In the depths of the Amazon at Lagos Yaguacaca near Leticia, Colombia, I encountered the Ladder-tailed Nightjar, Hydropsalis climacocerca. This photograph captures the essence of this elusive bird, expertly blended into its environment. The nightjar's plumage, a complex pattern of browns and tans, mirrors the intricate textures of the Amazonian forest, rendering the bird almost invisible against the branch it rests upon. The subdued light of the forest canopy gently illuminates its form, highlighting the incredible natural camouflage that nightjars are so renowned for.

As a photographer, my mission is to reveal the subtle beauty and intricate details of wildlife that often remain unnoticed. Here, the Ladder-tailed Nightjar sits in quietude, its presence a secret to all but the most observant eyes. Through my lens, I strive to bridge the gap between these hidden wonders and the world, bringing moments of nature's brilliance into focus. It's an intimate glimpse into the life of a creature perfectly adapted to its surroundings, a testament to the marvels of the natural world.

©2020 Adam Rainoff

The bathing ladder and the little pier ready to swimming,,,,after one or two months.

Impressive staircase from the cliff top down to the marina.

Male of Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris) in first light, Elephant Head Pond, Amado, Arizona

Artist: Yayoi Kusama

David Zwirner Gallery, New York

Everyone looking down into a mirror and most taking selfies

South Llano River State Park, Junction, Kimble County, Texas

Lower Antelope Canyon

... a backyard in Hamburg

400 years old lime tree in front of the cottage . Styria . Austria . Europe

The ladder posed for a photo shoot.

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Created for the Crazy Tuesday theme, ONE SINGLE OBJECT.

Overgrowth by a rusty ladder on shore of Caernarfon harbour,when the tide was out.

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An old ladder attached to a wooden grain bin in Montpelier, Idaho doesn't have a starting point or a destination. It looks like it has seen better days.

Female Ladder-backed Woodpecker

This ladder appeared on the path near the park one morning, stayed there for three days and then disappeared.

A new shop opens in Stockbridge (Kestin) and the ladder men are engaged to make the finishing touches to the exterior of the premises.

Colourful part of the waterfront promenade in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Shot during the photography workshop in Bangladesh in Feb 2013.

Participants' photos:

Kristian Leven - www.facebook.com/kristianlevenphotography,

Gareth Fitzpatrick - www.flickr.com/photos/12481294@N05/,

Adam Constantine - www.flickr.com/photos/adamconstantine/

Thomas Constantine - www.flickr.com/photos/tconst/.

"Stay on the path" said they.

"Humbug" said I. "If I did that, I wouldn't have gotten this shot".

In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

All infos available @ blog page:

arietemolesto.wordpress.com/2018/01/23/ladder/

Once again seen while driving along Market St in SF. We saw so many firetrucks driving around everywhere we went in California... perhaps they were just being proactive in searching out fires? This one I think was headed to an actual emergency.

and sky ...

Pic in my Industrialscape Album

Pic taken 24 Nov 2024

Thanks for your views, faves, invites and comments ...

After throwing the Spaniards out in 1680, the Cicuye people built a kiva in front of the church they burned down.

A concrete ladder! If only there were such a thing. Fans of Brutalism (like me!) could spend many happy hours climbing up and down it, marvelling at the harshness of its rough aggregate surface.

In fact this is a rather more run-of-the-mill set of concrete steps, shot from above. I rotated the image 90 degrees to the right. So it's a bit of a cheat. Sorry.

The stairs provide pedestrian access from Bastion Highwalk on London Wall down to the road leading into Bastion House's lower service level.

The old clock tower and Jacob’s Ladder in a rather damp Sidmouth

SX70 + PX70 old generation

Seen in my backyard in El Paso, Texas.

The lines oh the lines!

McCabe preserve with it's beautiful landscape and I find a ladder.

Another angle from Ladder Bucket Falls below.

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Female, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

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