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Despite the fact that there are around 20,000 species of this large family of Longhorn beetles there a few to be found living in the UK. Just proves that you don't have to always take a trip to a tropical rainforest to find some amazing looking bugs. Fond of damp grassland areas and chalky soils where the larvae of this beetle develop in the stem tissues of herbaceous plants such as hogweed. Can be seen from May to June and found widespread in the UK but local in eastern England.
Leser Noddy Facts -
The lesser noddy is a small, tropical tern with dark plumage, a whitish-grey head and a long, dark beak.
The nest of the lesser noddy consists of a sturdy platform of seaweed, held together by excrement.
The diet of the lesser noddy consists of small fish and squid, which it picks from the surface of the water.
The lesser noddy may eat fragments of coral before breeding, possibly as a source of calcium for producing its eggs.
A lovely and very cute Red Squirrel posing to my camera :)
My brother loved Red Squirrels very much.
I took these photos in his memory.
Today it's has been four years since he tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident.
I learned the love towards the Earth in fact from him.
THANK YOU SO MUCH DEAR FLICKR FRIENDS FOR YOUR VISIT AND FOR YOUR SO KIND MESSAGES!!!!!
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 basilica is a church with an ordinary roof that does not have a domed shape. It is such a building, built in the X century, located on the main square of the city.
When Georgia became a Christian country, mass executions of priests and adherents of paganism took place on the territory. At the same time, temples were rebuilt in the church, leaving no chance for another religion. From the largest building where the pagans worshiped their gods, they made a three-nave Christian basilica. But the churches did not stand for a long time and by now have already been destroyed.
Uplistsuli in translation from Georgian means "Church of the Prince." The uniqueness of the temple lies in the fact that it was built in a purely Georgian style: the side rooms from the main are separated by walls, not columns.
Near Uplistsuli you can see the ruins of the basilica, defeated in the era of resistance to Christianity.
Taken at the Queen Victoria Gardens on a rainy day.
Best viewed enlarged for more details.
Some facts on flies...
Flies form one of the five most diverse insect orders, including about 150,000 described species in 150 families.
It's estimated that there are 30,000 species of fly in Australia, of which only 6400 have been described.
Flies can be distinguished from other insects because they have only one pair of functional wings. Almost all flies have mouthparts that are adapted for lapping or piercing and sucking.
A large component of the world's fly fauna is unique to Australia. Flies are ubiquitous and often abundant in Australian terrestrial ecosystems.
They perform important ecological functions such as nutrient recycling, predation and pollination, and their larvae are often parasitoids of other insects.
Many species of fly are regarded as a nuisance, including the bush fly (Musca vetustissima), mosquitoes, sandflies and blackflies.
Flies are responsible for the transmission of a wide variety of disease-causing micro-organisms in humans and animals.
Most of these diseases are absent from Australia, with exceptions such as dengue fever and some types of encephalitis.
Many thanks for your visit, comments, invites and faves...it is always appreciated..
Happy Sunday
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.
Interesting fact: House Wrens are fiercely territorial, they have been known to destroy bluebird and other cavity nester's eggs by piercing them, and then often removing the eggs from the nest.
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Odd fact: The Baltimore Oriole received its name from the fact that the male's colors resembled those on the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore.
If you like this and some of my other images, I invite you to take a look at my wildlife/birding blog, which I try to update every few days. ... grenfell.weebly.com and my web page at www.tekfx.ca
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No takers for the elegant (and presumably) Victorian shelter on the promenade on this freezing cold and blustery winter's morning. In fact, apart from a couple of shore-fishermen, the seafront was practically deserted. Not a 'Ten from Len' day, then.
Ilford FP4, commercially developed.
20th February 1998
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.
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.
Fun fact: It's a scene you’ve probably seen countless times in movies and on TV: An eagle flies overhead and emits a rough, piercing scream. It's a classic symbol of wilderness and adventure. The only problem? Bald eagles don't make that sound. Instead, they emit a sort of high-pitched giggle or a weak scream. These noises are so unimpressive that Hollywood sound editors often dub over bald eagle calls with far more impressive sounds: the piercing, earthy screams of a smaller bird, the red-tailed hawk. (Mentalfloss.com)
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Fun facts, folks! I decided to put together an outfit and show it to you all. First up is the Cape.
CandyDoll - Sweet Bolero
This cute little bolero is available in 10 color textures and 20 pattern textures. The accent pieces have 27 color textures. I loved the outfit it came with, and nearly bought it all. I wanted to mix and match.
Available Sizes:
eBody - Reborn
Legacy - Special
Maitreya - LaraX
CandyDoll - Nesy Top
This fantastic top, with all its holy personality, is available in 10 color textures and 10 pattern textures. Accents come with 14 color textures.
Available Sizes:
eBody - Reborn | Juicy Boobs | Waifu
Legacy - Special | Perky
Nerido - Legacy Push-up
Maitreya - LaraX | LaraX Petite
CandyDoll - Carol Leggings
I love these pants. The little knee hearts made me excited. They are available in 10 color textures and 10 color textures for the accents.
Available Sizes:
eBody - Reborn
Legacy - Special
Maitreya - LaraX
CandyDoll - Softy Shoes
These shoes screamed my name when I saw them, and I scoured the store to find them. They are available in 10 color textures and 10 accent color textures.
Available Sizes:
eBody - Reborn
Legacy - Special
Maitreya - LaraX
Head into CandyDoll and look around at their Main Store at all their amazing products and do remember to grab all the demos!!!
Picture taken at Sunny Photo Studio
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.
Some interesting facts about the Roseate Spoonbills...
The Roseate Spoonbill is one of the newest birds to join the Birdorable family. Here are some fun facts about this unique species.
1. The collective noun for spoonbills is bowl. Have you ever seen a bowl of Roseate Spoonbills?
2. Roseate Spoonbills get their pink color from their food! They feed on crustaceans who in turn have fed on algae.
3. In parts of their range, especially in Florida, Roseate Spoonbills are sometimes confused with another large pink wading bird: the flamingo.
4. There are six species of spoonbill in the world; the Roseate Spoonbill is the only one with pink plumage. Roseate Spoonbill
5. The Roseate Spoonbill is also the only spoonbill species found in the Americas.
6. The beaks of chick spoonbills are straight; the spoon-shape grows as the chick develops.
7. Spoonbills use their specialized bills to feed. They sweep their open bills through the water, and when a prey item like a fish or insect comes between the mandibles, the bill snaps shut.
8. The oldest wild Roseate Spoonbill was discovered in the Florida Keys in 2006. The bird had been banded in 1990, and was an amazing 16 years old. The previous known longevity record for the species was seven years.
9. Roseate Spoonbills are highly social. They feed with each other and with other wading birds. They also nest in colonies and fly in flocks.
I think this one wins the cute factor. Moorhen feeding it's chick. There were in fact 4 chicks around but I only caught this one being fed.
The fact that this orchid knows it's Jan 1st and has done for the past four years encourages me to believe that whoever decided the year had 365 days was right.
Due to the fact that the wind comes almost from West, the waves become the same direction, from W to E, and wash the sand away
To stop/make less this washout effect, to break the stronght of the waves - that's the reason of this pillars. In the northern part of Zeeland there are beaches , many km long, and there are this pillars, always two lines together, repeating so about 500m. Depending from tide/low tide you can see 2,0m or nothing from them.
In fact the whole village is named after the Saviour. Sotira in Greek means Saviour. Sotira is a well-known village in the Ammochostos (Famagusta) area of Cyprus and plenty of old churches have survived in the village centre. The "Church of the Metamorphosis/Transfiguration of Christ" is currently closed. There is archaeological work going on, but the building was too small anyway and, in the 20th century, had been replaced by the "Church of the Metamorphosis/Transfiguration of Jesus". I'll come back to this interesting change of title. This old church here goes back to the 13th century, back to the time of the crusades and the French occupation of Cyprus. The building began as a simple barrel roof construction. In Venetian times, the dome was added, and the spire, also in Venetian style, is a 19th century product (still built during the Ottoman occupation). The archaeological dig showed that this church is resting on foundations of a fifth century Christian basilica. So, the question of who the Saviour is, has always been central to this village. Metamorphosis or Transfiguration denotes the visible appearance of Jesus, not as man, but as God. But "Christ"? Christ is already a title presupposing divinity, no need to transfigure here. That is why, I would guess, that in the 20th century the title was changed to transfiguration of Jesus. It makes more sense. Sense is, of course, in the eye of the beholder. If, as Christian doctrine has it, Jesus Christ was one person, but had two natures (God and Man), and if the Trinity consist of three persons, but having only on nature, there is trouble if you apply Aristotelian logic. Things are made not easier by the gospel of John which stipulates that Christ was always there with God and, therefore, had pre-existence. If you find this difficult, it only means that your mind is working. The question of who the Saviour is is not a puzzle the mind can resolve. But if you sing the question, turn it into sound, or into vision, you may be on a different path. Fuji X-Pro3.
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.
IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE
En el punt més alt del crater de La Crosa de Sant Dalmai, prop de Girona, es troba aquesta curiosa ermita. Curiosa tant pel nom com per la seva situació actual, dalt un crater volcanic i fortificada amb un gran fossat tot al entorn seu.
El fossat fou de fet un afegit modern, ja que la ermita, ja en ruines, fou convertida en torre de senyals militar durant les Guerres Carlines.
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At the highest point of the crater of La Crosa de Sant Dalmai, near Girona, is this curious hermitage. Curious both because of the name (Saint Lupus) and because of its current situation, above a volcanic crater and fortified with a large moat all around it.
The moat was in fact a modern addition, since the hermitage, already in ruins, was converted into a military signal tower during the Carline Wars, arround 1875.
Ndutu, Tanzania
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In East Africa, the blue wildebeest is the most abundant big-game species; some populations perform an annual migration to new grazing grounds, but the black wildebeest is merely nomadic. Breeding in both takes place over a short period of time at the end of the rainy season and the calves are soon active and are able to move with the herd, a fact necessary for their survival. Nevertheless, some fall prey to large carnivores, especially the spotted hyena.
In fact, I was shotting the cosmos, and the little guy jumped into my sight, let me take some photoes for him/her, then flew away. ^.^
OK....so there's the fact that this is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world...and the fact that you can pull into the parking lot and waddle up the fairly short trail behind the restaurant and gift shop and shoot away without breaking a sweat, and the fact that neither of these facts really do much for the "I want to be a serious landscape photographer" part of my psyche. (The Mossy Grotto was one of those locations. Hike straight up the side of a mountain and hurl yourself over a cliff into a pile of poison oak. Now THAT'S what landscape photography is all about!)
And yet...I'd have to admit that this was one of those locations that I was most looking forward to shooting when we got to the gorge. There's just something about the combination of that white bridge surrounded by lush trees and a waterfall that goes right up to the sky. As with my other shots from that week, I experimented quite a bit with the framing, but with my first post of this location, I wanted to focus on the bridge rather than the entirety of the falls.
After Multnomah, it was Elowah, Falls Creek, Panther, and Spirit Falls, and by the time I clawed my way out of the gorge back to the road, gasping for air at 7 PM, I had had quite enough "serious landscape photography" for one day. I'm hoping to be in shape enough to try some backpacking in the not so distant future, but in the mean time, I'm sure not going to complain when a waterfall like Multnomah is within throwing distance of my car.
I always feel sad about the fact I did not get to explore New York properly on my trip to the US last October.This shot was taken through the window of my bus during a whirlwind tour of the city.The light was very nice so I thought I would share it with my friends.
I will be off for a few days my friends.See you all soon and take care.
Looking Close... on Friday: Plush Toys
It has been four weeks without my little Pixie, and I am still in shock and devastated and hurt, and I miss him so terribly. He was such a special little cat, playful, naughty at times, sensitive, so intelligent, so loving, and we truly had a fusional relationship. It was so unfair that his little life was cut short so early, although I take comfort in the fact that he was loved, and that he brought so many smiles and so much love.
You will forever be in my heart, my little angel. ♥
Christine Falls is probably the most photographed place inside Mount Rainier National Park due to the fact that it's gorgeous AND it's right off the side of the road which usually means a long queue and a rushed shot elbow to elbow with your new best friends. On this day, however, I had it all to myself as the snow plows had scooped out the parking lot and left a five foot berm of snow in front of the trailhead.
This is the 37 foot lower tier of the Christine Van Trump Falls, so named after a nine year old girl who attempted the ascent of the mountain with her dad in 1889. The young lady made it to 10,000 feet despite a crippling nervous disorder.
The wonderful arched bridge framing the scene for us is concrete and faced with rubble stonework. Built in 1927, it spans 56 feet of Van Trump creek and it has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1991 and for me it is the highlight of the drive through the park.
I've posted this video twice so if you've seen the lahar crash through here don't bother, but for the rest of you, hold on to your seat. :)
(deep breath) Howdy! Hope all are well, I am for the most part. I've been working a lot and when I'm not working I've been on the couch resting. Then the holidays, crummy weather and suddenly I don't have anything to share AND I'm way behind with all of you. gasp. :) anywho, I still don't have much that I'd call Flickrworthy but I wanted to say hi and I'm still alive and have been secretly peeking. I have a few hours before I get back to the grind this morning so I'm going to give catching up a go. I'm still not out of the woods with work, two more bank remodels to do on top of my regular work load which means long days, nights, weekends because the banks don't close for remodels and we have contractors who use us exclusively for their cabinets and we have to keep them happy at the same time. boo hoo, whatever. I'm going to try to catch up and stay caught up so when the day comes that my camera leaps joyfully back into my hands I'll be ready. :)
Thanks to Mary for the great idea!!!!!!
WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
No
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
yesterday
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
smoked turkey
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No......unles you count all my animal babies over the years
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes.
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Ohhhh yeah
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yes.
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
You bet...at least once
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
granola
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
not all the time
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Yes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Change it up alot
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyes...tells you alot
RED OR PINK?
pink
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
when I get snippy
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My grandmother
WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
No shoes......prefer
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
A left over piece of pizza
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Neighborhood dog barking
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
yellow that way I'd be the sun....smile
FAVORITE SMELLS?
Honeysuckle in the spring....but allergies don't like it too much...LOL!
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My neighbor
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Football
HAIR COLOR?
reddish blonde but comes from a bottle.......more brunette the older I've gotten
EYE COLOR?
green.....more hazel with certain moods
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
no
FAVORITE FOOD?
Mexican
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
LOVE both.....as long as not really gorry or anything like that
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
The Last of the Dogmen
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Blue
SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer!.................but actually spring and fall are real faves
HUGS OR KISSES?
both please
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Hot Fudge Sundae
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Rereading Sylvia Browne.....The Other side and back
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Nothing...plain and blue
WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
DVD....Last of the Dogmen
FAVORITE SOUND?
The Ocean
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Both....according to mood....I am a Gemini
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME???
Astoria Oregon and Orlando Florida...about the same
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Sing, draw, write some and photography....really love to cook too...
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Lovington, New Mexico
On Explore - April 29, 2023 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
I hope you'll enjoy the my images as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Can greylag geese be white?
It can be white, completely gray (like the wild form), or somewhere in-between.
Are greylag geese native to UK?
There are two subspecies of Greylag Goose recognised: Western Greylag A. a. anser from Iceland, and north and central Europe; wintering from Scotland, south to northern Africa and east to Iran.
The greylag goose is a large, bulky, goose with a big head, and the largest of the grey goose species. It was one of the first species of animals to be domesticated in Ancient Egypt about 3000 years ago and is a typical farmyard goose. The domestic breed is known as A. a. domesticus and can interbreed with Anser anser. Many birds seen in the UK outside of the winter months are re-colonised from domestic populations and are often semi-tame. It is seen as a pest due to overgrazing of agricultural crops and is listed in Schedule 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, meaning it can be killed or taken outside of the close season.
Key facts Scientific name: Anser anser
Status: Resident wild and feral populations, winter visitor.
Breeding birds: 46,000 pairs UK wintering birds: 140,000 British birds and 88,000 from Iceland
Conservation status: Amber Family: Ducks, geese & swans
Length: 76 – 90 cm Wingspan: 147 – 180 cm
Weight: 2.9 – 1.4 kg
Typical lifespan: 8 years
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I appreciate it very much, wishing the best of luck and good light.
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I started using Nikon Cross-Body Strap or Monopod on long walks. Here is my Carbon Monopod details : Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod - Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever - Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm /5.6E PF Lense -
Thanks for stopping and looking :)
.First of all credit for this shot goes to Mary who took this on Friday morning while I was struggling to get into work. She took it from our bedroom window and I think it’s a really fine shot (had to say that obviously). Looking at the pic it looks like we live in the middle of nowhere in fact we are fairly close to the City centre, Hull University is just behind the trees. We have lived here 20 years and have never seen it look so wintryTHANKS FOR YOUR VISIT HAVE A GREAT DAY
صباح الخيــر
=P ادري متأخره لكن ما كان ببالي شي اكتبه
I've Been Tagged by s t y l e.z
& s ђ ё s ђ o
1. ما اسامح حد جذب علي
hate liars and I never forgive anyone lies to me
2. hate ppl who said one thing in front of you and another in your back يعني بالعربي ما استحمل حد بوجهين
3. my best friend is my sis =D الله لا يحرمني منها
4. صحيح ان ربعي ينعدون ع الاصابع لكن اقدر اسميهم ربع
My friends are few but I truly can call them MY FRIENDS
5. الي ما يعجبني مايعجبني واقول رأيي بصراحة ولو ان بعض الاحيان الصراحة تجرح ، لكن تظل الصراحة راحة
if I don't like something I stand for my opinion and say it even if it hard, honestly is my first rule
6. اكره شي شميته بحياتي ريحة الشيشة ><" كلش ما استحمل اشمها 3 ثواني على بعض
و احلى شي شميته ريحة البترول =P
I can't stand hookah smell uffff
but I love oil smell
7. ما احب الي "يقولون ما لا يفعلون" اذا ما انت قد الكلام لاتظرب على صدرك وتقول انا
وعندي الوعد وعــــــــــــد مافيه يمكن او على حسب الظروف والله
I don't like ppl who say what they don't do, promise is promise
8. القطاوة حبي وغرامي (L)
خاطري مره بحياتي اشتري قطوة وامي ما تقول لا
-_-"
Cats my fav pet, hope one day to have one
9. مـــــا احب شي اسمه يهـــــــال
احسهم اكثر المخلقوات مصلحة على الارض
يصيحون ويعفسون الدنيا ولا يسكتون الا اذا خذوا الي يبون
._. سخافة
haaaateeee kids really hate them
10. اصعب سنه مرة بحياتي لحد الحين 2008 لكن الله كريم =)
2008 was the toughest year in my life
11. ما انسى الناس الطيبين الي مروا بحياتي وربي يوفقهم
I'll never forget nice and good ppl I meet
12. الصح صح والغلط غلط ما في عندي بينهم يمكن
What is right is right and what is wrong is wrong I don't have maybe in between
13. مافي احلى من القهوة العربية ♥
Nothing test good as Arabic coffee
14. الجمال عندي ما هو مكياج والوان، الجمال اخلاق وذوق واذا كانت موجوده بالداخل الكل راح يشوفها من بره
Makeup is just makeup; real beauty comes from the inside
~
Another shitty forecast today which ended up doing the exact opposite of what was said. Weather was forecast sunshine and cloud all day, clearing out late evening to clear skies for the night.. well it actually rained the entire day, no sun at all in Carlisle. St Bees however was sunny all afternoon from dinnertime through till early evening, and it looked like it was going to clear out like it had been said so. Having seen 68007 and 68023 go in to Sellafield last night and seeing the quadruple allocated to 6C46 on TOPS, I made the effort to go out for tonight's working in the hope that the TPE one was leading and based on the forecast it looked promising. Well I got there and arrived at my spot in full bling, stood there for an hour or so in sun, then at about 7pm a change of wind direction just pushed all the blue sky out to sea, as you can see towards the right of this shot. Along with the sun went my hopes for a decent shot. In fact, by the time this passed, it was at the darkest it had been all day and the sun was never to be seen again. Claps of thunder and hail showers were rolling in as this passed but it had to be recorded nonetheless.
The weather forecasting has been an absolute shambles in the last two weeks and I've spent nearly all day every day venturing out, doing so much walking that my feet have blistered and still not got anything to show for my hard work. I can only try again going out every day until I get something.