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Polaroid Week April 2016 1/2
I'm still here.
After all the years and all the tears
I've cried through loving you.
I'm still here.
12.12 Project
April Theme: Still
this are the last sun rays of autumn... now the winter is coming..today we had the first snow here in bavaria....
Switzerland, May 2021
My best photos are here: www.lacerta-bilineata.com/ticino-best-photos-of-southern-...
My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
You find a selection of my 80 BEST PHOTOS (mostly not yet on Flickr) here: www.lacerta-bilineata.com/western-green-lizard-lacerta-bi... (the website exists in ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, ENGLISH, DEUTSCH)
ABOUT THE PHOTO:
So this photo is a bit of a novelty for me - at least here on Flickr, but it's also a journey back in time in a sense. I've always loved b/w and sepia photography; already as a very young teenager I would go out into the woods with an old Pentax Spotmatic (which I had nicked from my father) whenever it was a foggy day to shoot b/w compositions of sunbeams cutting through the ghostlike trees.
I used films with a sensitivity of at least 1600 (for those of you who remember what that means 😉 ), and the resulting photos had an incredibly fine grain which I loved; I blew them up to the size of posters and hung them on the walls of my teenage man-cave next to Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Slash.
But then I abandoned photography altogether for 20 years, and when I finally picked up a camera again, it was one of the digital kind. Now neither film nor grain played any role in my photographic endeavours - let alone b/w compositions: because the reason I fell in love with shooting pictures once more was the rare and incredibly colorful lizard species that had chosen my garden as its habitat.
It's this species - the Lacerta bilineata aka the western green lizard - that my photo website www.lacerta-bilineata.com/ and also my Flickr gallery are dedicated to, but I've since expanded that theme a bit so that it now comprises the whole Lacerta bilineata habitat, which is to say my garden and its immediate surroundings and all the flora and fauna I find in it.
I like that my gallery and the website have this clear theme, because in order to rise to the challenge of portraying all aspects of a very specific little eco system (which also happens to be my home of sorts), it forces me to constantly explore it from fresh angles, and I keep discovering fascinating new motives as my photographic journey continues.
Which brings me to the horse pasture you see in this photo. This playground for happy horsies lies just outside my garden, and it normally only interests me insofar as my green reptile friends claim parts of it as their territory, and I very much prefer it to be horseless (which it thankfully often is).
Not that the horses bother the reptiles - the lizards don't mind them one bit, and I've even seen them jump from the safety of the fly honeysuckle shrub which the pasture borders on right between the deadly looking hooves of the horses to forage for snails, without any sign of fear or even respect.
No, the reason I have a very conflicted relationship with those horses is that they are mighty cute and that there's usually also foals. The sight of those beautiful, happy animals jumping around and frolicking (it's a huge pasture and you can tell the horses really love it) is irresistible: and that inevitably attracts what in the entire universe is known as the most destructive anti-matter and ultimate undoing of any nature photographer: other humans.
Unlike with the horses, the lizards ARE indeed very much bothered by specimens of loud, unpredictable Homo sapiens sapiens - which makes those (and by extension also the horses) the cryptonite of this here reptile photographer. It's not the horses' fault, I know that, but that doesn't change a thing. I'm just telling you how it is (and some of you might have read about the traumatic events I had to endure to get a particular photo - if not, read at your own risk here: www.flickr.com/photos/191055893@N07/51405389883/in/datepo... - which clearly demonstrated that even when it's entirely horseless, that pasture is still a threat for artistic endeavours).
But back to the photo. So one morning during my vacation back in May I got up quite early. It had rained all night, and now the fog was creeping up from the valley below to our village just as the sky cleared up and the morning sun started to shine through the trees.
And just as I did when I was a teenager I grabbed my camera and ran out to photograph this beautiful mood of ghostlike trees and sunbeams cutting through the mist. There had already been such a day a week earlier (which is when I took this photo: www.flickr.com/photos/191055893@N07/51543603732/in/datepo... ), but this time, the horses were also there.
Because of our slightly strained relationship I only took this one photo of them (I now wish I had taken more: talk about missed opportunities), and otherwise concentrated on the landscape. It was only later when I went through all the photos on my computer that I realized that I actually really liked those horses, even despite the whole composition being such a cliché. And I realized another thing: when I drained the photo of all the color, I liked it even better - because there was almost a bit of grain in it, like in the photos from my youth.
Since then I have experimented quite a bit with b/w and sepia compositions (some of which I will upload here eventually I guess), but this photo here is the first one that helped me rediscover my old passion. I hope you like it even though it builds quite a stark contrast with the rest of my tiny - and very colorful - gallery. But in the spirit of showing you the whole Lacerta bilineata habitat (and also in the spirit of expanding my gallery a bit beyond lizards and insects), I think it's not such a bad fit.
As always, many greetings to all of you, have a wonderful day and don't hesitate to let me know what you think 😊
Here's a shot taken at Newport Pier one Sunday evening. I know your not supposed to center your subject in the composition but I just couldn't help myself. :)
Thank you for taking the time to take a look at my photos and as always, your views, comments, faves, and support are greatly appreciated!! Have a great weekend everyone :)
If you have any questions about this photo or about photography in general, I will do my best to help, just post a comment or send me a Flickr mail and I will respond as quickly as possible.
Here's my last post>>
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!.. عيني آنآ بعينهآ ۈآلقلـۈب آبعآد آخشى هدب عيني يلآمس هدبهآآ
Say Mshalla PlZz ,,
model al7ob Nawari <3
part 1
www.flickr.com/photos/mjnonk/4310665761/in/photostream/
part 2
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Europäischer Ziesel (Spermophilus citellus) - European ground squirrel
My Ziesel /Ground squirrel album is here:
www.flickr.com/gp/jenslpz/2y1524
My Hungary tour album is here:
www.flickr.com/gp/jenslpz/06PRz63n8B
My 2019-2022 tours album is here:
www.flickr.com/gp/jenslpz/SKf0o8040w
My nature album is here:
www.flickr.com/gp/jenslpz/27PwYUERX2
My Canon EOS R / R5 / R6 album is here:
www.flickr.com/gp/jenslpz/bgkttsBw35
My miscellaneous album is here:
www.flickr.com/gp/jenslpz/ubwV7qGXSB
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Europäischer Ziesel (Spermophilus citellus) - European ground squirrel
Die Ziesel (Spermophilus, Syn.: Citellus) sind eine Gattung der Erdhörnchen, die in Eurasien in 15 Arten verbreitet ist. Dabei umfasste die Gattung lange Zeit deutlich mehr Arten, die auch in Nordamerika vorkommen; diese wurden jedoch nach einer Revision auf der Basis morphologischer und molekularbiologischer Daten in insgesamt acht Gattungen aufgeteilt.
European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_ground_squirrel
The European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus), also known as the European souslik, is a species from the squirrel family, Sciuridae.[2] It is among the few European species in the genus Spermophilus. Like all squirrels, it is a member of the rodent order. It is to be found in eastern Europe from southern Ukraine, to Asia Minor, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and north as far as Poland but the range is divided in two parts by the Carpathian Mountains.
Esp☛ Chevrolet Fleetmaster 1947 en Centro Habana, Cuba. Centro Habana se encuentra adyacente al norte de La Habana Vieja.
Eng☛ Chevrolet Fleetmaster 1947 in Centro Habana, Cuba. Centro Habana is adjacent north of La Habana Vieja.
Fra☛ Chevrolet Fleetmaster 1947 à Centro Habana, Cuba. Centro Habana est adjacent au nord de La Habana Vieja.
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https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalfi
Amalfi es una comuna y archidiócesis italiana de la región de Campania, situada a la orilla del golfo de Salerno, a 75 km de Nápoles. Se encuentra en la boca de una profunda garganta al pie del Monte Cerreto, de 1315 m de altura, rodeada por acantilados. Forma parte de la lista de lugares Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la Unesco. Es el principal pueblo de la costa en la que se localiza, de ahí, que se conozca como la Costa Amalfitana.
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En la cripta de la catedral de Amalfi se encuentran las reliquias de San Andrés apóstol, hermano de Simón Pedro.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalfi
Amalfi is a town and comune in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, Italy, on the Gulf of Salerno. It lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto (1,315 metres, 4,314 feet), surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. The town of Amalfi was the capital of the maritime republic known as the Duchy of Amalfi, an important trading power in the Mediterranean between 839 and around 1200.
Amalfi is the main town of the coast on which it is located, named Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), and is today an important tourist destination together with other towns on the same coast, such as Positano, Ravello and others. Amalfi is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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A patron saint of Amalfi is Saint Andrew, the Apostle, whose relics are kept here at Amalfi Cathedral (Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea/Duomo di Amalfi).
Here is a sunrise photo from Laguna Beach. I was trying to catch the mist as it was rising in the valley.
Hot sticky scenes, you know what I mean
Like a desert sun that burns my skin
I've been waiting for her for so long
Open the sky and let her come down
Here comes the rain
Here comes the rain
Here she comes again
Here comes the rain
Hot sticky scenes, you know what I mean
Like a desert sun that burns my skin
I've been waiting for her for so long
Open the sky and let her come down
Here comes the rain
Here comes the rain
Here she comes again
Here comes the rain
I love the rain
I love the rain
Here she comes again
Here comes the rain
Oh, rain
Rain
Rain
Oh, here comes the rain
I love the rain
Well, I love the rain
Here she comes again
I love the rain
Song' "Rain" by The Cult, off the 1985 album "Love"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD5b_0QB0wI
Taken at Sunny's Studio maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunny%20Photo%20Studio/128...
The Carolina wrens are busy building another nest and driving me nuts at the same time. They have chosen an outside corner of the back porch and keep pecking the gutters trying to get their nest just so. He is perched on an outside melted candle.
Here is the color version of a shot I posted a few years ago called Lonely Pine and processed as a black and white.
I thought I would revisit the color version which I like as well but may lack some of the drama of the black and white. The skies were boring but the fog made the shot so I wanted to capture it before it burned off.
The was taken at Interstate Park in Taylors Falls, MN.
Per the DNR website...The geology that formed this park intrigues visitors, and brings geologists from all over the world. At least 10 different lava flows are exposed in the park, along with two distinct glacial deposits, and traces of old streams valleys and faults. During the summer, hike the trails and explore the glacial potholes that make this park unique.
Here's our orange coloured male House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) I find this little guy quite photogenic!
Amsterdam - Wibautstraat
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Here can I sit and dwell on beauty, my thoughts accompanied by the chorus of birdsong, illuminated by sparkling sunlight.
devastatingsl.blog/2020/01/05/a-place-for-fae-to-dream/
Thanks to www.flickr.com/photos/lenabem-anna/ for the texture.
Here's a photo of the iconic lighthouse bathing in the early sunlight, I got there by 5:30am and had the lighthouse all to myself and one other photog. Walking around and finding this small puddle, I was super happy with even just a partial lighthouse reflection.
Many thanks to your visit, favs and comments; wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
(Camera clock was 1 hour behind...)
Here With Me - Susie Suh, Robot Koch
Caught in the riptide
I was searching for the truth
There was a reason
I collided into you
Callin' your name in the midnight hour
Reaching for you from the endless dream
So many miles between us now
But you are always here with me
Nobody knows (nobody knows) why (why)
Nobody knows how, and
This feeling begins just like a spark
Tossing and turning inside of your heart
Exploding in the dark
Callin' your name in the midnight hour
Reaching for you from the endless dream
So many miles between us now
But you are always here with me
Oh, inside of me I find my way back to you, back to you
Callin' your name in the midnight hour
Reaching for you from the endless dream
So many miles between us now
But you are always here with me
Two words in your hands, in your heart
It's one (whole) universe
You are always here with me
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What is it? It's the No Chance Saloon. It's Bedrock Bar, The End of the Line Cafe, The Bottom of the Sea Rathskeller! Don't you notice the beautiful calm in the atmosphere? That's because it's the last harbor. No one here has to worry about where they're going next, because there is no farther they can go. It's a great comfort to them. Although even here they keep up the appearances of life with a few harmless pipe dreams about their yesterdays and tomorrows, as you'll see for yourself if you're here long.
"The Iceman Cometh" - Eugene O'Neill ( from Act One; Larry )
Here, the automn is like a second spring. Therefore there are not no oranges and red colors in the fallen leaves, maybe the next month. Just some flowers fell.
Posted for the Happy Caturday theme "Autumn and my Cat".
Happy Caturday to everybody !!
My apologies if you start humming a certain Beatles song for the next hour or so!
This Great Blue Heron was greeting sunrise with a quick shake of its feathers.
Taken near Fort Myers, Florida.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving any comments or faves, they are very much appreciated.
The Light Remake
♫♫♫ Leonard Cohen - Here It Is ♫♫♫
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.. :: Join my groups :: ..
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Here is Roma posing for me and also wondering about the world outside while I played with my camera settings.
Here's a long exposure of a delightful sunrise. Even when they are not delightful, they are. Happy Holidays World and to my friends and loved ones, I hope to see more of you once we beat this pandemic.
here is us.. alive, turn ice into fire
I want, I need, to feel such desire
A pain lies deep, in the heart of my soul
This truth, unfolds, and I'm losing control
And I'm losing control..
I drift in this place, I can't see ahead
Searching around, for the answers
And it's cold, outside, and I feel the winter
There's a chill, in the air, of secrets untold