View allAll Photos Tagged pineforest
This lichen is often seen in Florida. A large area covered with it can take decades to grow and also indicates that the area has not seen forest fires for some time.
While spending some time up in the Scottish Highlands photographing Pine Marten and other wildlife around, I was lucky to have one clear night. There is very little light pollution up there so the stars were very clear.
Most of the time I just watched as it was very peaceful, but I did try and take a few photos. The trees are illuminated by a technique called 'light painting'; whereby I fired a flash gun using it's test functionality a few times at each tree.
I really enjoyed the experience so I hope, when there is another clear night, to take more photos like this and hopefully better ones. Still, this is a start.
Pine Forest at National Trust Formby, fresh buds and cones everywhere and the sun occasionally beaming through a crack in the canopy. Home to the native Red Squirrel: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby/
This little Tit is a specialist of the Scottish pine forests, was so lucky this one would drop down from the trees within feet from us. funny how it was with a flock of coal tits probably for safely. we known when it was about to pop out the tree because of its sweet little call.
A young great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) right before leaving the nest last month.
It waited for its father that came with food several times as I stood there.
(Ung flaggspett, in Norwegian)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Feel free to follow my Facebook photo page:
www.facebook.com/ranveigmariephotography/
Or my Instagram:
A lot of snow had fallen during the winter of 2008/2009 and even towards the end of June there was a lot of it lying around. It appears as if the last winter was colder than preceeding winters in large parts of Europe and Asia. The last time I had visited the lake it was in August 2000 and there was no snow on the ground.
The whole area as soon as you left Naran all the way to the lake was now part of the Lake Saiful Muluk National Park. It is an area of outstanding beauty and of tourist value but wildlife such as black bear, leopard, wolf, markhor, ibex, musk deer, monkey, pheasant, partridges, eagles, vultures are all quite rare now.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saiful_Muluk
Lake Saiful Muluk (Urdu: سیف الملوک)is a lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley ( 34°52′37.34″N 73°41′37.71″E) near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. At an altitude of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level it is amongst one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.
The lake is accessible by a 14 km road from Naran (which is accessible by a road from Mansehra via Balakot and Kaghan) during the summer months. On foot, the trek from Naran to the lake takes about 4-6 hours. The water is clear with a slight green tone. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake.
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake.[1] It is the story of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake.[2] The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon.
A poet and writer from Balakot, Ahmad Hussain Mujahid, has written the story of Saif ul Malook. The first edition of the book Saif ul Malook was published in 1999.
Mansehra District has had a flourishing tourism industry in the past due to its many mountain ranges and the Saiful Muluk Lake, however since the 2005 earthquake the region has seen a decrease in tourists. This lake is about ten thousand feet above the ground level of Naran, this beautiful lake reflects many colors in minutes.[3] Lately there has been an interest in building hotels in the area.[4]
Spanien Andalusien © Spain Andalusia © Andalucía © All rights reserved. Image fully copyrighted. All my images strictly only available with written royalty agreement. If interested, please ask. © Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Alle meine Bilder generell nur mit schriftl. Honorarvereinbg. Bitte ggf. fragen. ©
Granite shoulders frame a long hush of water where the mountains lean to see themselves, snow freckles fading into pine and shadow; clouds drift like slow thoughts across a blue that deepens toward the heart of the lake, and the shoreline breathes in small coves and bright clearings, a Patagonian afternoon held perfectly still between rock and sky.
November 2001. A remnant of the great Caledonian Pine forest. Taken from near the final car park.
It appears to have been taken in wall to wall sun, but my memory is very, VERY different, of only the briefest periods of sun! Probably this was just before we set out, or after we arrived back to the car!
Fuji Sensia film. Nikon F2.
DSC00031-HDR_Lr9
Podéis seguirme en:
INSTAGRAM @lgbarrio www.instagram.com/lgbarrio/
FLICKR www.flickr.com/lgbarrio/
FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/lgbarriophoto
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/rhyspopephotography
Flickr:
I got up nice and early this morning (330am) and headed out onto the Oberon Plateau in the Central Tablelands of NSW. I had been watching the weather forecasts for the last few days awaiting a cold weather system that was due overnight last night.
Although the system ended up being a lot better on paper than in real time, it was still excellent to see my first snowfall of the year and to test out the new 4x4.
I guess I am getting in a little image practice before going to the Snowies this weekend.
Model: Viktoria
Photo: Thomas Ohlsson Photography
www.thomasohlsson.com | 500px | Facebook | Flickr | Instagram
In the dry season this Moss/Lichen is mainly a white/grey colour. During the wet season it bursts into life in this bright green.
I have not directly altered the greens here. Just a White balance change and a Black and a White control point added.
The green is brightened further by using a flash. The day was overcast and rainy when this was taken. A three shot pano.
A breathtaking long-exposure capture of the Milky Way stretching above a dense pine forest. This image was taken on a clear night far from city lights, where the sky comes alive with stars and cosmic dust. The silhouette of towering trees against the luminous band of our galaxy creates a moment of pure natural awe. Perfectly still. Eternally vast.
Whether you're a fan of astrophotography, night sky adventures, or forest landscapes, this photo is a reminder of how small we are under the grandeur of the universe.
One of my favourite places. Pine woodland, a blackbird and a whole host of other, unseen creatures. Peace and quiet and a little bit of magic.
Thanks for all views, comments and fave adds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunhar_River
The Kunhar River (Urdu: دریائے کنہار) is located in North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. A main source of the river is Lulusar lake, nearly 48km from Naran Valley. Glaciers of Malka Parbat and Makra Peak and the waters of Saiful Muluk lake feed the river. The Kunhar flows through the entire Kaghan Valley through Jalkhand, Naran, Kaghan, Jared, Paras and Balakot, and joins the Jhelum River.
The Kunhar river trout is considered to be the best throughout the sub-continent.[citation needed]
Wyoming
The canyon is still being carved out today by river weathering and erosion, with the waterfall slowly receding.
Spanien Andalusien © Spain Andalusia © Andalucía © All rights reserved. Image fully copyrighted. All my images strictly only available with written royalty agreement. If interested, please ask. © Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Alle meine Bilder generell nur mit schriftl. Honorarvereinbg. Bitte ggf. fragen. ©
Not a typical scene of the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory. but yes here it is covered in beautiful green Lichen/Moss. Late afternoon on a showery overcast day.
More photos from my forgotten archive. This is a stunningly beautiful place to experience, seldom visited because it is on the other side of the Loch to the single track access road.
Extracts from the Wildlife Trust on the Vision for Loch Arkaig Pine Forest
"Life in the Scottish wilderness
We don’t yet know exactly what lies at the heart of this iconic landscape.
Part of the ancient forest has lain untouched for years and is believed to be home to some of Scotland’s most rare and elusive wildlife. We want to keep it that way.
With your help, we can acquire this beautiful, precious forest and restore it to a glittering example of Caledonian pine forest.
Hidden at the heart
Despite being degraded, the Loch Arkaig Pine Forest is home to many rare and important bird species, including breeding ospreys, sea eagles, golden eagles and crested tits. Undoubtedly there is more wildlife to discover.
Once we have been able to accurately survey the site we hope to find otters, red squirrels, pine martens and Scottish wildcats as well as Scottish crossbills and black grouse. The standing deadwood is home to a wide variety of fungi, lichens, mosses and invertebrates.
Caledonian conifers
Caledonian pinewoods are the UK’s only native coniferous forest, part of the vast boreal forests which encircle the northern hemisphere.
Ancient, wide-crowned ‘granny’ pines are an iconic feature of the Scottish landscape, but with just 84 native
pinewood fragments left in Scotland, many of which are shrinking from age and overgrazing, they are an endangered habitat. Native pinewood conservation is hugely important for Scotland’s biodiversity."
© All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images
The Stoney Creek Bridge is just within the East end of Glacier Park on the Connaught track between Rogers and Flat Creek on the Mountain Sub of the Revelstoke Division of the CPR. Stoney Creek Bridge is over 600' long and 325' above the creek.
A lot of snow had fallen during the winter of 2008/2009 and even towards the end of June there was a lot of it lying around. It appears as if the last winter was colder than preceeding winters in large parts of Europe and Asia. The last time I had visited the lake it was in August 2000 and there was no snow on the ground.
The whole area as soon as you left Naran all the way to the lake was now part of the Lake Saiful Muluk National Park. It is an area of outstanding beauty and of tourist value but wildlife such as black bear, leopard, wolf, markhor, ibex, musk deer, monkey, pheasant, partridges, eagles, vultures are all quite rare now.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saiful_Muluk
Lake Saiful Muluk (Urdu: سیف الملوک)is a lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley ( 34°52′37.34″N 73°41′37.71″E) near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. At an altitude of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level it is amongst one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.
The lake is accessible by a 14 km road from Naran (which is accessible by a road from Mansehra via Balakot and Kaghan) during the summer months. On foot, the trek from Naran to the lake takes about 4-6 hours. The water is clear with a slight green tone. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake.
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake.[1] It is the story of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake.[2] The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon.
A poet and writer from Balakot, Ahmad Hussain Mujahid, has written the story of Saif ul Malook. The first edition of the book Saif ul Malook was published in 1999.
Mansehra District has had a flourishing tourism industry in the past due to its many mountain ranges and the Saiful Muluk Lake, however since the 2005 earthquake the region has seen a decrease in tourists. This lake is about ten thousand feet above the ground level of Naran, this beautiful lake reflects many colors in minutes.[3] Lately there has been an interest in building hotels in the area.[4]