A cold day along the Connecticut River was not ideal for sunbathing.

Conquest requires emotional intelligence.

♫ Sia - Unstoppable (Lyrics) ♫

Credits: Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Lis.Blog

POISON ROUGE Toxic Desire@kinky Event (June 28 - July 22)

.:F L O Y D:. Suit Colors Stiletto Nails - Psychotic Face Tattoo 1

A.T Studio Elegant Tattoo

Unstoppable

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]

I'll smile, I know what it takes to fool this town

I'll do it 'til the sun goes down and all through the nighttime

I'll tell you what you wanna hear

Keep my sunglasses on while I shed a tear

It's never the right time

[Pre-Chorus]

I put my armor on, show you how strong I am

I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am

[Chorus]

I'm unstoppable, I'm a Porsche with no brakes

I'm invincible, I win every single game

I'm so powerful, I don't need batteries to play

I'm so confident, I'm unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today

[Verse 2]

I break down, only alone I will cry out loud

You’ll never see what’s hiding out

Hiding out deep down

I know, I’ve heard that to let your feelings show

Is the only way to make friendships grow

But I’m too afraid now

[Pre-Chorus]

I put my armor on, show you how strong I am

I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am

[Chorus]

I'm unstoppable, I'm a Porsche with no brakes

I'm invincible, I win every single game

I'm so powerful, I don't need batteries to play

I'm so confident, I'm unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today

[Pre-Chorus]

I put my armor on, show you how strong I am

I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am

[Chorus]

I'm unstoppable, I'm a Porsche with no brakes

I'm invincible, I win every single game

I'm so powerful, I don't need batteries to play

I'm so confident, I'm unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today

Kinderdijk lies in the Alblasserwaard, at the confluence of the Lek and Noord rivers. In Alblasserwaard, problems with water became more and more apparent in the 13th century. Large canals, called "weteringen", were dug to get rid of the excess water in the polders. However, the drained soil started setting, while the level of the river rose due to the river's sand deposits. Most of the current mills were built in 1738 and 1740 (see below).

After a few centuries, an additional way to keep the polders dry was required. It was decided to build a series of windmills, with a limited capacity to bridge water level differences, but just able to pump water into a reservoir at an intermediate level between the soil in the polder and the river; the reservoir could be let out into the river through locks whenever the river level was low enough; the river level has both seasonal and tidal variations. Although some of the windmills are still used, the main water works are provided by two diesel pumping stations near one of the entrances of the windmills site.

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.

This hardy species of the merganser family will winter further north than any of the other members and will stay with us during the winter months as long as the water stays open. They prefer fresh water to salt water.

Alaska to Newfoundland is their breeding territory and they don't seem to have a nesting preference using anything from man-made boxes to nesting cavities to nesting on the ground.

They do tend to be one of the more social waterfowl species and can be found in huge flocks on lakes and do accept other species of diving ducks midst their own numbers.

Lots of open water is an asset to them when they go airborne as they require a running start across the top of the water for a distance. Once in the air they fly a straight line to their destination.

Females like this one make good use of their long body toting their ducklings around after they hatch.

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

Most of Elvaston Castles' windows are in poor condition. Apart from requiring a good clean, this one has a hole in it.

Make sure you are sitting down before reading the prices displayed in the windscreens.

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

STAR 100

BEVAGNA, UMBRIA

The “Carapace” – as Arnaldo Pomodoro decided to call his winery – required no less than six years’ building work and it was inaugurated and opened to the public – for visits and tastings – in June 2012. It is a unique work of art that calls into question the boundaries between sculpture and architecture. It is the first sculpture in the world in which people can live and work, a unique work in which art and nature, sculpture and wine intermingle, underlining the exceptional nature of both the containing structure and of its contents. It offers itself to one’s gaze as a large copper-covered dome, engraved with fissures that remind one of the furrows in the earth that surrounds it. A sculpted element in the form of a red dart plunging into the soil highlights the work’s place in the landscape. Entering the “Carapace” means penetrating into one of Pomodoro’s sculptures, and one is aware right away of his artistic alphabet, which is immediately recognizable in the internal vault. This is a distinctive, special winery for distinctive, special wines.

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 ☺.

Measuring Tape on blue wood. Not much to tell other than that.

Commonly known as the carnation or clove pink, it is a species of Dianthus. It is probably native to the Mediterranean region but its exact range is unknown due to extensive cultivation for the last 2,000 years. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 80 cm tall. The leaves are glaucous greyish green to blue-green, slender, up to 15 cm long. The flowers are produced singly or up to five together in a cyme; they are around 3–5 cm diameter, and sweetly scented; the original natural flower color is bright pinkish-purple, but cultivars of other colors, including red, white, yellow and green, have been developed. The fragrant, hermaphrodite flowers have a radial symmetry. The four to six surrounding the calyx, egg-shaped, sting-pointed scales leaves are only ¼ as long as the calyx tube. Carnations require well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, and full sun.They are used for medical purposes, such as for upset stomach and fever. Their fragrance was historically used for vinegar, beer, wine , sauces and salads. 25699

What happens to large structures that become derelict? No, this is not about 'me', but who is responsible or can you just be allowed to let something decompose irrespective of how it affects others or the environment? This may be a wreck in a better state than the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach harbour. Apparently it is at risk of sinking as there are no bilge pumps to drain the lower compartments and they are corroding and weakening. But who can afford the hundreds of millions that might be required to replace the weakened parts and keep it floating? The current owners seem to be suggesting it's not their problem. If it sinks, will they just leave someone else to pay the bills and deal with the wreck? It's a bit big.

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! :)

So there's desert nightmare Batman!

It isn't the definitive version, I'll want to give him a customized face/cowl with sanding and stuff, but that requires more square parts. I don't want to alter my current only short eared cowl.

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.

An early morning start required whilst on holiday in Northumberland, to capture a sunrise at Amble lighthouse.

The lighthouse isn’t a big tower like most other lighthouses, it’s more of a beacon, emitting a red light to indicate the mouth of the harbour.

I was surprised (or maybe I shouldn’t have been) to find some others, not photographers, present, to witness this glorious start to the day.

*** Featured in Explore 26th August 2022, many thanks to all 🙏 ***

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)

Cover Photo

World Wide "Visions of Nature"

24.04.2026

Cloth (cosy blanket) to keep me warm in winter. It is beautiful in white and grey

Otago Peninsula.

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Nashville, Tennessee in the late fall season!

Patience required to have bird and sun coincide.

Thank you for taking the time to view, fave or comment on some of my images.

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.

A lady harvesting morning glory ผักบุ้ง (pàk-bûng). What is not evident is that she is standing almost waist deep in water.

Wikipedia: Ipomoea aquatica or water spinach, is a semi-aquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots. I. aquatica is generally believed to have been first domesticated in Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia. It grows abundantly near waterways and requires little to no care.

Ipomoea aquatica is most widely known as kangkong (also spelled kangkung), which originates from its common name in Southeast Asia. It is also known as water spinach, river spinach, water morning glory, water convolvulus, or by the more ambiguous names Chinese spinach, Chinese watercress, Chinese convolvulus or swamp cabbage.

Ipomoea aquatica is most commonly grown in east, south, and southeast Asia. It flourishes naturally in waterways, and requires little if any care. It is used extensively in Indonesian, Burmese, Thai, Lao, Cambodian, Malay, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Chinese cuisine, especially in rural or kampung (village) areas.

This Vireo requires large blocks of forest to breed successfully. Numbers decrease sharply in forests smaller than 250 acres

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requires mindfulness :-)

Simhananda

HPPT! Justice Matters! No one is above the law!

cercis, chinese redbud, 'Kay's Early Hope', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina

Miami Beach 20 minutes after sunrise. Only a few people on the beach: On the phone, practising yoga, jogging or shooting photos. So: No lifeguard required!

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.

...but a JCB would be better :-)

An exploration of pure form, light, and interior architecture. Stripped of color, location, and time, this black and white study focuses entirely on the rhythm of space. The repeating curves of futuristic floor lamps slice through the rigid, linear perspective of empty tables and structured seating. This image strips away the human element to reveal the quiet, geometric poetry hidden within modern urban design.

Photo by Vladimir_Kud

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Teesdale.

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A sheep on a local reservoir bank, post woolly coat removal!

Sometimes a fence comes in really handy.

And old image from a 2012 trip to Mauritius.

HFF!

Fresh water crocodiles or Freshies. Crocodylus johnsoni or Crocodylus johnstoni) on the Katherine Riverbank.

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kusadasi turkey june 2015

Zibska - Andrina Headpiece and collar @We <3 Role Play

N-Uno - Sati Skirt @We <3 Role Play

[CX] Armored - @Objets D’Amour

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