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Last Friday we were taking a walk along a beach, when I came across this piece of damaged wood eaten out by shipworms.
In taking this photo I was intrigued by what looked like many teeth marks around the holes.
I researched what might have caused the holes and learned about shipworms (and if you look closely at one of the holes and I think the remains of a worm is still in there.)
I learned that marine shipworms have hundreds of sharp invisible teeth and then store the wood they eat in a special digestive sack, where bacteria degrade it. These unique creatures burrow into wood, using it for food and shelter.
Sometimes theme pictures jump out at me when I least expect it. For the theme of "Love" I wracked my brains and came up with not much. Given that we are in an older age group with no family around us, and we live in a fairly isolated area, I had no clues. But then today, while I was outside photographing water droplets on moss after overnight rain, this leaf presented itself to me. Just look at the lovely droplets around the heart shape and how it has pinky reflections from a pink net I have hanging over some plants.
So, as my picture title states, it was nature's message of love.
It came to visit...
Albums: (1) Highfields Park, Nottingham. (2) Macro and Close Up. (3) Autumn.
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Encore fermé, mais déjà vivant. La pluie dépose ses perles sur une promesse en devenir. Entre retenue et éclat, la beauté se prépare en silence.
Sometimes I have to play Nursey, but my knowledge stops at applying cream and plaster to the wound...after that I let the doctors take over.
Encore une fois, il apparaît sous la lumière dorée, poursuivant lentement son voyage. Plus proche, plus intime, chaque détail raconte la patience et la persévérance d’un monde que l’on oublie souvent de regarder.
A selection of shots from Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham.
The beautiful bloom of Azaleas.
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From Camera to Flickr. No post editing (Apart from the file name of course). This was shortly before the sunset. A calm atmosphere, the sound of a few distant birds. This wild flower or weed was almost still. Not quite silhouette which is nice.
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Camera: Sony RX10IV (Ver 2.00)
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From Camera to Flickr. No post editing (Apart from the file name of course). This was about 45 minutes before the sunset. A calm atmosphere, the sound of a few distant birds. I think this is Old Man's Beard (Clematis Vitalba). So delicate, soft and swaying in a light breeze.
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Camera: Sony RX10IV (Ver 2.00)
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A close-up macro photograph of a ladybug resting on a dew-covered leaf after the rain. Every tiny detail, from the sparkling water droplets to the intricate texture of the insect, reveals the hidden beauty of the miniature world found in nature.
My very favourite poppy is flowering right now. It's called Ladybird Poppy. It's the reddest of reds in colour, with two large black spots each side of the stamens - hence the name "Ladybird" (Ladybug in America?) On this occasion I backlit the flower, which was no more than 6cm (2.5 inches) wide, at night to give full effect. The light behind created the lovely paler striped effect on the under petals. These flowers only last a day however they're absolutely flourishing at the moment and, as one falls away, another blooms in its place.
The theme was "TWO" - two of something. I chose two blue pens for several reasons.
1) The blue plastic is semi-transparent and brings up lovely colours when in light.
2) The silver tips are shiny, making a nice contrast with the blue.
3) They're small and fit into the Macro Mondays size criteria.
4) They're actually quite photogenic, although they did roll around a bit making it challenging to set the tips together.
This was fun and I like the results. There are 8 photos in this set. I especially like this one where I positioned the pens on a metal table outside on a sunny day, over the hole that the sun umbrella fits into, and photographed from underneath managing to get the sky and clouds in the background.
Take two compact mirror sets. Place one inside the other at right angles to each other, add a shiny office clip, a tiny red light, a tiny blue light, a big white light and a clever camera. Voila!!!
This is a small section of my coffee maker. I love it's bronze colour and the wavy lines enhance it.
A Cathedral of Moss
Step into the magnificent, miniature world atop the weathered church wall. Here, fallen leaves are vast landscapes, and strands of spider silk become delicate bridges connecting the forest of sporophytes. The intense emerald green of the moss, topped by the beautiful bronze-gold capsules, transforms the ancient surface into a rich, living tapestry, invisible to all but the closest observer.
Taken with my Nikon D850 and Nikon 2.8/105mm lens.
Recently visited Oldmoor Wood, Nottinghamshire. Oldmoor Wood is a woodland in Nottinghamshire, near the village of Strelley. It covers a total area of 15.11 hectares. It is owned and managed by The Woodland Trust.
I went primarily for the beautiful Bluebells. There is a mix of Native and Spanish Bluebells.
Native Bluebells are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
How to tell the difference.
English Bluebells: Flowers on one side of the stem.
Spanish Bluebells: Flowers all around the stem.
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For the final Macro Mondays challenge of 2021 we were asked to make a macro photo using two of the themes presented during the year. I chose "In Ice" (Feb 15) and "Forks" (Apr 26). I really enjoyed the 'In Ice' challenge when it came around. I'd never photographed using ice and I achieved some wonderful results. 'Forks' also proved to be an interesting challenge and I love my forks photos. So here's the result of the two - "Forks in Ice".
While I chose this one for Macro Mondays, I did end up with a number of other different versions for this theme - also there in my album. 😀
very fine cobweb strands holding it in place against a gentle breeze. amazing nature :)
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The parkland here is vast. For these few shots I endeavoured to capture macro with varying results.
The National Trust. Nostell Priory Parkland, West Yorkshire.
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When someone says "fruit" I immediately think of raspberries, or rather frozen raspberries. I grew up in an area of New Zealand nicknamed "The Fruitbowl of New Zealand". There was all manner of different fruits growing everywhere, however raspberries were always my favourites. When freezing fruit became a thing, I discovered how much I enjoyed frozen raspberries. So there you have it.
To me, fruit = frozen raspberries.
Stripped of colour, this lupine leaf feels even quieter — just light, shadow, and the weight of a single droplet holding on at the centre. The fine hairs along each leaflet catch what little glow reaches them from the dark behind, and everything else just falls away. Black and white has a way of making you look twice at something you'd otherwise walk past.
Recently visited Oldmoor Wood, Nottinghamshire. Oldmoor Wood is a woodland in Nottinghamshire, near the village of Strelley. It covers a total area of 15.11 hectares. It is owned and managed by The Woodland Trust.
I went primarily for the beautiful Bluebells. There is a mix of Native and Spanish Bluebells.
Native Bluebells are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
How to tell the difference.
English Bluebells: Flowers on one side of the stem.
Spanish Bluebells: Flowers all around the stem.
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Yes, it's the smoke from an incense cone. I absolutely loved this challenge and have done many shots. This was one of my favourites because it almost looks like soft floaty fabric rather than smoke. Photographing smoke has quite captivated me. I super love learning new skills and this has been a magical experience. 😍
A delicate butterfly rests on a wild daisy, its warm orange wings patterned like stained glass against a soft green backdrop. Captured in natural light, this moment highlights the quiet harmony between pollinator and flower, where texture, color, and stillness come together. A fleeting glimpse of summer’s gentle beauty, balanced between detail and calm.