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Looking up at the Peninsula Tokyo :).
The gift of wonderful friends is the nicest blessing of all. You are in my heart and prayers all year, and especially during this special season.
Have a great thanksgiving y'all
Cheers.
Der Versuch des Einfangens. Rosaroter Schäfchen.
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Or pink dreams? Or huge cotton balls? Or just a look through the pink glasses? Actually it is simply the view in the sky – again from my garden – and that is not an effort, but very easy ;-)
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Oder doch rosarote Träume? Oder riesengroße Wattebäusche? Oder nur ein Blick durch die rosarote Brille? Ganz eigentlich ist es schlicht der Blick in den Himmel – wieder mal aus meinem Garten – und das ist keine Anstrengung, sondern ganz leicht ;-)
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#CrazyTuesday / #Clouds
Another shot of the building I posted previously from my visit to Leeds, this time looking straight up to catch the sun glinting off the opposite building.
Eins ist übrig. Und ausdauernd.
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A beech leaf in the coniferous forest. Remaining on a small branch near the forest floor.
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Ein Buchenblatt im Nadelwald. Übrig an einem kleinen Zweig in der Nähe des Waldbodens.
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#2DWF / #Leaves / #SlidersSunday
A lot of people do that, stand under the power pole and take a photo with the camera up. For me it was special because it was snowing so nicely ;-)
Happy Thursday friends, stay healthy
In many cultures, the kingfisher is admired for its striking beauty and impressive hunting skills. The bird's vivid blue and orange feathers have inspired various legends and stories. One popular myth comes from ancient Greece.
According legend, the kingfisher was once a beautiful woman named Alcyone, who was married to a mortal named Ceyx. The couple was deeply in love, but their happiness was marred by a tragic fate. Ceyx was lost at sea during a storm, and Alcyone, heartbroken, threw herself into the ocean to join him.
Moved by their undying love, the gods transformed them into kingfishers, and they were granted the gift of a peaceful period on the sea during the winter solstice. This period, known as the "halcyon days," was marked by calm seas and tranquil weather, allowing the kingfishers to build their nests on the shore without fear of storms.
The story of Alcyone and Ceyx became symbolic of enduring love and tranquility, and the kingfisher itself was celebrated as a symbol of peace and happiness. The myth explains the bird’s unique behavior during winter and emphasizes the connection between the natural world and human emotions.
The kingfisher's real-life qualities—its vibrant plumage and skillful fishing—further add to its allure and make it a fitting subject for such a mythological tale.
"Sleepy" was missing for quite a while - couldn't find him anywhere until I looked up where I heard him snoring his head off high up on the staircase and between the steps .... there he hoped he wouldn't be disturbed :-)
Who is crazy enough and dares disturbing a Sleeping Bear ???
😄 HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday 😄 !!!
Dedicated to CRA (ILYWAMHASAM)
Taken on August 1st, 2021 and uploaded for the group
#LookingUp
ƒ/2.8
16.9 mm
1/60 Sec
ISO 400