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...or this could be the consequence.
Shot made for a concept against drug abuse.
(shot by this guy)
Strobist info:
1x580ex @ full power into softbox from up/right
1x430ex @ full power into umbrella from low/left
Shot in full daylight sun.
con un fuoco dentro...
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much better large size and on black - molto meglio in grande e su sfondo nero
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alcohol can be very dangerous... drink responsibly...
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l'alcol può essere molto pericoloso ... beviamo responsabilmente...
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EXPLORED ON 11 AUGUST 2009 - # 301
Part of "MY BEST" Set, a collection of Images that I feel represent my skill as a Photographer, as well as reveal my eye for picking good quality Images. View more of MY BEST here.
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Hello my friends. Owing to a very busy work schedule that lays ahead of me, prior to my upcoming travel, I will be resting a bit from Flickr. It does not mean that I will quit totally, but I can only afford to be on and off. I try and keep up to date with as many of you as possible, but if you miss me, you know why.
Surely if I finish my work soon enough, I will be back.
Photograph © Kausthub Desikachar
Photographed with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM with Sigma DG UV Filter. Handheld.
Please do not reproduce in any form without prior written consent from the copyright holder. Please contact the photographer through Flickrmail, to inquire about licensing arrangements.
AWS Recycling Ltd is a leading waste management company registered under the ISO 14001 accreditation.
With contracts throughout the West Midlands. Their team are here to help with the ever-growing recycling requirements of all their customers.
AWS Ltd offers all aspects of waste management in the work place, with total business recycling that ensures the efficient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of all waste materials.
AWS is an independently owned company enabling them to offer their customers the best prices and contracts in such a competitive market. With over 25 years experience of working within the waste industry we have expert knowledge and advice on waste management solutions.
A.W.S Recycling Ltd (the ‘Organisation’) recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in compliance with all environmental regulations, legislation and approved codes of practice relating to civil and construction engineering and the Organisation’s overall business activities.
They work in partnership with organisations to offer the most efficient waste management solution. They ensure they have a full understanding of requirements, and deliver on their promises. Their responsibility to their customers is more than just a waste collection service; they endeavour to meet all needs, from providing the solutions, collecting and disposing/recycling of waste, to also providing reports of waste and recycling figures.
Beautiful Scottish woodland, providing future generations with wonderful timber to be harvested responsibly.
Welcome to the Natural Reserve's website
Steppe exception, the Coussoul Crau traces 6,000 years of interactions between Nature, Man and the Sheep. For thousands of years the delta left by the Durance was shaped by the herd to create a unique environment in the world, home to exceptional wildlife and diverse legacy of African steppes.
Ecology and conservation of Mediterranean steppe
Laurent Tatin, Axel Wolff, Jean Boutin, Étienne Colliot, Thierry Dutoit, coord.
Quæ Editions, 2013
352 pages and 32 color pages
ISBN 978-2-7592-2082-3, reference 02410. 59 euros
The landscapes of the steppes mark the minds at the mention of those Serengeti, Mongolia, Patagonia or Extremadura. These open areas, driven by herbivores, 41% of terrestrial ecosystems. Their biodiversity and ecological functions are among the most unique in the world.
In France, between the Camargue and the Alpilles, a steppe of rare biological and archaeological wealth is an outpost of the arid steppes of North Africa: the Crau coussouls of, original habitat of an ancient flood plain of 60,000 born hectares of paleo-delta of the Durance.
Through a variety of themes (ecology of animal populations, restoration of plant and entomological communities, impacts of climate change on the agricultural and pastoral activity, device reserves of natural assets, etc.), this book presents the state knowledge gained from ten years of this ecosystem. It outlines a coherent policy for the territory, while taking stock of the methods and nature conservation issues.
Coordinated and written in language accessible by managers and researchers, he addressed an audience of students, policymakers and naturalists.
Laurent Tatin is scientific director of the National Nature Reserve of the Crau coussouls for the Conservatory of natural areas of PACA and member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Axel Wolff is curator of the National Nature Reserve coussouls Crau, pole responsibly in natural areas Paca Conservatory and holds a PhD in ecology.
Jean Boutin is director of the Conservatory of natural areas of PACA.
Étienne Colliot is deputy director of the Chamber of Agriculture of Bouches-du-Rhône. Both are co-directors of the National Nature Reserve coussouls Crau.
Thierry Dutoit is research director at the CNRS (Mediterranean Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity) and Chairman of the Scientific Council of the National Nature Reserve coussouls Crau.
Skin trail Meau
The road is open to discover a unique steppe world. Amateur (trice) of rare wildlife, discrete and unusual scenery, take the skin Interpretive Trail Meau in the heart of the National Nature Reserve Coussouls Crau (13).
The Skin interpretive trail of Meau the Draille of Coussouls is a track record of 15 interpretive panels. It allows visitors to discover the natural treasures and traditions of this unique Mediterranean steppe: its geology, rare wildlife and protected flora and intimately linked to the centuries-pastoralism history.
During the course of 4.7 km, visitors can stop at the observatory housed in the fold of skin Meau. With a little patience, he will observe perhaps the famous Sandgrouse, Little Bustard, Spotted thick-knee, Hoopoe, and all other species of birds that nest or migrate Crau in the summer. All these birds are subject to special protection and co-managers of the reserve, CEN PACA and the Chamber of Agriculture of Bouches-du-Rhône, ensure the protection and maintenance of these iconic species.
Terms of Access
Groups, the team of the National Nature Reserve of the Crau coussouls offers guided tours on the trail. These guided tours are by reservation for groups of 10 people minimum and 18 people maximum.
Historically pastoral land
Already in the Neolithic
In the long history of mankind, the steppe has always been the privileged space of pastors. The Crau is no exception to this rule. There are about 6000 years, men roam in fact this space at the head of their cattle. pen marks for breeding (arched walls circle of 30 to 40 meters) from the late Neolithic (3000 BC) have been discovered during archaeological excavations in the last twenty years.
A mutation in plain
The coussouls Crau has always farmed land and nature ...
endless landscapes traversed for centuries by Pastres and their flocks ... Gangas invisible among the pebbles, glittering bustards flights in the sun ... The aridity of coussouls has emerged over the centuries to its inhabitants, men and animals.
But in the late 1980s, coussouls Crau are threatened: industries, military complex, intensive arboriculture ... Year after year, the Coussoul is reduced to a trickle, and with him disappearing birds, and flocks. Today, only about thirty sheep farmers have access to these steppe rangelands, which are essential to feed herds in the spring period and the grass is scarce and expensive.
Since the 1990s, the actors of the environment and the agricultural world have joined forces to save the Crau, its exceptional nature and agricultural activities that support it. Through these joint actions, the Crau can glimpse a new future. Today, coussouls Crau benefit from strong protection status: a nature reserve of over 7400 hectares. To protect and live this double natural and pastoral heritage, farmers and environmental actors have developed a common project in September 2004, the Conservatoire-Etudes de Provence Ecosystems (CEN-PACA) and the Chamber of Agriculture of Bouches -du-Rhône we were appointed co-managers of the Nature Reserve.
Vincent Kulesza, President of CEN-PACA
Agriculture and Environment: co-management
In September 2004, the Conservatory of Natural Spaces Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA-CEN) and the Agricultural Chamber of the Bouches-du-Rhône is appointed co-managers of the National Nature Reserve Coussouls Crau , by agreement with the Prefect of Bouches-du-Rhône.
crau
The Conservatory of Natural Spaces Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA-CEN)
CEN-PACA (formerly CEEP) is a regional conservatory of natural spaces created in 1975. It aims to preserve the natural heritage, through four tools:
• land control and use
• management of natural areas
• Information and awareness
• scientific knowledge.
Wine And Fruits Are Fine For Dinner.
Health Tips For This Week
DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND EAT LIBERALY.....
HAVE HAPPY AND HEALTHY LIFE.
Sinking
The "Original Finnish Minnow"
16 gr / 1/2 oz
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"Celebrate your BIG catch responsibly! - CARLING"
7 September 2024: we are back to hot weather, 30C at 6:45 pm. Sunny. Hopefully, people will follow the water restrictions more responsibly, as Calgarians continue to use too much water while the water main is still being repaired. They reckon there are still another two and a half weeks till repairs will be finished.
After nine days at home, including the long weekend when I knew that there would be so many people on the roads and everywhere, I finally got out the day before yesterday, 5 September 2024. My daughter had a free day, so was able to join me.
There were a couple of long roads that I had longed to drive, one of which I had never driven before, but I just kept putting it off, feeling not quite brave enough to do it by myself. So, yesterday was the day, and it turned out to be a great day. Not many birds to see anywhere, though several hawks, but a number of new-to-us old barns.
Most of the drive was on main roads, with just very few rough back roads. This was to save time, as I wasn't sure how long the total drive would take. From Calgary, we first headed S and then SW. The first road travelled was a road that I had been along several times a few years ago. However, this was with car-pooling and so I never drove. Part way along this road, the road split into two directions. I have driven the S way, but never W. Yesterday, we went W, passing through a coulee which had forest on the S side of the road and hills and rugged cliffs on the N side. I had been on a number of wonderful Christmas Bird Counts over the years, along this road. Several farms/ranches looked familiar as we had called in at various locations to chat with the owners and check what birds were being seen. How I miss those days!
The rest of the drive along this road, as far as one of the highways going S, was beautiful, with rolling hills and very scattered farms. Fortunately, the weather was good, though there was a lot of haze which made zoomed photography a real challenge, if not useless.
At one point, my daughter said she could see some very distant barns - her eyesight is so much better than mine! Turning along a rough back road, we eventually found a wonderful cluster of old barns, really the highlight of our day. Such a treat to see something new. Several curious farm horses were nearby and came to say Hi just as I was turning my car around. Further along the main road, we stopped to take a few very quick photos of a Swainson's Hawk perched on a rather ugly fence post. So happy to see a bird and actually get a photo or two.
Once we reached the main highway, we went N and quickly checked along one side road before getting on to another main highway going from W to E, A highway that I had driven before, a number of times. Stopped to capture a farmer working hard to harvest his huge field. Thank you to ALL farmers!
A barn or two later, we eventually reached the other main highway going S to N, in the area where we stopped for an old grain elevator. A few clicks and then we were on our way home, going N. A sudden thought that perhaps we could call in at the Saskatoon Farm as it was still only mid-afternoon. I was able to pick up a few beets and potatoes, lettuce and a small Patty pan squash, as my daughter was able to carry them out to the car for me, which was great.
My favourite kind of day, so I'm feeling very lucky.
Does any one else add way to much sprayable cheese on tiny crackers?
I actually hate this, but I just had to upload it hahah! It makes me smile :D
I might redo it; the processing turned out really bad.
Off to church <3
-later
8 September 2024: we are back to hot weather, 30C. Sunny. Hopefully, people will follow the water restrictions more responsibly, as Calgarians continue to use too much water while the water main is still being repaired. They reckon there are still another two and a half weeks till repairs will be finished.
After nine days at home, including the long weekend when I knew that there would be so many people on the roads and everywhere, I finally got out the day before yesterday, 5 September 2024. My daughter had a free day, so was able to join me.
There were a couple of long roads that I had longed to drive, one of which I had never driven before, but I just kept putting it off, feeling not quite brave enough to do it by myself. So, yesterday was the day, and it turned out to be a great day. Not many birds to see anywhere, though several hawks, but a number of new-to-us old barns.
Most of the drive was on main roads, with just very few rough back roads. This was to save time, as I wasn't sure how long the total drive would take. From Calgary, we first headed S and then SW. The first road travelled was a road that I had been along several times a few years ago. However, this was with car-pooling and so I never drove. Part way along this road, the road split into two directions. I have driven the S way, but never W. Yesterday, we went W, passing through a coulee which had forest on the S side of the road and hills and rugged cliffs on the N side. I had been on a number of wonderful Christmas Bird Counts over the years, along this road. Several farms/ranches looked familiar as we had called in at various locations to chat with the owners and check what birds were being seen. How I miss those days!
The rest of the drive along this road, as far as one of the highways going S, was beautiful, with rolling hills and very scattered farms. Fortunately, the weather was good, though there was a lot of haze which made zoomed photography a real challenge, if not useless.
At one point, my daughter said she could see some very distant barns - her eyesight is so much better than mine! Turning along a rough back road, we eventually found a wonderful cluster of old barns, really the highlight of our day. Such a treat to see something new. Several curious farm horses were nearby and came to say Hi just as I was turning my car around. Further along the main road, we stopped to take a few very quick photos of a Swainson's Hawk perched on a rather ugly fence post. So happy to see a bird and actually get a photo or two.
Once we reached the main highway, we went N and quickly checked along one side road before getting on to another main highway going from W to E, A highway that I had driven before, a number of times. Stopped to capture a farmer working hard to harvest his huge field. Thank you to ALL farmers!
A barn or two later, we eventually reached the other main highway going S to N, in the area where we stopped for an old grain elevator. A few clicks and then we were on our way home, going N. A sudden thought that perhaps we could call in at the Saskatoon Farm as it was still only mid-afternoon. I was able to pick up a few beets and potatoes, lettuce and a small Patty pan squash, as my daughter was able to carry them out to the car for me, which was great.
My favourite kind of day, so I'm feeling very lucky.
This is my 8th entry to the CCCXII - Category: The Best Intentions
Airag is the mongolian national drink. It is a fermented dairy product traditionally made from mare's milk. Even if it only has a low percentage of alcohol, some people still can't control their consumption...
Shaking off sea water and rain, an Atlantic puffin perches along a Scottish bluff on the Isle of May. Each year, tens of thousands of Atlantic Puffins make the island their nesting area. Walking paths zig-zag across the island but visitors need to take heed and remain on the pathways. Straying even slightly can lead to the destruction of nests. We are but brief visitors to this amazing place. Act responsibly! #AtlanticPuffins
7 September 2024: we are back to hot weather, 30C at 6:45 pm. Sunny. Hopefully, people will follow the water restrictions more responsibly, as Calgarians continue to use too much water while the water main is still being repaired. They reckon there are still another two and a half weeks till repairs will be finished.
After nine days at home, including the long weekend when I knew that there would be so many people on the roads and everywhere, I finally got out the day before yesterday, 5 September 2024. My daughter had a free day, so was able to join me.
There were a couple of long roads that I had longed to drive, one of which I had never driven before, but I just kept putting it off, feeling not quite brave enough to do it by myself. So, yesterday was the day, and it turned out to be a great day. Not many birds to see anywhere, though several hawks, but a number of new-to-us old barns.
Most of the drive was on main roads, with just very few rough back roads. This was to save time, as I wasn't sure how long the total drive would take. From Calgary, we first headed S and then SW. The first road travelled was a road that I had been along several times a few years ago. However, this was with car-pooling and so I never drove. Part way along this road, the road split into two directions. I have driven the S way, but never W. Yesterday, we went W, passing through a coulee which had forest on the S side of the road and hills and rugged cliffs on the N side. I had been on a number of wonderful Christmas Bird Counts over the years, along this road. Several farms/ranches looked familiar as we had called in at various locations to chat with the owners and check what birds were being seen. How I miss those days!
The rest of the drive along this road, as far as one of the highways going S, was beautiful, with rolling hills and very scattered farms. Fortunately, the weather was good, though there was a lot of haze which made zoomed photography a real challenge, if not useless.
At one point, my daughter said she could see some very distant barns - her eyesight is so much better than mine! Turning along a rough back road, we eventually found a wonderful cluster of old barns, really the highlight of our day. Such a treat to see something new. Several curious farm horses were nearby and came to say Hi just as I was turning my car around. Further along the main road, we stopped to take a few very quick photos of a Swainson's Hawk perched on a rather ugly fence post. So happy to see a bird and actually get a photo or two.
Once we reached the main highway, we went N and quickly checked along one side road before getting on to another main highway going from W to E, A highway that I had driven before, a number of times. Stopped to capture a farmer working hard to harvest his huge field. Thank you to ALL farmers!
A barn or two later, we eventually reached the other main highway going S to N, in the area where we stopped for an old grain elevator. A few clicks and then we were on our way home, going N. A sudden thought that perhaps we could call in at the Saskatoon Farm as it was still only mid-afternoon. I was able to pick up a few beets and potatoes, lettuce and a small Patty pan squash, as my daughter was able to carry them out to the car for me, which was great.
My favourite kind of day, so I'm feeling very lucky.
"No one can understand the truth until he drinks of coffee's frothy goodness."
by Sheik Abd-Al-Kadir
This is my 8th entry to the CCCXII - Category: The Best Intentions
Airag is the mongolian national drink. It is a fermented dairy product traditionally made from mare's milk. Even if it only has a low percentage of alcohol, some people still can't control their consumption...
I've always felt you play a bit of a dangerous game tying up your pet while you shop, but I suppose it works for some dogs? Still, eat responsibly folks, and tend to your furry companions.
Ultrafine Xtreme 400 developed in T-MAX RS. Roll was largely rated at 400 but this was metered at 800. Didn't push development because I was curious to see what would happen and the film held together solidly.
I'm increasingly positive this is a Delta 400 rebadge.
Our planet's atmosphere reduces the energy of satellites in orbit (on Earth, this would be like reducing their speed, but in space, it's complex!). This then brings them back down to Earth.
This process can be relatively fast for satellites flying at low altitudes, taking less than 25 years, but for satellites launched into orbits tens of thousands of kilometres away, it can be thousands of years before they return, if the atmosphere is able to impact them at all.
Had the dinosaurs launched a satellite into the furthest geostationary orbit, it would still be up there today.
This means that as we launch satellites to space we must consider how they will be removed at the end of their lives, or else the skies will be filled with old, defunct spacecraft at risk of collision, explosion, and the near-certain creation of vast amounts of space debris.
In this infographic from ESA and UNOOSA, find out how long it would take satellites at different altitudes to naturally fall back to Earth, and what must be done to responsibly dispose of them at the end of their lives.
Find out more in Episode two of the corresponding ESA-UN podcast, "Falling to Earth takes a long time".
Credits: ESA / UNOOSA