The clouds that had played about in the sky earlier, were now settling above the mountain across the lake. Combined with their reflections, they appeared to be hugging the distant landscape. This in turn helped to support the calm atmosphere, pervasive in the area. However, there is also that element of luck. Just before pressing the shutter, a fish grabbed a bug from the waters surface. This happened right in the center of my shot. That in turn left a small circle and I pressed the release.

Is was definitely a magical evening, as nature put on quite a show. The hour before sunset is often my favourite time of day for landscape photography. It is vivid with colors, lines and shapes show their form, and most elements are accentuated.

Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! xo💜💜

White stork (Ciconia ciconia)

Oregon coast

Who couldn't do without a good hug in this crazy world?! (This is where the story begins, that other photo was supposed to be part 2 - lol)

This is one of my backyard friends, Mr Sandy. We also have a mated pair, Peanut and Patty, who hang with us, too. You'll never find them all at the same time because Mr and Mrs P don't like Mr Sandy. I have to keep reminding myself that it's their world and I'm just blessed to be an onlooker, so when they have their battles, I retreat to the house.

I could admire their feathers, colors and markings all day long!. The pair of sandhills, during the summer, can be found napping in the shade most of the hot summer days.

Hi hi!

I'm back here again.

I hope everyone is happy and is starting a great new year.

As always, I sometimes go back to SL, I hope to stay a little longer than other times, but as always I take advantage of the opportunity to make Baron come back so I can take pictures with him.

I send you a big hug and very good vibes for the beginning of this year.

I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins. Shel Silverstein

~happy fence friday~

Wake up your imagination. The flower in front of you is standing on her legs and stretching both her hands asking for a hug.

A hug is a cure, love, and relief. The most important thing about a hug is that it is free and easy. So, turn around .. find your spouse, children, and loved ones. Give each of them a big hug.

"Your hugs have a way of making everything feel okay, even when the world seems like it’s falling apart."

Can heaven be so far away.

So far away,

So far away,

If your voice lives in me.

There is a desert that remains,

I'm a captain without a boat,

And when you come through the mist

Stars light up in the room.

And you say:

I bring the light of the mermaids,

I bring the song of the storm

And like the wind in the sand

You lie on me like half.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN8WRQHhUkk

Pedro Abrunhosa - 'Pode o Céu Ser Tão Longe'

Volver a publicar una fotografía después de tanto tiempo y que te la publiquen en el Nº5 de Explore no tiene precio, muchas gracias a todos por vuestro apoyo!!

Cap by : Rinnie ~

Cái vietsub :(( Nó làm mình điên đảo :(( :x

MOPPIE: I wish everyone a cuddly Christmas.

JOSIE: That is not what people say.

MOPPIE: It is what I say, what is your wish?

JOSIE: Wishing you a very merry Christmas and the chance to take lots of fun pictures in the new year.

MOPPIE: Oh, beautiful, that sounds nice too.

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MOPPIE: Ik wens iedereen een knuffelig Kerstfeest.

JOSIE: Dat is niet wat mensen zeggen.

MOPPIE: Het is wat ik zeg, wat ga jij zeggen?

JOSIE: Ik wens iedereen een vrolijk kerstfeest en veel leuke foto's in het nieuwe jaar.

MOPPIE: Oh, mooi, dat is ook leuk.

Flickr friend DmitryXT1 surprised me with a hat for Dr. Sinister. Thanks so much Dmitry! I love it!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year!

Big hugs from Tina, Bailey Puggins, Boo Lefou and Dr. Sinister xox

A few hug photo's from the hug a linden dunk a linden event (sorry molly linden for that awful photo, she's on the top right)

My daughter found these hugging trees off a beaten path during the summer and now I have this special connection with them. Every time I return to the area, I have to say hello.

YOU ARE MY DRUG

Brad Pitt's reaction is very interesting :-)

I don't know if Richard will hug him :-)))

The yellow part of an arwork made by one of my grandsons.

With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, and stay safe! ❤️❤️❤️

For Tree-mendous Tuesday, I am sending out a group hug to all of you. It’s the season of many happy distractions as I catch up with friends over coffee dates, shopping for that perfect gift and cooking up comfort foods as hubby does the snow shovelling. Many people locally have been so good in supporting us through our challenges this year that it is nice to show our appreciation in a small significant way to as many friends as we can. This means I am not as consistent in commenting on Flickr. Sometimes I only have time to catch a quick peak and say to myself what a great image that was. So thank you for posting your images. Instead of a lot of comments, I am sending this hug to say thank you to all who do comment. Keep embracing the world around you and showcasing the world through your eyes. In this image, it’s the Tamarack that catches your eye at first. But don’t undervalue those other trees who are there to support him or at least keep him company. 😏

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

...touching plants

Soft & cuddly, so satisfying, lol =) Give someone you love, a big bear hug today & make their day special!

porto, fevereiro 2012

Gonna go to Spain with Brad & his lovely co-workers tonight!

wow, it's one of my dream.

Now I'm coming!!! Spain!

All I need is sunlight & luck in Spain!!

Give me more & more!

See u 10 days later, stay here & wait for me, don't miss lady Twiggy too much!!!

(but I'll miss all of you)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDvX1hzGZN4

Tree Hugger - Bobcat kitten strikes an adorable pose among the willows. Bobcats have been decimated with mange in much of California this year due to anti-coagulant rodenticides, so it was a treat to observe this healthy family with a friend.

IG: @sswildlife

Species: Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Location: California, USA

Equipment: Canon EOS R3 + RF 100-500mm IS

Settings: 1/1600s, ISO: 6400, f/7.1 @500mm, Handheld, Electronic Shutter

Gimme a Hug

Created for GhostWorks Comp 105

GhostWorks Texture Competition 105

Textures with thanks to Skeletal Mess

Digitally manipulated art created from my photograph.

Also entered in Glow's FOURTH Seven Wonders Challenge - HALLOWEEN www.flickr.com/groups/glowwithus/discuss/72157659248405106/

and The Hypothetical Awards Challenge: Monster Mash - a Graveyard Smash www.flickr.com/groups/1179479@N25/discuss/721576594110432...

here's another photograph from our trip to the sylvania wilderness area. our campsite was covered in golden leaves. a hug from nature.

i send that hug back to you, flickr friends! happy thanksgiving.