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My friend, Biscuit Head.
The Ohio River was up some 5-6 feet above normal pool, but I couldn’t wait anymore to explore the lower McAlpine pool. The 4:30am wake up was way too early but the traffic for the hour drive to the ramp was worth it. I arrived at daybreak and launched into the dimmest of light…not the smartest decision since there was still quite a bit of drift.
As I cut across the river to get a better view of sunrise, I decided to beach on a small mud shore on the Kentucky side. The river was like glass, the air was crisp and cool and my second cup of coffee nearly gone. I only mention that it was my second cup because any man 60+ years old understands the simple math…Second cup of coffee + a drive of 45 or more minutes = a bathroom must be secured and quickly!
In this case, I laid down my camera in the driver’s seat and stepped off the bow into the mud to find a tree. The sun was just clearing the hills of Southern Harrison County as I decided to check out the small beach for artifacts. And then, without warning I heard the very loud and distinctive slap of a beaver tail! I have heard/witnessed this act many times as it is their way of warning, in this case me, that I am too close. The funny part is I had no idea where they came from. I say they because she (Sex is assumed and assigned by me for the purpose telling this tale. No beavers were harmed in the assigning of this sex!) had a very young kit with her. I have seen young before, this little one’s head was about the size of a biscuit…not your run of the mill biscuit either, but a Pillsbury Homestyle Grands Biscuit. Thus his (also assumed) name.
Her first tail slap was so close to the right back corner that it splashed quite a bit of water into my boat, her second was several seconds later, then she dove and disappeared under the sky’s reflection. Surprisingly, little Biscuit Head didn’t dive with her, as a matter of fact he went to the other side of the boat and started swimming in concentric circles, maybe 10-12 feet across. I thought sure he would depart as I stepped into the boat to retrieve my wet camera. He did not. As I lifted my lens and started making adjustments to the new level of light, I heard yet another slap from mom, some 40-50 yards down river. Biscuit Head didn’t waver, his interest in me was as great as my interest in him. Mom continued with a slap every few seconds…reminding me of when I was young and my mother wanted me to come along, and right NOW…instead of a tail slap it was a foot stomp and a wide-eyed frozen stare. Having a thick head like my little friend Biscuit Head, I saw that stare hundreds of times.
After taking 15-20 safety shots, I lowered my camera to just enjoy the encounter. After mom’s 10th or so slap he exited his circle pattern and started paddling his little heart out in her direction. I thanked God the encounter.
Adventure before dementia.
20 minute exposure, south facing window. Daler Rowney fine grain cartridge paper, 160gsm.
Rollei Infrared 400 film.
Explore #134
The daffs and narcissi are coming to an end for another year and making way for others now
Happy Easter my friends
Sunset along the coast is always great when sunny, awesome when toasty. TGIF everyone!
Been in Oregon for 2 years and have always wanted to visit this part of the coast. Finally got down to doing it and totally in love with Cape Kiwanda with all the unique landforms and haystacks. I was running around avoiding waves while trying to get what I wanted. Tide was pretty high and I couldn't get down to the sea cave that I wanted to check out. Was a great day out in the coast and will be back again when the tide is lower! Not the safest location, beware of surf but definitely awesome and worth a visit!
Cape Kiwanda, Oregon
Taken as part of the 100 Word challenge based on the list of 100 words from David Clark's book, Photography in 100 words. This is for #3 on the list Addictive, I love doing these as every splash is so unique.
Sorry once again for the mass upload, I really struggle at the moment getting any Flickr time, hopefully after we move things will calm down again.
on gathering apples at home.
I need to get my apples picked by Thursday as I need to help picking other places on Thursday and Friday.
I have been neglecting my Flickr. This is my new 2012 mustang. Custom ordered from the factory, arrived this week. Plenty of go, plenty of cornfields. This was my cellphone camera. I will get the dslr out there again soon.
Making History
Adam and the Ants
1981
‘And we call this making History’
Today saw the opening of the new pedestrian bridge part of Scarborough Bridge, York. This is the first new bridge in central York for 138 years, so a nice little bit of history in the making.
The bridge was due to open at 15:00, so at 14:00 I was taking things nice and easy at the railway station looking out over the bridge. Then I noticed the temporary barrier to the bridge being lifted out of place. Was the bridge opening early? No time to wait and see, I literally sprinted round and yes, the bridge opened an hour early!
This picture was taken at 14:02, with the first train passing by being the new TransPennine Express locomotive 68032 ‘Destroyer’. There was no time for me to carefully compose or even to think, I was out of breath and arrived literally at the same time as the locomotive! At least the historic first picture was in the bag!
As can be seen from the picture, at first there was just a trickle of people crossing, I think I was in the first ten, not that I’m, ahem, bothered by such things! Soon though the bridge became busy with people enjoying the new crossing.
Whilst I don’t think my picture is likely to win any prizes, it is a little piece of history!
Link below to the story, with a nice picture half way down!
www.minsterfm.com/news/local/2854492/video---scarborough-...
68032 ‘Destroyer’ crossing Scarborough Bridge York on the occasion of the opening of the new footbridge. The locomotive was working 0B66 13:58 York to Scarborough, seen at 14:02 on Thursday 18th April 2019.
The Sun has moved behind the Golan Heights (the close-in ridge, lower left) so the photography gods are making me work for a decent composition. Otherwise, it was a warm, pleasant morning on the mountain.
From the overlook at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama.
Nikon D7200 — Nikon 18-300mm F6.3 ED VR
35mm
F8@1/6th
Maybe a GND filter
(DOL_0293)
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