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Fishing boats at rest
Steveston Heritige Fishing Village
Richmond, BC
Canada
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I can't thank you all enough for your overwhelming support. Each and every view, comment and fave is so very appreciated. I especially love reading your comments.
~Christie
Here's a photo edited using a combination of my Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions. I think I may have gone overboard post processing this one but here's a quick run down of how it was made.
I imported this photo into Lightroom and applied the Cherry Sunset Sensation preset . This changed up the orangey tones of the sunset to more of a cherry red color and made adjustments to the lighting of the photo. I also manually reduced the clarity to give this photo a softer feel and used split toning to add a slight bluish cast to the shadows.
I then brought the photo into Photoshop and selectively 'dodge and burned' (lighten + darkened) areas of the photo. Many people will do this manually however with landscape photos it may be difficult darkening tree branches, jagged rocks etc. As such I used a technique called 'luminosity masking' (supported in my Photoshop Actions) to automatically select out the darker and lighter parts of the photo so that I could just paint over the mask with my desired light/dark brush affecting only these areas.
And that's it! I know it may sound super confusing or overwhelming but in my future photos I promise I'll go more into these techniques and you'll get the hang of it in no time! :)
As always this photo is free for you to download and play around with as per its CC licence.
Thanks everyone for your support!
My youngest Tibetan Mastifff, Legend, finding the festivities and indulgent treats a bit overwhelming!!
Sometimes nature's magnificence is so overwhelming that asking why the picture was taken becomes irrelevant.
A puddle's eye view or rather iPhone's eye view of Skogafoss ... It is hard to get an original composition at this famous waterfall, so I was glad to find the puddle and thankful to the strangers who walked into my composition ... it was not an easy shot to take with the overwhelming spray so close to the falls, it was hard to 'see' what I was composing ... (do look at it large if you have a moment)
We're done! This yellow beauty (it's yellow indeed!) concludes a super-long series of 50 staircase images in a row 😊
When I started to post the first image in mid Jan I had no idea that daily posts of staircases would continue for almost two months. Thank you so much for your unbroken, overwhelming response!!!
I really never expected this and I appreciate it a lot🙏🙏🙏
Events in the world are overwhelming. With the help of two combined photos, I tried to convey my mood.
Disturbing background - Lake Seliger during sunset before a thunderstorm.
Human emotions - Sergey Tabachnikov - guitarist, musician, leader of the Nobody.one group. Having no musical education, he became one of the most popular guitarists in the country.
Tabachnikov plays compositions that are completely different in style. But critics and viewers agree that his work is still closer to instrumental and blues rock.
Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa Violacea) & Flower Crab Spider (Misumena Vatia) on iris
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My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
ABOUT THE PHOTO:
When I look at my (far too) tiny gallery of photos, it's hard not to note the fact that there is an abundance of green - and very little else colorwise. It's not that I don't have other photos with slightly more color variation, but I started out here a year ago with the idea of dedicating my entire Flickr page exclusively to the western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata), because that's also the main focus of my website of the same name.
But just as with the site - which now has an entire page dedicated to other fauna from the Lacerta bilineata habitat - I realized that it's more fun to present all the creatures big and small I find in my garden and its immediate surroundings. I still will continue to upload many more photos of my favorite green reptile, but it's variation that makes the world (and my garden) interesting, and the same goes for my Flickr gallery. I thought this gorgeous iris with its yellow and violet tones would fit nicely between all the green, and the two arthropods it hosts are both very typical residents of the Lacerta bilineata habitat.
The carpenter bee is obviously too much of a whopper of a meal for this tiny male flower crab spider (and it also comes with a sting ;-), and I guess if this were a cartoon you'd see a very relieved spider face and a huge "Thank you Lord!* in the speech bubble above it because this "Behemoth" of a bee landed on the other side of that iris :-) . But the carpenter bee might have gotten lucky too that it didn't meet the dwarf's old lady: female flower crab spiders are notorious for attacking and overwhelming much bigger prey than themselves, and although I haven't seen one catching a carpenter bee yet, I definitely wouldn't rule it out.
ABOUT THE SPECIES (from Wikipedia):
XYLOCOPA VIOLACEA is the common European species of carpenter bee, and one of the largest bees in Europe. It is also native to Asia. Like most members of the genus Xylocopa, it makes its nests in dead wood. It is not particularly aggressive, and will attack only if forced to.
These bees hibernate over winter and re-emerge in spring, usually around April or May. Hibernation is undertaken by the adults in wood where there are abandoned nest tunnels. In late spring or early summer, they may be seen around searching for mates and suitable nesting sites. After mating, the gravid females bore tunnels in dead wood, which is where the name "carpenter bee" comes from, although old nest tunnels may be used.
Like other solitary bees, the female creates the nest alone. The eggs are laid within a series of small cells, each of which is supplied with a pollen ball for the larvae to feed upon. The adults emerge in late summer then hibernate until the following year
MISUMENA VATIA is a species of crab spider with a holarctic distribution. They are called crab spiders because of their unique ability to walk sideways as well as forwards and backwards.
Females can grow up to 10 mm (0.39 in) while males are quite small, reaching 5 mm (0.20 in) at most. Younger females especially, which may hunt on a variety of flowers such as daisies and sunflowers, have a strong tendency to adapt to the color of the surrounding flower. However, the color-changing process is not instant and can require up to 25 days to complete.
Misumena vatia feed on common insects, often consuming prey much larger than themselves. They use venom to immobilize their prey, though they are harmless to humans.
Greetings to all of you, stay heathly and safe and have a wonderful weekend!
"Happy Loner"
Waking up late, I feel demotivated
Everything's wrong, guess my thoughts escalated
When I'm alone, things are under control
When I'm alone, I can turn off the world
I try to escape, but I can't lose my mind
That's why I can live a conventional life
'Cause I'm happy being a loner
Happy being a loner
I'm sick of it all, I wanna give it up
But I'm on the edge
And I feel like everything's too much, too much, hmm
Too much, too much, hmm
They don't understand, why I like being alone
I don't wanna be so accessible
Emotionally I'm on the edge of a knife
That's how I learn, that's how I learn to survive
If I'm alone then you'll never find
The truth about me that I'm losing my mind
And it's too hard to pretend
So I stay away from my friends
'Cause I'm happy being a loner
Happy being a loner
I'm sick of it all, I wanna give it up
But I'm on the edge
And I feel like everything's too much, too much, hmm
Too much, too much, hmm
I pick up on everybody's energy
Always used to feel like there was something wrong with me
(Wrong with me)
When the world is overwhelming, I need to breathe
'Cause I'm happy being a loner
Happy being a loner
I'm sick of it all, I wanna give it up
But I'm on the edge
And I feel like everything's too much, too much, hmm
Too much, too much, hmm
Too much, too much, hmm
Too much, too much, hmm
Hoping all my friends in the northern hemisphere are not suffering from winter too much - here in the Maldives you almost forget it exists. The beauty under and above water is just overwhelming...
The highest point in the community is the summit of the 988-meter-high Hohe Peißenberg. Because of its overwhelming panoramic view, it is also called the “Bavarian Rigi” or, much less often, “mons parnanssus”. It is considered the most beautiful panoramic mountain in Bavaria and is a popular destination. The mountain's early nicknames were "mons doctus" because of its scholarship and meteorological research. The majority of the inhabitants live on the south side of the mountain, another smaller part is on the west side (districts: Hetten and Buchschorn), a small proportion of the inhabitants is on the north and east sides.
The main town is on the left bank of the Ammer River. The Ammer flows through the Ammer Gorge below the south side of the village.
'Casting' the last light
Remote Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Happy Clicks
~Christie
A cloud over the harbour appears to project coloured light upwards looking much like a wall sconce.
Vessels moored at Steveston Docks:
Ku'ulakai - Miki Tugboat 1944, said to be the only intact Miki tug in Canadian waters.
Belima - is a Fishing Vessel built in 1951 and currently sailing under the flag of Canada.
Alaska Queen ll - Fishing Vessel that was built in 1943, currently sailing under the flag of Canada.
Steveston is an ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'
www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships. Wishing you all health during this difficult time.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
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A natural occuring sunstar, back lit through one of the Western Investors front windows.
Steveston Dock's stormy skies set the stage for a moody by bright harbour scene.
Western Investor (Built: 1980) - Fishing Vessel
Ku'ulakai (Built: 1944) - Miki Tug
...and a variety of other commercial boats as seen here in Canada Largest Fishing Harbour
Steveston is an ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'
www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships
Nautical Me
~Christie (happiest) by the River
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*** No part of this image may be copied, reproduced, or distributed outside Flickr, without my express written permission.
Design: Subject and style, write-ups, descriptions, words and language are my own ideas. Please do not copy. Thank-you
Burrard Inlet
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships. Wishing you all good health.
Happy Clicks,
~Christie by the river
Overnight at -20 C. the bay had frozen over, by the following night most of the lake's surface had solidified to ice.
As seen in this image low lying mist/fog covered the unfrozen portion of the water.
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S. Cariboo Region of
British Columbia, Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
*Best experienced in full screen ❤
Filtered light rays back lights the mast of the tilting sailboat
The conditions were windy, and kite boarders shared the waterway.
The sign says FOR SALE......could have been a test run, as this sailboat made many circle laps.
Giving me the photo opportunity to capture the sails under variable light conditions.
Squamish, British Columbia
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay healthy
Happy Clicks,
~Nautical me - Christie
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Mighty Fraser River
Coastal British Columbia
Canada
The Fraser River /ˈfreɪzər/ is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres (854 mi), into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver]. The river's annual discharge at its mouth is 112 cubic kilometres (27 cu mi) or 3,550 cubic metres per second (125,000 cu ft/s), and it discharges 20 million tons of sediment into the ocean.
The river is named after Simon Fraser, who led an expedition in 1808 on behalf of the North West Company from the site of present-day Prince George almost to the mouth of the river.
WIKIPEDIA
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Happy Weekend
~Christie
(Happiest) by the River
** Best experienced in full screen
'You were born an original, don't die a copy'
Steveston on the Fraser River
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada
Steveston is an ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
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Wintry scene
Mist on the lake....snowy wonderland.
A trailer appeared to be winterized for the cold months.
South Cariboo Region
British Columbia, BC
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
*Best experienced in full screen ❤
Bedazzlement! A snow covered Cranberry field, yellow barns, a cloud wall, rainbow, sunlight, shadows.
Supernatural West Coast British Columbia
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Happy Clicks,
~Christie
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'Why be a copy, when you were born an original'
Kanaka Landing Harbour Authority is a company governing under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Boats covered by snow and frozen into the Mighty Fraser River.
Last light of the day reflecting off the ice.
Snow lined river banks and scattered ice flowing down from the Northern BC Regions.
With Spring now upon us now, these late winter conditions made for a beautiful final performance.
Maple Ridge
British Columbia
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
~Christie
(Happiest) by the River
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'You were born an original, don't die a copy'
Builder: Sylte Shipyard Ltd. (2018)
Measurement: (metric)17.96m x 8.08m x 4.30m
Hull: Steel
Gross Tonnage: 125.94
Registered Tonnage: 94.45
Engine: 2-594kw diesel engines
Engine Propulsion: Twin Screw
*Unverified info. as per online sources
Golden Ears Bridge spanning the Fraser River
British Columbia - West Coast Winter
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
Sheets of ice, making there way down the Fraser River from Northern BC
The movement of the ice was rapid and the sounds were like cracking glass.
As seem between Langley (left) and Maple Ridge (right)
British Columbia
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships. Wishing you all health during this difficult time.
Happy Clicks,
Christie ( happiest ) by the River
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Young couple appeared to be returning into harbour at the close of day, but minutes later they made way after purchasing a case of beer. My guess is they lived or were staying close by, as small craft are not equipped to travel safely after dark.
The scenic, Steveston Heritage Fishing Village is a charming & ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada
I 💖 Steveston
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
~Christie by the River
** Best experienced in full screen
'Why be a copy, when you were born an original'
Kanaka (Haney)-Landing Harbour on the partially frozen Mighty Fraser River
Maple Ridge
British Columbia
Canada
**Captured a couple weeks ago. The snow has since melted and Spring has arrived.
As per online information - Kanaka Landing Harbour Authority is a company governing under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie (happiest) by the River
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TOP THAT ! Snow crested mountain summit.
British Columbia Coastal Mountain Ranges
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
I very much appreciate all your views, thoughtful comments and beautiful testimonies.
~Christie
(Happiest) by the River
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'You were born an original, don't die a copy'
As the sun went lower on the horizon, the incredible paint job on this 1950 custom built Mercury seemed to burn 'hotter' like the sun!
1950 Merc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHY0YxdswyY
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
~Christie by the River
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'Why be a copy, when you were born an original'
Sunset over the Pacific Coast
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
*Best experienced in full screen
Dormant, red blueberry bushes illuminated by the golden setting sun.
Eagle nest in a tree
British Columbia
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
~Christie by the River
** Best experienced in full screen
'You were born an original, don't die a copy'
Steveston Fishing Village on the Fraser River @ Sundown
Richmond
BC
Canada
Three seagulls flying between the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and moored commercial fishing vessels.
Canada's Largest Fishing Harbour
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay healthy
Happy Clicks,
Christie (happiest) by the River
~Nautical me
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An early morning walk on our house beach and I have 100 new photos in the archive. The atmosphere is always overwhelming. And since I don't want to take documentary photos or always post the same view, I have created an impressionistic picture of Mawella Beach.
Kootenay Tugboat (SAMSON TUGBOATS, DELTA B.C.) pushing suds ( as I call it ) up the Mighty Fraser River,
Metro Vancouver
British Columbia
Seaspan Barge as the back drop.
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay healthy
Happy Clicks,
~Nautical me - Christie
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A variety of boats, many being commercial fishing vessels, all nestled together in Canada's largest fishing harbour.
Steveston Fishing Village on the Fraser River @ Sundown
Richmond
BC
Canada
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay healthy
Happy Clicks,
~Nautical me
**Best experienced in full screen
Vessels moored at Steveston Harbour
British Columbia
Canada
Steveston is an ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada's Largest Fishing Harbour
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'
www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764
I truly appreciate your kind words and would like to thank-you all, for your overwhelming support.
~Christie (happiest) by the River
*Best experienced in full screen ❤
The scenic, Steveston Heritage Fishing Village is a charming & ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada Largest Fishing Harbour
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'
I 💖 Steveston
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships. Wishing you all health during this difficult time.
Happy Clicks,
Christie ( happiest ) by the River
>>>Best experienced in full screen<<<
Vintage Commercial Vessel
Steveston Fishing Village
British Columbia,
Canada
Steveston is an ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'
www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships. Wishing you all health during this difficult time.
Stay Healthy
~Christie
*Best experienced in full screen
The person carrying the umbrella was not deterred from walking the track in the rain. Captured aboard a cruise liner while sailing through the atmospheric conditions of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Alaska, USA
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Happy Clicks,
~Christie
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