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Male Baltimore Oriole, De Pere, Wisconsin USA
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Handsome Chinese vagrant draws fans of 'homeless chic'
Identity of 'Brother Sharp' – dubbed China's coolest man – remains a mystery
By Clifford Coonan in Beijing, Thursday, 4 March 2010
The photograph shows a starkly handsome Chinese man walking with a model's measured gait, and wearing a rag-tag but well co-ordinated overcoat on top of a leather jacket. His eyes peer into the middle distance, in what one fan described as "a deep and penetrating way", and he strides confidently forward.
But this is no catwalk model. This is a homeless man in the city of Ningbo. And now a band of web followers are calling him the coolest man in China.
His good looks and bohemian dress sense have won him thousands of online fans after a resident of Ningbo posted a picture online. Web users in China have called him the "Beggar Prince", the "Handsome Vagabond", and, most often, "Brother Sharp".
He is 5ft 8in, around 35 years old, and always has a cigarette between his fingers. He also appears to have a fondness for women's clothes, which has only served to fuel his status as a fashion icon. His good looks are reminiscent of popular Asian actors like Takeshi Kaneshiro or the Oscar- nominated Ken Watanabe.
One particularly striking picture juxtaposes Brother Sharp's with a model showing the latest Dolce & Gabbana collection. "Look at him wrinkle his brow... nothing needs to be said... sexy...", ran one comment on the Tianyu site.
Another wrote: "He doesn't really look like a beggar, more like a vagabond. The quality of this person's tops are all not bad, a down jacket, cotton jacket, even a leather jacket inside, and though they're a bit dirty, they're all in good condition, not the kind that beggars find from the trash."
The suggestion that homelessness can be cool chimes with a fashion trend that many have considered tasteless: in January, the designer Vivienne Westwood presented a "homeless chic" show in which models were styled to look like rough sleepers, a move prefigured by Ben Stiller's satirical film Zoolander, which featured a similar show called Derelicte. Two years ago the supermodel Erin Wasson revealed the homeless were her fashion inspiration, saying: "When I... see the homeless, like, I'm like, 'Oh my God, they're pulling out, like, crazy looks and they, like, pull shit out of like garbage cans.'"
But anyone with similar designs on Brother Sharp's sartorial tips is out of luck. His identity remains a secret, and social workers in Ningbo say they want to keep it that way. "Homeless people are vulnerable. It is incorrect to use them for entertainment purposes," said one worker at a homeless centre in Ningbo. Brother Sharp is said to appear mentally disturbed when approached on the street.
In China, begging is technically illegal, as the Communist Party-run state provides all a citizen could need. In reality, the rapid development of the Chinese economy in the last 30 years has marginalised many.
The rumours surrounding Brother Sharp's true identity persist. Some say he is a university graduate who lost his mind after his girlfriend left him. Others have blogged about how they sought him out and tried to help him find work or to go back to his family, but that he appeared frightened and cried out without speaking.
The local government in Ningbo said it had a policy of looking after the homeless, and that it would extend the same treatment to Mr Sharp.
Calidris acuminata
11 Nov 2016
CA, LA Co., LA River at Willow Street
Found by Bob Schallman earlier in the day
Calidris acuminata
11 Nov 2016
CA, LA Co., LA River at Willow Street
Found by Bob Schallman earlier in the day
#BioCup2018 round 1 entry.
With his bristly black mustache, stylish hat, and his trusty revolver by his side, this sharp-shootin' desert succulent plant was unstoppable in his day.
Theme was fusion, sub-theme was Western.
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April 9th_2019
Forgive me when I post too many photos of the grouse!
On April 9th 3 friends and I drove south of the city to a Sharp-tailed Grouse lek. This was my second visit to the lek in a number of years and I might not be back there again!
Thanks for your visits, comments and faves! They are all appreciated!
A White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) with the very sharp look was judging surrounding fish movements for the snapping. Pics was taken from Santragachi, W.B., India.
Sharpes 22CDX Volvo Olympian OLY-50 Alexander in Nottingham on University open day shuttle service on 12 September 2015.
Ex 99-D-449 Dublin Bus RV449.
It feels a bit unusual for Sharpes to have a plain white coach. Perhaps this is one they've just bought, or possibly more likely one they're about to sell.
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
8.2.25
tyler sharp is a fellow phoot camper and real cowboy. he is the real deal born and raised in nocona texas, he rides horses, has a revolver and can round up cattle.
tyler is part of a project that is trying to preserve a piece of texas history: the chisholm trail, it was a trail used in the late 19th century to drive cattle overland from texas to kansas. there plan with the backing of the texas historical commission is to ride the 400 mile trail on horse back with a bunch of photographers and film makers. they will document the trail with the aim of raising awareness of the trail so there will be interest in preserving it for future generations. the project needs backing and they are trying to raise finds with a kick starter project, head on over to there kickstarter page to donate, find out more and see a video of tyler in action
if you like this portrait you can check out more of my montage portraits called fragmented portraits. you can also check out all my montage portraits posted so far in this flickr set.
This sharp shinned hawk likes it hang out in the trees near our’s and our neighbor’s bird feeder. Quite the handsome bird.
Eleven days ago, on 13 April 2015, I was fortunate enough to witness around 24 or 25 Sharp-tailed Grouse displaying at their "lek" or communal dancing ground. On this particular day, five of us went to see this "secret" location on private property. Perhaps a trip of a lifetime!
We had to leave Calgary really early in order to be at the location before the Grouse arrived before sunrise, and we had to stay until they had all left, roughly three hours later. I had been so excited to get photos of this activity, but have to say that I was disappointed with the quality of all my shots, partly due to not the best light, heavily zoomed (Focal Length [35mm format] - 1200 mm), and also to the conditions under which they were taken. The grassy background really didn't help, lol. Still, needless to say, I am very happy to have had this chance and to get any photos at all! e(Towards the end of this mating ritual, a couple of the Grouse came closer to where we were and I managed to get a few closer photos of individuals, including this female (?).
The following 2:30 minute YouTube video by Alberta Conservation Association is very good for showing the action of these birds. Pretty amazing! The birds remind me of a child's wind-up toy : )
A few evenings ago, I came across an excellent brochure (pdf file) about Sharp-tailed Grouse on the Internet and will use some of the information from it, instead of using my own words to describe what goes on at a lek. I had seen females of this species before, on Christmas Bird Counts, but not a male.
"Sharp-tailed grouse perform spring courtship displays on communal “dancing grounds” called leks. Here, males compete for breeding opportunities by displaying their "dancing” ability to females. Most activity on the lek occurs in the early morning just before sunrise and for a few hours afterwards. The males’ energetic display includes fluttering wings, rapid foot stomping and spinning in tight circles - reminiscent of wind-up toys. The most dominant males court females with low cooing sounds and by strutting around them with inflated air sacs on their neck and fanned tail feathers. It is nearly a winner-take-all form of competition, as only a few of the males are selected as mates by the females.
Leks are found in areas with dry open ground, where dancing activity keeps the vegetation well-trampled. Leks are used over several weeks beginning in late March and are often used for years, even decades. They are an important part of sharp-tailed grouse life, and the loss of suitable lek habitat can be a limiting factor for sharp-tailed grouse in Alberta.
Male sharp-tailed grouse gather on the lek in late March. In April the females arrive, sparking increased displaying by the males. Peak attendance by females on the lek occurs between mid to late April in much of Alberta. Once they have selected a male, hens breed once and then seek out a place to nest, usually in late April to early May.
Leks are an integral part of the lifecycle of prairie grouse. Active leks should never be approached, as any disturbance to the birds may disrupt breeding activities and result in the abandonment of the lek. The locations of active and historical leks are of great interest to grouse biologists.
Native North Americans called the sharp-tailed grouse “Fire Bird” because of their reliance on fires to keep their habitat open in wooded areas. Suppression of natural fire in parkland and boreal areas reduces the amount of open grassland available to sharp-tailed grouse.
Sharp-tailed grouse were an important food source for native North Americans and they continue to be a popular game bird for hunters today.
In Alberta, the sharp-tailed grouse is listed as “Sensitive.”
While exact population numbers are not known, there is a feeling that sharp-tailed grouse have decreased significantly in numbers over the past 40 years. This trend is supported by lek counts, hunter surveys, aerial counts and Breeding Bird Survey data. Declining numbers are the result of a reduction in the quality and quantity of sharp-tailed grouse habitat, particularly the loss of quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat." From www.ab-conservation.com.
www.ab-conservation.com/go/default/assets/File/Publicatio...
This morning, 26 May 2017, I posted 9 odds and ends of recently taken photos, which I should have uploaded last night. Now I have just uploaded the three photos meant for today, hoping that they will show up as my main images - two owl photos and a Sharp-tailed Grouse photo. I think I have just a few more recent photos that I want for my albums and then, hopefully, I will be able to get back to a few more of my Trinidad shots.
On 1 May 2017, I was incredibly fortunate to be able to witness about 30 of these Sharp-tailed Grouse, mainly males with just a handful of females, displaying at their "lek" or communal dancing ground.
Friends, Dorothy and Stephen and I left the city very early that morning, as we had to be at the lek site before sunrise, before the Grouse started arriving. Actually, I stayed up all night, as I would have needed to set my alarms for around 2:00 am., which is when I usually tend to go to bed.
The light was not as good as last year and the shadows were very strong, making it difficult to get good shots. Also, the birds were that much further away, though the odd one or two did come closer for a brief moment. They also seemed 'tired', taking more rests, followed by very brief action. All in all, though, we had a most enjoyable morning.
They are such magnificent birds, with their yellow 'eyebrows', purple patch below the side of the neck on the males, and glorious feather pattern. Their dance display to attract the females is so fascinating to see and hear.
If you have time, the following 2:30 minute YouTube video by the Alberta Conservation Association is very good for showing the action of these birds. There are several still shots first and then the video starts. Pretty amazing! The birds remind me of a child's wind-up toy : )
I came across an excellent brochure (pdf file) about Sharp-tailed Grouse on the Internet and will use some of the information from it, instead of using my own words to describe what goes on at a lek. I had seen females of this species before, on Christmas Bird Counts, but not a male and not at breeding time.
www.ab-conservation.com/downloads/educational_materials/b...
"Sharp-tailed grouse perform spring courtship displays on communal “dancing grounds” called leks. Here, males compete for breeding opportunities by displaying their "dancing” ability to females. Most activity on the lek occurs in the early morning just before sunrise and for a few hours afterwards. The males’ energetic display includes fluttering wings, rapid foot stomping and spinning in tight circles - reminiscent of wind-up toys. The most dominant males court females with low cooing sounds and by strutting around them with inflated air sacs on their neck and fanned tail feathers. It is nearly a winner-take-all form of competition, as only a few of the males are selected as mates by the females.
Leks are found in areas with dry open ground, where dancing activity keeps the vegetation well-trampled. Leks are used over several weeks beginning in late March and are often used for years, even decades. They are an important part of sharp-tailed grouse life, and the loss of suitable lek habitat can be a limiting factor for sharp-tailed grouse in Alberta.
Male sharp-tailed grouse gather on the lek in late March. In April the females arrive, sparking increased displaying by the males. Peak attendance by females on the lek occurs between mid to late April in much of Alberta. Once they have selected a male, hens breed once and then seek out a place to nest, usually in late April to early May.
Leks are an integral part of the lifecycle of prairie grouse. Active leks should never be approached, as any disturbance to the birds may disrupt breeding activities and result in the abandonment of the lek. The locations of active and historical leks are of great interest to grouse biologists.
Native North Americans called the sharp-tailed grouse “Fire Bird” because of their reliance on fires to keep their habitat open in wooded areas. Suppression of natural fire in parkland and boreal areas reduces the amount of open grassland available to sharp-tailed grouse.
Sharp-tailed grouse were an important food source for native North Americans and they continue to be a popular game bird for hunters today.
In Alberta, the sharp-tailed grouse is listed as “Sensitive.”
While exact population numbers are not known, there is a feeling that sharp-tailed grouse have decreased significantly in numbers over the past 40 years. This trend is supported by lek counts, hunter surveys, aerial counts and Breeding Bird Survey data. Declining numbers are the result of a reduction in the quality and quantity of sharp-tailed grouse habitat, particularly the loss of quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat." From www.ab-conservation.com.
www.ab-conservation.com/downloads/report_series/Use-Habit...
This was one of four Sharp shinned hawks that passed over my head.
By next week, I think, we will see many more sharp shinned hawks.
This hawk came down and took a titmouse right in front me, these are the only shots I got as he swooped in while my eye was on my viewfinder focusing in on some birds. Out of the corner of my eye I saw this shadow and the next thing I knew he was in the tree feeding. I crept as close as I could and got these shots but that was all I could capture, he flew into some heavy brush.
Sharpes Van Hool EX16H YJ16 EMX passing through Chesterfield, probably in connection with the RHS flower show at Chatsworth House, 09/06/17
Papa-moscas-do-campo (Culicivora caudacuta). (Vieillot, 1818).
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I have heard that Greece has very sharp light compared to most places. NY is another place that has sharp light. I live in Crete and I travel to Athens every so often and I have noticed that the light is equally sharp in both places. This photograph was shot in Rethymno early in the morning. The sun was strong, bright and the shadows that were created had a dark intensity. High contrast! I spotted the light path, splashing on the door and I lifted my camera over my head, tilted the LCD screen downwards and shot the man with the amazingly blue shirt. He, being in my photo, at that precise moment, made my day! Snap!
While at Reifel today, I was blessed with a rare sighting of this little fella. Seen in BC, Canada only every couple of years, it was a sight to behold. Made my day!
Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Ladner, BC Canada Sep 2015