This Mule deer was walking through the cattails between two ponds with another similar aged deer.

This Photograph was taken west of Calgary, Alberta,Canada.

A young male deer begins to grow ​pedicles​ at four or five months old. Not quite antlers, the pedicles look like small hairy bumps and give young bucks the name "button bucks." The pedicle acts as the base of the antler and directly attaches to the skull of the deer. The true antler grows from the pedicle when the buck reaches about a year old.

After their first growth, all male deer follow a yearly cycle of shedding and regrowing their antlers.

-Odocoileus hemionus

Young Red Deer stag [Cervus elaphus]

At the Red Deer Range, Galloway Forest Park. These are wild deer, managed by The Forestry Commission, Scotland.

This guy has already shed his antlers, ready for new growth and velvet on the top of the pedicle.

Here, I was in the viewing hide, where small windows can be be opened. He stuck in his head, looking for an apple or a carrot...Obviously, I had apples with me. He had such a sweet face and a lovely, calm temperament. I believe this changes, prior to the rut, in the autumn.

A lovely half hour or so spent with this gentle soul.

Dumfries & Galloway,

SW Scotland

“Desiderata” - Max Ehrmann

“Go placidly amidst the noise and the haste,

And remember what peace there may be in silence...

...You are a child of the universe.”

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees. The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier. He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501ñ1566)

The Fuchsia flower has four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and even orange...

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Muntjac Deer - Muntiacus reevesi

Doe

Reeves’ muntjac are small, stocky and russet brown in colour in summer and grey/brown in winter. Bucks have short (10 cm) antlers growing from long pedicles. Antlers are usually unbranched but a very short brow tine is occasionally found in old bucks. They also have visible upper canines (tusks) suggesting that they are a primitive species. Muntjac have two pairs of large glands on the face. The upper pair are the frontal glands, whilst the lower glands, below the eyes, are called sub-orbitals. Both glands are used to mark territories and boundaries. They have a ginger forehead with pronounced black lines running up the pedicles in bucks, and a dark diamond shape on does. The haunches are higher than the withers giving a hunched appearance. They have a fairly wide tail, which is held erect when disturbed.

Muntjac were brought from China to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire in the early 20th century. They are now widespread and increasing in number and range. Deliberate releases and escapes from Woburn, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire led to the establishment of feral populations. Movement and release by humans led to their rapid spread across south and central England and Wales, however, north of the Humber distribution is patchy but reaches close to the Scottish border.

Muntjac like deciduous or coniferous forests, preferably with a diverse understorey. They are also found in scrub and overgrown urban gardens. Unlike other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not cause significant damage to agricultural or timber crops. However, high densities may prevent coppice regeneration and the loss of some plants of conservation importance, such as primulas. Muntjac trophy hunting has only recently become popular so there is little tradition of muntjac stalking on country and forest estates. The most significant direct economic impact that muntjac have on human interests is in collisions with cars. However, this has welfare as well as economic implications.

In contrast to all other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not have a defined breeding season (rut). Instead, they breed all year round and the does can conceive again within days of giving birth. Bucks may fight for access to does but remain unusually tolerant of subordinate males within their vicinity.

Does are capable of breeding at seven months old. After a gestation period of seven months, they give birth to a single kid and are ready to mate again within a few days.

Bucks can live up to 16 years and does up to 19 years, but these are exceptional.

Muntjac are generally solitary or found in pairs (doe with kid or buck with doe) although pair-bonding does not occur. Bucks defend small exclusive territories against other bucks whereas does' territories overlap with each other and with several bucks.

They are known as ‘barking deer’ from the repeated loud bark given under a number of circumstances. An alarmed muntjac may scream whereas maternal does and kids squeak.

Muntjac are active throughout the 24-hour period but make more use of open spaces during the hours of darkness in populations subject to frequent disturbance. Peak activity is at dawn and dusk. Long periods are spent ‘lying up’, where the deer lies down to ruminate after feeding.

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the Fuchsias are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

They are doing soooo well.

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

This is one of the varieties, plump, with a red tutu and white nickers? LOL

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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Fuchsia, flowers, "petals PEDICLE", OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, white, red, design, "conceptual art", square, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

Muntjac Deer - Muntiacus reevesi

Buck

Reeves’ muntjac are small, stocky and russet brown in colour in summer and grey/brown in winter. Bucks have short (10 cm) antlers growing from long pedicles. Antlers are usually unbranched but a very short brow tine is occasionally found in old bucks. They also have visible upper canines (tusks) suggesting that they are a primitive species. Muntjac have two pairs of large glands on the face. The upper pair are the frontal glands, whilst the lower glands, below the eyes, are called sub-orbitals. Both glands are used to mark territories and boundaries. They have a ginger forehead with pronounced black lines running up the pedicles in bucks, and a dark diamond shape on does. The haunches are higher than the withers giving a hunched appearance. They have a fairly wide tail, which is held erect when disturbed.

Muntjac were brought from China to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire in the early 20th century. They are now widespread and increasing in number and range. Deliberate releases and escapes from Woburn, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire led to the establishment of feral populations. Movement and release by humans led to their rapid spread across south and central England and Wales, however, north of the Humber distribution is patchy but reaches close to the Scottish border.

Muntjac like deciduous or coniferous forests, preferably with a diverse understorey. They are also found in scrub and overgrown urban gardens. Unlike other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not cause significant damage to agricultural or timber crops. However, high densities may prevent coppice regeneration and the loss of some plants of conservation importance, such as primulas. Muntjac trophy hunting has only recently become popular so there is little tradition of muntjac stalking on country and forest estates. The most significant direct economic impact that muntjac have on human interests is in collisions with cars. However, this has welfare as well as economic implications.

In contrast to all other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not have a defined breeding season (rut). Instead, they breed all year round and the does can conceive again within days of giving birth. Bucks may fight for access to does but remain unusually tolerant of subordinate males within their vicinity.

Does are capable of breeding at seven months old. After a gestation period of seven months, they give birth to a single kid and are ready to mate again within a few days.

Bucks can live up to 16 years and does up to 19 years, but these are exceptional.

Muntjac are generally solitary or found in pairs (doe with kid or buck with doe) although pair-bonding does not occur. Bucks defend small exclusive territories against other bucks whereas does' territories overlap with each other and with several bucks.

They are known as ‘barking deer’ from the repeated loud bark given under a number of circumstances. An alarmed muntjac may scream whereas maternal does and kids squeak.

Muntjac are active throughout the 24-hour period but make more use of open spaces during the hours of darkness in populations subject to frequent disturbance. Peak activity is at dawn and dusk. Long periods are spent ‘lying up’, where the deer lies down to ruminate after feeding.

2X2, 2 blooms and 2 buds, such a joyous little set.

Dingeling dancing in the breeze.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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This bull elk's right antler is considerably smaller than his left one. The most common cause for asymmetrical antler growth is injury to one of the antlers while in velvet or injury to the pedicle (a permanent fixture on the bull's forehead from which the antler grows).

We found this big fella near a lake in Estes Park, Colorado.

More Fuchsia flowers from the garden. Another variety, even more delicate, smaller and candy pink!Many plants are in pots.

Hence all the variations with all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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The Buck in the background has antlers growing out of the side of his head.

I believe what you are seeing is a doe with growths caused most likely by the papilloma virus. These growths can sometimes look like large tumors and can appear anywhere on the body and sometimes form what looks like antlers! This is the same type of virus that has given way to the myth of “jackalopes” whereby rabbits and hares sometimes appear to be sporting antlers due to the growths on their heads caused by the virus.

Developmental abnormalities

We do know that most abnormalities are caused by injuries such as damage to a buck's pedicle, damage to the antler during the velvet stage, or even an injury to a buck's hind leg. Damage to the antler pedicle or the skull's frontal bone is the most common cause of antler malformation.

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Muntjac Deer - Muntiacus reevesi

Buck

Reeves’ muntjac are small, stocky and russet brown in colour in summer and grey/brown in winter. Bucks have short (10 cm) antlers growing from long pedicles. Antlers are usually unbranched but a very short brow tine is occasionally found in old bucks. They also have visible upper canines (tusks) suggesting that they are a primitive species. Muntjac have two pairs of large glands on the face. The upper pair are the frontal glands, whilst the lower glands, below the eyes, are called sub-orbitals. Both glands are used to mark territories and boundaries. They have a ginger forehead with pronounced black lines running up the pedicles in bucks, and a dark diamond shape on does. The haunches are higher than the withers giving a hunched appearance. They have a fairly wide tail, which is held erect when disturbed.

Muntjac were brought from China to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire in the early 20th century. They are now widespread and increasing in number and range. Deliberate releases and escapes from Woburn, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire led to the establishment of feral populations. Movement and release by humans led to their rapid spread across south and central England and Wales, however, north of the Humber distribution is patchy but reaches close to the Scottish border.

Muntjac like deciduous or coniferous forests, preferably with a diverse understorey. They are also found in scrub and overgrown urban gardens. Unlike other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not cause significant damage to agricultural or timber crops. However, high densities may prevent coppice regeneration and the loss of some plants of conservation importance, such as primulas. Muntjac trophy hunting has only recently become popular so there is little tradition of muntjac stalking on country and forest estates. The most significant direct economic impact that muntjac have on human interests is in collisions with cars. However, this has welfare as well as economic implications.

In contrast to all other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not have a defined breeding season (rut). Instead, they breed all year round and the does can conceive again within days of giving birth. Bucks may fight for access to does but remain unusually tolerant of subordinate males within their vicinity.

Does are capable of breeding at seven months old. After a gestation period of seven months, they give birth to a single kid and are ready to mate again within a few days.

Bucks can live up to 16 years and does up to 19 years, but these are exceptional.

Muntjac are generally solitary or found in pairs (doe with kid or buck with doe) although pair-bonding does not occur. Bucks defend small exclusive territories against other bucks whereas does' territories overlap with each other and with several bucks.

They are known as ‘barking deer’ from the repeated loud bark given under a number of circumstances. An alarmed muntjac may scream whereas maternal does and kids squeak.

Muntjac are active throughout the 24-hour period but make more use of open spaces during the hours of darkness in populations subject to frequent disturbance. Peak activity is at dawn and dusk. Long periods are spent ‘lying up’, where the deer lies down to ruminate after feeding.

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ALL PINK a lighter shade of pale!

More Fuchsia flowers from the garden. Another variety, even more delicate, smaller and candy pink!

I don’t have a large garden anymore , some plants are in pots.

Hence all the variations with all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flower, bloom, petals, PEDICLE, OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE, PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, pink, design, "conceptual art", square, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

Doesn’t it look like an identity parade? LOL, just try and pick out THE one…

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. Another variety, even more delicate, smaller and candy pink!

I don’t have a large garden now, most plants are in pots. Hence all the variations of all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more of my other work or if you want to PURCHASE (ONLY PLACE TO BUY!), VIEW THE NEW PORTFOLIOS AND LATEST NEWS : www.indigo2photography.com

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the Fuchsias are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

They are doing soooo well.

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

A whole week of magic again… Am I the only one to enjoy the beginning of the week? LOL

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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More Fuchsia flowers from the garden.

Another variety, delicate, small and candy pink!

I don’t have a large garden now, most plants are in pots. Hence all the variations with all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Practising his Bullwinkle pose for when he grows up. This is my favourite calf that comes to visit with his mama. He was very shy at first and would run at the sight of me. Took a lot of time to gain his trust. Now they bed down at my barn every night. He eats a lot of snow so his muzzle is often covered in it. I will miss them when they don't come here anymore. They have been the joy of my winter. Can't believe it is March already.

Male calves develop small, hair-covered, bony protuberances on their head, known as pedicles, which are the base for future, larger antlers.

These small, nascent antlers, or "nubs," appear as soft, fuzzy, and velvet-covered bumps.

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the Fuchsias are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

They are doing soooo well.

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

This is one of the varieties, plump, with a red tutu and white nickers? LOL

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flowers, "petals PEDICLE", OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, white, red, design, "conceptual art", square, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

the Fuchsias are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

They are doing soooo well.

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

This is one of the varieties, plump, with a red tutu and white nickers? LOL

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flowers, petals, PEDICLE, OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, white, red, design, "conceptual art", square, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

A Fuschia flower from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees. The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier. He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566)

For those interested, the anatomy is as follows:

1:at the top the green 'stem is the PEDICLE

2:the thicker bit of green is the OVARY

3:then you have the (red here) TEPALS

4:the mauve petals are the COROLLA

5:there are 8 STAMEN/ FILAMENTS/ANTHERS

6: And finally: the STYLE or PISTIL, with at the end:

7: the STIGMA: the sticky tip of a flower pistil, on which pollen is deposited at the beginning of pollination.

The Fuchsia flower has four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange...

thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more of my other work or if you want to PURCHASE (ONLY PLACE TO BUY!), visit here: www.indigo2photography.co.uk

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

#AbFav_PHOTOSTORY

the Fuchsias are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

They are doing soooo well.

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

This is one of the varieties, plump, with a red tutu and white nickers? LOL

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flowers, "petals PEDICLE", OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, white, red, design, "conceptual art", square, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flowers, bloom, bud, petals, PEDICLE, OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE, PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, purple, red, design, three, "conceptual art", square, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

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A danse, Fuchsia,free, fun, Monday, a whole week of magic again… Am I the only one to enjoy the beginning of the week? LOL

Gagliarda: a Mediaval round-danse.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more of my other work or if you want to PURCHASE (ONLY PLACE TO BUY!), VIEW THE NEW PORTFOLIOS AND LATEST NEWS : www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

#AbFav_PHOTOSTORY

the Fuchsias are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

They are doing soooo well.

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

This is one of the varieties, plump, with a red tutu and white nickers? LOL

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flowers, "petals PEDICLE", OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, white, red, design, "conceptual art", square, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

#AbFav_PHOTOSTORY

Fuchsia flowers from the garden.

So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees. The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart.

The Fuchsia flower has four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and even orange...

For those interested, the anatomy is as follows:

1:at the top the green 'stem is the PEDICLE

2:the thicker bit of green is the OVARY

3:then you have the (red here) TEPALS

4:the mauve petals are the COROLLA

5:there are 8 STAMEN/FILAMENTS/ANTHERS

6: And finally: the STYLE or PISTIL, with at the end:

7: the STIGMA: the sticky tip of a flower pistil, on which pollen is deposited at the beginning of pollination.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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Muntjac Deer - Muntiacus reevesi

Doe

Reeves’ muntjac are small, stocky and russet brown in colour in summer and grey/brown in winter. Bucks have short (10 cm) antlers growing from long pedicles. Antlers are usually unbranched but a very short brow tine is occasionally found in old bucks. They also have visible upper canines (tusks) suggesting that they are a primitive species. Muntjac have two pairs of large glands on the face. The upper pair are the frontal glands, whilst the lower glands, below the eyes, are called sub-orbitals. Both glands are used to mark territories and boundaries. They have a ginger forehead with pronounced black lines running up the pedicles in bucks, and a dark diamond shape on does. The haunches are higher than the withers giving a hunched appearance. They have a fairly wide tail, which is held erect when disturbed.

Muntjac were brought from China to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire in the early 20th century. They are now widespread and increasing in number and range. Deliberate releases and escapes from Woburn, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire led to the establishment of feral populations. Movement and release by humans led to their rapid spread across south and central England and Wales, however, north of the Humber distribution is patchy but reaches close to the Scottish border.

Muntjac like deciduous or coniferous forests, preferably with a diverse understorey. They are also found in scrub and overgrown urban gardens. Unlike other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not cause significant damage to agricultural or timber crops. However, high densities may prevent coppice regeneration and the loss of some plants of conservation importance, such as primulas. Muntjac trophy hunting has only recently become popular so there is little tradition of muntjac stalking on country and forest estates. The most significant direct economic impact that muntjac have on human interests is in collisions with cars. However, this has welfare as well as economic implications.

In contrast to all other species of deer in Britain, muntjac do not have a defined breeding season (rut). Instead, they breed all year round and the does can conceive again within days of giving birth. Bucks may fight for access to does but remain unusually tolerant of subordinate males within their vicinity.

Does are capable of breeding at seven months old. After a gestation period of seven months, they give birth to a single kid and are ready to mate again within a few days.

Bucks can live up to 16 years and does up to 19 years, but these are exceptional.

Muntjac are generally solitary or found in pairs (doe with kid or buck with doe) although pair-bonding does not occur. Bucks defend small exclusive territories against other bucks whereas does' territories overlap with each other and with several bucks.

They are known as ‘barking deer’ from the repeated loud bark given under a number of circumstances. An alarmed muntjac may scream whereas maternal does and kids squeak.

Muntjac are active throughout the 24-hour period but make more use of open spaces during the hours of darkness in populations subject to frequent disturbance. Peak activity is at dawn and dusk. Long periods are spent ‘lying up’, where the deer lies down to ruminate after feeding.

Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

A whole week of magic again… Am I the only one to enjoy the beginning of the week? LOL

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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I've made this shot in my uncle's backyard, after I've made Day 134 - Doorn Manor

this is one of many leftovers

May 13, 2012

Davey, The Netherlands

Fuchsia flowers from the Summer garden.

So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Here three different varieties.

Almost 110 species of Fuchsia are recognised; the vast majority are native to South America, but a few occur north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand to Tahiti.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566)

The Fuchsia flower has four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and even orange...

For those interested, the anatomy is as follows:

1: at the top the green 'stem is the PEDICLE

2: the thicker bit of green is the OVARY

3: then you have the (red here) TEPALS

4: the mauve petals are the COROLLA

5: there are 8 STAMEN/FILAMENTS/ANTHERS

6: And finally: the STYLE or PISTIL, with at the end:

7: the STIGMA: the sticky tip of a flower pistil, on which pollen is deposited at the beginning of pollination.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the summer garden after a refreshing shower. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

A whole week of magic again… Am I the only one to enjoy the beginning of the week? LOL

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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Note the mussel shell with pedicle still attached to the sand.

Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden.

So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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A Wapiti (Cervus canadensis) bull with an interesting antler configuration. I'm not sure if the right antler is stunted due to a genetic abnormality, an injury to the pedicle, or an injury to the antler during development. Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, Colorado.

ALL PINK, a lighter shade of pale!

More Fuchsia flowers from the garden. Another variety, even more delicate, smaller and candy pink!

I don’t have a large garden anymore , some plants are in pots.

Hence all the variations with all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

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Adolescent male Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

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A Fuchsia flower from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

Please do not use any of my images on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

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Each year, at the conclusion of the mating season, bull moose shed their antlers. The process is driven by reduced hormone levels. The older bulls lose theirs first, while younger bulls hold on to theirs a bit longer. This happens sometime between mid-December and mid-January.

This bull moose had just shed his antlers. I shot this on December 7th, so it was a little early. He's likely a much older bull. He was the first bull I saw to shed his antlers. His pedicle was still open and raw looking. It bleeds in the beginning, but scabs over and the wound heals. The antlers then become a food source for smaller animals during winter, which is why there's Wyoming laws in place that prohibit picking sheds up until May 1st on public lands. It guarantees the rich food source for a plethora of animals that depend on them over our brutal winters. Come May, people search for the fallen antlers-- which are worth a lot of money. If you're lucky enough to find a matched pair, all the better. A pair is worth the most. But because the antlers fall off independent of one another, it's more likely you'll just find one. A matched set is worth between $500-$1,000, based on size.

a red dress with a purple petticoat, LOL

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

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A spray of Fuchsia flower from the garden. Going out with a bang?

So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Yes the garden is beginning the long winter hibernation, I hope under a beauty blanket of snow, to stop it from freezing!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501->1566)

The Fuchsia flower has four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange...

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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the Fuchsia's are in bloom, the dainty little dancers...

Two blooms and two buds,

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

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a red dress with a purple petticoat, LOL

Fuchsia from my garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day! Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Shades of red to purple!

More Fuchsia flowers from the garden. Another variety, even more delicate, smaller and candy pink!

I don’t have a large garden anymore , some plants are in pots.

Hence all the variations with all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

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THE WIND-DANCERS… FUCHSIA

#AbFav_PINK_ACCENTS_

Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

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#AbFav_PINK_ACCENTS_

A Fuchsia flower from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

Please do not use any of my images on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flower, bloom, petals, PEDICLE, OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE, PISTIL, STIGMA, single, pink, red, design, conceptual art, studio, colour, black-background, square, NIKOND7000, Magda indigo

Fuchsia, free, fun, they dance to the tune and rhythm of the wind.

Fuchsia flowers from the garden. So delicate and pretty and in one of my favourite colour-combinations!

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have all descended from a few parent species.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

Fuchsia, flowers, bloom, bud, petals, PEDICLE, OVARY, COROLLA, ANTHERS, STYLE, PISTIL, STIGMA, studio, black-background, purple, red, design, three, "conceptual art", square, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

ALL PINK, a different shades of pink to purple!

More Fuchsia flowers from the garden. Another variety, even more delicate, smaller and candy pink!

I don’t have a large garden anymore , some plants are in pots.

Hence all the variations with all my favourites.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1703 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier.

He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs

The vast majority of garden hybrids have descended from a few parent species.

Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved

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Young Buck Under the Trampoline, 17 April 24, Colorado. This young buck has now repeatedly returned to this exact same spot to rest. He joins other deer and they, too, have "their own spots" for napping. They were out there again today (22 April), but this time were joined by the black-billed magpies. These corvids would walk about, encircling the deer, then climb atop the deer two-at-a-time and pull at loose fur. Maybe they were eating insects on the deer also. Intriguing dynamics. Mutual gains.