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a few days ago, brighton experienced one of its lowest tides for several years. the lowest point was at 6.20am one sunday morning, so the beach was more or less deserted, other than one or two other hardy photographers, such as finn hopson owner of brighton photography gallery..
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I have experienced humidity before, even tropical humidity in Hawaii when the winds go Kona. But I have never experienced humidity like the dripping mess that was created yesterday by the rain-driven storm that rolled through Jensen Beach the night before. My clothes, that were bone dry when I left the house - were soaked like I'd gone in for a swim. Everything felt sticky. And then ... there was this view.
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Filipinos have experienced the wrath of this active volcano in 1991. But despite the havoc it once sowed, tourists remain to admire it. Mt. Pinatubo's summit can be reached within two hours via nearby Capas in Tarlac. Once at the peak, you'll be able to see the majestic jewel-blue crater lake.
This is usually one of the target birds for even experienced birders visiting Florida. It is restricted to swampy areas (like the Everglades) because its favors large snails on its menu. Evacuated Apple Snail shells are found here along the shoreline of this large lake...it's found one! These are also the staple of the Snail Kite... but I haven't spotted Kites at this site (yet). This is also the first time I've spotted this species at this site. It's probably not common here... I had several regular local park visitors ask me to ID it for them. (They likely assumed that special birding knowledge goes along with a long tele lens!)
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I'm not at all experienced with Landscape photography but I couldn't resist a quick snap of this beautiful old Hawthorn by the river.
Recently, I've experienced some internet hate. I've had comments/messages from strangers saying I shouldn't be allowed to call my work photography, I'm a cheat for editing my photos and that I should just give up.
It'd be so easy to let them get to me and just delete my account. But I love photography so I won't. I also love editing too, it allows me to play on my imagination and bring it to life! Yes, I use photoshop. But why should that mean I'm not a photographer? Editing requires a whole lot of patience and is a huge skill in itself. It's a hard skill too, something I'm still trying to learn and master!
Most people who share their work online are proud of it, they share it because that's what makes them happy. I'm lucky enough to have a small support network of friends who encourage me to keep creating! The photography industry is big enough for everyone and we should all be supporting each other rather than bringing others down. So it'd be great if you all could stop and write a comment on someones work telling them what you like about it! 9 times out of 10 it'll make you feel better as well as the person who posted it.
I took this image today, I expanded it, added in the sky, added in the brush strokes, added in the paint can, changed the colours around and uploaded it on here. And I'm proud of it.
The lacklustre weather experienced so far in 2024 has made this year my least productive start for photography. My camera has rarely ventured out such has the year been disappointing.
Despite the indifferent forecast, I persuaded my driver to take a slight detour on the return from a weekend in Sheffield to stop in picturesque Belper for a couple of hours to break up the journey, a decoy to enable me to grab this shot.
Colas Rail 56105 sounded fantastic emerging from Milford Tunnel with the 6S95 MO 11.52 Sinfin-Grangemouth petroleum tanks, the traction most definitely being the main draw here at this classic spot, a first-time visit for me.
California experienced its first significant rainfall today. I’m hopeful this downpour will assist those courageous souls who are struggling to quell the numerous fires raging across our lands.
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Candid street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. So much of our life is now experienced through screens of various sizes and this shot captured my imagination for that narrative. The eye contact from the woman on the bench was unexpected as she was equally engrossed in her 'device' just a beat before I clicked the shutter.
Elands have experienced population decline due to hunting:
Their rich milk, tasty meat, and useful hides have made them popular ranch animals and hunting targets. Their meat is highly prized, especially by illegal hunters, because each animal provides a large quantity of meat.
The world’s largest antelope is becoming widely domesticated due to their high yield of nutritious ‘long life’ antibacterial milk — which also has much higher protein content and milk fat than cow’s milk — in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Kenya.
They are an important part of the Kenyan culture, where they bleed the animals with a sharp dart and drink the blood.
Human and livestock expansion destroy Eland habitats:
As human populations are growing and expanding settlements and agriculture, they are encroaching on Eland's living spaces and destroying habitats and food sources.
They have been eliminated from more than 50 percent of their historic range due to human encroachment, and since the 1970s, their population decreased dramatically because of civil wars and its aftermath in countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Angola, and Mozambique. (Source: African Wildlife Foundation)
A feeling of ultimate freedom between the sky and the clouds experienced before the sunset on Mauna Kea.
On Oct. 30, 2016, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, experienced a partial solar eclipse in space when it caught the moon passing in front of the sun. The lunar transit lasted one hour, between 3:56 p.m. and 4:56 p.m. EDT, with the moon covering about 59 percent of the sun at the peak of its journey across the face of the sun.
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun's tenuous atmosphere - the corona - can be seen, will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun's disk. NASA created this website to provide a guide to this amazing event. Here you will find activities, events, broadcasts, and resources from NASA and our partners across the nation.
Image credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO/Joy Ng
Huntington Beach, California
a.k.a Surf City, USA
I am constantly amazed with the talent of the young and some very young surfers. There were quite a few of them on this morning. This particular dude (could he be more than 10 years old) was one of them. He was constantly able to find the right location to catch a wave and then to be able to actually ride it when so many seemingly more experienced surfer simply failed.
Nikon D850
Nikon 70-200 VRII at 200 mm
1/4000 sec at f/4 ISO 125
July 1, 2019
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Last night I experienced a wildlife spectacular I have always wanted to see. This shot is of thousands of Starling dancing in the sky before they settled down to roost in the reedbeds at Marton Mere (Blackpool, Lancashire). There were many more starlings than this at the end of the night maybe 40,000!!! Blackpool Tower is in the distance.
A big thanks to my flickr contact Brian Rafferty who posted several shots of this wonderful event earlier this week, he was also kind enough to give me directions to this location...it was a pleasure to meet you. Check out Brain's wildlife shots...you will not be disappointed.
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Last night we experienced the loudest thunder clap of my life. Both cats were virtually running in place trying to get to the back bedroom. They only became MORE AFRAID as their frantic strides, on the vinyl floor, initially took them nowhere .
This morning's loud rain bounced up from the roadway ... it was falling that hard.
And then this afternoon the sun broke through briefly. Yes, I was there to catch it as it sparkled on part of the very wet face of the Stawamus Chief.
Of the 20 locomotives that Norfolk Southern has painted to represent the heritage of its predecessor railroads, only a handful depict railroads whose livery I experienced "the first time around" – Lehigh Valley, Penn Central, Norfolk & Western, Southern, and of course Conrail.
The infamous Penn Central is a railroad I grew up with. The company filed bankruptcy a mere 30 months into its corporate existence, and was at the time the largest corporate failure in history. As a budding railfan in the early Seventies, Penn Central was emblematic of what was wrong with the railroad industry – at least in the midwest and northeast – during that time period.
I first rode PC's commuter train from Chicago to Valparaiso, Indiana on the penultimate day in the railroad's checkered history. A few days later, we explored the Conrail Chicago Line by for the first time, and of course the new Conrail was indistinguishable from the old Penn Central at that early day in its history.
Decked out in Penn Central's spartan black with the "mating worms" logo, NS 1073 rolls west on a short 21A stack train near MP D-342 on the NS Lafayette District. It is a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon in east central Illinois, and the first touches of fall are beginning to add color to the trees along this former Wabash main line.
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....from a walk through Oxley Creek Common. Oxley Creek Common is home to a remarkable variety of birds. An experienced observer can find as many as 70 species in one hour of observation during the spring about 10% of all Australia's bird species and several times the diversity one could find walking the suburbs. In the past eleven years over 190 species have been recorded on the Common. (Source: University of Queensland)
Purple Swamphen
Scientific Name: Porphyrio porphyrio
Description: The Purple Swamphen is a large rail. It is mainly dusky black above, with a broad dark blue collar, and dark blue to purple below. As the Purple Swamphen walks, it flicks its tail up and down, revealing its white undertail. The bill is red and robust, and the legs and feet orange-red. For such a bulky bird, the Swamphen is an accomplished flier and will readily take to the air to escape danger. In flight, the long legs and elongated toes trail behind or hang underneath the body. Purple Swamphens are proficient swimmers, but prefer to wander on the edges of the water, among reeds and on floating vegetation.
Distribution: Purple Swamphens are common throughout eastern and northern Australia, with a separate subspecies common in the extreme south-west of the continent. Birds have transported themselves from Australia to New Guinea and New Zealand and throughout the islands of the south-west Pacific. It has been suggested that the New Zealand population of Purple Swamphens (locally called the Pukeko) originated in Australia.
Habitat: The Purple Swamphen is found around freshwater swamps, streams and marshes.
Seasonal movements:
Feeding: The diet of the Purple Swamphen includes the soft shoots of reeds and rushes and small animals, such as frogs and snails. However, it is a reputed egg stealer and will also eat ducklings when it can catch them. The Purple Swamphen uses its long toes to grasp food while eating.
Breeding: Purple Swamphens are generally found in small groups and studies have shown that these consist of more males than females. More than one male will mate with a single female. All family members, and occasionally the young from a previous brood, share in incubation and care of the young. The nest consists of a platform of trampled reeds with the surrounding vegetation sometimes being used to form a shelter. Often two broods will be raised in a year.
Calls: A loud, penetrating 'kee-ow', as well as some softer clucking between members of a group while feeding.
Minimum Size: 44cm
Maximum Size: 48cm
Average size: 46cm
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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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.
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I experienced Canyon de Chelly from both its rim and its bottom lands. The experience was truly awesome.
The canyon was inhabited by pueblo-dwelling peoples hundreds of years ago and it still a summer home to many Dineh (Navajo) families today. The canyon is located in the Navajo Reservation in Chinle, Arizona. I spent three nights in Chinle.
The bottom of the canyon is illed with loose sand and in the dry season a jeep ride through it is like an ocean ride in choppy water in h high-speed motor boat. What an experience! With the help of our local guides we learned about the historic and present relationship between the canyon and the Dineh.
While I was able to take photos of the abandoned pueblos and petroglyphs, I'm focusing upon the land in this trio. I was not able to take phots of modern Dineh dwellings, land, or people because doing so went against their customs.
Note: I am posting the shot with the vehicles driving in front of the jeep I was in to give a sense of proportion
If you are interested in learning more about the canyon, you might visit this website:
I had originally chosen "She Comes in Colours" for the title from The Rolling Stones's song "She's A Rainbow" but as I was finishing this image up the disc switched from the Stones to Jimi Hendrix and I was immediately taken with the line from "Purple Haze", "Lately things .... " and, well, I went for it. I like the broader context of the Hendrix line and the increased associative possibilities.
Alas THIS girl's in purple and I used the Salome reference in the red version. Ah well. They're both Tom Robbins' Salome in a deeper regard.
TumbleWorld looking at a less extreme distortion yet equally breaking up the picture plane into some shards or crystal facets.
Music Link: "Purple Haze" - Jimi Hendrix. An HD version from his album "Are You Experienced?".
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Music Link: "She's a Rainbow" - The Rolling Stones. From their album "Their Satanic Majesty's Request".
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Shimla experienced this winter's first snowfall on 21st of December.Unfortunately I was away from Shimla on that day and by the time we returned home the snow was almost gone.However Kufri & Fagu at a distance of some 20-25 kms away from Shimla still had a lot of snow.So on Christmas day we went there and I took some shots to share with my Flickr friends.:-)
Experienced the craziest thunder and lighting strikes tonight. Thunder was so intense i could feel it in my chest. Non-stop strike after strike.
This was one of the longest sunsets that I've ever experienced. It was also one of the most colorful and surreal. No mater how much time I spend in nature, the capacity of nature to far surpass my prior experiences and my wildest expectations never ceases to amaze me.
On this night the sunset color lasted at least an hour after the sun set. Most people left for dinner, but I was shooting a time-lapse sequence, so I stayed until the color was gone. This was taken on December 13, after Badwater Basin flooded shortly after Thanksgiving. With a follow-up storm, the water remained until early January!
The water table in Badwater Basin can be very close to the surface. That's how these polygons form: salt-laden water rises up cracks in the salt via capillary action, until it dries and deposits its minerals at the surface. The polygons re-form after winter rains, when the water table again is shallow enough to send salt to the surface.
Sadly, many visitors both enjoyed the sight and completely disregarded its fragility. Where people were hiking out to this spot, the polygons were quickly trampled and destroyed, The hike to less damaged locations became longer and longer, until the unique and incredible geologic processes were only visible as traces, lines flush with the surrounding salt flats. It got particularly busy after Los Angeles area newspapers covered the event. In an early visit there were perhaps a dozen people at sunset, even fewer at sunrise. Later, in one panorama image, I counted 212 people, many clearly oblivious to what they were stepping on, and erasing. I'm happy for whatever part of it they did appreciate, if only the reflection, or the joy of running around and splashing in the shallow water. Perhaps they'll notice more next time, and be curious to understand and value the extraordinary nature of the place, and the processes that they're seeing.
I hope that we get more rain on Badwater Salt Flats soon. I hope to spend a lot more time out there next time around.
This is one of the first revisits I've made to my folder from this night, to re-adjust my results with the latest post-processing tools and with a fresh perspective. Post-processing is a process, not a destination, an endpoint. I should re-process the entire time-lapse.
In response to one of the earlier edits from this night I received the inevitable responses of "fake" and "over-processed". Personally, I'm surprised at how often I am experiencing a literally unbelievable moment in nature, one that tempts you to abandon the camera and try to soak it all in before it's gone. Some of these moments are entirely predictable, like seeing the shimmering corona of the sun during a total eclipse. Many people who experience this become addicted to the experience, pursue every possible eclipse that they can, worldwide, for the rest of their lives. Other times you're completely taken be surprise, and the sun rays that you hoped to see are are more intense than anticipated, or the quality and colors of a sunset exceed your ability to comprehend how such a sight is possible.
In these moments, I've gotten into the habit of stating out loud "No one is going to believe this,", partially to mark that moment in time in my own brain and memory when I seek to relive it in post-processing. It is important to ensure that I'm not tempted to dumb it down out of fear that some armchair quarterback on the Internet might not have enough experience in nature to know that such a place and moment existed, if only for a moment in time. This is especially critical during photography workshops, when an important part of my service to my clients must be to empower them to have the courage to resist the temptation to cave in to self-proclaimed experts on the Internet, who should calm down, grow up, and get out more.
There's a lot of life left to be experienced, for most of us, and it would be a shame if you never experienced something like this. Whenever you do, please don't destroy any rare geologic features that you're walking among.
We experienced heavy snowfall at Truckee at our stay last weekend. It was a very pleasant experience. This blue house was looking so gorgeous in snow, made me stop to take photograph.
Still Experienced XL Band - Jazzit Musik Club Salzburg, 17.09.2020
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Besetzung
Chris Haller: guitar, voc
Peter Guschelbauer: keys, voc
Andreas Szelegowitz: drums
Jürgen Haider: sax
Charly Schmid: sax
Georg Schwantner: sax
Stefan Fellner: trumpet
Gerald Silber: trumpet
Alois Eberl: trombone
Rising Sun, Wildfire Smoke. © Copyright 2016 G Dan Mitchell - all rights reserved.
Morning sun rising through a pall of wildfire smoke, east of the Sierra Nevada,
This was one of the most eerie days I have experienced in the Sierra. While it wasn't the first of last time I've encountered the effects of wildfire there, this was quite different. The previous evening I had seen a bit of smoke far to the south, but didn't think too much of it, as this was the wildfire season and such things aren't unusual. I was camped in a deep east side valley that did not afford a distant view, so it wasn't until I left that valley in the early morning and headed out on the east side fo the range that I saw what was happening.
I arrived at the junction of US 395 and Tioga Pass Road before dawn and found a high spot to photograph Mono Lake. It was immediately clear that a very active wildfire was building to the south and that the smoke was drifting north. It was still mostly clear above the lake, but not for long. Soon the smoke nearly obscured the view, though I continued photographing. I thought that heading north might get me away from the smoke, but now it was spreading fast and I couldn't escape it. I made a few photographs from a high location that featured the smoke-filled Mono Basin, and then I started toward the southern Sierra. Passing again by Mono Lake I encountered some of the thickest wildfire smoke I have seen. This photograph was made under that pall, which was so dark that it barely seemed like twilight and the light of the sun was almost blocked.
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Gunung Agung has recently experienced frequent volcanic earthquakes that indicates volcanic activity instability. The volcano last erupted in 1963 and killed over 1100 people. The Jemeluk area of Amed, a sleepy fishing village, lies right at the foot of the mountain.
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I experienced and shot an epic sunset at the Wind Caves in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
"On the eastern edge of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park lies Split Mountain, the Carrizo Badlands, and a feature known as the Wind Caves. Here, the exposed sandstone of the marine beds from the five-million-year-old Imperial Formation have been slowly eroded by wind into fantastic shapes that evoke whimsical images of boats with portholes, spaceships, and even the fictional town of Bedrock, hometown of the prehistoric Flintstone family."[1]
1. San Diego Reader / The Canyoneers. Canyoneers are San Diego Natural History Museum volunteers trained to lead interpretive nature walks that teach appreciation for the great outdoors.
This photo is probably the biggest demonstration of something exists out there I have ever experienced. I was going down hill to stay a couple of hours in a village called Abbotsbury when looking at the horizon, the sky was so dark, it looked like black color. But amazingly, there was this immense ray of light coming through, fighting its way to illuminate the sea. Were I was, there was just a few rain drops. Parked the car as soon as possible, set tripod, filters etc and got it. The color version looks cool, but in black and white you can feel the drama. I actually just snapped a couple of shots. It was such a moment of contemplation that photography was just insignificant at that moment. I know it will probably be one of event, but I manage to capture it.
Nikon D7000 & Nikkor AF-S 18-200 f3.5-5.6
Post Production with Lightroom 4.1 and Nik Software
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I experienced a drive-in movie theater for the first time ever. Double feature. Talk about time capsule. What year am I in, this is amazing.
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There are a few forests where I enjoy spending time among the trees and taking photographs. Some of them I never experienced under the foggy conditions, and I was hoping to do so for a long time. Finally, this autumn, I managed to tick a box under one of these forests.
During the late autumn, something inside me wanted a change in my photographic journey. I felt a bit stuck and uninspired photographing the same locations with similar compositions over and over again, even under lovely conditions.
Actually, during one of those shootings, where I photographed a lovely gnarly, mossy tree, under deep fog, I felt a bit of indifference, and didn’t feel the usual excitement when photographing. I never felt that way when shooting under atmospheric conditions. When I got home, I was thinking about the need for a new experience.
From the time I first photographed nature under the fog, I became somewhat addicted to it in some manner. When it’s a foggy or misty morning outside, I like to lose myself in photographing trees. It’s a suffering feeling if I’m unable to go out in those sorts of conditions.
The probable cause of me loving fog that much, beside the obvious dreamy-looking photos, is that it is so rare in my surroundings. Even in the autumn time, my local area gets hit by it twice at the best. But this autumn was different.
After a pretty dry and therefore fogless autumn in the previous session, this past autumn was a gorgeous one. There were numerous long foggy and misty mornings when I could explore and slow down my process of getting the shots. On one of those mornings, I visited the local forest, which was shrouded in a thick layer of fog.
To decide to go to a forest that is 10 kilometres away from your place of living, in the hope that you get atmospheric conditions, you need to prepare yourself not to be disappointed if the conditions are not there. But in this instance, I’ve decided to take my chances. I did, however, have a plan B, in case something didn’t go according to my plan.
It was an early morning. All the apps I checked the previous evening suggested thick fog. I was glad that, by the looks I saw through my window, the forecast was correct.
It was still dark, but the thick fog was evident outside. I planned to go to one particular forest, and then, depending on the atmosphere there, to check one other closer to my home.
At the moment I was nearing the entrance of the forest, I was full of excitement after seeing thick fog all around the forest. Such a lovely, warm feeling. Finally, for the first time, I thought.
As I mentioned, this is a familiar place for me. The first time I photographed it was over a decade ago. But never under fog or mist.
Seeing the new version of it under such lovely and atmospheric conditions was a bit overwhelming. But I knew everything about this forest, took a deep breath to calm down, and started composing my shots. I wanted to use every moment to make as many alluring photos as I could.
Obviously, in that endeavour, I overdid a bit, so I came home with a full card of photos. My thinking was that it doesn’t matter if I’m exhausted from shooting, you just keep going, because who knows when the next opportunity to get those dreamy shots will come.
The atmosphere was so calm, just how I like it. I saw more dogs roaming around than people. There was no wind, just fog drifting.
At one point, I thought to myself that I wouldn’t like to be anywhere else in the world at that time. It was that joyful for me.
Out of many photos I’ve got that morning, this one sticks first. I like it because there is some order here, unlike some of the other ones. The fog makes the trees look prettier. It was such a pleasure standing and observing nature all around.
Photographing a group of so many trees at once can be a bit of a killer in terms of ruining the composition. I always like to have as less elements as I can in my photo. But the pathway surrounded by the trees can’t be unpleasing to the eye.
There were still some autumnal colours, but most were sadly gone. It would be nice to have some more colourful leaves on the trees, but I’m not gonna complain, so happy with what I’ve got.
This photowander with my camera was just what I needed those days. It was an exceptional experience to be alone in the forest among all those tall trees. Feeling I will cherish for the years to come.
On 19 February 1942 Darwin experienced a massive Japanese air attack. Peary was attacked by Japanese dive bombers, and was struck by five bombs. The first bomb exploded on the fantail, the second, an incendiary, on the galley deck house; the third did not explode; the fourth hit forward and set off the forward ammunition magazines; the fifth, another incendiary, exploded in the after engine room. A .30 caliber machine gun on the after deck house and a .50 caliber machine gun on the galley deck house fired until the last enemy plane flew away.
Lost with the ship were 88[1] officers and men, including Bermingham. There were 53 enlisted survivors and one officer, LTJG R.L. Johnson. LT W.J. Catlett, who was ashore during Peary's final battle, was tasked with writing the official US Navy report on the sinking. Peary was the first destroyer of the Asiatic Fleet to be sunk in World War II. She was struck from the Navy List on 8 May 1942. In July 2020 an announcement was made by the Northern Territory government that the propellers from the ship had been found some kilometres from the known wreck site, prompting further investigation into Peary's final battle.
Our region experienced a weekend of violent storms like we didn't see for years. The storm, which were predicted days ahead caused wide spread damage damage to homes from fallen tree branches, hail and wind damage from flying debris. Being weekend, for many photographers it meant getting out and experience the thrill close up. Thsi image is from the last storm which swept across the CBD on Sunday afternoon around 5.45pm.
If you are local I hope you caught some action on camera too and stayed safe.
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I experienced all four seasons on one day. Hail, rain, snow, storm, sun, and everything in between. It was quite a show.
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Summit day is D Day on Kilimanjaro. The toughest mentally and the most demanding physically. From waking in the early hours in pitch black and sub-freezing temperatures to collapsing exhausted at camp at the end of the day, there is no respite. But what a reward. Here is what to expect.
Whichever route you choose, you’ll be spending the night before summit at an altitude of around 4,600 – 4,700m. At this altitude there are three serious impediments to sleep, (1) Cold overnight temperatures (well below freezing) (2) Altitude Sickness (mild head-aches and mild nausea if you are lucky) and (3) anxiety about the climb ahead. Still, sleep you will and for those attempting a sun-rise summit, you’ll be setting off in the very early hours (after midnight).
The climb can be divided into two, the first ascent to the rim and then the traverse around the rim to Uhuru Peak. Machame reaches the rim at Stella Point (5,685m) whilst Marangu reaches the rim at Gillman’s Point (5,681m). You’re looking at a climb of around 1,000m in altitude gain from camp to the rim. This section involves a slow tack up the scree that, in the dark at least, affords little views other than the countless head torches of your fellow climbers snaking up the mountain.
Reaching the crater rim offers the most visceral sense of having summited Kili. Many climbers, having hauled their unwilling bodies to this point, would quite happily call it a day here. It is not an unusual site to see trekkers flat out on their backs, whilst their guides try to cajole them back on their feet. It is a very bad idea to lie down at this point. A quick photograph, a snack and up is the safest approach.
Depending on your route, the crater rim traverse can take 1 – 2 hours. If it weren’t for the prior exertions and extreme altitude this would be little worse than a walk in a City park. Unfortunately at this stage, legs are heavy, oxygen is scarce and temperatures are low. The view can be incredible, with the lunar landscape of the crater itself to one side, the dramatic glaciers and if you are lucky, far reaching views over the plains of Africa.
Uhuru Peak is the highest point on the rim and at an altitude of 5,895m, the highest point in all Africa. Depending on when you summit you may have to queue to get your de riguer summit photo in front of the jauntily angled summit sign. There are several poignant memorials at the summit, but a surprisingly scarce sense of drama. The emotion experienced by most is one of pure intense relief at having made it !
Over the past weekend, Rochester experienced something rare - four clear nights in a row! While it is true that the moon did not make for the best time for astro imaging, I had to take advantage of the rare clears skies and so I had both of my imaging platforms out catching photons every night!
The first image I am ready to share from this series is M81 and M82. I have been wanting to image these two beautiful galaxies for a while now and I finally got my chance!
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 and Bode's Galaxy, is a beautiful spiral galaxy located 12 Million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode on 31 December 1774, thus the common name of Bode's Galaxy. M81 is the largest galaxy in a group of 34 galaxies, known appropriately enough as the M81 Group.
Messier 82, also known as the NGC 3034 and as the Cigar Galaxy, and is also located 12 million light years away and is part of the M81 group of galaxies. M82 is an extremely luminous galaxy - being five time brighter than our own Milky Way, and has a core that is 100 time brighter! This is due to intense star formation caused by gravitational perturbations from interactions with M81. M82 is known for its complex network of dusty filaments that extend to the side of the galaxy.
This particular image is the result of 191 subframes with an exposure of 180 seconds, for a total integration time of just over 9.5 hours. These frames were taken over three nights.
I would really like to image this again using narrowband and see if I can get a better mage of the tendrils from M82! - A fun future project…..
Details for this image:
191 x 180 seconds, bin 1x1, unity gain @ -15C. (Total integration of 9.55 hours).
50 Bias exposures
34 Dark exposures
45 Flat Darks
30 Flats taken each night, each nights data was calibrated to these flats.
Scope: William Optics 132mm FLT F/7 APO
Guide Scope: Sharpstar 61DPHII
Guide Scope Focus Motor: ZWO EAF
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC-Pro
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI290Mini
Main Scope Focus Motor: Pegasus Astro Focus Cube 2
Field Rotator: Pegasus Astro Falcon
Mount: Ioptron CEM60
Polar Alignment: Ioptron Ipolar integrated alignment cameras
Capture Software: PHD2 Guider, Sequence Generator Pro controller
Image Processing: Deepsky Stacker, Pixinsight, Photoshop, Coffee, extensive processing indecision and second guessing, and much swearing…..
Thanks for looking!
Pat
Leura, Blue Mountains,
New South Wales, Australia.
Elevation: 985m
Population: 4,400 approx.
The village of Leura is one of the most popular attractions in the Blue Mountains.
On the weekends it’s a regular getaway for Sydneysiders & Leura Mall is packed with luxury cars & 4WD’s.
The numerous tourist buses add to the hustle & bustle with tourists visiting the cafes & boutique shops.
Just a short trip south of Leura down Cliff Drive is a completely different world, away from the shops & the crowds.
The natural world of rainforests with ancient trees, waterfalls & cascades, wildflowers, orchids & fungi.
The forests around Leura are abundant with wildlife - here the only noises you’ll hear are the sound of birds,
the rustle of the wind in the trees and the sound of cascading water.
This area is a mecca for bushwalkers, birdwatchers & photographers.
Leura Cascades.
A short walk from the car park brings you to one of the most popular & photographed landmarks in the Blue Mountains.
The cascades run for a few hundred metres. Near the car park you’ll also find the upper Leura cascades.
Bridal Veil Falls.
The end of the cascades brings you to the top of the escarpment with stunning views across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary.
Here is the first glimpse of Bridal Veil Falls. A steep descent via some metal ladders takes you to the base of the falls.
Bridal Veil falls are not easy to photograph due to their large scale & close proximity of the vantage point below them.
Either a very wide-angle lens is required or shooting a multi- level panorama.
It’s more easier to document smaller sections of the waterfall.
Leura Weeping Rock.
Slightly below Bridal Veil is one of the hidden gems of the Blue Mountains - Leura’s Weeping Rock.
Though the falls are quite small they are quite picturesque & the area is quite atmospheric.
The area below this point is recommended for experienced walkers only!
Beyond Weeping Rock if you traverse to the right you will pass a large amphitheatre, before arriving at the lovely Fern Bower.
Turn left & towards the lower section of Fern Bower, you will find Lila Falls, Linda Falls, then further down - Margeurite Cascades.
Downstream from Weeping Rock, Leura Falls can be visited along with Adelina Cascades directly below the falls.
Below the cascades is Leura Forest - one of the most beautiful spots in the area with a Lord of the Rings-like charm.
This area can be accessed via the Fern Bower track or more directly downstream from Weeping Rock via a high metal ladder.
Caution must be taken if using this ladder as its dangerous, especially if you are carrying camera gear & a tripod.
Extended bushwalks - some ideas for further exploration for the fit & experienced:
Leura - Katoomba.
From the base of the escarpment, near Leura forest, are two tracks that take you to Katoomba (and beyond).
The Federal Pass or the Dardenelles Pass wind their way along the base of the cliffs and eventually form one route.
The Federal Pass track can be followed as far as even Mt Solitary or the Ruined Castle.
Exit points could be the Grand Stairway or the Scenic Railway or even the Golden Stairs at Narrow Neck.
Leura - Wentworth Falls.
At the base of Leura Falls is the legendary Lindeman Pass track which will bring you to near The Valley of the Waters at Wentworth falls area.
This is not really a track, but a negotiable route & is not sign-posted & is quite rough - some scrambling & route-finding involved.
Exit points include Gladstone Pass or Roberts Pass (both require exposed scrambling).
Allow for a full day to get to Valley of the Waters.
Do not attempt this route unless you have experience with off-track walking & rugged terrain!
Leura - Kings Tableland - Wentworth Falls.
It is possible to follow an old route that was used by workers to get to the decommissioned Sewerage plant at Leura.
This is a fairly long walk to the Kedumba Valley near Mount Solitary, followed by a steep climb up Kedumba Pass to the top of Kings Tableland.
From the top of Kings Tableland there is a fire trail that will take you back towards the Wentworth Falls area.
The 2nd half of the walk across the plateau can be done on walking tracks including the Charles Darwin walk.
Enjoy!
California experienced its first significant rainfall today. I’m hopeful this downpour will assist those courageous souls who are struggling to quell the numerous fires raging across our lands.
C-FPBJ, a de Havilland Canada DHC-7-103 Dash 7, at the Marine Laydown Area (MLA) at Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut - just north of the Arctic Circle. It had arrived as TIN806 (Air Tindi Ltd.) from Goose Lake, Nunavut and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Its 70" x 91" cargo door permits oversized objects to be loaded and unloaded with ease.
Serial number 9 is currently the oldest Dash 7 in service around the world. The 44-year-old workhorse began its career as A6-MLM with Emirates Air Service at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on July 31, 1978. It later served with Air Greenland A/S of Nuuk, Greenland and with Trans Capital Air Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario before joining the Air Tindi fleet on March 10, 2021.
The area that was to become West Palm Beach was settled in the late 1870s and 1880s by a few hundred settlers who called the vicinity "Lake Worth Country." These settlers were a diverse community from different parts of the United States and the world. They included founding families such at the Potters and the Lainharts, who would go on to become leading members of the business community in the fledgling city. The first white settlers in Palm Beach County lived around Lake Worth, then an enclosed freshwater lake, named for Colonel William Jenkins Worth, who had fought in the Second Seminole War in Florida in 1842. Most settlers engaged in the growing of tropical fruits and vegetables for shipment the north via Lake Worth and the Indian River. By 1890, the U.S. Census counted over 200 people settled along Lake Worth in the vicinity of what would become West Palm Beach. The area at this time also boasted a hotel, the "Cocoanut House", a church, and a post office. The city was platted by Henry Flagler as a community to house the servants working in the two grand hotels on the neighboring island of Palm Beach, across Lake Worth in 1893, coinciding with the arrival of the Florida East Coast railroad. Flagler paid two area settlers, Captain Porter and Louie Hillhouse, a combined sum of $45,000 for the original town site, stretching from Clear Lake to Lake Worth.
On November 5, 1894, 78 people met at the "Calaboose" (the first jail and police station located at Clematis St. and Poinsettia, now Dixie Hwy.) and passed the motion to incorporate the Town of West Palm Beach in what was then Dade County (now Miami-Dade County). This made West Palm Beach the first incorporated municipality in Dade County and in South Florida. The town council quickly addressed the building codes and the tents and shanties were replaced by brick, brick veneer, and stone buildings. The city grew steadily during the 1890s and the first two decades of the 20th century, most residents were engaged in the tourist industry and related services or winter vegetable market and tropical fruit trade. In 1909, Palm Beach County was formed by the Florida State Legislature and West Palm Beach became the county seat. In 1916, a new neo-classical courthouse was opened, which has been painstakingly restored back to its original condition, and is now used as the local history museum.
The city grew rapidly in the 1920s as part of the Florida land boom. The population of West Palm Beach quadrupled from 1920 to 1927, and all kinds of businesses and public services grew along with it. Many of the city's landmark structures and preserved neighborhoods were constructed during this period. Originally, Flagler intended for his Florida East Coast Railway to have its terminus in West Palm, but after the area experienced a deep freeze, he chose to extend the railroad to Miami instead.
The land boom was already faltering when city was devastated by the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane. The Depression years of the 1930s were a quiet time for the area, which saw slight population growth and property values lower than during the 1920s. The city only recovered with the onset of World War II, which saw the construction of Palm Beach Air Force Base, which brought thousands of military personnel to the city. The base was vital to the allied war effort, as it provided an excellent training facility and had unparalleled access to North Africa for a North American city. Also during World War II, German U-Boats sank dozens of merchant ships and oil tankers just off the coast of West Palm Beach. Nearby Palm Beach was under black out conditions to minimize night visibility to German U-boats.
The 1950s saw another boom in population, partly due to the return of many soldiers and airmen who had served in the vicinity during the war. Also, the advent of air conditioning encouraged growth, as year-round living in a tropical climate became more acceptable to northerners. West Palm Beach became the one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas during the 1950s; the city's borders spread west of Military Trail and south to Lake Clarke Shores. However, many of the city's residents still lived within a narrow six-block wide strip from the south to north end. The neighborhoods were strictly segregated between White and African-American populations, a legacy that the city still struggles with today. The primary shopping district remained downtown, centered around Clematis Street.
In the 1960s, Palm Beach County's first enclosed shopping mall, the Palm Beach Mall, and an indoor arena were completed. These projects led to a brief revival for the city, but in the 1970s and 1980s crime continued to be a serious issue and suburban sprawl continued to drain resources and business away from the old downtown area. By the early 1990s there were very high vacancy rates downtown, and serious levels of urban blight.
Since the 1990s, developments such as CityPlace and the preservation and renovation of 1920s architecture in the nightlife hub of Clematis Street have seen a downtown resurgence in the entertainment and shopping district. The city has also placed emphasis on neighborhood development and revitalization, in historic districts such as Northwood, Flamingo Park, and El Cid. Some neighborhoods still struggle with blight and crime, as well as lowered property values caused by the Great Recession, which hit the region particularly hard. Since the recovery, multiple new developments have been completed. The Palm Beach Mall, located at the Interstate 95/Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard interchange became abandoned as downtown revitalized - the very mall that initiated the original abandonment of the downtown. The mall was then redeveloped into the Palm Beach Fashion Outlets in February 2014. A station for All Aboard Florida, a high-speed passenger rail service serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, is under construction as of July 2015.
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