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Large group of elephants having an absolute BLAST in a local mud hole. It was pretty dry at Hluhluwe- Lmfolozi safari park. It badly needed much more rain, but these beautiful creatures were living in the moment and it was wonderful to see.
It was supremely hot! Elephants bathe in mud to cool down their bodies due to very few sweat glands. They struggle to regulate their temperature so the mud acts as a natural sunscreen, protecting their skin from the harsh sunlight while also providing a barrier against insects and parasites.
Photographed in Hluhluwe-Lmfolozi National Park, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
After departing Portola in the early afternoon, CN 2221 is seen leading a westbound oil train through the Williams Loop in the early afternoon. With no clouds to even out the light there was a very harsh contrast between light and shadows.
On a birdless, nearly cloudless day, even the sunlight turned harsh and lit everything up differently.than usual. As I sit here in the 30 degree temperatures, all I can think is I'm ready for spring.
CN L512 approaches the Illinois International Port behind IC #6200, the first SD40-3 rebuilt at Woodcrest, and an EJ&E SD38-2. As you can see, since the CN bought the EJ&E in 2009, the Latin Kings have assumed control of the property.
Stained Glass - Harsh Symmetry
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I do not produce many black and white images, but this one turned out best in that medium. The day was quite active with weather. High winds, rain clouds, and much of what nature can deliver. For most an unpleasant day, but for a photographer, pure gold.
The title of this image was to be "Rain Up", as the unusual splash of sea water on the rocks gave the appearance of rain due to the straight lines. However, it was the harsh reality of such a day that gave rise to a better understanding of nature"s intent.
The final shot from the trip up Sgor Mor before mounting the bikes and heading back to show how the harsh Scottish weather takes it's toll on the landscape. You have to be hard to survive up here.
At a height of 2667 feet (813 meters), Sgor Mor doesn't quite qualify as a Munro as it's 333 feet (111 meters) short, but it is a Corbett and offers some great views of the Cairngorms.
Late afternoon from the Klakkur hike near Klaksvik in the Faroe Islands. This photo was taken facing north towards a line of finger-thin islands with high central ridges. Small villages nestled into the folds of the peaks were only linked by tunneled roads in living memory.
The photography gods were against all weekend. Every time I picked up my camera bag, something stopped me from heading out to take photos. So come Monday morning, I was heading out no matter what. As I drove to the station, there was a decent fog over Melbourne’s outer suburbs. I was envisioning all the dramatic shot I could take with the fog hanging over the city, but somewhere between East Richmond & Flinders St stations, the sun warmed up. My plans, just like the fog, we’re quickly evaporating.
This is one of my first shots of the day. I tried to make use of the remaining fog and shadows, by shooting directly into the filtered sunlight. I really love the mood of this photo.
Mischievous juvenile female Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
chasing a young crow.
Jonge Bruine Kiekendief en jonge Kraai
No chance! Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light 💕Dumbledore
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Battlescars WL Constellations - total coolness
The Charlotte - Essex Ferry on Lake Champlain approaches ducks and dock in Essex, NY on a rough day in the North Country
Having just purchased the Nikon Z100-400 S lens, I was desperate to try it, so I nipped out to nearby Plover Scar last night.
I knew that the tide would be pretty high at sunset, with high tide at 10pm, so that would give me a chance to isolate the diminutive Lighthouse with the setting sun behind.
The only trouble was the sky was pretty clear. Anyway, when I got there I could see that there was a hazy bank of cloud on the distant horizon which would diffuse the harsh setting sun at sunset. So that was good news!
The other good thing was that I could see that there was a sizeable group of Togs down on the shore, something I've never seen before here. It was either a Camera Club outing or a workshop. But now armed with this new telephoto, I had no intention of getting anywhere near the shoreline or that group!
So I set up the tripod and took this from the sea wall. This was exactly the shot I had in mind and the clouds really diffused the light and it also created this orange/golden glow. Believe it or not I have actually desaturated this a little from the original RAW file.
Anyway, my expensive purchase certainly lived up to its billing! I look forward to plenty more long lens work!
The fjords change colours and shape. Nature works there quietly and mysteriously. The trick is to observe and wait patiently. As a landscape photographer, you need to look for opportunities. Sometimes you are not comfortable with the harshness of the light, the colours of sunset or a sunrise you have in your mind are not there. This shouldn't put you off, make the best of the situation and work with the nature instead of fighting it.