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Finally got one of these things leading in good light. BNSF 636 leads the Q-SPOALT through Lochbuie as they take the Tonville siding to go around an eastbound that can be seen in the background.
Tried a different perspective on this flower, with an overhead shot and square frame. This is Bartsia trixago, also known as Mediterranean lineseed. It belongs to the broomrape family, and as such it's a parasitic plant. Unlike other broomrapes though, it has green leaves and can perform photosynthesis, but it also obtains some of its nutrients directly from the roots of host plants. This is called hemiparasitism.
Flower 41/100 for the project "100 flowers 2025"
An overhead shot of a moth resting on a thread of grass, for Smile on Saturday's theme "From Right Above".
The moth is Homoeosoma sinuella and you can see it here from another perspective: www.biodiversity4all.org/observations/296995273
The poppy opens her scarlet purse of dreams.
(Scharmel Iris)
Smile on Saturday! :-) - FROM RIGHT ABOVE
(photo by Freya, edit by me)
Thanks for views, faves and comments!
A candid overhead view of a couple on their wedding day, walking arm in arm. The bride’s lace gown and the groom’s tailored suit are accented by a soft rose and white floral bouquet, creating a moment full of warmth and connection.
Ashley L Duffus - Weddings - www.ashleylduffus.com/
took me some shots before I had her look up at me - at her age she is of hard hearing and her eyes are also not that best so she got into the stay position but looked at the door. After some whistling and clapping and running downstairs I was able to have her just look up at me without come running upstairs. .Love her to bits. She had to bring her toy ball, too...:D and got a cookie as a reward (naturally of course!)
The fish holds our poobags :D and is framed by some cash and a toad and Buddha. I saved you folks the cluttered jacket section on the left wall :D
Overhead-shot of a Magnificent Frigatebird
(Fregata magnificens). Suriname River, Suriname.
This picture got in Flickr's Explore today (d.d. 1 december 2015)! My 5th one so far! Thank you to everyone for the views, faves and the comments! And happy shooting to you all!
This is my first ever attempt at knolling for this weeks Macro Mondays theme. An overhead shot of a snack of nuts HMM
Cuenta trescientos setenta pasos desde el árbol del ahorcado en dirección sur, luego camina recto siguiendo la pared hasta que encuentres una piedra muy especial y que no debería estar en ese muro.
Una vez encuentres esa piedra volcánica dirígete hacia la parte más baja del acantilado y busca una pequeña caseta medio oculta por las rocas y la maleza.
Bajo la X de madera hallarás enterrado algo que quiero que tengas...
This time, our Photo of the Month is a little bit different, but comes with a very important message for all photographers out there.
‘Photographers Portrait’, this creative flat-lay shot by Swedish photographer Rania Maria Rönntoft, came from a photo she entered for a contest on Instagram. The aim of the contest was “What’s In My Bag” and called for a flat-lay (overhead) shot of the gear and equipment that one needed to stay inspired and do their creative work.
When Rania explained her idea for her shot to her boyfriend Andreas, he said, “What about you? Sure, you need those things to execute an idea. But it all starts with you.” Here he pointed to her head. “The creative process begins in there."
“That’s how this gear-focused photo of #whatsinmybag turned into a self-portrait,” tells the photographer. “I never even considered myself as a part of what I do... Weird, huh?”
Therefore, in this month’s Photo of the Month, we are highlighting the photographer behind the image. Because Rania and Andreas are absolutely correct- it all starts with you.
Have a lovely March everyone!
More of Rania Maria’s shots, including this one, can be found on her Flickr page: www.flickr.com/photos/masakarasu/ Or check her out on Instagram www.instagram.com/raniamaria/, her blog thewaveswemake.se/raniamaria/ (Swedish), or her website raniamaria.eu/.
Image taken with a: Nikon D7000
Lens: 17.0-50.0 mm f/2.8
Exif: ƒ/5.6 | 17.0 mm | 1/40 | ISO 1250
Cameras in the shot: Nikon D610, D7000 and an analogue Nikon F2
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An unusual view of one of the several beautifully turned out McLaren Racing vehicles at Goodwood Track Day. It was wet as can be seen from the water droplets all over the body work.
Many flowering chamomile plants in a meadow seen from above on a sunny day in the Dutch summer.
Volop bloeiende kamille planten in grasland. De foto is van bovenaf gemaakt op een zonnige zomerdag.
UP's downtown industry switcher YPR60B shoves one load of paper into the Chicago Tribune after pulling one empty, in the final months of service for the Tribune and its surrounding trackage.
Don't be fooled, this is not a drone photo! In what was one of my most impulsive moves as a railfan to date (at the time), I found myself atop a highway entrance ramp directly above the old Grand Avenue Yard, fulfilling a vision I had set out to achieve only a couple months prior. At the start of 2024, I had came across some shots of the Tribune right here on Flickr. Railfans were heavily documenting this job, and with good reason, as many captions I was reading cited the impending closure of the Tribune, sold to make way for a new casino in what I still consider to be an odd location for one. Said closure and shutdown was slated for May or June, leaving not much time to make the trip. Having been captivated by the shots I saw, I just knew I had to have it. Loosely, the plan was to go some time in April at the start of spring. Maybe make a three day trip out of it and see some CN action, with any of the fallen flag engines the Chicago area is famous for. Fast forward to March 22nd: Blommer Chocolate announced its immediate closure of their historic Chicago factory, directly behind the point of view seen here. Blommer was the only other rail customer on this branch, though they had two spots to recieve by rail. The lower portion took tank cars to ship chocolate syrup/cocoa butter, while the upper used covered hoppers of confectionary sugar I believe. Well, playing in the pit band for a high school musical that weekend, I did not learn of this news until the following Monday, March 25th. Talks of a final pull from Blommer were abounding in one of my railfan groupchats, filled with people from the midwest who were more in the know than I. Spending a couple hours researching the line, spots, possible shot angles, and other things to do while in Chicago, I booked my round trip tickets for Amtrak 49/48 as I'd only be able to spend a day on such short notice.
The midnight ride from Buffalo to the windy city was nothing short of a pain in the rear with regards to sleep. Having never ridden Amtrak before, little did I know how hard it would be to sleep in a coach seat. I recall waking up at most of the station stops during the night, though a couple I wanted to actually get a look at the surroundings for anyhow. A bit over a ten hour ride, falling back one hour into Central Time, arrival at Union Station was a little before 10:00 a.m. A brief walk for a few blocks got me to the closest Enterprise Rent-A-Car office, where it turns out they did not have my requested vehicle on site. So a ride with a very friendly Chicago native was in order to the next site, where again the car was nowhere to be found. Thus, they upgraded me free of a charge to a massive and brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was the equivalent of driving a boat for me. Coupled with the tight spaces of the inner city, it wasn't ideal, but it sure was luxurious. The fact I even managed to parallel park the behemoth near the Tribune still astounds me.
Managing to meet up with a couple railfans from the aforementioned group chat, we killed time shooting some other trains of interest in the morning hours, waiting for the UP local to make their way downtown. The range was anywhere from 10:00-2:00, and much like any cable company service call, it was closer to the end of that time window. By the time the engineer was sounding off at the crossings a few blocks away, a gaggle of railfans had amassed, with at least 50 out for the occasion. Word spreads quickly on potentially historic days like this. The classic EMD sounds steadily grew closer and closer at a snail's pace, but at last the prized job of the day was finally in sight. From atop a nearby AAA service truck parking structure, a handful of us stood along the edge of the rail getting our first shots of the job. They would cut away from their two hoppers for Alpha Baking later that day, and bring just the caboose and one box car down to the switch. While the rest of the fellas perched up there were content with that side angle, I wasn't satisfied. Having seen the view in this photo on Google street view, I just knew this had to be the angle to try. It wasn't until I got to Chicago though that I realized it was a highway on-ramp. Initially I thought I could throw the "park anywhere" lights on and drive right up, but that line of thinking was sunk fast with how thin the shoulder was. I'd have to walk out. But how?
The minute the crew got down to the switch into the Tribune and tied the loaded box car down, I started into a sprint down the ramp to street level. The AAA complex was on a dead end street, so there wasn't any traffic to contend with thankfully. Full throttle in my legs, it was one block west, followed by one block south to a small opening in a steel fence blocking off a little grassy area. The grass was on a hill which sloped down towards the on-ramp. Making sure I'd have a way to climb back up, I mounted the concrete barrier separating the patch of greenery and finished the sprint another block or so east up the shoulder. Garnering some funny looks from drivers, I paid them no mind as I was on a mission. By the time I'd gotten up over the tracks trying to catch my breath, the crew was only just inside the building still grabbing the empty car. I must have fired off a couple hundred frames over the course of the next few minutes as they meticulously carried out the switch. Pulling out and tying into the inbound car, the image here at last depicts the crew shoving back into the building, from what I consider the perfect vantage point otherwise only achieved via drone. Cameras were staged everywhere you could think of, including directly below at track level, and one guy even walking around inside the Tribune parking lot getting close-ups galore. I've still not found those shots, whoever he was, but I'd be interested to see his composition. Once the crew was done with the switch and tied the outbound car down with the caboose, it was over to Blommer Chocolate light power where they would next attempt to pull the remaining cars, and I carefully made my way back to the rental SUV, where all the other railfans had already vacated their spots upon my return in favor of a new spot at Blommer. I, too, followed suit. We'll leave that part for another post though. Worth mentioning to end off this one, I did make a couple new friends that day because of this endeavor!
a man drifts through a slice of light like thought through memory, suspended in a fleeting geometry of shadow and stone. the ground beneath him is history — uneven, worn, deliberate — and above, forgotten sneakers swing like relics of stories once lived.
My final image from Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens is another agave with some serious spines! Not the type from which tequila is made! I should have checked to see if there was a name tag.
shot by KHWD
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George Town, the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning architecture. Here are some highlights:
Historical Significance
UNESCO World Heritage Site: George Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, recognized for its unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia.
Colonial Architecture: The city boasts a mix of colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses, and modern skyscrapers.
Cultural Attractions
Street Art: George Town is famous for its street art, with murals and sculptures scattered throughout the city. The most notable works are by artist Ernest Zacharevic.
Temples: The Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, is a must-visit. Its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere make it a popular attraction.
Natural Beauty
Penang National Park: Just a short distance from the city, this park offers hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and diverse wildlife.
Culinary Delights
Street Food: George Town is renowned for its street food, offering a variety of delicious local dishes. It’s a paradise for food lovers.
Have you been to George Town before, or are you planning a visit? Its such a wonderful place, I can definitely recommend it, best KHWD
Sometimes we post a pic which is not even our personal fave but because we feel something is good about it. This one is not a preferred one but it would help to fill up a gap.
My old buddy still seem to be my best friend.
A pair of Australian Pelicans gave our group some practice in capturing passing birds, well overhead in Sandy Camp Road Wetlands, this morning.
I took the elevator to the rooftop @ Citipark Garage and took a overhead shot of the famous Umbrella Alley...
Grasglucke, Trinkerin, 74,2 mm Körperlänge - und eine noch unbestimmte, winzige, beigebraune Heuschrecke (Mitte oben).
Euthrix potatoria.
Drinker, 74.2 mm body length - and an unknown, tiny grasshopper (in the middle at the top).
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Album: flic.kr/s/aHskuEMKoD
My eyes focus on the darkness
of my eyes shut,
Like closed lids
Into a different dark imagination
In that soft blackness,
thoughts drift into shapes,
and the unseen becomes brighter than the world outside.
When we imagine,
My eyes settle into the darkness
Behind close lids
A quiet place where everything feels complete
Do you have a place like this?
From Jessie's bridal shoot in Hueytown, AL... On White
I finished editing the bridal photos!!! It was such a tough shoot because the hook at the top of her dress busted and the zipper wouldn't stay up on it's own. I wonder what level of hell you go to when you flash the choir rehearsing at the church?
And now to start on the wedding shots from this past weekend. It never ends but I still love it. Jessie's such a good model - I wish she wasn't moving to Virginia so I could borrow her.
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Looking down from dizzying heights during a late winter snowfall that completely blanketed the city of Vancouver in late February.
Group FP. Challenge: Looking Down: www.flickr.com/search/?q=+%27blinkagainfrontpage%27
In this delightful and humorous capture, Ulysses the Maine Coon mix demonstrates the ultimate level of feline trust—and temptation. Sprawled out on the warm hardwood floor, he fully exposes his magnificent, cloud-like white belly, looking up at the camera with an innocent, wide-eyed gaze. This pose is widely known among cat owners as "The Trap": an invitation to pet the incredibly soft tummy that often results in a playful bunny-kick or a nip.
The image highlights the sheer volume of his coat, a trademark of his Maine Coon heritage, with the pristine white fur of his chest and stomach contrasting sharply against the dark stripes of his tabby markings and the rich grain of the wood flooring. His paws are curled in a relaxed gesture (often called "curled feetsies"), and his long, fluffy tail stretches out behind him. This top-down perspective emphasizes his size and length while capturing a candid moment of pure relaxation and domestic comfort.