Polish: Sukiennice, pronounced [sukʲɛˈɲːit͡sɛ]), in Lesser Poland, dates to the Renaissance and is one of the city's most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town (the historic center of Kraków), which since 1978 has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
t was once a major centre of international trade. Travelling merchants met there to discuss business and to barter. During its golden age in the 15th century, the hall was the source of a variety of exotic imports from the east – spices, silk, leather and wax – while Kraków itself exported textiles, lead, and salt from the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
In the immediate vicinity of the hall, the Great Weigh House and the Small Weigh House existed until the 19th century. Other, similar cloth halls have existed in other Polish as well as other European cities such as in Ypres, Belgium; Braunschweig, and in Leeds, EnglandKraków was Poland's capital city and was among the largest cities in Europe already from before the time of the Renaissance. However, its decline started with the move of the capital to Warsaw at the end of the 16th century. The city's decline was hastened by wars and politics leading to the Partitions of Poland at the end of the 18th century. By the time of the architectural restoration proposed for the cloth hall in 1870 under Austrian rule, much of the historic city center was decrepit. A change in political and economic fortunes for the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria ushered in a revival due to newly established Legislative Assembly or Sejm of the Land. The successful renovation of the Cloth Hall, based on a design by Tomasz Pryliński and supervised by Mayor Mikołaj Zyblikiewicz, Sejm Marshal, was one of the most notable achievements of this period.[1]
The hall has hosted many distinguished guests over the centuries and is still used to entertain monarchs and dignitaries, such as King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, and Emperor Akihito of Japan, who was welcomed here in 2002. In the past, balls were held here, most notably after Prince Józef Poniatowski had briefly liberated the city from the Austrians in 1809. Aside from its history and cultural value, the hall is still used as a center of commerce.
History
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It's time for more baby pictures.
There were dozens of chicks that kept us entertained all morning-especially these two. A wildlife biologist who was there to check on the birds (and the photographers), said the chick on the left was about 7 days old and the chick on the right was about 5 days old (give or take one day)-they were siblings. Whatever the older chick did, the younger one mimicked-as you can see here. They were inseparable and a riot. The younger chick fell over a lot-still learning to walk. Tons of fun on the beach this day.
Nikon D500 camera with Nikon 500mm f4 G VR lens with 1.4 converter.
1/2500 f7.1 ISO 800
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For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is high, I cannot attain it.
Psalm 139: 4-6
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I have a nice variety of birds in my yard to keep me entertained while staying home to avoid Covid-19 The stay at home order, except for essential travel has been extended until the end of May, Yakima County, Washington. There may be some essential birds that I need to see away from home this week. Will post a few more yard bird photos latter.
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Stephanomeria pauciflora
Brownplume Wirelettuce - Wildflower.
Southwest Arizona, USA.
Navajo : Roots used as a narcotic.
Full frame. No crop. Dedicated Vintage macro film lens. No post processing.
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very talented lady who kept folks entertained for quite while creating a variety of soap bubble formations
stuck here unable to shoot proper pictures led me back to revisit my archives and found a whole batch of unposted images from last May's trip to Sweden........enjoy !
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Though Willa is only 4 inches tall, she is a wonderful ballerina! She came here during Christmas with a ballet troupe to entertain us and has decided to stay! I have it on some authority that some of her fellow ballerinas may "defect" and come here, too!
Welcome, little Willa! and Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday, Everybody and Everybear!
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Znojmo is a royal town in the land of Moravia. It lies on the border Czech Republic-Austria. Znojmo is a city of wine. Znojmo is a town where it produces excellent pickles. Znojmo many churches and historical monuments. Residents and businesses of Znojmo have become accustomed to the demands of Austrian tourists. In restaurants you can find very good food at a low price. The town has many wine shops where you really choose. In Prague, it is customary to rob foreigners, there is a custom to entertain foreigners and get drunk!
Зноймо королевский город в земле Моравии. Он расположен на границе Чехии и Австрии. Зноймо город вина. Зноймо это город, где она производит отличные огурцы. Зноймо много церквей и исторических памятников. Жители и предприятия Зноймо уже привыкли к требованиям австрийских туристов. В ресторанах вы можете найти очень хорошую еду по низкой цене. В городе есть много винных магазинов, где вы действительно выбираете. В Праге, это общепринято, чтобы грабить иностранцев, существует обычай, чтобы развлечь иностранцев и напиться!
I was waiting for the ferry from Sausalito back to San Francisco and was happy to be entertained by Diamond Dog the dachshund (sausage dog) and her friend. I found the attached on the net and various videos on You Tube -
"You’ll only encounter the soul of Sausalito when you are queuing for the ferry back to the city with the hordes of other cyclists who’ve made the same journey. There you’ll find a busker with his little Dachshund (Diamond) sitting a top his guitar and playing with the help of the dog’s legs. The guy is a character and the little sausage dog slightly aggressive! When I came home I tried to find out who he was. He is Peter Romanowsky who is a Baptist Minister and also had a run for local Marin county politics in the 90′s. Peter busks most afternoons and is worth getting to the ferry terminal early for. "
This is Mpasso, one of 5 happy pets living at my friends place in Diani Beach, Kenya.
The series below shows another mid-afternoon napper and the wonderfully inviting outdoor dining and living space they have.
When you live in a hot country like this, there is no need to entertain guests indoors or stay inside to eat your meals.
I was able to get one picture with 4 out of the 5 animals together, one cat is missing. :)
Playing with angles and lighting a bit.
I see why my wife says I'm teddy-bear shaped. :-)
I think I've been in a bit of a rut recently, photographically speaking... far too many photos taken in the bathroom, sans shirt. Though that is the only room with any decent lighting, plus light, solid-colored walls...
Perhaps it's time for me to try to come up with some different ideas - always willing to entertain suggestions to that end...
I feel very lucky to be a part of the Olympus community and during lockdown the staff did their level best to keep us motivated and entertained, some of their Facebook live events were hilarious if not always intentionally so. I was part of a coffee morning group where we chatted about all things photographic and this Sunday we had our first "in person" meet up at the British Wildlife Centre, what a treat, the red squirrels were a firm favourite of us all!
It was also the perfect place to try out my new whopper of a lens, the Olympus 150-400 f4.5 tc1.25x IS Pro. Let me just say, it didn't disappoint!
I’m flying to Chicago tomorrow and I want to sleep for the entire flight so I decided spend. Late night listening to Steph and pianist, Joey Melotti entertain a small but engaging audience. I even played a few songs with them. Now, only 2 hours before I head to the airport.