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This little brook, which feeds into the West Dart River less than a mile to the south, is where salmon come to breed. The nearby Lower Cherrybrook Bridge, which carries the B3357, has fixed gates across both arches to prevent canoes from passing under and disturbing the breeding beds in the gravel, and the alevins, as newly hatched salmon are called.
Adult salmon lay their eggs in special nests in the gravel called redds in the late autumn. The eggs then hatch in the spring time (depending on water temperature) into alevins. They have yolk sacs which they use for food whilst buried in the redds. After the yolk sacs have been used up, the alevins have to start to feed. At this point they are known as fry. They feed on tiny water organisms and grow quickly during their first year. The salmon are known as parr once they are over a year old. They stay in freshwater for between one and four years, feeding on small insects and growing larger. Eventually they grow into smolts and head for the sea.
The Bahia Palace, set in extensive gardens, was built in the late 19th century by the Grand Vizier of Marrakesh, Si Ahmed ben Musa (Bou-Ahmed). Bou Ahmed resided here with his four wives, 24 concubines and many children. With a name meaning "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time, designed to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles. Bou-Ahmed paid special attention to the privacy of the palace in its construction and employed architectural features such as multiple doors which prevented passers-by from seeing into the interior. The palace took seven years to build, with hundreds of craftsmen from Fes working on its wood, carved stucco and zellij.The palace is set in a two-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. The palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco and was the envy of other wealthy citizens. Upon the death of Bou-Ahmed in 1900, the palace was raided by Sultan Abd al-Aziz.
The Bahia Palace, set in extensive gardens, was built in the late 19th century by the Grand Vizier of Marrakesh, Si Ahmed ben Musa (Bou-Ahmed). Bou Ahmed resided here with his four wives, 24 concubines and many children. With a name meaning "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time, designed to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles. Bou-Ahmed paid special attention to the privacy of the palace in its construction and employed architectural features such as multiple doors which prevented passers-by from seeing into the interior. The palace took seven years to build, with hundreds of craftsmen from Fes working on its wood, carved stucco and zellij.The palace is set in a two-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. The palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco and was the envy of other wealthy citizens. Upon the death of Bou-Ahmed in 1900, the palace was raided by Sultan Abd al-Aziz.
To prevent this Cathedral from collapsing onto people passing by in the frequent Christchurch earthquakes, a row of containers on top of each was propped against the building. As you can see the quakes caused this column to rub against the containers leaving these marks.
The 1961 Chrysler 300G was the final year for fins on the 300, marking the end of Virgil Exner's FlightSweep designs, but they did go out in a grand way!
Chrysler's first-generation Letter Cars hammered the competition during the 1955-'56 NASCAR seasons. The full-size fliers then went on to set speed records at Daytona in '57, prior to both the AMA ban on motorsports and NASCAR's embargo on elaborate fuel delivery systems. In spite of those two apparent setbacks, Chrysler continued to improve its top-of-the- line V-8 engine as well as the now-legendary luxury performance machine that engine came wrapped in. So, the mighty Letter Cars thundered on, in production form, at the command of well-heeled owners seeking grown-up thrills. By 1961, Chrysler had moved up the alphabet to the letter "G."
The post-'57 Letter Cars were no longer eligible for circle track racing, but the 300G was still a force to be reckoned with in street trim, thanks to performance equipment that not only sounded good—413 cubic inches, Cross-Ram, dual four-barrels—but backed it up with 375 or an optional 400 horsepower, delivering a 0-60-mph time of 8.2 seconds (Motor Life, April 1961). Though not the fastest time turned by contemporary road test periodicals, it occurred during a period when most full-size cars could barely achieve 60 mph in less than 10 or 11 seconds while simultaneously maintaining an air of luxury.
Today, the 1961 300G is among the legion of groundbreaking Mopar performance cars, respected for its stunning combination of power and styling. Its value is bolstered by low production numbers— just 1,280 hardtops and 337 convertibles were built. These cars remain in the upper stratosphere of postwar American collector cars, but prices in recent years have held steady. Is this your time to grab one of the few remaining pieces of Letter Car history? Here's what you should keep in mind when you begin to shop.
The Cross-Ram Induction system's 30-inch "Long Rams" hide the big 413 V-8 from view.
Engines
Chrysler engineers specified a 413-cu.in. wedge to go under the hood of every 300G. Introduced into the RB-Series of V-8s in 1959, the 413 had a 4.18-inch bore and a 3.75-inch stroke with a forged-steel crankshaft. Compression was advertised as 10.1:1 and the cylinder heads breathed through 2.08/1.60-inch intake/exhaust valves, while a .430-inch lift, 268-degree camshaft dictated valve action. Also included was a pair of Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors. There were, however, two versions of the 413 installed, which were differentiated by the intake manifolds.
Referred to as Ram Induction and initially appearing in 1960, the elongated aluminum intakes were designed based on much older principles involving resonance and its effect on a compression wave of, in this case, the fuel/air mixture. Though we won't go into greater depth regarding the physics here, intake tube length had a direct effect on the timing of the fuel delivery, or ramming, into each cylinder bore, maximizing engine output at certain rpm ranges.
A pair of Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors provide the fuel/air mix.
With these basics in mind, expansion of midrange output was the main target of the base 300G 413 and the engineers thus calculated 30-inch runners would be ideal. Referred to as the Long Ram intakes, they were designed to fit neatly under the hood and crisscross (hence the Cross Ram moniker) over the top of the engine, each fitted with a single four-barrel carburetor at the outboard location. In this configuration, the engine hit 375 hp at 5,000 rpm and 495 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm, effectively providing passing power on demand without sacrificing full-throttle acceleration.
Optional was the high-performance Short Ram version. Though this intake system looked identical to the Long Ram at first blush, the separate internal runners measured only 15 inches in length, raising the engine's power band and enabling it to make peak horsepower at 5,200 rpm, with peak torque at 3,600 rpm. This meant that Chrysler's advertised Short Ram ratings were 400 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Visually, a keen eye can spot the difference between the Long and Short Ram intakes. The Long Rams feature a visible valley between each pair of runners for the entire length; they also have a seven-digit casting number that begins with "19." Short Rams sport only a partial valley between runners; their seven-digit casting number begins with "21." Finally, Short Ram 413 engines were designed for those more interested in straight-line contests and are therefore the rarer of the two.
Transmissions
Backing either engine was the already-durable 727 TorqueFlite automatic, which was issued as standard equipment. Like other Chryslers of the day, the three-speed unit was shifted via pushbutton on the dash; it contained first and second gear ratios of 2.45:1 and 1.45:1, respectively. Replacing the French-made four-speed on the option chart was a floor-shifted three-speed manual, which is a relative rarity today. First and second gear ratios were 2.55:1 and 1.49:1; the two gears were not synchronized, making for some uncomfortable downshifts for the uninitiated. Furthermore, contemporary road tests complained of a long second-to-third gate while hinting that the better performer in transferring torque to the differential was the TorqueFlite.
Swivel front seats, upholstered in ventilated leather, were standard on the 300G.
Differential
The final transfer point for the torque from either engine was a standard 8.-inch open differential with semi-floating axles and a 3.23:1 final drive ratio, although some printed material suggests that a 3.15:1 ratio was employed when the three-speed manual was installed. While this unit was known for its durability, dealers were also able to provide a number of more highway-friendly or performance-oriented grear ratios, even if the optional Sure-Grip (positive traction) unit was installed on the assembly line.
Contemporary magazines reported an average mpg rating of 9 to 13 with a three-speed/3.23 arrangement, yet in terms of power off the line, both Motor Trend (8.3-second 0-60 mph) and Motor Life (8.2 seconds) stated that the 300G had more acceleration potential waiting to be unleashed if geared accordingly.
The center console provided some storage and housed a tachometer.
Chassis
Each 300G hardtop and convertible was derived from the New Yorker, which meant they shared the same basic unit-body/subframe platform and 126-inch wheelbase; however, the similarities were limited beyond that. For instance, though an independent front torsion bar suspension system was used, the 44 x 1.08-inch torsion bars were thicker and 40 percent stiffer than those on other Chryslers, rated for 175 lb-in. The same can be said of the rear semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, rated for 135 lb-in (or 50 percent stiffer) than those on the New Yorker. For reference, the rear springs were comprised of seven leaves, measuring 60 x 2.50 inches. Power steering, with its 15.7:1 gear ratio, was also standard equipment, as were heavy-duty shocks.
In short, the chassis was engineered and better suited for high-speed highway travel and maneuverability rather than a short drive across the city. It could also handle short, quarter-mile blasts if, as discussed, geared accordingly.
Brakes
Although equipment upgrades were made in other areas, the hydraulic drum-brake system was the same as found in the New Yorker series. Drum brakes, measuring 12 x 2.50-inches, were utilized at each corner. Power assist was standard, so stopping the roughly 4,200-pound performer was easier; however, as with other drumbrake systems, each corner needed to be adjusted equally to prevent directional pull during sudden stops. Additionally, Chrysler employed two wheel cylinders per front assembly—a fact to keep in mind when seeking replacement parts.
Wheels and Tires
Unlike the previous 300F, the new 300G was bestowed with larger 15 x 6-inch pressed-steel wheels, which were then shod with 8.00-15 Goodyear Blue Streak "racing-type" tires that featured white sidewalls. According to one report, the width of the whitewall itself ranged from 3- to 3 3/16-inches. Vented "300" wheel covers completed the ensemble, and no options were available.
Body and Interior
Styling updates made to the '61 Chryslers, including the 300G, probably did more to generate higher sales than printed virtues touting the fleet's combination of power and comfort, marking the end of Virgil Exner's FlightSweep designs. The changes began with a complete revamp of the front end, where the grille was simply inverted. The top-to-bottom inward canted grille sides were harmoniously complemented by equally canted quad headlamps, running lamps, and bumper ends, while also matching the angle of the rear fins— which were also slightly redesigned. At the opposite end, the faux spare tire decklid inlay was scrapped, providing a cleaner expanse of sleek sheetmetal. Other than appropriate badging denoting the letter "G," little else appeared to change on the 219.8-inch-long body; the greenhouse and rear fenders were carry-over items, with the exception of the leading edge of the fins found on each door.
Interiors remained exquisitely plush. A full-length, front-to-rear tunneled center console divided the interior in two, creating four truly individual buckets seats wrapped in ventilated leather. Those front seats retained the swivel feature, making for easy ingress/egress, while the console was trimmed with ample amounts of chrome and padded armrests that flipped open to expose additional storage areas. The console also housed optional power window controls, ashtrays, and a tachometer.
Primary instruments resided in a dome-like, easy-to-read bubble; potential glare concerns were eliminated by means of a matching padded dash arch. The transmission's pushbutton controls resided to the left of the instrument cluster, balanced by radio, heat, and air controls to the right. Comfort and convenience options included power seats, power antenna, rear window defroster, and air conditioning.
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While the storm conditions prevented much color in the sunrise this morning, it still provided a dramatic backdrop at the always nice South Tufas.
Reminder that the Los Angeles DWP is keeping Mono lake artificially low below the state-mandated level and actively harming its ecosystems in order to supply only ~1-2% of just the city of LA's water supply. The city of LA uses ~30% of its water on watering grass lawns.
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Laccadives has not really achieved commercial levels in its tourism. One has to be thankful for the policies of the Indian government which prevents consumption of alcohol and presence of too many tourists, lack of fresh water and such. Not necessarily by design but it just happens to work like that.
In the developing world, wherever there are deep waters, obliging children act as divers and showmen to show off their prowess and eagerness and make some money. Laccadives was no different as the kids were having a blast hitting the cool emerald green waters at Agatti from a fishing vessel moored near the jetty.
Unlike other destinations, there was no obligatory solicitation by the participants, just pure fun.
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This female Osprey lands in her nest with Kokanee Mountain in the background (the same mountain, which the beer is named for). The pair of birds had built there nest on pilings that were constructed on Kootenay Lake. These nest can be found through the Kootenays and constructed for the Osprey's to use. Prevents them from nesting on Hydro poles.
The seventh part of "The Uprising" collaboration www.instagram.com/ur_lug/
South.
A harsh climate creates harsh people. Discontented inhabitants of the Northern lands, tired of the oppression of the king from the South, which not only does not give them conditions for a decent life, but also prevents them from developing life in their lands as they want, decide that they do not need such power and plot a campaign aimed at overthrowing the usurper.
• Securing Europe’s subsea infrastructure is more critical than ever as undersea cables form the backbone of global connectivity, carrying 99% of international data. These cables are vital for communication, commerce, and national security. Growing geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, and risks of sabotage make them vulnerable targets, potentially disrupting economies and critical services. As Europe’s dependence on digital infrastructure increases, ensuring the resilience and security of these cables is essential to safeguard data integrity, prevent economic losses, and maintain global stability in an interconnected world. Robust protection strategies are now imperative.
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Waves bouncing off of the seawall at the south end of "Victoria Beach" in Laguna Beach, California, rebound into oncoming waves to create a beautiful and turbulent water playground.
Note on watermark: Some people have noticed the watermark changing. I have been experimenting...trying to find the most minimally intrusive version that will still prevent the image from being stolen (again). Hope this one is not too obnoxious.
Featured on Yahoo! Top Searches of 2006.
Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as my most favorited photo.
June 29th, 2015 brought some epic lightning with the monsoons! I was lucky enough to be able to capture it from Antelope Meadows in Prescott Valley. This is a composite of just 5 photos taken over the course of about 3 minutes. I used photoshop to compile the images together. This was an active and loud storm! Winds were gusting up to around 50 mph. I had to hold down my tripod to prevent it from shaking!
Fence(d) Friday
The building in the background is an old power plant in Dryden, NY. It has been proposed as a huge Data Centre, but the people in this area do not want it here. It uses an extremely large amount of water to cool. This means it will release a large volume of heated water into the lake. It is noisy and will destroy the lake it sits on, and that is our drinking water. 17,000 have signed a petition and are saying NO to this proposal. People are waiting for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill preventing TeraWulf from using this for a data center. We will see who Hochul represents if she does/doesn't sign the bill.
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P1060122 - Maggots in Wood-apple Fruit ...
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Fallon from a tree - At Kalakshetra ...
Health Benefits of Wood Apple (bel) :- Could heal ulcers:
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Good for kidney health and blood pressure ..
Wood apple is a diuretic that helps the kidney in removing excess sodium from the body in the form of urine.
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Happy birding 🐾
During my September visit to the Trona Pinnacles, the setting quarter moon was preventing us from getting a clean shot of the Milky Way core. When the sky finally was fully dark, we soon decided to change our position and try to capture the Winter Milky Way over one of our favorite rock formations.
Some photographers call this section the 'bad' side of the Milky Way. In my opinion, they could not be more wrong. While it is a lot darker and therefore harder to capture than the region around the galactic core, the countless red nebulas and open star clusters make it one of the most colorful and interesting parts of the northern hemisphere sky.
Some of the better known deep sky objects visible are (top down):
- Double Cluster
- Heart and Soul Nebula
- California Nebula
- Pleiades
- Hyades
- Flaming Star Nebula
- Meissa Region
- Barnards Loop
- Orion Nebula
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EXIF
Canon EOS 6D astro modified
Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8
iOptron SkyTracker Pro
Low Level Lighting
Sky:
8 x 60s @ISO3200
Foreground:
5 x 60s @ISO3200
I returned to the same location where I had previously observed this mink near Petrie Island in Orléans, Ontario and it was still active at that location, taking fish after fish from the creek near a street sewer outlet which prevents a small area of the creek from freezing.
The "Hollywood" is a sleek glass-clad modern home boasting 3-4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, an underground garage connected to a large finished basement, a back patio featuring a waterfall feature, a beautiful pool, a seating area, lots of extras and so much more!
Pool:
The pool can seat 6 people at a time and features 30+ lounging animations (28 Singles and 6 Couple animations), and the terrace offers plenty of space for entertaining, additional decor and outdoor furniture :).
Extras:
This house comes in two versions. A ground version and a sky version. The latter being meant for those of you who either don't feel like terraforming, don't like their surroundings or do not have access to terraforming tools.
The sky version is pre-decorated (exterior only), you can use it as is, or you can add your own landscaping. We've also made some matching palm trees, those are included too!
We've also included driveway and walkway slabs, blinds in 3 lengths, and multiple mesh pieces to facilitate terraforming around the house - more on that below ↓.
Terraforming:
This house features a sunken garage and a finished basement level. If you wish to use the ground version you will need to terraform the land around your new house. We've provided premade mesh pieces in 2 sizes meant to facilitate the process. They are fairly easy to use but If you don't like terraforming, or don't have access to terraforming tools, you will want to use the sky version included in the purchase.
Key Features:
- 3-4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms.
- Optional sky version of the house, featuring a premade walkable exterior.
- Stunning master suite featuring a private bathroom and a private balcony.
- Two functional fireplaces.
- Lots of extras including blinds, palm trees and driveway and walkway slabs!
- Lots of water features including 2 waterfalls.
- A back patio featuring a beautiful pool (30+ Animations) and multiple sitting areas.
- A luxurious underground garage.
- A finished basement.
- Curated color options for accents throughout the house (Wood, Exterior Metal Accents, Tile Floors)
As always, the house comes with a Details HUD which includes a few different customizing options for you to play with!
Full and half texture resolution versions are included with this house, with the latter being designed to prevent lag and/or texture thrashing on lower spec systems.
Piping Technology and Products, Inc. custom designed eight sets of riser clamp assemblies for an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. These riser clamp assemblies were fabricated from API 2H GR. 50 carbon steel. They were designed to support vertical pipe lines on an offshore platform. Each set equipped with a neoprene lining consists of two clamps and a clamp stand. Several coats of marine paint finish were applied to the assemblies to prevent corrosion due to high salt water content and open air exposure.
Fletcher Wildlife Gardens
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HOW I PHOTOGRAPH SMALL, FAST BIRDS IN FLIGHT
(A lot of the credit for this method goes to my new friend named Brian who I met at Fletcher Wildlife Gardens yesterday. He gave me some key tips that improved my existing method - thanks a million Brian!)
1. Find a location with lots of birds flying back and forth in a predictable, repeating pattern. Feeders are perfect.
2. Set up your tripod in order to give you the desired approach angle of the birds coming in to the feeder. If you want images of birds without seeds in their mouths you have to catch them coming in, not leaving. Also, make test shots to try to get a nice background or at least one you can work with in post processing.
3. Focus your lens on a spot on the outer edge of feeder closest to where the majority of the birds are coming to it. If they are coming to the feeder from the trees to the left then focus on the far left edge of the feeder.
4. Gently switch your lens to manual focus using the switch on the lens, thereby disabling the auto focus.
5. Rotate your tripod head or gimbal head slightly to the left so that your field of view does not have the feeder in it, but only the small air corridor immediately to the left of it. This is your target shooting zone. Lock down your tripod/gimbal to prevent any tilting or panning.
6. Set your aperture to as high a number as you dare to go as this will increase your depth of field and thereby increase your odds of getting your subjects in sharp focus. Unfortunately, the higher the aperture setting the higher your ISO will be, but that's still better than having a blurry image. You'll need to experiment. For this reason full sun days are the best.
7. Set your shutter speed to 1/2500th of a sec. You can experiment with faster and slower.
8. I set the ISO to Auto-ISO as this has been my preference for many years... it works very well for me.
9. Set your shutter activation speed to maximum speed. I use 10 frames per second on my Nikon D500, but I've had good results at 6 to 7 fps.
10. When you're all set, stand up straight and don't look through your lens, but look in the direction from where the birds will be coming and have your finger on the shutter button. When you see one of your darling little models coming in, get ready to rattle off a short burst of no more than 3-4 shots.
After a bit of practice you'll be able to get a framed bird in almost every burst. However, in even 10 such captured flight images only a few, if any, will be useable because many don't have nice open wing positions and most are not quite sharp enough to be useable. Nevertheless, you should be able to come away from a 1-2 hour session with a keeper or two,
A word about bird behavior. I was there for about 3 hours and I've spent lots of time at other public bird feeders and what I've found is that the really busy group-feeding happens in waves. There are always a few birds here and there coming it to the feeders, but then there's a whole feeding frenzy with many dozens of birds coming in one after another giving you lots of opportunities to capture some good images. Be patient and the next wave will be sure to happen.
Good luck and enjoy!
Rudy
Another shot from the great cathedral in Málaga. Being prevented from photographing anything but the ceiling, well, who cares? That's a ceiling worth depicting.
L'autour est sur son butin et surveille les alentours pour prévenir la prédation de nourriture par d'autres rapaces.
The goshawk is on its loot and watches the surroundings to prevent predation of food by other raptors.
My first galaxy with the F4 Quattro, M33 - Triangulum Galaxy. The galaxy is located approximately 3 Million light years away in the constellation of Triangulum, it is the third largest member in a cluster of galaxies which includes our own and the famous M31 Andromeda Galaxy
The image was the first taken with my Nichrome wire in front of the Mirror Fan to prevent dew forming on the Primary.....And it worked!!!
Image Details:
21x300S in LRGB
16x600S in HA
The HA was added as a Lighten Layer to the Red Channel, all frames have 25 Flats and 25 Darks applied
Equipment Used:
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ8 Pro
Imaging Scope: Sky-Watcher Quattro 8-CF @ F4
Imaging Camera: Atik Cameras 383L+ Mono Cooled to -20C
Filter Wheel: Starlight Xpress Ltd 7x36mm unmounted USB Filter Wheel
Filters: Baader Planetarium 36mm LRGB + 7nm HA
Guide Scope: Celestron Telescopes C80ED
Guide Camera: Qhyccd QHY5L-II
Software Used:
Image Acquisition: Main Sequence Software Sequence Generator Pro
Image Stacking and Combining: Maxim-DL
Post Processing: Photoshop CS5, Noise Ninja
El río Sumida (隅田川 Sumida-gawa) es un río de Japón que atraviesa la ciudad de Tokio. Su origen está en la bifurcación artificial del río Arakawa en la presa de Iwabuchi (en el barrio tokiota de Kita), y desemboca en la bahía de Tokio. Tiene una longitud de 23,5 km. Entre sus afluentes se encuentran los ríos Kanda y Shakujii.
El río Sumida atraviesa los siguientes distritos de Tokio: Kita, Adachi, Arakawa, Sumida, Taitō, Kōtō, Chūō
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The Sumida River (隅田川, Sumida-gawa) is a river that flows through central Tokyo, Japan. It branches from the Arakawa River at Iwabuchi and flows into Tokyo Bay. Its tributaries include the Kanda and Shakujii rivers.
What is now known as the "Sumida River" was previously the path of the Ara-kawa. Toward the end of the Meiji era, the Ara-kawa was manually diverted to prevent flooding, as the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda is nearby.
It passes through the following wards of Tokyo: Kita, Adachi, Arakawa, Sumida, Taito, Kōtō, Chūō
This year’s flu shot given at the local pharmacy . The Covid vaccine was given the same day in the other arm. Her arms were achy the next day. Hurting me Covid vaccine on the arm but much better to prevent terrible Covid. It is vaccine is available now for eligible individuals terrible.
The obelisk posture is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation. When the sun is close to directly overhead, the vertical alignment of the insect's body suggests an obelisk.
June 20, 2011 - Elm Creek Nebraska i-80 Interchange
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I was getting pelted with quarter sized hail I was taking snaps as fast as I could. 70 mph winds prevented my holding the camera steady but I did get in a few good shots.
Inside the bear cage... I was in the wrong place at the right time. I didn't wimp out... I did stick around for about 30 seconds to get these few additional captures.
Click on this link from Hastings Nebraska National Weather Service for more info on this day....
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I like this lomo-ish effect
Taken at Sutton Bank - this little fella was trying to cross the road!
He was given a helping hand to prevent him being ran over!
Full moon and clouds prevented the nice stary and milky way shot... And a few stars can be seen anyway.
This spot is so famous for sunrise that as much as 70 photographers were there at the time the sun went up. And even beeing there two hours before sunrise (plus having a one hour drive) does not make you the first guy on the spot. A pitty.
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Bunches of growing bananas are covered in blue polytene bags to prevent disease. The Saint Lucia banana industry is a valuable source of foreign trade. Marigot Bay is located on the western coast of Saint Lucia.
London – Tower Bridge and City Hall
=> Tower Bridge, opened on 30 June 1894
=> City Hall, opened in 2002. Architect: Norman Foster.
=> 7DWF – Crazy Tuesday Theme "fences"
Well, I don't know if "fence" in this case is the correct word, but a fence also is a barricade to prevent people to go or enter on a certain place. In this case it's the prevention to fall in the river Thames.
(51.50559, -00.07535); [220°]
I have been writing a book about humorous tales of cycling around Kent and the many beautiful wild orchids seen on the way. Disappointingly my publisher has been influencing and shaping my writing towards a book concentrating about male obsessions. We have parted company but this has left me with a script that I no longer recognise and as I read my words leaves a sour taste. This will never do and is preventing me produce the light hearted, hopefully entertaining piece I wanted it to be. So today, I pressed the big delete button on my keyboard and away it went! I now have some time to sit and regather my thoughts, regroup and to start again from scratch. Autumn evenings and winter nights are not far away and due to house clearing and redecorating our office/library is back up and running, a lovely, quiet room to work. So, with invigorated interest its eye's down and the "funny gland" excreting on full flow, its time to start again!
Takahe - Takahe are the largest species of rail in the world and are found only in New Zealand. They are one of the last remaining giant herbivorous birds that thrived in New Zealand before the arrival of people. They weigh up to 3 kg and can stand 63 cm high at full stretch. They were believed to be extinct until their rediscovery in 1948 by Dr. Geoffrey Orbell. Conservation of takahe has led to pioneering techniques for saving other endangered species in New Zealand and around the world. Habitat manipulation, captive rearing, wild releases and island translocations have all helped to prevent the extinction of takahe. The last remaining 80 to 100 wild takahe live in the alpine tussock grasslands of the Murchison Mountains in Fiordland. Captive breeding at the Department of Conservation's Burwood Takahe Centre and transfer to pest-free islands and mainland sanctuaries has helped saved the Takahe from extinction.
The vegetation growing in the sand dunes provides an anchor to help prevent erosion.
Happy Tree-mendous Tuesday!
Bonkers is a firm believer in preventing medicine, er, preventative medicine. Here he is sitting on a medical notebook with his records apparently trying to stop us from making his nightly medicine. It didn’t work...
«La Prévention Routière»,
66, r, de la Rochefoucauld,
Paris 9ᵉ
Tél. : PIG. 99-09
Peugeot 203 x2
Peugeot 403 Berline x2
Peugeot 403 Berline Taxi x2
Simca Aronde x2
Simca Aronde Grand Large Coupé
Simca Aronde P60 x2
Simca Ariane
Simca Vedette Chambord V8 x2
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Rain didn't prevent this Big Fellow from Fishing for Salmon along a river in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The Alaska Peninsula Brown Bear is a member of the grizzly bear family that lives in the coastal regions of southern Alaska.
Alaska Peninsula brown bears are a very large brown bear subspecies, usually ranging in weight from 800 to 1,200 pounds. They are found in high densities along the southern Alaskan coast due to the large amount of clams and sedge grass and the annual salmon run. This allows them to attain huge sizes, some of the biggest in the world.
They gather in large numbers at feeding sites in Katmai National Park.
Alaska Peninsula brown bears are the second largest type of brown bear in the world, only after the giant bears of Kodiak Island. They usually measure 8 feet in length, usually have a shoulder height of about 4-1/2 feet. The average weight for a coastal male is around 900 lbs. For a female, the average weight is approximately 500 lbs.
Although variable from blond to nearly black, grizzly bear fur is typically brown in color with white tips. A pronounced hump appears on their shoulders; the hump is a good way to distinguish a black bear from a grizzly bear, as black bears do not have this hump.
Brown bears on the Alaskan Peninsula usually feed on spawning salmon, and use many different ways to catch them. These include waiting at the bottom of the falls for the fish to jump, or standing at the top of the falls waiting to catch the fish in midair (sometimes in their mouths). Bears also have much experience at chasing fish around and pinning the slippery animals with their claws. After the salmon runs, berries and grass make the mainstay of the bears' diets, after which they put on sufficient fat reserves and go into hibernation.