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{’Streets of Kharkiv’ series}

University Street/Constitution Square

{серія «Вулиці Харкова»}

вулиця Університетська/Майдан Конституції

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Alors que la majorité des photographes de la nature cherchent à diriger leurs objectifs sur des mammifères à fourrure ou des créatures marines à écailles, le photographe nigérian-canadien Dara Ojo est plus susceptible d'être trouvé dans un jardin, un champ ou une forêt !

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While the majority of nature photographers look to train their lenses on furry mammals or scaly sea creatures, Nigerian-Canadian photographer Dara Ojo is more likely to be found in a garden, field, or forest !

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Le concours ZWO « Photographe d'astronomie de l'année 2017 » de l'Observatoire royal de Greenwich présente les meilleures images astronomiques et du ciel nocturne de l'année, prises par des photographes d'exception du monde entier.

Parmi les photos primées cette année figurent des clichés spectaculaires de galaxies lointaines, des images uniques du Soleil, des paysages nocturnes magiques de la Terre, et bien plus encore …

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The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 contest showcases the best astronomical and night sky images of the year, captured by exceptional photographers worldwide.

This year’s winning photos include spectacular shots of distant galaxies, unique images of the Sun, magical nightscapes on Earth, and much more…

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@ oporuto

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La Chouette Lapone est une chouette nordique remarquable par sa grande taille avec une longueur de 60 à 83 cm et une envergure impressionnante de 130 à 158 cm.

Elle se distingue par sa tête ronde avec de larges disques faciaux qui lui permettent d’amplifier les sons, rendant son ouïe exceptionnelle, capable de localiser des proies sous plus de 30 cm de neige.

Malgré son allure imposante grâce à son épais plumage gris cendré, elle reste relativement légère, entre 0,8 kg et 1,7 kg selon le sexe.

Elle chasse principalement petits rongeurs et oiseaux, souvent de jour comme de nuit, et niche dans d’anciens nids de corneilles ou de rapaces. Son couvoiement dure environ 28 à 30 jours, avec des pontes de 3 à 5 œufs.

Cette espèce bien adaptée aux rigueurs du Grand Nord vit principalement dans les forêts de conifères, taïgas et tourbières boréales, et peut parfois migrer vers le sud en cas de pénurie alimentaire.

Enfin, elle est protégée et son longévité peut atteindre jusqu’à 40 ans en captivité .

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The Great Grey Owl, or “Chouette Lapone,” is a large northern owl measuring between 60 and 83 cm in length with a wingspan of 130 to 158 cm. It has a huge round head with wide facial discs and yellow eyes, and a hooked yellowish beak.

Despite its impressive size and thick greyish plumage that retains heat, it weighs only between 0.8 to 1.7 kg.

This owl is notable for its exceptional hearing, able to detect and catch prey under deep snow by sound alone, sometimes diving headfirst into snow up to 45 cm thick to seize prey with its talons. It is mainly crepuscular but hunts day and night, feeding mostly on small rodents like mice and voles, but also larger prey like hares and birds when available.

The Great Grey Owl nests in old nests of other birds of prey and lays 3 to 5 eggs, with an incubation period of around 28 to 30 days.

Its habitat spans boreal forests, marshes, and peatlands mainly across North America and northern Eurasia. Usually sedentary, it may migrate southward if food is scarce.

The owl’s thick plumage allows for silent flight at low altitude while hunting. It is a powerful and territorial bird with few predators, mainly other large nocturnal raptors. Its lifespan can reach over a decade in the wild.

The scientific name Strix nebulosa means “foggy owl,” referring to its northern misty habitat, and it holds the distinction of being one of the largest owls worldwide

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Le campagnol peut paraître assez grand sur cette photo, mais il est peu probable qu'il mesure plus de 12 à 23 cm. Sa taille par rapport au milan explique pourquoi il paraît si grand : les milans à queue blanche ne sont pas des rapaces particulièrement grands ni très longévifs, même les milans de taille moyenne mesurant au maximum 43 cm de long, et le plus vieux milan recensé était estimé à environ six ans .

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The vole might appear to be rather large in this photo, but it’s unlikely that it is any bigger than five to nine inches long. Its size relative to the kite shows why it might look so big: white-tailed kites aren’t particularly large or long-lived raptors, with even the average mid-sized kites measuring at most 17 inches long and the eldest recorded kite was estimated to have been around six years old.

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A TOUS LES MEMBRES DE CETTE GALERIE !

Je vous invite chaleureusement à rejoindre un ou plusieurs de mes groupes photo !

Pas d’Awards ni obligations quelconques … une liberté totale sans aucunes contraintes !

C’est en effet un espace convivial pour partager votre passion et vos créations !

Votre talent et votre enthousiasme seraient des atouts précieux pour notre communauté. 😉

N’hésitez donc pas à rejoindre de nombreux artistes qui ont déjà fait le pas !

Cordialement et A+

Philippe de Feluy (PdF)

Membre Flickr depuis 2013

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TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THIS GALLERY !

I warmly invite you to join one or more of my photo groups!

No awards, no obligations ... total freedom with no constraints!

It's a friendly place to share your passion and your creations!

Your talent and enthusiasm will be invaluable assets to our community 😉

So don't hesitate to join the many artists who have already taken the plunge!

Sincerely and A+

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“There's something sad and

foreboding about autumn

That sets the bird on the wing

And it's too bad when I think

How high is the price we must pay

For the spring time

Now the wind is rumblin' and thunderin' down

Walk along, talk along, autumn afternoon”

~from the song “Autumn Afternoon” by the

Stone Ponys (Linda Ronstadt). Written by

B.Kimmel.

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Dans les eaux glacées de l’Arctique, un ours blanc a décidé de se lancer dans une carrière inattendue : le crawl olympique.

Après des mois d’entraînement intensif et une alimentation riche en poisson protéiné, il est prêt à affronter les meilleurs nageurs du monde.

Sa technique est unique : il utilise ses pattes comme palmes et son corps massif pour générer une force incroyable dans l’eau.

Alors que les juges sont perplexes face à cette nouvelle forme de crawl, l’ours blanc s’écrie avec un sourire malicieux : “Qui a besoin d’un maillot de bain quand on a une fourrure blanche ?”

Et avec cela, il plonge dans l’eau pour remporter la médaille d’or… ou plutôt la médaille en glace !

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In the icy waters of the Arctic, a polar bear decided to embark on an unexpected career: Olympic freestyle swimming.

After months of intense training and a diet rich in protein-filled fish, he was ready to face off against the world’s best swimmers.

His technique is unique: he uses his paws like flippers and his massive body to generate incredible force in the water.

As judges are perplexed by this new form of freestyle, the polar bear exclaims with a mischievous grin: “Who needs a swimsuit when you have white fur?”

And with that, he dives into the water to win not just any medal—but an ice medal !

credit : Tom Nickels - World Nature photography Awards 2025 - PdF légende.

Petit clin d'oeil humoristique du dimanche !

Great Sunday 😉

Tout le monde pense que les demoiselles sont discrètes, mais quand on me zoome dessus, impossible de cacher mon côté photogénique 😗

Selfie réussi, regard perçant, et antennes bien coiffées … qui dit mieux ?

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Everyone thinks damselflies are discreet, but when you zoom in on me, it’s impossible to hide my photogenic side. 😗

Selfie successful, piercing gaze, and antennae perfectly styled … who could top that ?

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Deux mâles saïgas s’affrontent dans une lutte impressionnante, leurs cornes spiralées s’entrechoquant avec force.

Cette scène de combat spectaculaire illustre la compétition qui s’installe durant la saison des amours : les mâles se disputent la suprématie et le droit de constituer un harem de femelles.

Le vainqueur de ce duel pourra transmettre ses gènes, tandis que l’adversaire devra céder sa place. Ces joutes, parfois violentes, sont essentielles au maintien de la sélection naturelle et du cycle de reproduction de l’espèce.

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Two male saigas engage in an impressive battle, their spiral-shaped horns clashing with force.

This spectacular fight illustrates the competition that arises during the mating season: males struggle for dominance and the right to form a harem of females.

The winner of the duel will pass on his genes, while the opponent must retreat. These sometimes violent clashes are essential for natural selection and the reproductive cycle of the species.

Credit : Andrey Giljov

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the sequence of iOS apps used:

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Process overload: Snapseed, Mextures, Enlight & Pixelmator. AKA Mobile photography is fun.

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Exploré! Explored! October’s Explore Takeover: Shadows & Light

2025-10-29

Image éditée dans Pixelmator Pro pour lui donner l'effet Adamski.

Image edited in Pixelmator Pro to give it the Adamski effect.

Lentille anamorphique ReeFLEX GSeries anamorphic lens

A shot taken today in the garden with my Nikon Df, and post processed in pixelmator pro.

I liked the way I was being peered at while sorting the recycling.

Nikon Df 50mm 1.8G

Quand tu pensais être incognito, mais le photographe a d’autres plans… 😳

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When you thought you were incognito, but the photographer had other plans… 😳

“Is there a way for you to shine without fear?

From other worlds

But you can't say what keeps you here

Dancing on the astral plane

Holy water cleansing rain

Floating through the stratosphere

Blind, but yet you see so clear”

From the song by Valerie June, written by Valerie June Hockett

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Captiva Island, Florida, USA, Gulf of Mexico

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Aujourd’hui, l’artisan qui mêle tradition et liberté créative, sans tomber dans l’amateurisme, est largement salué, à condition que sa démarche se traduise par une qualité réelle, un respect de la matière et une dimension éthique.

Une approche perçue comme du simple bricolage n’a de valeur que si elle s’appuie sur un minimum de savoir-faire, de soin et d’originalité … c’est cela qui distingue le nouvel artisan du simple bricoleur …

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Nowadays, artisans who combine tradition and creative freedom—without lapsing into amateurism are highly regarded, provided their approach results in genuine quality, respect for materials, and an ethical dimension.

An approach perceived as mere tinkering (“bricolage”) is only valued if it rests on a minimum of know-how, care, and originality …that’s what distinguishes the new artisan from a simple hobbyist …

L'IA transforme la photographie plus rapidement que toute autre technologie de l'histoire. Ce qui nécessitait autrefois des jours de voyage, de planification et d'attente pour trouver la lumière idéale peut désormais être obtenu en quelques secondes, par n'importe qui, où qu'il soit, en quelques clics !

Nul besoin d'une boule de cristal pour prédire l'avenir !

Très bientôt, les images générées par l'IA seront quasiment impossibles à distinguer des vraies photos. Plus besoin d'équipement coûteux. Plus besoin de vols long-courriers. Plus de clichés ratés. Juste la perfection instantanée … oops !

Cela représente un défi de taille pour les photographes professionnels. Les artistes utilisant l'IA n'ont besoin ni d'expérience ni d'équipement. Ils n'attendent pas la météo ni n'espèrent le bon moment. Ils produisent d'énormes volumes de travail, à un coût bien moindre 🤔

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AI is transforming photography faster than any technology in history. What once took days of travel, planning, and waiting for the perfect light can now be generated in seconds — by anyone, from anywhere, with just a few keystrokes !

You don’t need a crystal ball to see where this is going !

Very soon, AI-generated images will be virtually indistinguishable from real photographs. No expensive gear. No long-haul flights. No missed shots. Just instant perfection … oops !!!

This poses a serious challenge for professional photographers. AI artists don’t need experience or equipment. They don’t wait for the weather or hope for the right moment. They produce vast volumes of work — at a fraction of the cost 🤔

Credit : Nikon Wildlife