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Semi arid area vegetation is unique and varied. Northern Territory, Australia is in this instance a classic case. The sky is generally cloudless and invites trees especially barren ones to be artistically photographed against it as interesting silhouette. 16194
Il Palazzo Pretorio o dei Commissari granducali è una costruzione che si trova a Terra del Sole e rappresenta un classico esempio di architettura rinascimentale, a pianta quadrata, con all'interno il cortile delimitato da un triportico a due ordini. Era sede del Tribunale di prima istanza per tutta la Romagna toscana a cui ci si doveva appellare per tutte le cause civili escusse nei vari capitanati della Provincia. Fu realizzato su progetto di Baldassarre Lanci.
The Palazzo Pretorio or Palazzo dei Commissari granducali is a building located in Terra del Sole and represents a classic example of Renaissance architecture, with a square plan, with an internal courtyard delimited by a triportico with two orders. It was the seat of the Court of First Instance for all of Tuscan Romagna to which appeals had to be made for all civil cases brought up in the various captaincy of the Province. It was built to a design by Baldassarre Lanci.
Just as things were starting to look bleak for Matthew, he remembered that he had a chip inserted into his right wrist, that was for such instances. Before his body gave out from the brutal confrontation with BigFoot aka OTIS, he activated the chip and it's alert became active to those waiting for such a moment as now! So into their troop transport plane, they assembled one by one ready for the moment to put their training to the test.
Meanwhile OTIS and the GNOMES were taking Matthew and his glorious tricked out bike to their camp, when they came to an abrupt halt.
The cavalry had arrived....in the form of the 68th Division of the BEAVER AIRBORNE!!!!! Yes, you heard that right.... the 68th Division of the Beaver Airborne... a very covert group, that is only assembled for when Mr. Mason is not able to handle a given situation. So this was their first call to action and with vigor, did they umbrellachute out and into the fray. Most have landed, with just a few still coming into the hot zone.... the battle has now begun...
The most dreaded foe of a GNOME, is a BEAVER and these are NOT just any Beaver.... these are AIRBORNE BEAVERS!!!!! Their claws and incisors razor sharp to whittle down any damn Gnome that gets in their way! As for OTIS....though they were never trained to combat a Foot of the Big, they are still highly skilled killing machines and should have no problem taking him down, as well.
So thus concludes this chapter in the every expansive Gnome Wars Saga!!!!!
Oh, one more thing... LONG LIVE BEAVERS, everywhere!!!
*ADDENDUM: Note how unceremoniously I was dropped!!!! Better be some future awwww's and oh no's.... I was seriously hurt there! Knocked off my damn glasses....MY GLASSES!!!!!
A final word on the subject - for now anyway. I felt the need to say it as I read and hear about instances of hate. I feel the need to say it as someone who experienced something similar.
War robs people of their voices, no matter which side they are on.
Always remember that people are not their governments; do not villainize or dehumanize others based on nationality. Do not treat them as personifications and manifestations of all that you stand against. Let them speak for themselves - very often, they too stand for the same causes you do, and very often they too condemn the same things.
Helplessness has different faces. You can show solidarity with the victim without demonizing others - the people are just as helpless, and they're the other side of this coin. All that does is create or exacerbate the sense of alienization and isolation from the world, for a population that's about to be ostracized and blacked out for the faults of its regime.
There are countless Russian creators on Second life. So while we're out supporting our Ukrainian friends, let's not forget to show them some kindness. They too face an uncertain, increasingly bleak future. And they too are in a position they didn't choose.
If the thought offends you or you need to have it broken down, feel free to remove me. I'm okay with that. I don't believe in shitting on people based on arbitrary labels they have no say in, or based on the actions of a government they most certainly didn't choose.
Okay. I think I'm done. I think.
In some rare instances I will post a head shot. Usually because I am practicing because I don't think I do them very well whatsoever.
Small rundown on what I have on!
New Tram Hair at Uber- New Glasses from TBF will be located at the next round of Cosmo on Monday!- Shiny Stuffs Makeup, Lips and Eyes- MICHAN Lashes- Genus Babyface Bento Head.- Skin from The Skinnery- Maitreya Body- Jewelry by Yummy and e.marie.- Ears by MOMOKO and Pity Party!
Thanks for taking a look! ♥
I'm the type of person that takes a break from editing photos by editing more photos - in this instance, I KNEW I wanted to get at least one submission into the #AdamsPhotoChallenge this month, but I knew that my time would be crunched. I'm so glad I was able to (even if it's just a little last minute)!
This photo challenge was pretty fun, and definitely a great way to break up the workworkwork of every day photography!
Location - LaZy DaZe Surf Beach
Conures bond to humans the same way they bond with other fellow birds. Now when my son is a bit older they can have fun and play together which at the same time keeps him calmer. All he wants is company and a way to use his social skills He can for instance sit on my hand, shoulders for an hour without even hitching.
Who could ever imagine I'd feel like a pirate with a bird on my shoulder > Ahoy!!!
“The text also just grows increasingly garbled. For instance, here it says that our new subway system will streamline the rush-hour commute, but about halfway down, it's a series of nearly indecipherable glyphs our experts insist hint at "non-Euclidian emotions" and "appeasement" (though we think this may be a euphemism for "fares").”
― Joseph Fink, The Great Glowing Coils of the Universe
This shot was taken in near perfect light, darkness created by Photoshop. The wonderful mountain of Anteallach NW Scotland, a truly spectacular walk for the more experienced mountain walker.
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I do enjoy using things like these pears as design elements , rather than in a bowl for instance.
They are just set on a base and background of coloured card with a bit of cropping etc and a dark vignette added.
I'm prevented from sitting too long at my pc by the old arthritis - as I suspect many of you are too - but creativity takes over and wins out in the end .
I actually managed to get out yesterday in the lovely sunshine [ the temp here goes from one extreme to the other in the blink of an eye] . I went to the local Pond [Lake] but wasn't very productive as I accidently had my camera settings all wrong and the sun was so bright I couldn't see the menus Lol! I might try again today and put camera on Auto for everything!
European Court of Justice / Kirchberg Plateau / Luxembourg City / Luxembourg
EXIF wrong: 21mm Voigtländer Ultron, not Vario-Elmar
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Heading east along the blue waters of Lake Pepin/Mississippi River at Lakeview Siding near Maple Springs, Minnesota. This was one of those instances where you climb up the side of the bluff and hope for a clear shot before the train shows. I didn't quite make it...
Green Herons don't often land in treetops on Horsepen Bayou, and when they do, they don't often stay for very long. Which was good in this instance because I could not have held my lens up at that angle too much longer.
In this instance Tufty was without his trademark tufts which moult during the summer months.
Sadly now despite his road safety campaign in the 60's Tufty is very rare in most of the UK.
Was anyone else a member of the Tufty Club - I still have my badge.
Red Squirrel (Sciurus Vulgaris)
Highland Titles Nature Reserve, Duror - Scotland
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Huangshan (literal meaning: Yellow Mountains) in the province Anhui is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in China and one of the favourite destinations of Chinese inland tourists. "In 2007, for instance, more than 1.5 million tourists visited the mountain." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangshan
The area is well known for its views of the clouds from above. Here you can see a view of the clouds from the inside.
my baby (computer :) is going to the doctor on monday, and so i clean it up a bit, amazing what an oldies i still find between the files...this one for instance - i complitely forgot about those shots
I took this many months ago. I distinctly remember heading to Moraine Lake for sunrise and then decided to stop randomly at Lake Louise on the way back haha. I have an unusual fixation with Moraine so I usually don't bother with Lake Louise. In this instance, I'm glad I stopped haha.
like money, for instance ;-)
Henri De Regnier (1864 – 1936) a French symbolist poet
The Environment Matters! Vote Blue!!
Icelandic horse, Vikng Iceland cruise, Rural East Iceland land excursion from Djupivogur
In this instance Tufty was without his trademark tufts which moult during the summer months.
Sadly now despite his road safety campaign in the 60's Tufty is very rare in most of the UK.
Although the shots of him in the tree are my preferred, I still like this shot as he made off across the track directly in front of us.
Red Squirrel (Sciurus Vulgaris)
Highland Titles Nature Reserve, Duror - Scotland
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The backyard shenanigans continued in my backyard all summer long - - there was a mother with 4 little ones - - they always moved around at night except for this one instance when I caught them passing through my yard - - this is one of the little ones !
Nobody of any real culture, for instance, ever talks nowadays about the beauty of sunset. Sunsets are quite old fashioned. . . . To admire them is a distinct sign of provincialism of temperament. Upon the other hand they go on."
Oscar Wilde
A long telephoto lens is an under-utilized tool for landscape photography, IMO. In this instance, although the impression is otherwise, the considerable distance between island and mountain is sufficient to provide a nearly colourless backdrop, which helps to accent the main subject. The effect would largely be lost with a wider angle of view.
La Ceja, Colombia; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The Clay-colored Thrush’s range just reaches the United States, in southernmost Texas, but elsewhere it ranges south through eastern Mexico and over much of Middle America to northwest South America, in Colombia.
It is the national bird of Costa Rica, where it is well known as the "Yigüirro".
At least nine subspecies are generally recognized, although geographical variation between them is generally rather minor, involving slight differences in overall coloration in most instances.
neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/Species-Account/nb/species/...
Fungi are manifest in a multiplicity of folktales and fairy tales, and in folk remedies and rituals. They appear as foods, poisons, diseases, decorations, dyes or tinder, and even in insults, compliments, graffiti and video games. These and other impacts of fungi on folkways are here concisely reviewed under categories likely to interest professional and amateur mycologists and accessible to the lay reader. The evolution of popular perceptions of fungi is sketched from Shakespearean times through contemporary European and American cultures. Provided are specific instances of how different cultures utilized or avoided fungi, responded to fungal diseases of crops or humans, or viewed fungi in the context of popular belief, superstition or religion.
In an instance where you still want to feel equal parts sexy yet dressed for Fall, nothing marries the two quite like this gorgeous Just Because [JB] Nala Sweater Dress - clinging to your body with an unintentionally insulated yet very attractive vibe.
Looking more closely at its texturing, you will discover how its beautifully beaded reverse ridge stitch knit patterning is divinely juxtaposed to a diagonal, delicate leaf type ribbed knit patterning across the chest.
I love how this JB dress comes with 18 different color options for the main body and its secondary Milano patterned trims.
The buckled shoulder strap and waist sash combines these same 18 solid color choices with an additional 18 Tartan plaid options to accentuate the look (not shown).
This JB Nala sweater dress makes for a must have timeless fall and winter classic for your SL wardrobe arsenal.
This dress is sold by Body Type fitting Maitreya Lara, Kupra, Reborn, Legacy (+ Perky) and Belleza Gen X Classic (+ Curvy) rigged mesh bodies.
You can find this new Nala dress premiered at the Belleza Gen X Event.
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Another instance where I was playing with underexposing, this time with a juvenile little blue heron. What I didn't realize at the time I shot this, was the fact that the heron had caught a insect nymph and that nymph was in the light and glowing. So cool!
Underexposed by 3 2/3 stops. Best viewed large.
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Another instance where persistence pays off. 45 minutes sticking with this guy yielded the best views to date of this beautiful warbler. I’m not a big fan of the lighting but I’ll take what I can get!
Susquehanna State Park
Harford County
Maryland
Eastern Hercules beetle, a part of the scarab beetles family, and rhinoceros beetle subfamily occupy certain parts of the United States. Size: 20 – 27 mm (0.8 – 1.1 inches) wide in both sexes; Approximately 60 mm (2.4 inches) in males; females appear shorter. Color: They have a tan, green, and gray elytra with black spots resembling a mottled pattern. However, the pattern or marks on their body varies from one species to the other. For instance, those found in rotten wood or soil have a dark body with blurred spots.
One of those instances where having the fancy lens makes a difference. Able to freeze the action of the waves and still shoot at a somewhat reasonable ISO thanks to f/1.2. The long exposure version of this (with the water all misty) has little to no drama .
Phoenicurus ochruros / Mrka crvenrepka
Two instances of the same bird. I was very lucky to get the shot(s). The distance was probably a dozen meters or so, handheld, (without monopod).
Thanks to everyone for your visiting, favs & comments :).
The first known instance of man using the wind to power a mechanical task was by Heron of Alexandria in the first century. Since then windmills have been helping human beings to power grist mills, pump water, power cities and more. This example, located in Paradise Valley Park in Middletown, Rhode Island, was built in 1810 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
In this instance, I have tried to import the colour "red". I mixed it myself trying to imitate the pinkish-red colour scheme of the original plant. I myself can see that my mix is different from the original. In the morning that is. I am sure I would perceive the colour of this rose differently at different times of the day. Our colour perception may anyway differ from person to person, but also in relation to the kind of light illuminating the rose. I could say, the rose does not have a colour that is once and for all defined. Colour, like everything else, is relative.
In~Stance at Pose Fair 2014
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This was shot after last summer when there was a partial lockdown. I have not seen this bird perch on leaves before and this is one of the few instances I have seen in any photo. Though I have a large number of Stonechat pictures, this one is unique that it is more of art (IMHO).
There is not much editing in this picture and deliberately focused on the bird while keeping a lot of empty space / bokeh in the picture. The resulting picture is something I am quite happy with.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
"For instance, if you come at four in the afternoon, I'll begin to be happy by three. The closer it gets to four, the happier I'll feel. By four I'll be all excited and worried; I'll discover what it costs to be happy! But if you come at any old time, I'll never know when I should prepare my heart..." There must be rites. "
~ Fragment of "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
It's strange what you can find on the coast, take this little elephant for instance. Surely you can see the little elephant?
Stropharia caerulea is one of very few blue-green fungi. (In most instances the caps are much nearer to green than to blue, but when young and fresh they are very beautiful and quite startling.) The caps, initially bell-shaped, flatten and turn paler from the centre. White scales near the cap rim help to identify this unusual fungus.
Blue Roundhead mushrooms are an occasional find and very localised in Britain and Ireland, occurring mainly in alkaline areas of humus-rich Beech woodland. These striking mushrooms are found throughout mainland Europe - Sweden, France, Portugal and Slovenia - and they are also recorded in parts of North America.
Although this blue mushroom has been known to science for more than two centuries, its separation from Stropharia aeruginosa had not been clearly defined until, in 1979, the German mycologist Hanns Kreisel (b. 1931) published a paper in Sydowia (an international Mycological journal produced in Austria), which established its currently-accepted scientific name Stropharia caerulea.
Stropharia, the genus name, comes from the Greek word strophos meaning a belt, and it is a reference to the stem rings of fungi in this generic grouping. The specific epithet caerulea means blue, and often it refers to a deep blue rather than the blue-green colouring of the cap
Young caps are bell-shaped, blue-green and slimy, peppered with small white veil fragments. Older specimens, like the one illustrated here, are paler and scaly mainly near the rim of the cap, which expands but does not completely flatten out. In sunlight the slime dries up on older caps, which gradually turn pale tan from the centre outwards. The cap diameter at maturity usually ranges between 2 and 8cm.
At first pale grey, the crowded sinuate (notched near to the stem) gills become purple-brown as the spores mature. (The gills of the rarer Verdigris Roundhead, Stropharia aeruginosa are adnate or only slightly notched, and the gill edges of that species remain white as the gill faces mature and turn brown.)
Whitish above the ring, which is transient and soon discoloured brown by falling spores; slightly more obvious pale blue-green below the ring zone and peppered with small white scales. 5 to 12 mm in diameter and 2 to 6cm tall.
In the picture on the left, which shows of the stem and ring zone of a mature fruitbody, the stem ring has almost vanished apart from a slight annular bulge highlighted by brown spore stain.
Strangely, some people in various parts of the world call them The Majestic Magpie.
I don't know if that is the proper name for them in those parts or what....but, around here they are mostly just quite noisy pests... although they do play a valuable part in the scheme of things. They are the best guys for cleaning up garbage and dead things on the roads. They do turf garbage out onto the alleyway on garbage day when some idiots leave foodstuff in bags near the top and the bin lid left slightly ajar..... as some neighbours do regularly.
They do have pretty colours and the white always looks so pristine ....
Here is what Wiki has to say about them:::
~~~Magpies are birds of the Corvidae family. Like other members of their family, they are widely considered to be intelligent creatures. The Eurasian magpie, for instance, is thought to rank among the world's most intelligent creatures, and is one of the few non-mammal species able to recognize itself in a mirror test. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds.~~~
Black Billed Magpie
It is kind of wacky that we as humans design everyday items into odd representations of 'other' things. For instance, a bell that looks sort of like a pig's head. The face itself is hardly that of a real pig, but a pig none the less. As a bell. Weird. AND THEN we purchase these items - on purpose - or one of our strange friends purchases them and then gives them to us. Crazy!
😄 HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday 😄