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Grebes are aquatic diving birds in the order Podicipediformes Grebes are widely distributed freshwater birds, with some species also found in marine habitats during migration and winter. Most grebes fly, although some flightless species exist, most notably in stable lakes. The order contains a single family, the Podicipedidae, which includes 22 species in six extant genera.

Although, superficially, they resemble other diving birds such as loons and coots, they are most closely related to flamingos, as supported by morphological, molecular and paleontological data. Many species are monogamous and are known for their courtship displays, with the pair performing synchronized dances across the water's surface. The birds build floating vegetative nests where they lay several eggs. About a third of the world's grebes are listed at various levels of conservation concerns—the biggest threats including habitat loss, the introduction of invasive predatory fish and human poaching. As such, three species have gone extinct.

Nothing like a little breakfast while enjoying nature.

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“Because somehow, the sun rises each day. Emerging from the horizon, brighter and more beautiful than the previous day. You’ll rise from the horizon too, learning to trust again. Learning to love again. Learning to heal. You’ll emerge so bright that the haters will be blinded. And darling, you’ll be the sun then, bright and beautiful, but they won’t be your sunflowers.” ~Minahil

Nikon D610

Cosina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC

30mm | 1/320 sec. | f/8.0 | ISO 100 | -0.33 EV

Photo editing with:

Darktable

GIMP

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Brown Hare yawning and getting ready for the night shift.

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You’re broken down and tired

Of living life on a merry-go-round

And you can’t find the fighter

But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out

And move mountains

We gonna walk it out

And move mountains

And I’ll rise up

I'll rise like the day

I’ll rise up

I'll rise unafraid

I'll rise up

And I’ll do it a thousand times again

And I’ll rise up

High like the waves

I’ll rise up

In spite of the ache

I'll rise up

And I’ll do it a thousand times again

When the silence isn’t quiet

And it feels like it’s getting hard to breathe

And I know you feel like dying

But I promise we’ll take the world to its feet

And move mountains

Bring it to its feet

And move mountains

All we need, all we need is hope

And for that we have each other

And for that we have each other

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Some mornings it's worth it to get up and go view and photograph the sunrise.

A little scene picked out in the mist. As i was shooting, the smoke from the chimney started to come out which added something extra.

I won't just survive

Oh, you will see me thrive

Can't write my story

I'm beyond the archetype

I won't just conform

No matter how you shake my core

'Cause my roots, they run deep, oh

Oh, ye of so little faith

Don't doubt it, don't doubt it

Victory is in my veins

I know it, I know it

And I will not negotiate

I'll fight it, I'll fight it

I will transform

When, when the fire's at my feet again

And the vultures all start circling

They're whispering, you're out of time

But still, I rise

This is no mistake, no accident

When you think the final nail is in, think again

Don't be surprised, I will still rise

♫LISTEN♫

The colors are still not very natural on what I expected. Processing in Windows software.

(Mobile photo)

It was a pleasant morning and experienced this beautiful majestic Sun Rise.

Reflections at Frantz Lake

RKO_5152. Black-maned lion. Image taken while enjoying the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park in South Africa.

Portrait of a previous uploaded image. Just imagine this shot framed at your wall....:D))

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Found this dragonfly glistening at sunrise!

Airport Mesa

Sedona, Arizona

Fall 2016

The sun rises over Cedar Creek in southwestern Ontario. Urban and agricultural sprawl has taken its toll on the natural environment of our area, so this emphasizes the importance of conservation areas like this.

Oriental Magpie Robin.

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Daybreak beckons at Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buriram Province, home of the most extensive and best kept Khmer temple ruins in Thailand. The Khmer Empire was the predecessor state to modern Cambodia which borders this area of Thailand. Based atop an ancient inactive volcano, Phanom Rung was built in a classic Angkor style between the 10th and 13th centuries and was dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva.

Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 125, f/8.0, 18mm, 1/250s

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Sun Rise at Changi Point.

*Note: More pics of Sky and Scenery in my Sky and Scenery Album.

This grumpy looking Great Blue Heron seemed reluctant to start his early morning fishing until he'd had his first coffee of the day!

Taken at Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers, Florida.

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the city was buzzing the city was rising

minutes left to sleep until the sun rays reach our faces

"We never know how high we are till we are called to rise. Then if we are true to form our statures touch the skies."