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Who needs paddock-mates when you've got a view like this?
After three days of wind and rain (and a few other unmentionables), it was nice to wake up to a clear, calm morning and rediscover that Mt Taranaki does indeed still exist.
I have to confess that I was both surprised and quietly chuffed when I uploaded this and saw that I’d caught this little fellow fairly cleanly. He appeared from nowhere into that exact position, obligingly stopped for a fraction of a second as the sunlight hit him, and then was gone.
I had been patiently plotting up that little bit of lavender hoping a bee might come and land somewhere on it and was just about to give up because holding the 20x magnifier in place on the back of the LCD with pressure from my eye for any length of time can become uncomfortable, so I was about to quit when there was a glint in the sunlight. I didn’t even think about it before I knew it I had moved the camera and hit the button - one shot and gone - . I hoped the focus point had found him. I checked and saw that Ihad indeed caught him but I can never tell whether something is in proper focus even with that powerful magnifier - I can tell if it is blurred, but often they look sharp but when I upload to the big screen, they are anything but.
This time it was! :^))
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.
It is a widespread perennial plant of grasslands, particularly those on chalk soils, and coastlines. In bud, the dense umbels (umbrella-like) of flowers look reddish, but they soon bloom into white flowers. These flowers can be seen from June to September, eventually turning into concave, bird's-nest-like seed heads.
youtu.be/cuuhsqA95iA - NOBODY TOLD ME. - John Lennon
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Everybody's smoking and no one's getting high
Everybody's flying and never touch the sky
There's UFO's over New York and I ain't too surprised
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Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Strange days indeed"
Berlin Tempelhof Airport
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
– Margaret Mead –
Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
– Desmond Tutu –
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
– Dale Carnegie –
This song was made to celebrate the power of speaking out in order to promote a more just world.
"Use My Voice"
Cover my ears and close my eyes
Just long enough to stop the noise
Go on take everything and throw it away
But I will use my voice
Drown every truth in an ocean of lies
Label me bitch because I dare to draw my own line
Burn every bridge and build a wall in my way
But I will use my voice
Whether you like it or not, you're gonna take what I got
If we can't talk about it, we'll just keep drowning in it
Give me credit or not, I give a lot, give a lot
But don't you speak for me
No, don't you speak for me
Never mind me, I'm a waste of your time
I'm never gonna fit in the box that you need and I can read between the lines, yeah
Gather your friends and wave your gun in my face
But I will use my voice
Whether you like it or not, you're gonna take what I got
If we can't talk about it, we'll just keep drowning in it
Give me credit or not, I give a lot, give a lot
But don't you speak for me
No, don't you speak for me
Whether you like it or not
Whether you like it or not
Whether you like it or not
Whether you like it or not
One day soon
It's gonna fall back on you
No more lies
We're gonna break right through
Like it or not
If we can't talk about it, we'll just keep drowning in it
Give me credit or not, I give a lot, give a lot
But don't you speak for me
No, don't you speak for me
Don't you speak for me
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"Can you see my yellow throat yet?" Common yellowthroats are indeed on of the more common nesting birds at Cardinal Marsh in the summer. Getting a good look at one is easier said than done though as they like to live in the densest tangled thickets there.
This White Wagtail photograph was taken just outside of Lisbon, Portugal.
The most conspicuous habit of this species is a near-constant tail wagging, a trait that has given the species, and indeed the genus, its common name.-wiki
-Motacilla alba
Pfew ... this train indeed has some delay but here we are , finally , again.
Some inspiration of Silent Hill , a little of Resident Evil , a bit of my own and a touch of the emotions of my heart mixed all together into this image.
I'm really thrilled that I finally managed to get another picture done because the items I'm using are definitely worth the attention.
CX and Hotdog did an AMAZING job on this skirt , it looks like it's made of human skin perhaps? All sewed together with an eye still glaring around at the waist. The item really made me think of Silent Hill and how badly I wanted to make a picture of the known Pyramid head guy , I didn't really find the perfect and quality fitting 'pyramid head' for it.
I hope you all enjoy !
Skirt : Gein's Hidden Collection part 1
Lower arms : Krokodil Decay : both items CX and Hotdog creations and found at their main stores
Mask : Juggerknot Remake (Blood stains are PS added) @ CX maanstore
claws : Creature Claws @ CX mainstore
CX SLurl : maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cerberus%20Crossing/134/15...
(NEW LM!!!! Store has moved!) HOTDOG SLurl : maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rotten/207/126/728
Some really tall plants caused the bokeh behind these coneflowers, plus I was trying to shoot through some other flowers to get to the coneflowers.
The title came while listening to John Lennon's "Nobody Told Me".............."Nobody told me there'd be days like these, nobody told me there'd be days like these, strange days indeed, strange days indeed."
And the moral of this story is, don't try to title your photos while drinking wine.
It's still strange looking bokeh.
I thought it is time to check back in on the green heron family. Here a parent valiantly tries to feed its hungry brood. Chaos, indeed!
Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
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Locally a farmer has started a sunflower field this year.. (It's SO GORGEOUS! It was my first time ever seeing a sunflower field.. (We don't do that around here, we're the blueberry capital of the world.. and we do apples/peaches but usually NOT flowers.. especially beautiful sunflowers like this!) So glad I got to witness this.. BEAUTIFUL sight indeed!
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He may look docile and indeed seemed docile as we viewed from our vehicle but according to the Kruger Park FAQ guide,
"Buffalo are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa and the animal that hunters are most wary of. Buffalo have a reputation of lying in wait for pursuers and charging at the last minute. Old bulls that have left the herd tend to be the more aggressive."
There's a very special light, indeed, in the Autumn. It's a clear light, almost crystalline in its purity. The light itself seems to impart something of an otherworldly nature our surroundings. Like Spring, the blaze of Autumn colour seems to offer another explosion of hue, to bookend or bracket the summer at it's tail end.
This light and the feelings it brings about creates a kind of aura around that season that seems to facilitate reflection and a turning inward.
The title is a play on Aurora Borealis, the northern lights. Here the title implies a particularly northern "aura" and in the Fall, especially as a Canadian, one is very much in tune with this "northern aura". It's in our very DNA.
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Music Link: "Aura Borealis", Ozric Tentacles - from their album "Waterfall Cities". I chose to title this image with the Ozrics piece for its beautiful, expansive and gentle nature that seem to convey the feeling of the image in a way that I like.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7LraqeFa9g
© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2015. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
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Trunk detail on an abandoned Hudson Super-matic found near Lake Ozark,MO. This was a true luxury car in its day,and still is when you clear the overgrowth away to see it...
Chassepierre is part of the Belgian town Florenville located in Wallonia in the province of Luxembourg.
The village is a member of the non-profit organization Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie ("The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia"). The name Chassepierre comes from Casa petrea, the Latin for "stone house". Indeed, the houses of the village are mostly made of stones from the 18th and 19th century.
The village, considered one of the most charming of Belgium, is mainly famous for its international festival of street art, more commonly known as la Fête des Artistes (literally "the Artists' Festival"). The Chassepierre Festival takes place every year on the second-to-last weekend of August.
The festival currently gathers some 50 professional performance companies with different artists such as actors, musicians, dancers, and acrobats from all over the world. More than 30,000 visitors take part in this festival every year.
in the time of corona, foggy rooms, strange dreams, nitrile gloves, and face masks.
the new normal
some polaroids in there, outtakes and regular ones.
The Church of Densuș - Orthodox Place of Worship
Historians say that the “Saint Nicholas” Church in Densuș, currently a functional Orthodox place of worship, is indeed one of the oldest churches in Romania. It was built in the 12th-13th centuries, thus being surpassed by at least a century by the even older “rotunda” in Geoagiu, also in Hunedoara County.
The locals say that there was a Dacian altar here more than 2000 years ago. After the conquest of the new province, rich in gold, wood, but also fruits of the earth, which the Romans called Dacia Felix for a reason, one of the legends says that General Longinus, grateful to his patron god, the god Mars, god of war, built a Christian church here.
In fact, the locals boast of several legendary records: the oldest stone church (although this story is not verified), the oldest icon with Christ painted in Romanian, but also a moving story, a kind of Romeo and Juliet of the Hațeg Country, a legend that is said to have come through the lineage of the Densușian scholar brothers and which you can only learn about if you stay with the welcoming Hațegans. The Painter Ștefan, the author of the paintings on the altar
What is known with certainty about the church, apart from the signatory of the painting from 1443, is the name of a priest, the oldest known priest, who was called Dalc. The main painter, the painter Ștefan, trained, according to specialists, in the tradition of painting specific to the period of the Basarab people and the much better-known monastery at Curtea de Argeș, is the author of the paintings on the entire altar.
He mentions, on the left side of the entrance to the church: “Ștefan painted”. An inscription in Slavonic provides some clarifications and additions, admittedly fragmentary, therefore not very clear: “… in the year 6952 (i.e. 1443) on October 23, Saint Nicholas was painted … the maid and the girls … Amen”.
From the mid-16th century, for almost two centuries, the frescoes were covered with lime and it seems that, during this period, the place of worship would have served, at the same time, both the Orthodox community and the Reformed community of the local nobles (Nemesh), Protestants, Magyarized. There was also a Calvinist parish in the area, and the monument church was taken over by the United Church around 1,700, returning to the Orthodox community a few decades later.
If you visit the church in Densuș, you will notice that the saints painted on the walls have their eyes gouged out along with the plaster. The villagers' stories say that the eyes of the saints were gouged out by Muslim (Turkish) invaders who arrived in the area, as revenge on the Christians they wanted to conquer and subjugate.
Indeed, chess played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Ottoman Empire. The game's popularity extended across different social classes, and its strategic nature made it a valuable tool for military training and intellectual development.
The use of chess as a means of military education is noteworthy, as it reflects the recognition of the game's ability to enhance strategic thinking and planning. The Ottomans integrated chess into the curriculum of military academies, providing officers with a practical and enjoyable way to develop their strategic skills.
The artistic and cultural aspects of Ottoman chess sets highlight the intersection of chess with the broader artistic traditions of the time. The intricate designs and motifs inspired by Islamic art and architecture not only added aesthetic value to the chess sets but also showcased the cultural richness of the Ottoman Empire.
The existence of manuscripts and treatises on chess from the Ottoman period underscores the intellectual engagement with the game. These works not only discussed strategies and rules but also delved into the cultural and philosophical dimensions of chess. Such writings contributed to the broader intellectual heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
The widespread popularity of chess, evident in its presence in various social settings, from the courts of the sultans to coffeehouses, reflects its accessibility to people from different walks of life. The local variations and adaptations of the game over time further demonstrate its dynamic evolution within the Ottoman cultural context.
Overall, the history of chess in the Ottoman Empire is a fascinating chapter that highlights the multifaceted role of the game in shaping intellectual, artistic, and military aspects of society during that period.
This gorgeous Snowy Owl was indeed a wonderful catch on my trip up north. Actually not spotted in the bog rather near Duluth MN, near a small regional airport. It was first spotted on a snow mound and flew away. We followed over to a building rooftop to take further shots.
It is about 20" tall and either a Female or young male with that dark spotted head. The older males more white shows in plumage.
Fremont's senecio, Senecio fremontii (yellow), thrives on high elevation scree slopes. Here it is kept company by fireweed, Epilobium angustifolium (orchid). Mount Baldy is in the background.
I first photographed this scene on August 15, 2017 (photo and link in the first comment box), and the scene caught my eye again this summer, three years later. I took the photo, thinking it would be nice to see if the plants had changed size. Indeed, both the senecio and fireweed have grown. The senecio is colonizing crevices downhill, and the fireweed is larger and has invaded the senecio (can be seen when viewed large).
In addition, a mountain hairbell, Campanula rotundifolia, is blooming inside the senecio.
This site is at an overlook of Gothic Valley, on a trail which goes from Washington Gulch to the floor of Gothic Valley. Elk Mountains, Colorado.
I had Wood duck as the title but I have been corrected by Maurice that it is indeed a Black Duck, thank you Maurice...
It was indeed unusual to see a single TR Class taking in an empty Ballast train especially at this time of the day allowing a spot not usually available. TR05 can be seen crawling towards the points entering Brighton Hub with a motley consist of ballast hoppers during the afternoon of Thursday 17th December, 2015.
Photo By Steve Bromley.
Spines on a cactus with sun as backlight. One of these clumps hitched a ride on my clothes. When it got to its destination, home, it dropped off. Later walking barefoot through the house I stepped fully onto it thus learning about suffering for your art.
“A certain lucent correspondence has served me all my life,, in the ongoing search for my deepest thoughts and feelings. It is the relationship of my own mind to landscape, to the physical world - especially to that part of it with which, over the years, I have (and not casually) become intimate. …
In its minor turns, and tinsels, and daily changes, this landscape seems actually intent on providing pleasure, as indeed it does… Opulent and ornate world, because at its root, and its axis, and its ocean bed, it swings through the universe quietly and certainly.
It is: fun, and familiar, and healthful, and unbelievably refreshing, and lovely.
Mary Oliver, Long Life 2004
MM contribution 18/3/19, theme something to do with the first letter of my surname!!
Well this does indeed begin with the first letter of my surname. It then goes on to use the second, third and fourth letters of my surname in order. Then it stops.
Some flash usage here again but not interesting as it was all trial and error!!
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Thanks indeed everyone for your personal comments and also your support from selected groups.
Awards are encouraging and especially from those who add my work to their 'faves'.
Cheerz G
This picture was taken at 7:30 A.M., I'm still in my PJ's and I had a full realization.
I went through all the stages, and I've finally reached acceptance.
• Denial and isolation: "This isn't happening. This can't be happening. I feel like my family is so alone in this"
• Anger: "this is unfair! This is unjust! I have to do something about it!.How could the judge do this??"
• Bargaining: "Maybe we can appeal, maybe I can ask the New York Times to write another article.. maybe it will change something."
• Depression: "Nothing is ever going to change. I don't want to get up this morning. What's the point?"
• Acceptance: ".This is the situation. I can not alter it, so it's time to come to terms with it and help my brother. In the end, it is going to be okay. Right now he just needs the support of his family."
My little brother is stronger than I give him credit for. He will get through this. Our family is going to get through this. Life does indeed go on and like they always say "This too shall pass"
Today I am doing alot better. I have a clearer perspective.
This is not going to break my brother or my family, we will pull together and overcome it.
Étang Burbank, Danville.
Son nom anglais est évocateur de son comportement. En effet, on la retrouve souvent perchée dans les arbres dans lesquelles elle y fait aussi son nid.
His English name is evocative of his behavior. Indeed, it is often found perched in the trees in which it also makes its nest.
Only saw this on Friday but I assume this is one of the downed trees in Bushy Park , Flickr friend Peter Denton said that having talked with a ranger at Bushy Park around forty trees were lost the storms just over a week ago , either Eunice or Franklin . Apart from the trees that had fallen , everywhere I looked there were twigs , branches and all sorts of tree debris laying on the ground throughout where I walked . Indeed it seemed the deer were quite intrigued by the carpet of fallen debris . Not visible in the shot but off to the left there was a herd of deer - I did not count them but it could have well gone into three figures !!