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An Azure-winged Magpie raises its vibrant blue tail, a likely sign of excitement, while gathering near an almost hidden pool. Captured from a low angle, this characteristic pose reflects the bird's social behavior
"Red Centre" by Carl Billingsley and "Berg" by Warnockwise
2 very interesting sculptures at Tamarama Beach.
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2013
Have been very busy @ the moment!
It's almost the end of the week...... :))))))))
Leopard cub in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
For this shot I was leaning out of the gameviewer using the display of my camera to get as low as possible.
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
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A close-up photograph of a female painted turtle basking on a semi-submerged, weathered log. The turtle’s smooth, dark olive-brown carapace is slightly domed, a characteristic of females, and features intricate yellow and red markings along its edges. A layer of tiny green duckweed clings to its shell and the waterline of the log, where a few delicate, preened feathers left by a previous bird guest are snagged on the rough bark. The background is a soft, vibrant green bokeh, suggesting a lush, sun-drenched wetland.
Wildwood Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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1/125 sec. f/5.6 309mm ISO100
Photographed from a hide in the Bakony region of Hungary, this Great Spotted Woodpecker appeared for a quiet moment among the soft colours of the woodland.
I wanted to portray not only the bird itself, but also its natural beauty and elegance. Its striking black, white and red plumage stands out beautifully against the warm, softly blurred background, while the moss-covered ground completes the peaceful forest atmosphere.
Moments like this remind me how much beauty can be found in nature when we take the time to observe it quietly and with respect.
Wildwood lake, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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African Wild Dog portrait
Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
All animals in Africa bite, but the safari bug is the worst.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2024
I'm by no means a mushroom specialist and also not the biggest fan in the world in terms of mushroom dishes but I think this might be a nice penny bun. The forest below Easdon Tor in Dartmoor National Park was full of all sorts of fungi, the shamrocks added a nice bit of additional interest to the woodland scene. I would however not dare to pick any as I have no idea about what is delicious and what is lethal....
Here a video of our walk up to Easdon Tor and through the woods:
Leopard cub in Botswana´s Okavango Delta.
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2025
Silos on the backroads. Love the peaceful sceneries of the country side.
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#Flickr Friday - #LowAngle
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Chapter three of three.
Starring: Pentacon 1.8 50
It could have been more and more, but there´s a risck of never ending, so enough ;-)
Thanks!
Elephant in the Chobe river, Botswana
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2025
This used to be the only road connecting the villages Kópasker and Raufarhöfn. But it has now been bypassed by a modern asphalt road.
Very low light. Taken along the old rail trail near Gold Mine road in Union Township, Pennsylvania.
Sorry, no identification. Feel free.
Thank you for looking!
1/2 sec. f/9 90mm ISO100
Elephant on the banks of the Chobe, Botswana
High key edition
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2025
After a recent trip to Kew Beach in Toronto, I thought it would be fun to visit a spot I haven't been to in 25 years; the Scarborough Bluffs.
After a quarter century, it's so great to see something with a new set of eyes ;)
A magical, low-angle macro portrait of a classic Fly Agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) perching among fallen beech leaves and moss-covered tree roots at the historic Elswout Estate in Overveen. The vivid red cap dotted with white warty spots catches the ambient woodland light beautifully, creating a enchanting, storybook atmosphere against a dark bokeh background.
Artistic low-angle framing of a bronze statue of a warrior, viewed from behind, facing two prominent minarets.
The figure of the historical warrior is clad in armor, chainmail and wears a helmet.
A shield is visible on the left side of the statue.
In the background, two tall, ornate minarets rise towards a clear sky.
The composition places the warrior statue prominently in the foreground, creating a sense of depth and scale against the towering minarets in the background. The low-angle shot emphasizes the grandeur of both the statue and the architectural elements.
The natural sunset lighting creates a warm glow on the statue and the minarets.