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Amsterdam - Buitenveldertselaan - De Cuserstraat
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I took this photo for the theme "A look in the mirror" of the Smile on Saturday group. The sewing items are usually stored in a box and haven't seen the light of day in a long time as sewing isn't exactly one of my talents. In fact I hardly manage to sew on a button. At least they have been useful for a photo now. HSoS !
“Symmetry is what we see at a glance; based on the fact that there is no reason for any difference...”
― Blaise Pascal
Balboa Park. San Diego, CA
Into the sleep machine I won't plug in
In fact I'd rather die before I will comply
To you, my friend I write the reason I still live
Because in my mind it's set the vitamin is ripe to give
Coming closer to another two thousand years
You and I will pry the closed eye of the sleep machine
~Incubus
A few fun facts:
1-The Marble House has over 500,000 cubic feet of marble.
2-Alva Vanderbilt fought for women's rights & suffrage. (right to vote).
3- She is quoted as saying "Pray to God, She will help you."
4-She ( Alva) held a "coming out" party, with 400 guests, for her only daughter Consuelo.
5-At the party, 300 live hummingbirds were released, to hover around the indoor fountain.
6-She later moved to France permanently, to the Chateau d'Augerville, to be near her daughter.
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reading fingers have left almost invisible traces on the letters. the story is very old.
what is readable, what can we know...just some shades and hints of the forgotten lives.
Mallard fact: if a predator is lurking nearby, a mother mallard will pretend to be injured to distract it from her brood. That's motherly love. :)
In fact, he wants me to stop with this stupid PC work and go to bed with him :-)
Timmy has no interest in toys at all, he wants to go out and spank Sammy ;-) And when he comes in, he wants to get on the table and cuddle with me. Ok, maybe I am his toy :-)))
I hope this stretching of the definition of 'toy' is acceptable.
Happy Caturday 4.6.2022 "Toys"
Amazon 4k - The World’s Largest Tropical Rainforest - Scenic Relaxation Film with Calming Music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1DR82HzrIU
SinginSongsofScience
The Rain Forest Song
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrcU514z6nM
HFF😊😊😍
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Since I am drowning in pictures I am going to hop through all the places where I have been otherwise it might take 100 years before I post really nice shots from locations I would like to share.
This shot was taken in the area of the Lyngen Alps at Lenangsoyra. It is the most northern location I have been during my trip at almost 70 degrees NB in the polar circle. I was here early June and as you can see there still was a lot of snow. In fact in most of the places in Norway at that time there was snow everywhere. It gave a wonderful view to the landscapes.
This area is part of a cape where I enjoyed the views of the fjords but also birds flying by like puffins and razorbills.
Central British Columbia
DID YOU KNOW? Feathers are fed to the grebe chicks almost immediately after hatching. In fact, feathers are very often the first item eaten by newly hatched chicks of many grebe species. So these grebes evolved to use their feathers as a way to slow down digestion. The feathers form dense balls in the digestive tract and appear to slow the passage of food long enough that the food can be safely liquified. The bird then regurgitates the tough bits within a ball of feathers.
Visit this location at Bayous of Shara in Second Life
“Still, what I want in my life
is to be willing to be dazzled—
to cast aside the weight of facts
and maybe even to float a little
above this difficult world.”
― Mary Oliver
This red-crested korhaan was similar in size and profile to the northern black korhaan I posted a few days ago. Both species are found in similar habitats in The Kalahari, in Botswana. Other similarities include the fact that the female is less colourful than the male. The female red-crested korhaan, pictured above, has similar plumage to a female northern black korhaan and does not have the prominent red crest of the male. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Some facts: The ocelot, also known as the dwarf leopard, is a wild cat distributed extensively within South America including the islands of Trinidad and Margarita, Central America, and Mexico. It has been reported as far north as Texas. North of Mexico, it is found regularly only in the extreme southern part of Texas,although there are rare sightings in southern Arizona.
The ocelot is similar in appearance to a domestic cat. Its fur resembles that of a clouded leopard or jaguar and was once regarded as particularly valuable. As a result, hundreds of thousands of ocelots were once killed for their fur. The feline was classified as a vulnerable species from 1972 until 1996, and is now listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot
Photographed at Pousada Santa Teresa, Mato Grosso at the end of the day.
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Animals never cease to surprise me. Miss Piggy, a Kunekune pig, lives on a little farm which is part of the park where I went yesterday to watch the ducklings. I walked past the farm on my way to the pond and noticed Miss Piggy on the pasture. Actually Miss Piggy is hard to overlook as she is huge but what caught my attention was the fact that she seemed to be very interested in the dandelions. I zoomed closer and this is what I saw, a pig blowing a dandelion ! I should really go to this park more often, the animals there seem to be quite fascinating .....
ursus arctos
length: 1 to 2.8 m
weight: 139 kg (male), 95 kg (female)
lifespan: 20 to 30 years
predators: humans
habitat: boreal forest, mountain alpine, arctic tundra
yukon population estimate: 6,000-7,000
they breed for the first time around their 8th year and reproduce every 3 to 4 years
bears routinely distinguish between threatening and non-threatening human behaviour
bears are not mean or malicious; they are very gentle, curious, and tolerant animals
shih shòh (gwich’in)
shär cho (hän)
dlēze (kaska)
srà cho (northern tutchone)
akłaq (inuvialuit)
atsìá sho (big grandpa) (southern tutchone)
shash chō (tagish)
shüh choh (upper tanana)
xóots or xûts (tlingit)
A combination of moments,
light and shadows.
Lines and dots.
All inconspicuous and at the same time quite clear.
Men are naturally better at lifting and throwing things, all with a smile on their faces! Women are naturally better at working alone in peace.
Picture taken by Mike.
European hornet closeup (Vespa crabro), 10-2022, Ticino, Switzerland
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European hornet (Vespa crabro), 10-2022, Ticino, Switzerland
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THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO:
I guess you can tell by the look on its face that this is not a happy hornet. That's not unusual for hornets - truth be told, variations of "not happy" "angry", or at least "badly irritated" seem to be pretty much their natural state of mind - but what's interesting about the fella above is that he also wasn't exactly sober.
To spell it out more clearly: that was one hammered hornet. It was so drunk in fact, it couldn't fly for two seconds straight without crashing. I shot that photo in my garden last fall, but as with all my pictures, I'll try to give you a bit more context.
Every year at least one hornet queen decides that some crack or hole inside the thick stone walls of my 400-year old house in Ticino is the perfect place to raise her royal family.
That in itself wouldn't pose a problem, but if there's one thing we know about "royals", it's that they're a complicated bunch (though it has to be said for both princes William and Harry that they rarely build little palaces inside the walls of some stranger's house, but I digress).
There is a slight potential for conflict; in my experience, all hornets are born with a sweet tooth and a bad temper, and particularly when there's ripe figs in my garden, tensions can rise.
That is entirely my fault though, because I still sometimes foolishly try to negotiate the human place in the food- (or rather: fruit-) chain, despite knowing perfectly well that fig season isn't the time to want to improve human-hornet relations, as any attempt in that regard will inevitably follow the same frustrating pattern:
Human: "Oh hello there Ms Hornet, how nice to meet you here at the fig tree - isn't the weather just lovely?"
Hornet: "Bzzzzzz. I have a sting. Bzzzzz. Go away. Bzzzzz."
Human: "There is really no need to be so angry, dear Ms Hornet: we're all friends here, and there's enough figs for all of us! How are the kids, I mean... larvae?"
Hornet: "Bzzzzzz. I have a sting. Bzzzzz. Go away. Bzzzzz."
Human: "Jeez, OK - relax! I can see you have a sting, I'm going, all right? You can have all the figs Ms Hornet, see: I'm already leaving!"
Hornet: "Bzzzzz. Yes, I have a sting. Bzzzzz. Don't come back. Bzzzzz."
And that's how THAT conversation goes.
Yet despite our occasional differences (like when I nearly died of smoke inhalation because Her Royal Hornet Majesty had decided my chimney was another suitable place for her nest), I'm happy to report we generally get along quite well, unless... - well, unless the hornets are intoxicated.
It's one of nature's lesser known facts (or perhaps its dirty secret) that many of our friends in the animal kingdom occasionally like to get high, and hornets are no exception. Not on anything illegal, mind; they are law-abiding insects after all, so you won't see them smoke crack or snort cocaine (although with some hornets I wouldn't rule that out completely 😉).
No: their usual drug of choice is alcohol, which my irritable neighbors find - surprise! - in my fig tree. Once some of the overripe fruit start to ferment, their potent juices become a magnet for hornets - and that's when the trouble starts.
It should come as no surprise that "hornets and hooch" are an inherently problematic combination. Because the crux with alcohol is this: it doesn't alter your personality, it only brings out the character traits that are already there without a filter, so you just become a terribly unrestrained version of yourself when you drink too much.
Which with hornets - who aren't the most cheerful bunch even on a good day - is a recipe for disaster. They are MEAN drunks - and I'm not kidding, oh boy. All that bottled-up anger constantly boiling underneath that shiny, chitin surface from the moment they hatch is finally released into the world, and it's not a pleasant sight, let me tell you.
Alcohol REALLY doesn't seem to improve their mood, and the other animals in my garden all agree (and I concur) that the fig tree would be a much happier place if the hornets just smoked weed and listened to Bob Marley instead (if them getting high can't be avoided altogether).
To be fair though, not all hornets have a drinking problem. Most of them behave responsibly and "don't drink and fly" (which I'm sure is a motto that gets taught in hornet school from an early age). And they don't get high all year long: It's only when fall arrives that the hornets like to have a merry get-together in my fig tree to get a good "buzz on".
But you know how it is: just like with any good party, there's always the ONE guy who can't hold his liquor and basically turns into your angry, drunk uncle at Christmas who starts picking fights with every one at the dinner table and insists on letting you know - very loudly - what he thinks about Trump or Biden or the Corona virus once he's had one too many.
Which finally brings me back to the fella in the photo above, because apparently he was THAT guy. That particular "drunk uncle" hornet sat underneath the fig tree on a fallen (and pretty rotten looking) fruit and was deep into its cups. As soon as it saw me, it started to buzz angrily and seemed intent on a confrontation, but it didn't manage to get airborne for more than a second.
After a few more failed attempts to lift off and a few more angry "Bzzzzzz" sounds (I think I actually did hear the words "Trump", "Biden" and "Corona" in there 😉), it just went back to boozing on the juices of the spoiled fig on the ground.
I left it to its own devices, happy that I got this quite expressive shot. 😊
P.S. I think it was actually a crazy, drunk AUNT - not an uncle 😉)
P.P.S. Just to make sure we understand each other (maybe as a disclaimer for readers who come to this gallery for the first time and aren't familiar with my kind of humor): I love the fact that these beautiful insects visit my garden. Watching how these efficient predators hunt wasps, horseflies or other insects is incredibly fascinating (adult hornets themselves mainly feed on sugary plant juices, but they hunt because their young need protein to grow).
Hornets may seem like they're constantly angry (which to me is funny - hence this text), but they're not; they're actually very peaceful towards humans, and even when you compete for a ripe fig with them, their furious buzzing is mostly just a bluff, and I've never been stung (and I don't know anyone who has).
Due to the unfounded fear many people have of hornets, who often get exterminated because they're confused with common wasps, this species is threatened in many countries (in Germany for example, hornets are a protected species). But unless you step (or sit) on them or destroy their nest, hornets don't attack, and even when they're drunk, they are usually so incapacitated that they are completely harmless (just like your uncle/aunt 😉).
So if you have hornets in your garden, just enjoy watching them and please don't harm them! 🙏 🙏 ❤ ❤
With that being said, I hope you like the photo and wish you all a wonderful weekend! Many greetings from Switzerland, and as always: let me know what you think in the comments 🙏 😊 ❤!
Out next destination - the ruins of castle in Monolithos (seen from the road) :)
Monolithos is a Greek village on the island of Rhodes. The name of the settlement comes from the word "monos lithos", which means a lonely rock and that rises 3 km west of the village. The most tourist attraction in Monolithos is the medieval castle, built on top of a 100m rock. This castle was built in 1480 by the Knights of Saint John to protect the island from attacks. In fact, this castle was never conquered. The Castle of Monolithos is widely ruined today but it offers great views of the sea and the two islets opposite to it. Inside the Castle, there is a small working chapel dedicated to Agios Panteleimon (Saint Pantaleon). Access to the castle is by a staircase cut into the rock. From the ruins of the castle there is a beautiful view of the sea, mountains and islands.
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Widok z drogi na cel naszej kolejnej wycieczki - ruiny zamku w Monolithos :)
Monolithos – miejscowość w Grecji, na wyspie Rodos. Nazwa osady pochodzi od słowa "monos lithos", co oznacza samotną skałę, która wznosi się 3 km na zachód od miejscowości. Największą atrakcją Monolithos stanowią ruiny zamku joannitów wznoszącego się na samotnej skale. Górują na wysokości 240 m n.p.m. nad zatokami Kerameni oraz Aliki. Miejsce to już w V wieku pełniło funkcję obserwacyjne i ostrzegawcze przed najazdem wroga. W 1480 roku kawalerowie rodyjscy na rozkaz Wielkiego Mistrza Piotra z Abusson wybudowali zamek. W czasach joannitów miejscowa ludność mogła tutaj liczyć na schronienie. Niestety do dnia dzisiejszego przetrwały jedynie monumentalne mury twierdzy oraz niewielka kaplica Agios Pantelimon. Z ruin zamku rozciąga się przepiękna panorama na morze, pobliskie góry oraz wyspy.
Explore! July 7, 2023
A daylily or day lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae. Despite the common name, it is not in fact a lily. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred daylily species for their attractive flowers. Wikipedia
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Rolleiflex Automat One (1938) recently restored by myself, although I'm unsure as to whether to do anything about the worn leather as I quite like the fact that it shows the marks of it's 85 years of use. Film was Kodak Tri X and a yellow/green bay 1 filter was fitted to the taking lens only. Film developed in Rodinal.
Gwaneumsa Temple is named after Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion). This fairly common temple name in Korea is located on the northeast side of Mt. Hallsan. It’s believed that the temple dates back to sometime during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). However, there is very little proof that indicates the exact year of Gwaneumsa Temple’s construction. During the early 1700’s, when the Joseon royal court proclaimed Confucianism as the state religion, Buddhism suffered horribly from this policy decision. In fact, Gwaneumsa Temple was completely destroyed during this time in Korea’s history. However, in 1912, the temple was rebuilt by the Buddhist nun, Anbongryeokwan. It was later renovated and expanded in 1964...
...Large statue is surrounded by descriptive statues of various life-sized statues of guardians - Dale's Korean Temple Adventures
A cool fact from Cornell
"Swans have long been associated with ideals of romance. Added to their elegant outlines and all-white plumage is their tendency to form permanent pair bonds by the time they’re 2-3 years old. Once a pair forms, Tundra Swans feed and roost together year-round."
The fact that the Laughing Buddha has no hair is something Tofu seems to have notived for the first time. As Tofu is very proud of his fur he can't imagine being "naked", even more so if you are outside all the time like the buddha.
Check out these cool cardinal facts:
Cardinals are early nesters.
Both male and female cardinal birds sing.
Some people put birdseed outside to keep cardinals as “pets.”
In many cultures, bird lovers have a special place in their hearts for cardinals.
Many people associate cardinals with pleasant memories or the idea that a deceased loved one is present.
Perhaps the cardinal’s comforting, beautiful, and cheerful song invokes pleasant memories from the past.
Or maybe the bold red color speaks to us; red is the color of blood, which gives us life.
For many, cardinals symbolically represent joy and hope.
When single people encounter cardinals, they believe the bird’s presence represents an omen that new romantic relationships are on the verge of manifesting.
In the United States, when people see cardinals in winter, they feel encouraged to look forward to springtime.
Totally digging the fact that the gamer girl items from Backbone (at Access and mainstore) match perfectly with my new outfit from Violent Seduction (at Romp) ♡
Can't avoid the fact that I am now back in the UK where it is damp but colourful.
Thank you all for the interest in this image - you post something and you never know who will be interested.
back from summer vacation...
The fact that the island of Tenerife is so diverse is probably most known to Europeans. For those who don't know this island yet, maybe I can arouse their interest with this series.
theodor — summer wind ♫
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„My story is in fact that I am a diptych which is not all that comfortable sometimes.“
Dean Scully
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As a matter of fact, I do feel like a bit of a "Maverick" when I drive my Charger.
After being out on wildfires all summer long, from the far reaches of Alberta, Canada, to the Columbia Gorge in Washington, to the Southern Coast of Oregon, from May 29th to October 23rd, this was the first chance I had to drive the Charger for over a year.
I'm heading to the car wash, and you can't tell it is beyond dusty. Didn't matter, had to take a picture. :-)
And, It was gloriously beautiful fall day. :-)
Many of the photographs I took in Oban look grey even if they are in fact color images. So this is a straight black and white image of a fishing boat entering Oban harbor through the early morning mist.
I particularly like the way that the lack of contrast between the mist and the water makes it appear that the boat is floating in mid-air.
ODC-Where I Live Is Known For...
This area of Upstate, NY is known for its beautiful waterfalls and gorges. In fact there's a saying here "ithaca Is Gorges!" It really is!!!
Please note for those who are unable to separate fact from fiction......this is purely fictional dialogue whilst the image is real
P1070463-1 - Sunrise - Bay of Bengal - East Coast
# 332 - 24 Oct '18 - 15:15 (09:45 GMT)
She is almost our backyard .. A minute walk away ..
Early in the morning .. Had a walk along the shore .. The Slow Rise Of The Sun Was Wonderful.
WONDERFUL FACTS - What is the most powerful bird in the world?
The wild animal known to have been killed and carried away by a bird was a 15 pound male red howler monkey killed by a Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in Manu National Park, Peru in 1990.
The Harpy Eagle is considered the world's most powerful bird of prey, although it weighs only 20 pounds. 🐧
Happy birding 🐾