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As we walk through Rattlesnake Canyon in Arizona, we twist and turn our bodies to accommodate the ever changing walls.
Between acts at a concert at Simon Estes Amphitheater, the girl in front of us had her equivalent of an iphone to entertain herself with.
I had no idea that we were going to sail through the middle of Venice but what a thrilling experience it was! Sadly with the ever increasing size of cruise ships this practice is causing a number of problems and re-routing is planned in the next few years so this experience will no longer be possible.
The canyon is a Siren's song, luring one deeper and deeper into her sensuous curves, with temptations of something even more spectacular just ahead. The colors the camera can pick up are incredible and very little editing is needed. Mother Nature does all the heavy lifting here. Her generosity is humbling.
A solitary American White Pelican glides effortlessly above the glassy surface, its striking black-tipped wings and bright orange bill reflected in the soft, pastel ripples of the quiet morning water.
I photographed this bird three years ago in the summertime.
Here are three FUN FACTS about these amazing birds:
1. Unlike Brown Pelicans that dive from the air, American White Pelicans fish from the surface by swimming in groups to herd prey into shallow water.
2. American White Pelicans are among the heaviest flying birds in North America (14 to 20 lbs.) with a massive wingspan that can reach up to nine feet across.
3. During the breeding season, these birds grow a unique "horn" on the top of their large bills which they eventually shed once the eggs have been laid.
I feel so special. After all my fears and thrills from my Monarch efforts this summer, I'm thrilled again to have the Monarchs passing through my yard on their way to somewhere. They've been just kindof fluttering through, one at a time, circling, occasionally making a refueling stop. So here's today's visitor, a male (I got so smart studying up). You can just tell by the smudge on the underside of his wing (I marked it). It's much more obvious from the topside. I watched for a little over a half-hour and it was all boy(s) - not sure if it was the same guy or more than one, since I only saw them one at a time. I sure hope he gets where he's going. What a joy to be a part of this cycle.
If you check this large, you can see how the eye is spotted to match the rest of his outfit. I find that fascinating.
with music - Paul Cardall - Passing Time :www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rtSc_4fj2Y
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The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web.
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El tren (447.073) circula en sentido hacia Valencia. Su próxima parada será la estación de Sagunto.
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Renfe commuter train (Line C-6) passing through "Les Valls" station. SAGUNTO (Valencia)
The train is moving in direction towards Valencia. Its next stop will be the Sagunto station.