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Some builds are destined to be revisited when the availability of pieces become attainable. Last year the chain mail armor was started using the Mixel hinges but having the look sacrificed the structural integrity of the build as the hinges kept popping off due to the tension and overall weight of the armor. It was left in pieces after a disastrous fall due to gravity from the mannequin supporting it.
Last week I spotted the round 2x2 tiles from the PAB wall and that reignited the idea for the armor which added more weight but has strengthened the overall structure. This is a loose fitting small size which suits me fine, so enjoy the new look and just in time for Halloween...
I have been taking pictures of Beech Scale for a local newsletter which I edit. I am also learning how to put textures into images. Quelle coincidence! I discovered that Beech Scale makes a great sky texture. If you are interested in reading more about Beech Scale disease, go here, to my friend Andy McFarlane's excellent Michigan in Pictutes site:
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(I really wanted to name this photo "Black Hole Sun", but I couldn't quite pull it off).
On Explore - February 8, 2024 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
We know that ladybugs hibernate in the cold, but I even came across them in the park last month when the sun showed itself. It is also possible that this individual is looking for a new place for itself. It would be fair to say that I was surprised by the ladybug that I chanced upon on a snowdrop on a cloudy and cold morning. This is the photo I captured by quickly grabbing my camera from my car and taking it without a tripod. The delicate balance of nature never fails to amaze me.
Ladybugs, like many other insects, go through a period of dormancy during the winter months, known as hibernation. During hibernation, ladybugs typically seek out sheltered spots such as under leaf litter, in tree bark crevices, or inside buildings to protect themselves from the cold temperatures. They enter a state of reduced metabolic activity, conserving energy until warmer weather returns.
Ladybugs hibernate in groups, which provides them with added protection and warmth. They release a chemical signal that attracts other ladybugs to gather in clusters, known as aggregations. These aggregations can sometimes be quite large, with thousands of ladybugs huddled together.
As the weather begins to warm up in spring, ladybugs become more active and start to emerge from their hibernation sites. They begin searching for food and mates to start the reproductive cycle anew. This emergence from hibernation is often observed by people who may find ladybugs crawling out of their winter hiding spots and venturing into the open once again.
Ladybug populations in the UK can vary depending on factors such as habitat, climate, and food availability. While specific population numbers may not be readily available, ladybugs are common and widespread throughout the UK, with numerous species found across various habitats including gardens, parks, woodlands, and agricultural fields.
Ladybugs play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. Some of the benefits they provide in natural life include:
Controlling nature's pests: Ladybugs are voracious predators of aphids, scale insects, mites, and other garden pests. By feeding on these pests, ladybugs help to keep their populations in check, reducing the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture and gardening.
Pollination: While ladybugs are primarily known as predators, some species also feed on pollen and nectar. As they move from flower to flower in search of food, they inadvertently aid in pollination, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.
Indicator Species: Changes in ladybug populations can serve as indicators of environmental health. Monitoring ladybug populations can help scientists assess the impact of habitat loss, climate change, and pollution on ecosystems.
Food Source for Predators: Ladybugs serve as an important food source for various predators, including birds, spiders, and other insects. Their presence contributes to the food web and supports the survival of higher trophic levels in ecosystems.
Aesthetic Value: Ladybugs are beloved by many people for their bright colors, distinctive markings, and gentle demeanor. Their presence adds beauty and charm to gardens and natural landscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic value of these environments.
Overall, ladybugs play multifaceted roles in ecosystems, from providing valuable ecosystem services to captivating human observers with their fascinating behavior and appearance. Protecting and conserving ladybug populations is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture and gardening practices.
I've captured some moments with my camera, and I sincerely hope you'll find the same joy in viewing these images as I did in capturing them.
Thank you so much for visiting my stream, whether you comments , favorites or just have a look.
I appreciate it very much, wishing the best of luck and good light.
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This shot was taken near Sossusvlei, Namibia. We had to get up really early to get some nice shades.
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Scales on the femur of Eupholus schoenherrii (Curculionidae). Collection specimen from Papua New Guinea (Fakfak, Kwama, date unknown).
Studio stack of 324 images (steps of 1 µm with Cognisys StackShot), assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax, Dmap). Sony A7RM5 (APSC mode) + bellows + Raynox DCR150 (tube lens) + Mitutoyo M Plan APO 20x/0.42; ISO-100, 1/60sec, -1.3step, diffused LED light (Nanlite Forza 60B II).
Detail full beetle in the first comment line.
Dopo quarant’anni di mestiere e di riflessione sono arrivato alla convinzione che la massima ambizione per una fotografia è di finire in un album di famiglia
F. Scianna
A little context for the previous image
From the Flickr 20th Anniversary Photowalk in Chicago
Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, Illinois 41.886020, -87.637045
February 18, 2024
COPYRIGHT 2024 by JimFrazier All Rights Reserved. This may NOT be used for ANY reason without written consent from Jim Frazier.
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Winter 2015
Shot with the Mamiya m645 / Mamiya-Sekor 35mm f3.5 lens - Lomo Red Scale 120 film
Shoot film!
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Quando si ricordò che l'ascensore
era fuori servizio da diverse settimane
lo colse una dolciastra resa,
una rassegnazione greve.
Subito pensò che quei gradini bui
sarebbero serviti ad ospitarlo,
rannicchiato ad attendere la morte,
ma poi si disse che la morte non arriva così,
lungo le scale, non arriva nemmeno da sua madre
che la invoca ogni giorno
per via di quei suoi acciacchi complicati
e gli telefona più volte al giorno
e si lamenta che nessuno crede al suo dolore,
ai quei dolori che la fanno morire,
mentre tutti si godono la vita.
Il medico gli aveva detto che sua madre
avrebbe avuto solo bisogno di presenza,
di compagnia e lui allora si era sentito soffocare,
si era visto seppellito vivo con lei.
" Guido non si è sposato perchè nessuna donna
è al suo livello" ripeteva sua madre.
" Vero, Guido?" e lo fissava avidamente covandolo.
E adesso era quasi vecchio e per le scale buie
sentiva l'eco delle televendite dietro le porte chiuse,
dietro quella porta, lassù, dove sua madre
che non moriva mai stava aspettando
il suo arrivo. Dal fondo della borsa si levava
il trillo del suo cellulare e con fatica,
frugando tra cartelle e ricevute,
lo trovò, come un ostile verdetto dalla luce verde.
Era la mamma.
P. L. aprile 2012
Love, I find, is like singing. Everybody can do enough to satisfy themselves, though it may not impress the neighbors as being very much.
- Zora Neale Hurston
2014 08 23 105252 Chester Zoo 1HDR
Part of a series called "Work Spaces", This image was shot at the abandoned Lonaconing Silk Mill. My goal is to document personal work spaces, especially those that have been occupied for years. I am interested in the collections that one is surrounded with, and I hope that in some way these images become a kind of portrait. My images are created using light painting, allowing me to show tremendous detail, shape and texture.