Red squirrel baby photographed at British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, Surrey

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Risk It All

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Lori 💖

"I am Red Fox, what do you call me? Shifter of shapes, Bearer of fire,... Taker of risks and riddle maker, Messenger, Trickster, Curfew breaker"- The Lost Spells Robert McFarlane

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Ticks are small, parasitic arachnids that can carry and transmit various diseases to humans and animals. Some common diseases associated with ticks include:

1. Lyme Disease: It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted primarily by the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in North America. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint aches, and a characteristic skin rash.

2. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): It is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and is transmitted by the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni). Symptoms include high fever, headache, rash, and muscle aches.

3. Babesiosis: It is caused by microscopic parasites of the Babesia family and is transmitted primarily by the black-legged tick. Symptoms may include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and anemia.

4. Ehrlichiosis: It is caused by bacteria of the Ehrlichia family and is transmitted by the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) and the black-legged tick. Symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.

To avoid tick-borne diseases, consider the following preventive measures:

1. Wear protective clothing: When venturing into tick-prone areas like forests or grassy areas, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Tuck pants into socks and opt for light-colored clothing to spot ticks easily.

2. Use tick repellents: Apply an EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin on exposed skin. Permethrin-based repellents can be used on clothing, shoes, and camping gear to repel ticks.

3. Perform regular tick checks: After spending time outdoors, thoroughly check your body for ticks. Pay close attention to areas such as the scalp, behind the ears, underarms, groin, and the back of the knees. Promptly remove any attached ticks using tweezers, grasping them as close to the skin's surface as possible.

4. Create a tick-safe environment: Keep lawns and outdoor recreational areas well-maintained. Clear leaf litter, tall grasses, and brush around your home to minimize tick habitats. Consider using tick control products or seek professional pest control services if necessary.

5. Check pets and gear: Pets can carry ticks indoors, so ensure regular tick checks and appropriate tick prevention measures for your pets. Examine camping gear, backpacks, and other outdoor equipment for ticks before bringing them indoors.

Remember, early detection and proper removal of ticks can reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases. If you develop symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention promptly and inform your healthcare provider about the exposure to ticks.

Be Brave Take Risks

I was surpised to see how comfortable this guy was to land right next to me.... I was crawling back (I was too close to the bird for the minimum focus distance of my lens) He did not start screaming and fly away as they so often do even when he realised I was laying there... perhaps he was so focus on the last meal of the day he wanted to handle the risk or did not really notice me or perhaps he just thought I was nothing to be afraid off. I think that we may have met ealier that day in a different area but in close by proximity of that zone. It is hard to be sure as all Great Blue Herons look alike. Anyway, I am sure we could have spent the night together, him sort of "hiding" in the trench created by the tidal movement and me just above sea level on dry land taking pictures. I did not take the risk to go down to his level as I did not want him to leave... so shooting from above a bit... something I rarely do but I really enjoy those situations where birds are completely at ease with the presence of the paparazzi.

ein Auge riskieren

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... or two 👀😂🐌

banded garden snail on "Westerland" rose petal

Wish you a happy Sunday ☀️😃

No snails were harmed in the making of this photo 🐌😉

Olympus E-M1 Mark II + Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro

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forwards towards the end

Or where's Waldo on a windy morning…

Upper right quadrant in blue shirt. The copter landed in a tree.

Be careful, everyone!

Una persecución policial que acabo de esta manera. Afortunadamente los agentes salieron ilesos.

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While hunting for a composition, I came across this rocky area at Marshall Point. It looked like it had potential, so I examined it further from various perspectives. As in Risk Management, one hedges against the future hoping for the best outcome. And since it is always a crap shoot, we do our best to prepare as best we can.

The sunset may or may not arrive. But 80% of successful landscape photography is being there. After that, having a scenic landscape combined with sunset colours, help with the final result. The rest is in the form of technique and can be found on numerous YouTube videos.

Charleston, West Virginia

The winter weather is absolutely brutal as Metra 143 heads outbound with a Union Pacific Northwest Line train, passing under the searchlights at Clybourn Junction, Chicago. Windchills were well below -20 degrees F, and raw, ripping wind was driving powdery snow into every crevice. Risking frostbite and hypothermia like an idiot, I stood outside on the platform for over an hour here to document the (Covid-reduced) "rush" in some of the most intense winter conditions Chicago had seen in a few years.

This lion took over the small remaining piece of the feast but he sure risks loosing it as he chases off the vultures

I hold my breath and Mark is ready to catch a video😄 as Dustin stands at the edge of the Lake on a steel groin. He’s focused only on the shot, balanced above the water with that familiar mix of boldness and calm. It’s a moment that captures exactly who he is steady, curious, and always willing to step a little closer to the edge to see the world in his own way.

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Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained ....

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Tokyo, Japan

Tonight, many people in Cumbria are at risk from severe and dangerous flooding.....my heart goes out to them. Let's hope dry London has taken notice....my son was flooded in July and has just returned to his house in December.

June 16, 2017 - Southwest of David City, Hwy 92 & L Road, Nebraska US

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Check out this Incredible Nebraska Shelf Cloud. Heading south via Hwy 15. Even after some horrible road construction, and a detour from HELL, my timing was on the spot.

Now in front of this severe warned thunderstorm. Via Hwy 92 West... I had camera in hand and video to stream this event live that afternoon. This supercell was a Photographic Beast!

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Fort de plus de trente ans d'expérience au Philadelphia Inquirer , Swanson a documenté les conséquences de l'ouragan Katrina (2005) et du tremblement de terre en Haïti (2010). Il a partagé le prix Pulitzer 2012 du Philadelphia Inquirer pour sa couverture des violences scolaires.

Swanson connaît le danger. Il était intégré aux unités militaires américaines en Afghanistan en 2003 et en Irak en 2004, lorsqu'il a été blessé par balle au bras.

Couvrir les manifestations actuelles à Los Angeles est risqué, mais moins mortel que de couvrir les combats.

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With more than three decades of experience at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Swanson documented the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (2005) and the earthquake in Haiti (2010). He shared The Inquirer’s 2012 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of school violence.

Swanson knows all about danger. He was embedded with U.S. military units in Afghanistan in 2003 and Iraq in 2004, when he was shot in the arm.

Covering the current protests in Los Angeles is risky, but less lethal than covering combat.

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It's not about the light!

Final series of Aussie bushscapes for a while. This was taken at Pinnaroo Memorial Park. The typical bush scene although the undergrowth is "managed" within this park to reduce fire risk. My wife can be seen enjoying the view.

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June 16, 2017 - Hwy 30 East of Schuyler Nebraska US

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Not many chase days in the month of June 2017, as this day turned out way better than expected. You never know what you might encounter on a decent moderate risk day which was mostly on the eastern side of Nebraska and Western Iowa.

These first cells were moving from the north to the south as I encountered them just to the east of Schuyler Nebraska. I didn't have to to travel to western Iowa as all the action stayed in eastern Nebraska that day. It was mostly an HP mess for most of the ride till then.

Some decent structure out in front of this cell, so you know I what I was doing!

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Marshalsea Road, Southwark

The Jade Empress 玉皇后 by Daniel Arrhakis (2017)

With the music : Music of the Curse of the Golden Flower by Shigeru Umebayashi from the Movie: Curse of the Golden Flower (2007) by Zhang Yimou

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She was the wife of the previous Lion Emperor. Precious beauty but of strong tenacity and courage, like jade in itself.

She has always been at the Emperor's side risking his life to save his only child in the Dragon Wars .

She died shortly afterwards due to injuries but the only descendant to the throne survived and became the present Emperor.

Work made for the Treat This # 177 August 18→24 in the Kreative People Group :

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See Jan Groover's work. It's not the planes (as such) as much as the reflective surfaces.