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Peafowl is a common name for three species of birds in the genera Pavo and Afropavo of the family Phasianidae, the pheasants and their allies. Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl as peahens. Male peafowl are known for their piercing calls and their extravagant plumage, which is especially prominent in the Asiatic species, which have an eye-spotted 'tail' or 'train' of covert feathers, which they display as part of a courtship ritual.
Despite the length and size of the covert feathers, the peacock is still capable of flight. The peafowl lives mainly on the ground in open forests or on cultivable lands where it forages for berries and grains, and also preys on snakes, lizards and small rodents. It makes loud calls, which makes it easier to detect, and are often used to indicate the presence of a predator in the forest areas. It forages on the ground in small groups and usually escapes on foot through undergrowth and avoids flying, though it flies into tall trees to roost. 12769
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. Although once considered to be three separate species, it is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. A member of the Artamidae, the Australian magpie is placed in its own genus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (Melloria quoyi). Currawongs have yellow eyes, whereas Magpies have red-brown eyes and Butcherbirds have very dark brown, almost black eyes. It is not, however, closely related to the European magpie, which is a corvid. The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings. The male has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to grey feathers on the back of the head. With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground. Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations. It is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates. It is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range. Common and widespread, it has adapted well to human habitation and is a familiar bird of parks, gardens and farmland in Australia and New Guinea. This species is commonly fed by households around the country, but in spring (and occasionally in autumn) a small minority of breeding magpies (almost always males) become aggressive and swoop and attack those who approach their nests. R_3525
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 53896
They are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. Butterflies have the typical four-stage insect life cycle. Winged adults lay eggs on the food plant on which their larvae, known as caterpillars, will feed. The caterpillars grow, sometimes very rapidly, and when fully developed, pupate in a chrysalis. When metamorphosis is complete, the pupal skin splits, the adult insect climbs out, and after its wings have expanded and dried, it flies off. Some butterflies, especially in the tropics, have several generations in a year, while others have a single generation, and a few in cold locations may take several years to pass through their entire life cycle. Butterflies are often polymorphic, and many species make use of camouflage, mimicry and aposematism to evade their predators. Some, like the monarch and the painted lady, migrate over long distances. Many butterflies are attacked by parasites or parasitoids, including wasps, protozoans, flies, and other invertebrates, or are preyed upon by other organisms. 22423
A cockatoo is any of the 21 parrot species belonging to the family Cacatuidae, the only family in the superfamily Cacatuoidea. Along with the Psittacoidea (true parrots) and the Strigopoidea (large New Zealand parrots), they make up the order Psittaciformes. The family has a mainly Australasian distribution, ranging from the Philippines and the eastern Indonesian islands of Wallacea to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Australia. Cockatoos are recognisable by the prominent crests and curved bills. Their plumage is generally less colourful than that of other parrots, being mainly white, grey or black and often with coloured features in the crest, cheeks or tail. On average they are larger than other parrots; however, the cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, is a small bird. Cockatoos prefer to eat seeds, tubers, corms, fruit, flowers and insects. They often feed in large flocks, particularly when ground-feeding. Cockatoos are monogamous and nest in tree hollows. Some cockatoo species have been adversely affected by habitat loss, particularly from a shortage of suitable nesting hollows after large mature trees are cleared; conversely, some species have adapted well to human changes and are considered agricultural pests. 47832
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 41180
A cockatoo is any of the 21 parrot species belonging to the family Cacatuidae, the only family in the superfamily Cacatuoidea. Along with the Psittacoidea (true parrots) and the Strigopoidea (large New Zealand parrots), they make up the order Psittaciformes. The family has a mainly Australasian distribution, ranging from the Philippines and the eastern Indonesian islands of Wallacea to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Australia. Cockatoos are recognisable by the prominent crests and curved bills. Their plumage is generally less colourful than that of other parrots, being mainly white, grey or black and often with coloured features in the crest, cheeks or tail. On average they are larger than other parrots; however, the cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, is a small bird. Cockatoos prefer to eat seeds, tubers, corms, fruit, flowers and insects. They often feed in large flocks, particularly when ground-feeding. Cockatoos are monogamous and nest in tree hollows. Some cockatoo species have been adversely affected by habitat loss, particularly from a shortage of suitable nesting hollows after large mature trees are cleared; conversely, some species have adapted well to human changes and are considered agricultural pests. 692
Gulls or seagulls are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders. Gulls are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls; stout, longish bills; and webbed feet. Most gulls are ground-nesting carnivores which take live food or scavenge opportunistically, particularly the Larus species. Live food often includes crabs and small fish. Gulls have unhinging jaws which allow them to consume large prey. Gulls are typically coastal or inland species, rarely venturing far out to sea, except for the kittiwakes. 53535
Coccinellidae is a widespread family of small beetles ranging in size from 0.8 to 18 mm. The family is commonly known as ladybugs in North America, and ladybirds in Britain and other parts of the English-speaking world. Entomologists prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles as these insects are not classified as true bugs. The majority of coccinellid species are generally considered useful insects, because many species prey on herbivorous homopterans such as aphids or scale insects, which are agricultural pests. Many coccinellids lay their eggs directly in aphid and scale insect colonies in order to ensure their larvae have an immediate food source.Coccinellids are often conspicuously coloured yellow, orange, or red with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, heads and antennae. There is, however, great variation in these colour patterns. For example, a minority of species, such as Vibidia duodecimguttata, a twelve-spotted species, have whitish spots on a brown background. Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 6,000 species described. 6878
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The Franklin Automobile Company was a marketer of automobiles in the United States between 1902 and 1934 in Syracuse, New York. Herbert H. Franklin, the founder, began his career in the metal die casting business before establishing his automobile enterprise. Controlled by Herbert H. Franklin it had very few other significant shareholders. Franklin bought its vehicles from the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company which was only moderately profitable and frequently missed dividends on common stock.
The two major characteristics of their automobiles were their air-cooled engines and in the early years their lightness and responsiveness when compared with other luxury cars.
The Franklin companies suffered financial collapse in April 1934. Aside from his consequent retirement CEO Herbert Franklin's lifestyle was unaffected. (Wikipedia)
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The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), also called Asiatic elephant, is the only living species of the genus Elephas and is distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India in the west, Nepal in the north, Sumatra in the south, and to Borneo in the east. Three subspecies are recognised—E. m. maximus from Sri Lanka, E. m. indicus from mainland Asia and E. m. sumatranus from the island of Sumatra. The Asian elephant is the largest living land animal in Asia. Since 1986, the Asian elephant has been listed as Endangered. It is primarily threatened by loss of habitat, habitat degradation, fragmentation and poaching. In 2003, the wild population was estimated at between 41,410 and 52,345 individuals. Female captive elephants have lived beyond 60 years when kept in semi-natural surroundings, such as forest camps. In zoos, Asian elephants die at a much younger age; captive populations are declining due to a low birth and high death rate. In general, the Asian elephant is smaller than the African bush elephant and has the highest body point on the head. Tusks serve to dig for water, salt, and rocks, to debark and uproot trees, as levers for maneuvering fallen trees and branches, for work, for display, for marking trees, as weapon for offence and defence, as trunk-rests, and as protection for the trunk. 26628
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 42029
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. Although once considered to be three separate species, it is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. A member of the Artamidae, the Australian magpie is placed in its own genus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (Melloria quoyi). Currawongs have yellow eyes, whereas Magpies have red-brown eyes and Butcherbirds have very dark brown, almost black eyes. It is not, however, closely related to the European magpie, which is a corvid. The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings. The male has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to grey feathers on the back of the head. With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground. Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations. It is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates. It is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range. Common and widespread, it has adapted well to human habitation and is a familiar bird of parks, gardens and farmland in Australia and New Guinea. This species is commonly fed by households around the country, but in spring (and occasionally in autumn) a small minority of breeding magpies (almost always males) become aggressive and swoop and attack those who approach their nests. 63393
The Australasian grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small waterbird common on fresh water lakes and rivers in greater Australia, New Zealand and on nearby Pacific islands. At 25–27 cm (9.8–10.6 in) in length, it is one of the smallest members of the grebe family, along with the least grebe and little grebe. Both sexes are dark brown above with a glossy-black head and neck and a striking chestnut facial stripe, extending from behind the eye to the base of the neck. The eye is yellow, with a prominent pale yellow face spot below. The Australasian grebe is an excellent swimmer and diver, and usually dives immediately when alarmed and swims away under water. They are not strong flyers and will fly distances only at night, presumably to avoid predators. They tend not to leave their home base if there is sufficient food. If disturbed they will dive and re-surface 10–15 metres away rather than fly. Food consists mainly of small fish and water insects. Prey is normally caught during deep underwater dives, but some is taken on the surface. Like other grebes, the Australasian Grebe is often seen eating its own feathers and feeding them to its young. This behaviour is thought to help prevent injury from any sharp fish bones that are swallowed. 15821
It is a bird in the honeyeater family, and endemic to Australia. It is grey, with a black head, orange-yellow beak and feet, a distinctive yellow patch behind the eye and white tips on the tail feathers. It's a vocal species with a large range of songs, calls, scoldings and alarms, and almost constant vocalisations. They are gregarious and territorial; they forage, bathe, roost, breed and defend territory communally.
The noisy miner is a large honeyeater, 24–28 centimetres (9.4–11.0 in) in length, with a wingspan of 36–45 centimetres (14–18 in), and weighing 70–80 grams (2.5–2.8 oz). Male, female and juvenile birds all have similar plumage: grey on the back, tail and breast, and otherwise white underneath, with white scalloping on the nape and hind-neck, and on the breast; off-white forehead and lores; a black band over the crown, bright orange-yellow bill, and a distinctive patch of yellow skin behind the eye; a prominent white tip to the tail; a narrow olive-yellow panel in the folded wing; and orange-yellow legs and feet. A juvenile can be distinguished by softer plumage, a brownish tinge to the black on its head and the grey on its back, and a duller, greyish-yellow skin-patch behind the eye.
The noisy miner is a gregarious species, and the birds are rarely seen singly or in twos; they forage, move and roost in colonies that can consist of several hundred birds
The noisy miner does not use a stereotyped courtship display; displays can involve 'driving', where the male jumps or flies at the female from 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) away, and if she moves away he pursues her aggressively.
The noisy miner primarily eats nectar, fruit, and insects, and occasionally it feeds on small reptiles or amphibians.
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Synchronicity strikes again! I wasn't thrilled about the photo of moi we had posted on GoFundMe www.gofundme.com/care-for-katharine (no makeup, bum lighting, no photoshopping) and was kind of wracking my brain with the thought 'Who do I know who is a professional photographer?!' when a message came in from Candace Freeland, a woman I knew years ago when we both lived in a small town in Iowa. I had not seen her in decades. She lives 20 minutes from our house. She is a professional photographer!!
She was very happy to come to our house (bringing makeup with her ... I no longer own any), and then lit & photographed me, and photoshopped an image after the fact that I feel good about because it brings out more light and life. This is it. Either this chain of events was a wildly unlikely coincidence or my guardian angel is exquisitely alert and responsive. I lean toward the latter. Thank you, Candace!
An Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged, imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage. Protective and territorial, but also intelligent, patient, and profoundly loyal, these muscular avengers are prized as working guard dogs without equal. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog stands between 27 and 29 inches at the shoulder and can weigh as much as 150 pounds. Profusely muscled but nimble afoot, Anatolians are more than a match for the predators and harsh terrain of their homeland. Anatolians descend from some of the oldest known domestic-canine bloodlines. This lends the breed a sense of timelessness, a no-frills, untouched quality that takes us back 6,000 years to the Bronze Age. Anatolians are smart, devoted, responsive, and adaptable. They will protect their flock, livestock, children, smaller dogs, even the family cat with intensity. Anatolian owners must be strong leaders, willing and able to handle a dog as dominating and demanding as he is calm and loving.
The dog (Canis familiaris when considered a distinct species or Canis lupus familiaris when considered a subspecies of the wolf) is a domesticated carnivore of the family Canidae. It is part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated, and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canids. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of man's best friend. 36469
It's Australian native bird. The magpie-lark (Grallina cyanoleuca), also known as the peewee, peewit or mudlark, is a passerine bird native to Australia, Timor and southern New Guinea. The male and female both have black and white plumage, though with different patterns. The magpie-lark is of small to medium size, reaching 25 to 30 cm long when fully grown, or about the same size as a European common blackbird, and boldly pied in black and white; the weight range is 63.9 to 118 g for males, and 70 to 94.5 g for females. The magpie-lark is a much smaller than Currawong and more delicate bird with complex and very different banded black and white plumage. 51074
When the temperatures drop, the Chinese Witch Hazel flowers curl-up tight to prevent freezing. With the ice from yesterday's storm melting in the 50F degree heat today these sweet little yellow buds will cover this little tree like the confetti at the Patriot's Celebration Parade. :)
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Il mio tempo in Montagna!
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Rainbow lorikeets are true parrots, within the Psittacoidea superfamily in the order Psittaciformes. The rainbow lorikeet or lorikeet (common name) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. They are true parrots of medium-size, with the length ranging from 25 to 30 cm, including the tail. The weight varies from 75 to 157 g. The plumage of the nominate race, as with all subspecies, is very bright. The head is deep blue with a greenish-yellow nuchal collar, and the rest of the upper parts (wings, back and tail) are green. The chest is orange/yellow. The belly is deep blue, and the thighs and rump are green. In flight a yellow wing-bar contrasts clearly with the red underwing coverts.
Gordonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae, related to Franklinia, Camellia and Stewartia. Of the roughly 40 species, all but two are native to southeast Asia in southern China, Taiwan and Indochina. They are evergreen trees, growing to 10–20 m tall. The bark is thick and deeply fissured. The leaves are alternately arranged, simple, serrated, thick, leathery, glossy, and 6–18 cm long. The flowers are large and conspicuous, 4–15 cm diameter, with 5 (occasionally 6-8) white petals; flowering is in late winter or early spring. The species are adapted to acidic soils, and do not grow well on chalk or other calcium-rich soils. They also have a high rainfall requirement and will not tolerate drought. S20N_838
Kam the Alien has something of a reputation among the Aliens on the Mother Ship. She is one of the first to explore the area of physical sensation with so much flair that she has become a legend.
Now a visitor from the Mother Ship has beamed down and is seeking advice on how she can emulate what Kam had already done.
I found out about this when I saw Kam and a lovely young woman having breakfast on the terrace of Kam's home. Kam asked me to join them and I was introduced to Joan. Joan looked to be to be about 20 years old and she was quite a knockout physically. Kam told me that she was there for lessons on how to proceed because now that she had embodied herself she felt terrified. All kinds of new sensations and feelings were flooding her and she did not know what to do about them. She expected Kam to have all the answers.
From what I could gather Joan was a shy Alien and had become overcome with the passions and feelings humans have learned to keep somewhat under control. She wanted to experience the height of sensual and sexual bliss, but at the same time she did not know how to go about it. Additionally she was terrified of the very thing she desired most.
Kam had become a Guru of sorts and promised to help Joan. I learned that though Aliens are not human and do not have emotions and feelings, but they differ from one another. Joan was a shy Alien and Joan is now a shy Alien in a human body. Kam was and is a take charge person. Joan wanted Kam to select a male companion for her and be present while they went out on what would be their first date. Joan also wanted Kam to hold her hand when they had their first sexual experience.
Kam said she would be happy to morph into a male and show Joan the ropes so to speak, but Joan wanted a real human , or at least a Replicant. I could see the logic of that.
Then Kam told her that she would be happy to break Joan in so that she could become bi-sexual. Joan had no objections but she still wanted to mate with a human and Kam was not human.
Kam asked me if I knew anybody and I said I did not want to be drawn into the situation because the last time I tried to play cupid things did not work out.
Joan then asked Kam is she could loan me out. Kam said no. Kam said she had to find her own mate. Joan said that that was just too difficult and she started to cry.
Kam told me I would have to be her new lover until she became used to being embodied. I told Joan she could do far better on her own as I was never much of a lover. Joan said that was allright if it was OK with Kam.
And so the three of us made a pact. I would be Joan's new lover and Kam would hold her hand while she was penertated for the first time. Joan was a virgin. She had never even been kissed.
What I noted was that Kam was becoming a feeling person and was reaching out towards Joan. That was something new. Kam was becoming more and more human.
When Kam and I were alone she told me to be extra gentle with Joan and to take a lot of time with her. She needed to be brought out slowly. Kam told me that she would be there to see that everything went well.
Afterwards Kam was simply glowing with pride. Everything went well and Joan experienced her first orgasm and did she ever love it. Kam took credit for the whole thing. For me it was not difficult because Joan was simply gorgeous and very responsive. Kam told Joan that after a few more sessions she would be ready to go out into the world and find a man of her own and Joan agreed.
Kam was still Kathleen the mannequin and she said she liked that persona because she could shape Kathleen psychologically.
What we had going was really not human at all from one perspective. Kam and Joan were Aliens who had morphed into human form and I was a Replicant. In fact I was one of two Replicants. The whole thing was somehow Surreal. The whole thing was beyond belief.
This year is the fifth year of Winter Lights at Canary Wharf. The festival draws upon state-of-the-art light technology to deliver spectacular outdoor artworks, installations and experiences – many of them interactive or responsive – and has continued to gather pace with bigger and brighter installations every year. It is usually held for nearly 2 weeks in the second half of January. This year it was from 15 January to 26 January. I was a bit late to the photographic party only getting there on the 25th January. There were 21 light installations and this one is called Submergence by the artists Squidsoup. Submergence is a large, immersive, walkthrough light experience. This is the largest version ever shown, comprising of some 24,000 individual points of suspended light. There were a large number of wires hanging down with many lights on each wire. The lights go through multiple colours and move around as people walk between them and nudge them. Needless to say it was very busy.
There have been many pictures but I aimed for something different. I set up the camera on a tripod taking care to hang onto the strap in case it got knocked over in the crown. However everyone was very considerate and also avoided walking in front of me. During the 3.2 second exposure I zoomed the lens from 10mm to 20mm. Most of the lights are from the installation but the white lights in the background come from a skyscraper. There is another area of movement apart from the zoom in that the suspended wires are moving sideways as people nudge against them. A normal picture would have too many people in it for one focal point but this shot worked quite well with the 2 girls on the right giving an idea of what was going on
The picture was taken with a Sony A68 with a Sigma 10-20 wide angle zoom. No HDR this time, a single image with very little processing required as the effect was in camera. Extra contrast and also some selective brightness adjustment to bring up the girls on the right a little
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Salivo nel territorio della Pernice, mentre il Vento "flagellando" il mio viso, ricordava che l'Autunno in quota non è da sottovalutare. Alla partenza all'auto solo 1°
Ero coperto abbastanza, anzi fin troppo, ma il Vento a raffiche si faceva davvero sentire!
La Luna calante, percorreva la sua orbita e, giunta dietro le Pareti de l' Aiguille de l'Hermite - 3.011 m, intimava a sostare, per la bellezza della scena.
Mentre guardavo attraverso l'obiettivo mi accorgevo di un Gipeto che attraversava la Luna.
Un colpo d'occhio!
E' stato un bel momento e, se non avessi sostato, forse, non avrei visto il Gipeto!
Il mio tempo in Montagna...
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This year is the fifth year of Winter Lights at Canary Wharf. The festival draws upon state-of-the-art light technology to deliver spectacular outdoor artworks, installations and experiences – many of them interactive or responsive – and has continued to gather pace with bigger and brighter installations every year. It is usually held for nearly 2 weeks in the second half of January. This year it was from 15 January to 26 January. I was a bit late to the photographic party only getting there on the 25th January. There were 21 light installations and this one is called Colour Moves in the Adams Plaza Bridge to the Crossrail Station. Colour Moves is an immersive installation of pigments that react with specific wavelengths of light. As this happens, the installation’s giant swirling patterns are set in motion and the bridge comes alive. It is done with projectors of lights at the sides.
You might wonder where all the people got to. Most of the time it was packed. The answer is that the official switch on time was 5.00pm However they switched on early. I was nearby and headed here and this shot was taken at 4.35pm. The Security Guards were practicing their Klaxons to go with their move along please to shout when the crowds arrived. I waited for nobody approaching to take shots from the middle with a central perspective and got lucky with just the one couple towards the end of the tunnel.
The picture was taken with a Sony A68 with a Sigma 10-20 wide angle zoom at 11mm. No HDR this time, a single RAW image which I processed with my just acquired Aurora HDR. This is HDR software as good as Photomatix which can also be used to process single RAW images. This is currently available free with the February issue of Digital Camera World Magazine currently in shops. Processing in Photoshop then started with Topaz Clarity. Then Transform Warp to straighten out the top which was a little out of line and then crop for best symmetry.
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The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate is a small carnivoran in the mongoose family. It is the only member of the genus Suricata. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, in much of the Namib Desert in Namibia and southwestern Angola, and in South Africa. A group of meerkats is called a mob, gang or clan. A meerkat clan often contains about 20 meerkats, but some super-families have 50 or more members. In captivity, meerkats have an average life span of 12–14 years, and about 6–7 years in the wild. Meerkats are primarily insectivores, but also eat other animals (lizards, snakes, scorpions, spiders, eggs, small mammals, millipedes, centipedes and, more rarely, small birds), plants and fungi. Meerkats are immune to certain types of venom, including the very strong venom of the scorpions of the Kalahari Desert. A meerkat has the ability to dig through a quantity of sand equal to its own weight in just seconds. Digging is done to create burrows, to get food and also to create dust clouds to distract predators. R_9554
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Three individuals of Macroscopic Solutions, LLC captured the images in this database collaboratively.
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The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae; it is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species. With a typical head-to-body length of 184–208 cm they are larger than females at 160–184 cm. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur, and have been known to hunt humans, although the species typically does not. Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas, but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight. African lions live in scattered populations across Sub-Saharan Africa. The lion prefers grassy plains and savannahs, scrub bordering rivers and open woodlands with bushes. It is absent from rainforest and rarely enters closed forest. 26804
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The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the Prussian carp and the crucian carp), the goldfish is native to East Asia. It was first selectively bred in ancient China more than 1,000 years ago, and several distinct breeds have since been developed. Goldfish breeds vary greatly in size, body shape, fin configuration and coloration (various combinations of white, yellow, orange, red, brown, and black are known). Goldfish have strong associative learning abilities, as well as social learning skills. Goldfish are gregarious, displaying schooling behavior, as well as displaying the same types of feeding behaviors. 48212
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The giraffe (Giraffa) is an African artiodactyl mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. It is traditionally considered to be one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. However the existence of up to eight extant giraffe species have been described, based upon research into the mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements of Giraffa. The giraffe's chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. Its scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east. Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands. Their food source is leaves, fruits and flowers of woody plants, primarily acacia species, which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. They may be preyed on by lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and African wild dogs. Giraffes live in herds of related females and their offspring, or bachelor herds of unrelated adult males, but are gregarious and may gather in large aggregations. Males establish social hierarchies through 'necking', which are combat bouts where the neck is used as a weapon. Dominant males gain mating access to females, which bear the sole responsibility for raising the young. R_21165
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Nubi Lenticolari che si formano in particolari condizioni meteorologiche.
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The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as the common coot, or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. The Eurasian coot is 32–42 cm long and weighs 585–1,100 g, and is largely black except for the white frontal shield (which gave rise to the phrase as bald as a coot, in use as early as 1430). As a swimming species, the coot has partial webbing on its long strong toes. The juvenile is paler than the adult, has a whitish breast, and lacks the facial shield; the adult black plumage develops when about 3–4 months old, but the white shield is only fully developed at about one year old. This is a noisy bird with a wide repertoire of crackling, explosive, or trumpeting calls, often given at night. The coot breeds across much of the Old World on freshwater lakes and ponds. It occurs and breeds in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. The species has recently expanded its range into New Zealand. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, but migrates further south and west from much of Asia in winter as the waters freeze. The Eurasian coot is much less secretive than most of the rail family, and can be seen swimming on open water or walking across waterside grasslands. It is an aggressive species, and strongly territorial during the breeding season, and both parents are involved in territorial defence. During the non-breeding season they may form large flocks, possibly related to predator avoidance. 51152
Pelicans are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterised by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing. They have predominantly pale plumage, the exceptions being the brown and Peruvian pelicans. The bills, pouches, and bare facial skin of all species become brightly coloured before the breeding season. The eight living pelican species have a patchy global distribution, ranging latitudinally from the tropics to the temperate zone, though they are absent from interior South America and from polar regions and the open ocean. Pelicans frequent inland and coastal waters, where they feed principally on fish, catching them at or near the water surface. They are gregarious birds, travelling in flocks, hunting cooperatively, and breeding colonially. Four white-plumaged species tend to nest on the ground, and four brown or grey-plumaged species nest mainly in trees. The relationship between pelicans and people has often been contentious. The birds have been persecuted because of their perceived competition with commercial and recreational fishing. Their populations have fallen through habitat destruction, disturbance, and environmental pollution, and three species are of conservation concern. They also have a long history of cultural significance in mythology, and in Christian and heraldic iconography. 6491
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Orb-weaver spiders or araneids are members of the spider family Araneidae. They are the most common group of builders of spiral wheel-shaped webs often found in gardens, fields and forests. Orb can in English mean circular, hence the English name of the group. Araneids have eight similar eyes, hairy or spiny legs, and no stridulating organs. The family is cosmopolitan, including many well-known large or brightly colored garden spiders. With 3122 species in 172 genera worldwide, Araneidae is the third-largest family of spiders (behind Salticidae and Linyphiidae). Araneid webs are constructed in a stereotyped fashion. A framework of nonsticky silk is built up before the spider adds a final spiral of silk covered in sticky droplets. Orb-webs are also produced by members of other spider families. The long-jawed orb weavers (Tetragnathidae) were formerly included in the Araneidae; they are closely related, being part of the superfamily Araneoidea. The family Arkyidae has been split off from the Araneidae. The cribellate or hackled orb-weavers (Uloboridae) belong to a different group of spiders. Their webs are strikingly similar, but use a different kind of sticky silk. 490
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Photo taken at central Sri Lanka on the busy Dambulla to Habarana A6 road. The forest on either side is home to elephants. This elephant hopes to slow down the traffic, hoping some people will throw food at him. He has no intention of crossing the road. Elephants are among the most intelligent animals. A few adult elephants frequent this road through a nearby forest track, several times a day.
In the past, passers by have sometimes thrown food at them and these elephants have learnt to get treats from the public.
The elephants can stay on the road, as this one does for any length of time, sometimes threatening to cross over to the other side, causing traffic holdups. All vehicles slow down and some two and three wheelers are extra cautious, in case the elephant charges at them. Passers by especially tourists stop to take photos from a safe distance. With no one stopping, the elephant tries to move forward more to block the lane.
The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), also known as the Asiatic elephant, is a species of elephant distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India in the west to Borneo in the east, and Nepal in the north to Sumatra in the south. Three subspecies are recognised—E. m. maximus, E. m. indicus and E. m. sumatranus. The Asian elephant is characterised by its long trunk with a single finger-like processing; large tusks in males; laterally folded large ears but smaller in contrast to African elephants; and wrinkled grey skin. The skin is smoother than African elephants and may be depigmented on the trunk, ears or neck. Adult males average 4 tonnes (4.4 short tons) in weight, and females 2.7 t (3.0 short tons).
Three subspecies are recognised:
-Sri Lankan elephant (E. maximus maximus Linnaeus, 1758)
- Indian elephant (E. maximus indicus Cuvier, 1798)
-Sumatran elephant (E. maximus sumatranus Temminck, 1847)
Sri Lankan elephants are the largest subspecies. Their skin colour is darker than of E. m. indicus and of E. m. sumatranus with larger and more distinct patches of depigmentation on ears, face, trunk and belly. The skin color of the Indian elephant is generally grey and lighter than that of E. m. maximus but darker than that of E. m. sumatranus.
The Asian Elephant is one of only three living species of elephants in the world, the others being the African bush elephant and African forest elephant
It frequently inhabits grasslands, evergreen forests, deciduous forests, and thorn forests.
They are herbivorous, eating about 150 kg (330 lb) of vegetation per day. Cows and calves form groups, while males remain solitary or form "bachelor groups" with other males. During the breeding season, males will temporarily join female groups to mate.
They exhibit mirror self-recognition, an indication of self-awareness and cognition that has also been demonstrated in some apes and dolphins. S_2194
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At times the past year has raced past in a haze. Streets have emptied and we have retreated to our cocoons. Cooped up. Waiting for the storm raging outside to subside. The images in this, Kit Young’s second publication, appear as if from a dream state. Moments in time, brought to life in the darkroom and weaved together to create a journey.
Where the Rain Clouds Gather is a visceral memory of a trip taken under more certain skies. Following characters as they wait with anticipation for their journey to begin in quaint coastal bus shelters and steam plumed train stations seemingly from another time. Out and into elements. Flashes of the sea flicker through windows as we wind along glistening pathways. Stopping only to soak up the epic vistas under blackened and tumultuous skies. Those characters have become silhouetted ants now. Visible in the distance. Almost indistinguishable from the rich veil of grain that adorns each scene.
“I consider myself to be a photographer and a printer. I think that’s an important distinction to make. I don’t just take photos; I make photos too. The photographer in me is responsive, impulsive, reacting to subject matter on the spur of the moment, more often than not giving very little thought to anything more than the lines and tone of what’s in front of me; the printer in me is methodical, exacting, always working in a more meditative way. I do, however, think that both the photographer and printer in me are curious, inquisitive and often playful – and neither is afraid to make mistakes.” - Kit Young
Where the Rain Clouds Gather
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The Chobe River is a vital African waterway, a tributary of the massive Zambezi River, famous for its huge elephant herds and forming borders between Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, with safaris offering unique experiences where the Zambezi's backflow can create impressive seasonal changes, leading to abundant wildlife viewing where they meet. The Zambezi, Africa's fourth-longest river, flows through six countries, including the famous Victoria Falls, eventually emptying into the Indian Ocean, while the Chobe (formerly Cuando/Linyanti) flows into the Zambezi near Kasane, creating a rich ecosystem.
Hippo bulls grunt with their mouths open primarily as a powerful display of dominance and a warning sign to rivals or threats, not because they are tired. This behavior, sometimes called "gaping," allows them to show off their formidable canines and jaws.
The wide-open mouth, which can open up to 150-180 degrees, serves as a clear and aggressive visual threat display. It exposes their long, sharp tusks (canine teeth) which can be up to 20 inches (50 cm) long, a signal for intruders or rival males to back off.
The grunts and bellows are part of a complex communication system used above and below water to signal their presence and intentions, reinforcing the visual threat display.
This behavior is central to defending their territory, which is vital for access to water, safety, and mating rights. Fights can be ferocious and fatal if the display is ignored.
Females use the size of a male's mouth and his ability to defend his territory as a factor in choosing a partner, making this display an important part of the mating ritual for dominant males.
Oxpeckers and hippos share a fascinating symbiotic, mutualistic relationship where the birds clean parasites (like ticks) and dead skin off the hippo's body, providing food for the oxpeckers, while the hippo gets pest control and potential early warnings of danger, a common sight in African rivers where these small birds act as mobile groomers for massive mammals. S_09941
We were in Walt Disney World this past weekend, and it just happened to snow while we were there! Of course, it was the artificial kind, but it still gave a special ambiance to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. It was a pretty fun weekend, although this photo cost me $200. That was sorta rough...
I've been fairly critical of Flickr in the past, but I have to say that the new Flickr app is spectacular (if you haven't checked it out yet, definitely give it a download). It's sleek, responsive, and a great way to browse photos on Flickr and monitor your own photostream. On top of that, it provides a viable competitor to Instagram, at a time when Instagram is vulnerable. It might be too little, too late, but I plan on using it. I just don't know whether I should make a new account for mobile sharing or use this one. If you follow me on Instagram, you know most of my photos are crappy snapshots of stuff from my daily life. That type of thing doesn't exactly fit alongside the more "portfolio" style of my Flickr photostream. Do you plan on using the mobile sharing component of the new Flickr app? If so, with a new account or your existing one?
The Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a species of swamphen (Porphyrio) occurring in eastern Indonesia (the Moluccas, Aru and Kai Islands), Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. In New Zealand, it is known as the pukeko (from the Māori pūkeko). The species used to be considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen. The Australasian swamphen occurs in mainland Australia, eastern Indonesia, the Moluccas, Aru and Kai Islands, and in Papua New Guinea. It is also found on New Zealand's main islands and in the Chatham and Kermadec Islands. It has a small shield, black upperparts, and a purple throat and breast. P. p. pelewensis from Palau, resembles melanotus but has greener upperparts and is smaller. P. p. melanopterus is found from the Lesser Sundas and Moluccas to New Guinea. It is as melanotus but smaller, more variable and less blue in the upperparts. P. p. bellus from West Australia is as melanotus but has a cerulean blue throat and breast. P. p. samoensis occurs from New Guinea to New Caledonia and Samoa, and is as melanotus but smaller, with a brown tinge on the back. 25176
Not sure how long the lores stay so bright and colorful. Such beautiful greens on the Great Egrets and I love the Red or Pinks on the Snowy's!
Not sure if anyone else is...but I have been having HUGE issues with flickr not being responsive....so I am behind in seeing to many great photographs! Have a great weekend!