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prunus mume, pink japanese flowering apricot, 'Bonita', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Join us starting today @Frogmore for a 1 week photo challenge. This challenge will be located in our Shire area which includes a new garden splash pool for fun avatar photos. We have amazing views from every angle and lots of wildlife including Ducks, Egrets, Frogs, Doves, Seagulls, as well as Capybaras, Butterflies, and a Kitty or two. This is designed to be a fun challenge, and we will have prizes to go around. **Frogmore Inworld Group Membership Required** Avatars photos encouraged. Frogmore Main Landing - Join our group here ---> maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Frogmore/180/98/28 Shire location for photo challenge ---> maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Frogmore/19/73/21 Group discussion and photo challenge details ---> www.flickr.com/groups/frogmore/discuss/72157721918776317/ *Have fun and enjoy !!*
The Kosciusko County Courthouse in the afternoon sun on a spring afternoon. We made a quick visit here while in the area earlier this month. I love seeing the architecture in these old courhouses - it must have required quite an investment from the county when it was built and I'm sure it was and is a source of comminity pride.
Bald Eagles require about five years to fully develop the adult plumage featuring the white head and chocolate brown body that many Americans are familiar with. Younger birds, such as this one, are typically a mottled white and brown.
An interesting fact from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: "Immature Bald Eagles spend the first four years of their lives in nomadic exploration of vast territories and can fly hundreds of miles per day. Some young birds from Florida have wandered north as far as Michigan, and birds from California have reached Alaska."
I don't know where this bird originated, but it was photographed at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, near Saginaw, Michigan.
Happy Bokeh Wednesday!
This shot is completely unprocessed, uncropped. No artificial light. No adjustments what so ever!! No zoom, no filters. Just me, my camera, and a Macro lens.
I say this only to prove, that great photographic imagery starts with a great image.
All those neah sayers that believe processing is just about fixing a poor image and the digital age requires no thought or skill. So not true...great processing always begins with a great image.
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• dolomite
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Folding balcony window fronts
Doors with optional access list and auto-close toggle
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"Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul."
-Henry David Thoreau
The United States twenty-dollar bill💵 ($20) is a denomination of U.S. currency. A portrait of Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president (1829–1837), has been featured on the obverse of the bill since 1928; the White House is featured on the reverse.
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……Tweezers were required to arrange this little posy! The miniature glass phial I have used before - I dug it up in the garden last year, it measures just over one inch high and the branches are really only tendrils off the Virginia creeper, the posy is a piece off the Viburnum bush that flowers from December through April - they may be small but I thought they’d fit the bill for Smile on Saturday’s theme ‘Flowers in March’. Have smiley Saturday, Alan:-)…..
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The Queen Anne's Lace flowers have turned their autumn brown and make for a pleasing foreground here against the colorful lake and sky.
The wind was blowing pretty hard here, requiring a fairly fast shutter speed to freeze their movement.
The lateral structures behind the flowers are old jetties that extend into the lake.
A good 80% of my photography comes from this two-mile stretch of the Lake Michigan lakeshore. I live a half block from this natural gem and walk its shores every day. You'd think I'd tire of it and run out of photographic opportunities. But no, its moods, the changing weather, the many birds, and the many colors and hues it displays, all combine to present limitless opportunities to capture and showcase it in photographic form.
And then I have the joy of sharing all those images with you, which is deeply satisfying.
It is Thanksgiving in the U.S. today, a day when the nation comes together with family and friends over a big meal, renewing and celebrating relationships, and thanking God for the many blessings He has shown in our lives.
Hope you have a wonderful day today and that your life is blessed with good family, good friends, and good
living!
For the "Looking close... on Friday!"- theme : "Lovebirds"
HLCoF !
Wishing you all a happy Valentine's Day, if you celebrate it, otherwise a very happy day ;-))
This is an origami model, that requires two cuts to form the cranes or Tsuru.
Folded from rectangle piece of red/gold wrapping paper, 1;4.
I will be offer several days. See you when I'm back.
Model: origami Heart with two Cranes
Design: Francis Ow
Diagrams in the book: 'Quarterly ORU Folding Diagrams - Vol. 2'
Paper: a rectangle red/gold wrapping paper 12x48cm
Final size: height 12cm, length 21cm
Such a contrast with the skyscrapers and the housing all in the same area.
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Thank you.
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I'm Fast and I'm deadly., I'm a remorseless winged hunter., and if you were on my menu I'd literally eat you alive
But don't judge or hate me
Remember I've a much right to life as you have...
I'm a killer
I'm a survivor
I'm what nature made me
I am a bird of prey
And I'm not going to apologies for what I am
Laugharne Castle is a castle in the town of Laugharne in southern Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is located on the estuary of the River Tâf and was originally established in 1116.
So! at certain times of the day the carpark near the castle will flood...and the seating area ofcourse ☺.
An "Exploring Space" gallery at the Science Museum in South Kensington, London (located right next to the Natural History Museum). The centerpiece of the exhibit is a brilliant, illuminated globe of Earth suspended in a darkened hall, surrounded by historic space modules, satellites, and curious visitors of all ages. The glowing sphere naturally draws the eye, capturing that magical sense of wonder and human curiosity about space exploration.
Photo by Vladimir_Kud
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a familiar title, the sun is a cloud. a phrase worth repeating, to find and fix, in treasured memory, an idea that should be true, and make it a part of my normal belief system, an unspoken fact, metaphysically true, physically true, absolutely true, requiring no further thought, embedded in my being.
i am human, the air is my sustenance, the earth is a rock, all you need is love, instant karma's gonna get you, the sun is a cloud.
the sun is a cloud.
littletinperson
Totally overcast, and totally still. I have never seen conditions like this before (and probably won't again for a long time). It was the end of the day and I already had a few images that I was happy with. So I wasn't really paying attention. Plus, the egret was very far away, requiring a heavy crop. But looking at it on my computer screen afternoon, I was kicking myself for not appreciating the potential of this moment.
Can a house be semi-abandoned? Aspects of the place appeared to be looked after, others not so much. For example, the broken window in the kitchen, which had glass pieces on the sill.
Sometimes my photos require “Getting Close” to the subject physically. Lying on top of pile of leaves or wading in shallow waters. Remaining always safe there’s not much I haven’t tried yet to “Get That Shot, lol” From the top of the Empire State Building in NYC to a Native American Celebration in New Mexico and many cool places in between. Passion drives us to get our next fun capture. Thanks for viewing my work. Stay safe, mask up and go get your next great capture. 🙏
Window taken apparently in the same town as the dog on the boat in East Anglia. I still don't know where that was :)
Part of the meerkat social structure requires group members to fulfill important jobs each day. One job is called the sentry. This individual stands at the highest possible "lookout" while the rest of the group searches for food. The sentry sends out a soft, high-pitched call every few seconds to let the busy hunters know they are safe from danger.
DA4 build category requiring a mine, graveyard, and minecarts/rails all in the same build? Yes that does scream Indiana Jones, :D And here's the result! - this thing got a bit out-of-hand size wise, haha (though not quite as big as General Hughes - thanks for the inspiration, man! :D), and I surprised myself a bit that I managed to get it done with about only a day and a half worth of actually building, but I did! And finally got decent pics of it up for y'all too!
Thanks for viewing! C&C are welcome as always! :)
The Golden-cheeked Warbler requires old juniper woodlands and live-oak habitat for nesting. This habitat occurs in central south Texas. In fact, this bird nests exclusively in the Lone Star State although vagrant birds have shown up in other states.
GCW numbers are declining because of habitat loss due to clearing of juniper and oak forests for grazing and human encroachment.
Solution: build more high rises and stack people in urban areas since a majority of people claim to be extroverted and enjoy one another's company.
Sometimes when the weather stops me from going out to take photos I look for inspiration around the house. This was taken on one of these occasions. The Kodak Six-20 Brownie model D is a recent purchase and I may see how well it still works.
"Turmfalke mit erbeuteter Maus"
The common kestrel is the most common falcon in Central Europe.
A free-flying common kestrel requires approximately 25% of its body weight in food daily.
Studies conducted on injured birds have shown that common kestrels typically have about two partially digested mice in their stomachs.
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Der Turmfalke ist der am häufigsten vorkommende Falke Mitteleuropas.
Ein frei fliegender Turmfalke benötigt täglich etwa 25 % seines Körpergewichts als Nahrungsmenge. An verunfallten Vögeln durchgeführte Untersuchungen haben gezeigt, dass Turmfalken im Schnitt etwa zwei anverdaute Mäuse im Magen haben.
(Falco tinnunculus)
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Weather, Geology, and Nature paint a unique scene.
A Green Heron puts a bit of an effort in to finding its next meal.
So actually two bonuses - I was photographing the dead trees along the Creek - then a Green Heron pops in - bonus - then it stretches its neck - 2nd bonus!!
Some of the causes of the death of the trees along this section of the Creek include:
Record-Breaking Droughts: The area has faced prolonged, multi-month droughts that left sections of the creek near the outpost bone-dry for long stretches. This severely starves the cypress root systems of the consistent moisture they require to keep their canopy alive. NOTE - the droughts have been going on most every year not just this year - these trees have been dead for years that I know about.
Violent Water Fluctuations: When rains do return, the water levels bounce erratically. The creek can swing from completely dry to swelling up over seven feet deep within days. This sudden, extreme shift from drought to deep, stagnant flooding suffocates the stressed tree roots.
New Cowbone Marsh Channeling: Changes and new channels cut through the nearby Cowbone Marsh have altered how water drains away from the Palmdale section. This causes the creek's water to drop much faster than it historically did, exposing the trees to rapid hydration shock.
Appreciate Suzanne Lacroix for help and link to the site:
Page: Plants Ornamental Flowers 17 Stunning Types of Sunflowers - Facts & Care Guide (with Photos)
Type: Sunflower 'Giant Sungold' Helianthus annuus hyb.
You can mistaken the Helianthus annuus 'Giant Sungold' for the Teddy Bear sunflower by the first look at its flower. They both have very dense layers of petals, but in fact, the Giant Sungold has deeper fluffy golden heads. It has a much bigger size and can grow to over 6 ft in height. This is such a beautiful, low-maintenance sunflower that fit any gardens or perennial borders.
Dwarf Sunflowers
These sunflowers look like miniature versions of full-sized sunflowers and look cute in children’s gardens or in flower beds and container gardens. Their care is much the same as larger sunflowers, except for the fact that due to their smaller stature, they do not require support to stand erect. They make excellent cut flowers and tend to last a long time. Just like other types of sunflowers, there are many cultivars available with different advantages to suit any sunflower lover’s garden.
The steep steps to the lighthouse made for an adventure that required a hand on the rail as gusty winds whipped by.
More information about the Cape Palliser Lighthouse:
Position: Latitude 41° 36.8’ south Longitude 175° 17.4 East
This light shone for the first time on 27th October 1897. The lighthouse is notable for the 261 steps it takes to reach it. When these steps were first built they were greeted enthusiastically as they replaced a slippery narrow path up the rock face that was especially dangerous at night.
The cast iron tower stands 18 metres high and 78 metres above sea level. The light flashes twice every 20 seconds and can be seen for 26 nautical miles (48 kilometres).
The 1000-watt lamp operates on mains electricity with a diesel generator for standby power. The light originally burnt oil as a light source and was converted to diesel generated electricity in 1954, and then to mains electricity in 1967.
The light was fully automated in 1986 and the lighthouse keeper was withdrawn.
The operation of the light is now completely automatic and is monitored by a computer and Maritime NZ staff in Wellington.
Another of the dilapidated wrecks to be found on the Cabrach area of moorland twixt Aberdeenshire and Moray North East Scotland. A probable remnant of the clearances, but from which era of clearances I have no idea. A lot of upland hill farms became unmanageable after WWI as so few men returned in a fit state to carry out the arduous work required, the upland farmsteads fell by the wayside and this is what we see so much of today.
Barn Owls are nocturnal owls and we often find them around granaries, warehouses, abandoned sheds etc... which often have lots of rats in and around them. But these Owls require night birding and a high powered torch to take some shots.
We went to a place far outside the city to see a pair nesting. While one lazily sat on the dead tree top and distracted us, this one quietly delivered several small rats to its chicks who I think could be around 10-15 days old. We couldn't see the chicks since they were deep inside a tree covered with creepers. The parent collected 3 different rats simultaneously - fed the young ones -then took off to get some rest per my knowledgeable friend who was with us. Apparently, the nest has become too small as the chicks were ready to fledge and the adults didn't have enough space to fit into the tree trunk.
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Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. Camellias are evergreen shrubs or small trees up to 20 m tall. They are found in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalayas east to Japan and Indonesia. There are about 300 species and around 3,000 hybrids. Their flowers are usually large and conspicuous, one to 12 cm in diameter, with five to nine petals in naturally occurring species of camellias. The colors of the flowers vary from white through pink colours to red. Of economic importance in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, leaves of C. sinensis are processed to create the popular beverage tea. The ornamental C. japonica, C. sasanqua and their hybrids are the source of hundreds of garden cultivars. C. oleifera produces tea seed oil, used in cooking and cosmetics. The various species of camellia plants are generally well-adapted to acid soils rich in humus, and most species do not grow well on chalky soil or other calcium-rich soils. Most species of camellias also require a large amount of water, either from natural rainfall or from irrigation, and the plants will not tolerate droughts. However, some of the more unusual camellias – typically species from karst soils in Vietnam – can grow without too much water. 38525
This Vireo requires large blocks of forest to breed successfully. Numbers decrease sharply in forests smaller than 250 acres
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Whooper swans require large areas of water to live in, especially when they are still growing, because their body weight cannot be supported by their legs for extended periods of time. The whooper swan spends much of its time swimming, straining the water for food, or eating plants that grow on the bottom.[7]
Whooper swans have a deep honking call and, despite their size, are powerful fliers. Whooper swans can migrate hundreds or even thousands of miles to their wintering sites in southern Europe and eastern Asia. They breed in subarctic Eurosiberia, further south than Bewicks in the taiga zone. They are rare breeders in northern Scotland, particularly in Orkney, and no more than five pairs have bred there in recent years; a handful of pairs have also bred in Ireland in recent years. This bird is an occasional vagrant to the Indian Subcontinent[8] and western North America. Icelandic breeders overwinter in the United Kingdom and Ireland, especially in the wildfowl nature reserves of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
The sound show to top them all...
CSX "Local" freight M780 has three old GP38/40 series motors grinding in notch 8 up the two and a half percent grade up the Cumberland escarpment. With 39 loads of Lhoist mineral traffic from Anderson on the drawbars it wouldn't be a simple run back up the mountain. The 39 loads were determined to be weight enough to require the manned Cowan pusher to hop on the rear and shove them over the hill after riding down on the rear of Q647 an hour earlier. For quite a few minutes you could hear the roar of both turbo and non turbo EMD 645 engine blocks howling as they gave every ounce of power to lift the heavy train up one of the steepest grades on the CSX System. When they entered the high rock walls of Big Hormady Cut the noise was absolutely deafening. One of the all time best man vs nature soundshows.