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I expected Bella to tip the box over & start playing - but she just sat there & waited to see what would happen next! Happy Caturday.
It sure isn't what I was expecting, but I'll take it! I Thought I'd heard ninety-seven sixty-two on the radio and was expecting a creme & green MAC, but I ended up with the fifty-two and H3 MACe. I really don't hang out on the Amtrak platform here in town much, so shout-out to Geff Carlson for prompting me to explore it once again after his visit a couple of weeks ago.
My friends probably expected me to take a photo of bars of chocolate for this topic - an obvious choice for me. But, amazingly, those bars were still on the shelf when I finished shopping today. I would like any of them, except chilli. Of course, I may need shopping again later this week…!
It was a chilly day. Never would had expected to see snow. However, that never kept me from going outside.
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
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In about a month, my dear friends will be expecting a miracle that took nine months in the making! :)
Many congratulations to you two! :)
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An expected light
Why can't I love you?
An unexpected delight
Why can't I love you?
When I'm in your arms
The world is beautiful
When I'm in your arms
I am beautiful
What's wrong with me?
There is love all around
What's wrong with me?
I keep on letting you down
We wanted to share the good news with all of you and what better day than Mother's Day! We just ended our first trimester and baby is due in August! Stay tuned to see if it's a boy or girl and follow along on this journey with us. We are both so excited!
Telluride, CO
When you go on a 8 day road trip to capture the fall colors and aspens you would think your best shots are going to be of the aspens, right?!?! Nope. This and another waterfall shot may just be my favorites. I haven't used my neutral density filter in a long time, but this area was perfect. We actually went to go find another waterfall and found this one as well. I wasn't expecting such good water flow after such a dry year. The fall colors also helped add a little more color to the scene.
After the golden circle, we of course had to visit the famous Seljalandsfoss. We were really excited to walk behind this veil of water and as expected, we were by far not the only ones. Nevertheless, we were motivated, put on our rain pants and approached the waterfall, but then stopped before the actual path to take a few pictures. We would have liked to be there earlier, but didn’t get up and so the sun was already higher up in the sky and just peeking over the edge of Seljalandsfoss. Therefore, I put on my wide-angle lens that I love for the huge sunstars it can produce when closing the aperture. I took quite a few pictures, but wasn’t really satisfied with the results as it was just impossible to get a shot without people.
While we were standing there taking pictures, we saw a couple of people returning from the trail behind the waterfall and they were completely soaked. This made us think and doubt if it was a good decision to bring our cameras, especially since I had just bought my Sony A7IV a few weeks before. I really wanted to get some of these classic shots, but we then decided to leave our cameras in the camper van and if it turned out that the spray wasn’t that strong, we would just get our cameras and go for a second round. So off we went, snapping lots of pictures with our smartphones and getting mostly wet as a line of people formed in front of us, struggling to get up the slippery rocks in the heavy spray of the waterfall due to inappropriate clothes such as sneakers or even ankle boots. Anyhow, we finished the round trip and and were glad that we had put on our rain pants, but it would have been safe to take our cameras with us as the spray is only strong on the sides of the waterfall and is not really an issue behind it.
Instead of going for a second round trip, we then decided to also visit Gljúfrabúi which is right next to Seljalandsfoss. What makes this waterfall special is that it is located in a narrow gorge and you can only reach it through the creek by either hopping from one rock to another or by walking through the water. When we arrived, there was a super-long queue of people who didn’t want to get wet feet and tried to walk across the rocks on the very right side of the creek. In fact, so many people went into the gorge that it was almost impossible for the people in the gorge to get back out without getting their feet wet. I actually had wellies with me, but had forgotten them in the camper van, and since we had a pretty tight schedule ahead of us, we decided to skip it.
So we walked back to Seljalandsfoss and noticed the advanced time, which is why we also didn’t go behind the waterfall a second time. I then took a few last pictures in front of it, but wasn’t happy with them either as the sun was already too high in the sky. I also zoomed in a bit to isolate the falling water, which looks pretty good, but back at the computer I really prefer the sunstar images I took right after our arrival with this one being my favorite. Even though I was quite disappointed that I couldn’t get the classic shot, the crowds of people forced me to look for other compositions and thus create something I haven’t seen on social media before. Therefore, I’m really pleased with the outcome and I hope you like it too! :)
We were expecting some sever weather, so I wanted to grab some shots of the circular flowerbed in the front yard to show off some of the flowers, mostly Iris, blooming. There's a mix of older blooms starting to fade, and new ones just opening up. I was afraid the rain would beat them down but thankfully they made it through, just a bit soggy.
The flowerbed is surrounded by a rock border, most of which our mother collected during her many "rock hunting trips" but over the years some of those Iris have grown outside that border. I think I've got some yardwork to do.
Sometimes the gift you are given is not what you were expecting and that can be a good thing. When Don and I went to Merced Wildlife Refuge last week we expected to be photographing birds. And we did, but we also had the opportunity to observe and photograph a coyote family. We first saw a single coyote eating a rabbit. We immediately stopped the car and went into action. I photographed out the car window while Don slowly got out of the far side of the car and took his shots using the car as a blind. We were silent and in awe as we watched. Then a second coyote appeared, and then two more. They greeted each and frolicked a bit before fading away into the brush. In all, we had 9 minutes with them. It's one of the very best wildlife experiences I have ever had!
never expect that the ground was so mudly that I slip and twisted my leg...but it so worth all the pain and effort for my walk.
You might not expect to come upon a castle while visiting Spokane, but that is exactly what you will do if you visit the Spokane County courthouse. Most of us associate such architecture with romantic old castles in Europe, or perhaps something out of the world of Walt Disney or fairy tales. To find such a building in the center of a modern, growing regional hub city such as Spokane is a bit startling.
The courthouse is said to closely resemble two famous 16th century chateaux in the Loire Valley of France, the Chateau de Chambord, built in 1519 and the Chateau d'Azay Le Rideau built in 1516. Many architects through the years have commented on the masterly replica of a 16th century French Renaissance design, its fine lines of style and proportion with regard to the towers and turrets, the sculpture, iron and brickwork which excel in pattern and craftsmanship. Detailed exterior trim such as shell patterns with wreaths and festoons and decorative arches are a few of the outstanding features of its design. The beautiful center tower, now lighted at night, is a masterpiece of detail in itself.
NRHP #74001980
I've been unable to find much documentation about a Black Skimmer's commitment to its mate. From what I have observed, it appears that they are monogamous and very dedicated to each other and their family. In this image, the female is sitting on eggs while her mate stands very close by. When intruders come too close, both the male and female will become agitated and call to warn them off. Keeping a low profile and respectful distance from the ropes is critically important during this stage. Once the eggs have hatched, the male will become very busy hunting for food to feed their young brood. I hope to witness more of this behavior tomorrow morning when I return for a very quick trip to the beach. July 27, 2018
Australia is full of wildlife, I'd always heard. So during all my travels around Victoria, I've always expected to find some fascinating forms of life. But usually what happens with my great expectations is that either they are brutally not fulfilled or I just get what I expected! You expect to see a kangaroo when you're near an open field in the wild at dusk and you see a mob of them. No big deal!
However, when you just go out expecting to see only amazing rock formations and landscapes along Great Ocean Road without an expectation for any kind of wildlife and you suddenly spot an Echidna by the side of the road, that feeling is extra special!
We saw this one near Lock Ard Gorge as we were travelling this April. Thanks to my son, whose surprised scream attracted us along with many others towards this marvelous animal. Thank goodness the scream didn't give it a heart attack, it kept on calmly searching for ants may be, in the surrounding bushes.😀
A multiple exposure light painting. Not technically a self portrait as it was shot by miss 4 year old. Under my direction of course XD turned out neat O!
... expecting a few hot days with 30° to 35°C again ...
HBW !
Red Cactus Dahlia / Dahlie with Rudbeckia bokeh
in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
Week 36 : your baby has dropped into the birth position , you are exhausted. be careful if you are intimate with your husband, could induce labor. So says the What to expect when expecting. Falling asleep reading.
I caught this glimpse of the sunrise as I walked away from my carefully selected spot for a recent sunrise shoot. I was done for the morning, or so I thought. As I retraced my steps back across Blue Grass Island, I wanted a bit from the trail I took through the woods to explore a bit. Sun rays came and went across the side of my face they intertwined with the bare trees. I eventually turned left and noticed the crazy range between highlights and shadows. So I unpacked everything, set up the tripod and camera, and captured this photograph.
Back home later that morning, I gave it a black and white treatment just to experiment a bit. Black and white on a sunrise photograph? Sure, why not.
The final photograph gave me a lasting message from that cold morning shoot - expect the unexpected. I was happy with the photographs I had captured that morning and was heading back home when I found something I didn't expect to see. And editing the photograph in a way I normally wouldn't gave me a final result that I love.
So this photograph will always serve to remind me that, with photography, I should always expect the unexpected.
Sunrise through the trees on Blue Grass Island in the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio.
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The Swans have returned and are at work on a new family. Mom is sitting on her eggs and if you look over her shoulder, you can see dad through the reeds, close by.
I expect the same as I give, but each one gives what he has; and I can't receive flowers from someone who doesn't bloom
"To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect." Oscar Wilde.
Although I still prefer the photography of ancient and historical places, I am increasingly passionate about photographing modern cities. Singapore is undoubtedly one of the cities that most invite you to take the camera and capture the incredible works that the human being has done there in recent years. There are numerous places where you can get interesting compositions of this city-state and the Marina Barrage is one of them.
It is a dam located beyond Gardens by the Bay, in which a complex has been built to allow water storage and flood control, in addition to being a place of recreation. From its walkway with circular shape and two entrances that cross but do not get together, we have an excellent view of Singapore skyline. So, in addition to the skyscrapers, we can add include in our photograph the walkway and the oval-shaped fountain located in the middle.
Because we were a little late, my girlfriend and I had to start running to arrive in time to capture the best moment of the blue hour. But being a place where people usually go to do running, this time our crazy race maybe it was a little more unnoticed.
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"Esperar lo inesperado muestra un intelecto completamente moderno." Oscar Wilde.
Aunque sigo prefiriendo la fotografía de lugares antiguos e históricos, cada vez me apasiona más fotografiar ciudades modernas. Singapur es sin duda, una de las urbes actuales que más invitan a sacar la cámara y capturar las increíbles obras que ha realizado allí el ser humano en los últimos años. Son numerosos los lugares donde se pueden conseguir composiciones interesantes de esta ciudad-estado y Marina Barrage es uno de ellos.
Se trata de una presa situada más allá de Gardens by the Bay, en la cual se ha construido un complejo que permite el almacenamiento de agua y el control de inundaciones, siendo al mismo tiempo un lugar de recreación. Desde su pasarela con forma circular y dos entradas que se cruzan pero no llegan a juntarse, se tiene una excelente vista del skyline de la ciudad. Por lo que, además de los rascacielos, podemos añadir en nuestra fotografía la pasarela y la fuente con forma de óvalo situada en el medio.
Debido a que íbamos con el tiempo un poco justo, mi novia y yo tuvimos que empezar a correr para llegar a tiempo de capturar el mejor momento de la hora azul. Pero al tratarse de un lugar donde la gente habitualmente va a hacer running, esta vez nuestra loca carrera quizás pasó un poco más desapercibida.
I expected a cloudy day, but it was clear as could be on my way to Ouzel Falls. I knew I would never make it to Ouzel Falls before the light was harsh, so I stopped on the way. Copeland Falls (both upper and lower) is only 1/3 of a mile up a flat easy trail from the parking area.
Ouzel Falls is spectacular, but between the light and the extreme mist, I don't have anything to show for it. Great hike and definitely worth my time to go back on a cloudy day.
“You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you dies each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the cold, wintry light. But you knew there would always be the spring, as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen.”
Ernest Hemingway
Seneca, South Carolina is not normally where one expects to see a pair of huge bronze statues of long ago soldiers next to a loading zone behind a strip mall! Greek? Roman? Trojans? I have no idea which army they represent, who made them, or why they’re guarding the loading zone.
Not the one you are expecting....its the class 47, as the other two have high speed engines. Both the class 41 and 52 had engines operating at 1500 rpm with the Duff only half that at 750 rpm. 252 001 waits to depart on the 16.46 to Bristol Temple Meads.
Unknown photographer.
Expect the unexpected! Lions often prefer to use the road to get from 'A to B'. We turned a bend and suddenly, coming towards us,..... these two beauties.
You might not expect to come upon a castle while visiting Spokane, but that is exactly what you will do if you visit the Spokane County courthouse. Most of us associate such architecture with romantic old castles in Europe, or perhaps something out of the world of Walt Disney or fairy tales. To find such a building in the center of a modern, growing regional hub city such as Spokane is a bit startling.
The courthouse is said to closely resemble two famous 16th century chateaux in the Loire Valley of France, the Chateau de Chambord, built in 1519 and the Chateau d'Azay Le Rideau built in 1516. Many architects through the years have commented on the masterly replica of a 16th century French Renaissance design, its fine lines of style and proportion with regard to the towers and turrets, the sculpture, iron and brickwork which excel in pattern and craftsmanship. Detailed exterior trim such as shell patterns with wreaths and festoons and decorative arches are a few of the outstanding features of its design. The beautiful center tower, now lighted at night, is a masterpiece of detail in itself.
NRHP #74001980
Never expected to see one of these in Cornwall! I took a special trip to Kent last year to see my first Southern Emerald Damselfly. Im guessing this one is old as it looks quite different to the Kent one last June.
I've visited this scene so often, it keeps dragging me back to the Lake District at least once every year as I"m obsessed with getting the perfect conditions, but will need to visit again!
I arrived at 4.30am expecting piece and tranquility, but picked the worst morning of the year for that. When I began walking through Hassness Wood I shuddered in horror at the scene in front of my eyes. All I could see were loads of mobile homes, camper vans, 4x4s, cars and tents erected in the field alongside the shoreline and in the field (next to Hassness Wood). For anyone from outside the UK, wild camping in England is illegal, but one rule of law amongst wild campers is to arrive at dusk and depart at dawn. Anyway I walked on to my location determined to not let it spoil the experience thinking it was after all 4.45am, so everyone will be sound asleep.
At 4.55am the tranquility was turned completely upside down when a helicopter appeared and decided to fly up and down Buttermere for the next hour. This awoke everyone from their tents and mobile homes, who came out to see what was going on. The whole of Buttermere was more akin to an FBI crime scene - at 5am on a Monday morning!
The helicopter must have been filming as it had a massive camera on the front but it didn't disappear till well over an hour later. Over the other side of the lake people were further compounding the loud noise by riding quad bikes up and down the lake shore path. Inside my head I was seething as it's such an effort to reach this location as it's about 350 miles from my home and I get crowds of people, a helicopter and quad bikes at 5am!!!
Part of the reasoning for visiting Buttermere is also for peace and tranquility. I hung around for 2 hours in hope for the lake to become mirror like and couldn't wait to get out of the place after taking this photograph.
I later discovered all the tents and motor homes parked by the lake (behind where this shot was taken) is a once per year festival called the "Buttermere Bash" where people from any walks of life pay a fee so they can camp for 5 days and park up lakeside to have a festival (like a mini Glastonbury).
For anyone visiting Buttermere for photography, the best time of year is probably autumn as the light is less harsh and you can't beat the autumnal colours. Just remember the sun doesn't appear over the high surrounding fells till at least one hour after sunrise time.