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Valley of Fire State Park in the late afternoon after a fierce thunderstorm.
Valley of Fire State Park am späten Nachmittag nach einem heftigen Gewitter.
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These little Bewick's wrens are quite chatty as they explore their surroundings. This one told me to look for it in a bush, then soon emerged to this blackberry vine, and struck a classic wren pose.
I spotted this small common kestrel through the window of our car on the way home from the Lake of Der (France) to Luxembourg. The bird was taking a lunch break or just observing surroundings when I approached him/her with my camera. To my suprise, the bird did not fly away but continued sitting on the branch and watching me. You never know what will be your next shot! :)
Another hard drive find from one of the most remote places in the American Southwest in new processing:
In the late afternoon, after 61 miles (98 km) of gravel road, we reached Toroweap Point on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Before I set up the tent on the primitive campsite, I used the beautiful light to explore the area with the camera.
Weiterer Festplattenfund von einem der abgelegensten Orte des amerikanischen Südwestens in neuer Bearbeitung:
am späten Nachmittag erreichten wir nach 98 km Schotterpiste den Toroweap Point am Nordrand des Grand Canyon. Bevor ich das Zelt auf dem primitiven Campingplatz aufstellte nutzte ich das schöne Licht, um die Umgebung etwas mit der Kamera zu erkunden.
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Romantic dreams .. vampires and old castles
Why does the vampire have this strange grip on the human heart and imagination?
Many picture the vampire as a romantic figure, a mysterious stranger who dwells in the world of candles, moonlight, and gothic surroundings.
The intimacy of the vampire’s kiss can be desired as something special,
beyond any encounter with a mere mortal.
I also had vampire ...
dreams of the youth.. in dreams sometimes comes back..
then I have glass eyes, pale face, matted hair
.. I'm a vampire ...
I am an adult, time to wake up
Goodbye my vampire, be happy
I like panoramas because they give you are real "wide-angle" view of an area that you can't otherwise obtain. It can give you more of a feel for what the surroundings are really like. But they're much better of course on a large screen.
This is a typical shot of Nahant which is a peninsula with some amazing rocky terrain. The island way out in the distance on the left is called "Egg Rock". There used to be a lighthouse there 100 years ago, but it fell into the ocean. Historically, people reported observing "sea snakes" in this area around Nahant. I didn't see any :)
“Delight is indeed born in the heart. It sometimes also depends on its surroundings.”
― Amy E. Reichert
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Snowy and cold here today. Not as cold and snowy as some places I know but enough to cause major disruption.
Not that it takes much. Not here.
But as I can’t do very much else it gives me time for Flickr Time to post another image.
From Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Where it was warmer.
Hopefully, it will be warmer here soon. And we can all get back to normal.
In the mean time I think I’ll get out and take advantage of the weather.
Maybe we’ll learn to cope better with the ice and snow. After all, we get it in winter. Every year.
Then again, maybe we won’t.
Hello there! I hope all is well! Happy Saturday my friends! I am here today featuring *booN-kura HAIDEN Shinto shrine JINJA YUZA!! This build is really beautiful! This is a Japanese shrine. It is a building for worship. It is also a building for landscape like I have here! It is truly a must have. Until the 20th it will be 30% off of the regular price! Full details and a bonus pic are on the blog! Feel free to have a look! Thank you so much for the support and I wish all of you a blessed day! xoxo <3333 Ebony
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In the beginning of June I arrived in the arctic circle. Although the weather predictions were not very good, in the end it turned out much better.
I had heard the Lyngen alps (www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/54813116460/in/datepo...) were a nice part of Norway, and not so far away from Tromsö, so this morning I went to that area for a few days before heading to Senja. This picture is just outside of Tromsö. Because of the wonderful weather I had to get out of my camper quite a few times.
Hello there! I hope all is well my friends! I am such a pizza person and Margherita is my favorite type/flavor of pizza. Now I have a beautiful one in-world. This is a mega post featuring the West Village Pacific Patio Fatpack and the set is new to the Belle Event. After the event it will be at the mainstore! The Fatpack has so many amazing things in it. My inspiration was a beautiful patio dining area to enjoy not only the food and company but the view. This is what I came up with using these items. Full details are on the blog. Feel free to have a look! BONUS pics on the blog and Facebook page! Thank you so much and have a blessed day! xoxo <3333 Ebony
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The Indian pangolin, thick-tailed pangolin, or scaly anteater (Manis crassicaudata) is a pangolin found on the Indian subcontinent. It is not common anywhere in its range. Like other pangolins, it has large, overlapping scales on its body which act as armour. It can also curl itself into a ball as self-defence against predators such as the tiger. The colour of its scales varies depending on the colour of the earth in its surroundings.
It is an insectivore, feeding on ants and termites, digging them out of mounds and logs using its long claws, which are as long as its fore limbs. It is nocturnal and rests in deep burrows during the day.
The Indian pangolin is threatened by hunting for its meat and for various body parts used in traditional medicine.
The Indian pangolin is a solitary, shy, slow-moving, nocturnal mammal. It is about 84–122 centimetres (33–48 in) long from head to tail, the tail usually being 33–47 cm long, and weighs 10–16 kg. Females are generally smaller than the males and have one pair of mammae. The pangolin possesses a cone-shaped head with small, dark eyes, and a long muzzle with a nose pad similar in color, or darker than, its pinkish-brown skin. It has powerful limbs, tipped with sharp, clawed digits. It is an almost exclusive insectivore and principally subsists on ants and termites, which it catches with a specially adapted long, sticky tongue.The pangolin has no teeth, but has strong stomach muscles to aid in digestion. The most noticeable characteristic of the pangolin is its massive, scaled armour, which covers its upper face and its whole body with the exception of the belly and the inside of the legs. These protective scales are rigid and made of keratin. It has 160–200 scales in total, about 40–46% of which are located on the tail. Scales can be 6.5–7 cm long, 8.5 cm wide, and weigh 7–10 grams. The skin and scales make up about one-fourth to one-third of the total body mass of this species.
The Indian pangolin has been recorded from various forest types, including Sri Lankan rainforest and plains to middle hill levels. The animal can be found in grasslands and secondary forests, and is well adapted to desert regions as it is believed to have a tolerance to dry areas, but prefers more barren, hilly regions. This pangolin species may also sometimes reach high elevations, and has been sighted in Sri Lanka at 1100 meters and in the Nilgiri mountains in India at 2300 meters. It prefers soft and semi-sandy soil conditions suitable for digging burrows.
Pangolin burrows fall into one of two categories: feeding and living burrows. Feeding burrows are smaller than living burrows (though their sizes vary depending on the abundance of prey) and are created more frequently during the spring, when there is a greater availability of prey. Living burrows are wider, deeper, and more circular, and are occupied for a longer time than feeding burrows, as they are mainly used to sleep and rest during the day. After a few months, the pangolin abandons the burrow and digs a new one close to a food source. However, it is not uncommon for the pangolin to shift back to an old burrow.
Unlike its African counterpart, the Indian pangolin does not climb trees, but it does value the presence of trees, herbs, and shrubs in its habitat because it is easier to dig burrows around them. Features that promote an abundance of ants and termites (grasses, bare grounds, bases of trees, shrubs, roots, leaf litter, fallen logs and elephant feces) are often present in pangolin habitats.
Few details are known about the breeding behaviour of the Indian pangolin. During the animal's mating period, females and males may share the same burrow and show some diurnal activities. Males have testes in a fold of the skin located in their groin areas. The female's embryo develops in one of the uterine horns. The gestation period lasts 65–70 days; the placenta is diffuse and not deciduate. Usually, a single young is born, but twins have been reported in this species. The young weigh 235–400 g at birth and measure roughly 30 cm. The newborn animals have open eyes, and soft scales with protruding hairs between them. The mother pangolin carries her young on her tail. When the mother and young are disturbed, the young pangolin is held against its mother's belly and protected by the mother's tail.
Jeremiah 48:17 “Mourn for him, all his surroundings, and all those who knew his name. Say, ‘How the staff of might is broken, the staff of glory.’”
-Conor McGregor
Meet Binx. :)
This is the first step to doing something that scares me each day.
We finally picked up our new kitty. He is terrified and will not come down the stairs to the first floor. I don't know how normal this is, seeing I have never had a cat so afraid of his new surroundings. I am waiting patiently for him to come downstairs to join me. I am hoping this fear is short lived.
Schloss Moritzburg ist ein barockes Jagd- und Lustschloss in Sachsen, Deutschland. Es liegt auf einer künstlich angelegten Insel inmitten eines Teiches, etwa 13 Kilometer nordwestlich von Dresden, nahe der Stadt Moritzburg.
Das Schloss wurde im 16. Jahrhundert als Jagdschloss erbaut und im 18. Jahrhundert unter August dem Starken im Barockstil umgestaltet. Es beeindruckt durch seine symmetrische Architektur, die prächtigen Innenräume und die malerische Umgebung. Besonders bekannt ist es auch als Drehort des beliebten Weihnachtsfilms „Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel“.
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Moritzburg Castle is a Baroque hunting and pleasure palace in Saxony, Germany. It is situated on an artificially created island in the middle of a pond, about 13 kilometers northwest of Dresden, near the town of Moritzburg.
The castle was originally built in the 16th century as a hunting lodge and was redesigned in the Baroque style in the 18th century under Augustus the Strong. It impresses with its symmetrical architecture, magnificent interiors, and picturesque surroundings. It is also well-known as the filming location for the beloved Christmas movie "Three Wishes for Cinderella".(Quelle/source: Internet)
Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis), surroundings of the village Bilsk (Більськ), province Poltava Oblast (Полтавська область) in Ukraine.
Полево́й жа́воронок (Alauda arvensis); окрестности села Бельск (Більськ), Полтавская область, Украина.
Sanglærke (Alauda arvensis); landsby Bilsk (Більськ) og dens omgivelser, provinsen Poltava Oblast (Полтавська область) i Ukraine.
Dordwijk was built around 1635 as a country estate for wealthy city dwellers who wanted to get away from their noisy urban surroundings for a while. In the 19th century the garden architect Zocher Jr. redesigned the park along the lines of the English landscape style. In the Victorian Kitchen Garden old fruit and vegetable varieties and herbs are grown according to traditional methods. The estate was for some time a protected nature reserve, inaccessible to the public, but groups may now tour the park with a guide.
Just before sunrise, the city is shrouded in a misty fog due to its location and surroundings, the bridge is too. It comes back in the evening but clears in the day.
Two meerkats keeping a close eye on their surroundings deep in he African bush. These animals are absolutely fascinating to watch and photograph.
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When you're an Anna's Hummingbird with several other rivals around, it's best to check your surroundings and be ready to do battle on half a moment's notice. In our back yard in one of our grapefruit trees - a favorite perching spot this guy
8100–8158 Carnegie Ln, Zionsville, United States
This is a residential area characterized by its scenic roads and natural surroundings. A notable feature of this area is a black asphalt road flanked by bare trees, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting
Another view of the foggy fall scene with leaves falling on both sides of the asphalt road.
Description in English, German and Dutch
English:
During my walk from Murnau to Ohlstadt in Bavaria I walked along the Loisach river. The Loisach is a tributary of the Isar and the Isar is a tributary of the world famous Danube. Some parts of the river have a beautiful blue-green color. I decided to get off the trail to get a closer look at the river. When I got close to the current I was enchanted by the beauty of the water and the green surroundings. I was all alone, because the spot I had chosen is not known by tourists, but it is very beautiful. On the waterfront I decided to take some pictures first and then turn my phone off completely. No distraction for a while. With my pants pulled up I walked barefoot into the clear water and that was very cooling on this sun-drenched warm summer day. Staring at the impressive mountains of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, I then stood in the shallow part of the river and decided to close my eyes and think about nothing for a while. It was another special experience in beautiful Bavaria where I experienced a moment of satisfaction and ultimate peace in one of the most beautiful tributaries of the world. All my beautiful experiences of recent times have been made possible by the 9 euro ticket. Unfortunately, everything comes to an end and August 31 was the last day that the ticket could be used. I used it for three months. Only 27 euros for travelling in thee months. Sweet 9 euro ticket, it was an honor to carry you with me in the summer period. I miss you already, but the memories will last forever in the form of my photos. There will therefore be a lot of pictures here on Flickr of my adventures in Germany.
Deutsch:
Bei meiner Wanderung von Murnau nach Ohlstadt in Bayern bin ich an der Loisach entlang gelaufen. Die Loisach ist ein Nebenfluss der Isar und die Isar ist ein Nebenfluss der weltberühmten Donau. Einige Teile des Flusses haben eine schöne blaugrüne Farbe. Ich beschloss, den Weg zu verlassen, um mir den Fluss genauer anzusehen. Als ich mich der Strömung näherte, war ich von der Schönheit des Wassers und der grünen Umgebung verzaubert. Ich war ganz allein, denn der Ort, den ich mir ausgesucht hatte, ist bei Touristen nicht bekannt, aber sehr schön. An der Uferpromenade beschloss ich, erst ein paar Fotos zu machen und dann mein Handy komplett auszuschalten. Keine Ablenkung für eine Weile. Mit hochgezogener Hose ging ich barfuß ins klare Wasser und das war an diesem sonnendurchfluteten warmen Sommertag sehr erfrischend. Mit Blick auf die imposanten Berge von Garmisch-Partenkirchen stand ich dann im seichten Teil des Flusses und beschloss, die Augen zu schließen und eine Weile an nichts zu denken. Es war ein weiteres besonderes Erlebnis im schönen Bayern, wo ich einen Moment der Zufriedenheit und des ultimativen Friedens in einem der schönsten Nebenflüsse der Welt erlebte. All meine schönen Erlebnisse der letzten Zeit wurden durch das 9-Euro-Ticket ermöglicht. Leider geht alles zu Ende und der 31. August war der letzte Tag, an dem das Ticket verwendet werden konnte. Ich habe es drei Monate lang benutzt. Nut 27 euro! Süßes 9-Euro-Ticket, es war mir eine Ehre, dich 3 monaten mitzunehmen. Ich vermisse dich jetzt schon, aber die Erinnerungen werden in Form meiner Fotos für immer bleiben. Daher wird es hier auf Flickr viele Bilder von meinen Abenteuern in Deutschland geben.
Nederlands:
Tijdens mijn wandeling van Murnau naar Ohlstadt in Beieren liep ik langs de Loisach rivier. De Loisach is een zijrivier van de Isar en de Isar is dan weer een zijrivier van de wereldberoemde Donau. Sommige gedeelten van de rivier hebben een prachtige blauw-groene kleur. Ik besloot om van het pad af te gaan om de rivier van dichterbij te kunnen aanschouwen. Toen ik vlakbij de stroming aankwam werd ik betoverd door de schoonheid van het water en de groene omgeving. Ik was helemaal alleen, want het plekje wat ik had uitgekozen is niet bekend bij toeristen, maar wel erg mooi. Aan de waterkant besloot ik om eerst wat foto's te maken en daarna mijn telefoon helemaal uit te zetten. Even geen afleiding. Met mijn broek opgestroopt liep ik met blote voeten het heldere water in en dat was erg verkoelend op deze zonovergoten warme zomerdag. Starend naar de indrukwekkende bergen van Garmisch-Partenkirchen stond ik daarna in het ondiepe gedeelte van de rivier en besloot om vervolgens mijn ogen dicht te doen en even helemaal nergens aan te denken. Het was weer een bijzondere ervaring in het wonderschone Beieren waarbij ik een moment van voldoening en ultieme rust heb ervaren in een van de mooiste zijrivieren van de wereld. Al mijn mooie ervaringen van de afgelopen tijd zijn mede mogelijk gemaakt door het 9 euro ticket. Helaas komt aan alles een einde en was 31 augustus de laatste dag dat het ticket gebruikt kon worden. Drie maanden heb ik er gebruik van gemaakt. Lief 9 euro ticket, het was een eer om je 3 keer bij me te mogen dragen. Ik mis je nu al, maar de herinneringen blijven voor eeuwig bestaan in de vorm van mijn foto's. Er zullen daarom nog een hoop foto's hier op Flickr volgen van mijn avonturen in Duitsland.
Museum for international Expressionism in one of Rotterdam’s most beautiful villas. The Chabot Museum has an important collection of works by Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot (1894-1949) and is housed in one of Rotterdam’s most beautiful villas. The peaceful homely atmosphere of this listed monument built in 1938 does perfect justice to Chabot’s paintings and sculptures and to works by his contemporaries and present-day kindred spirits. Expressionism and the inter-war period are central to the museum’s temporary exhibitions. The gardens surrounding the building and the other villas scattered around Museum Park are part of an oasis of green in the very centre of Rotterdam. THE VILLA
The striking white villa was designed in 1938 by architect G.W. Baas, who worked many years for the renowned architects Brinkman & Van der Vlugt (known for the monumental Van Nelle Factories, the Feijenoord Stadium and the Sonneveld House in Rotterdam). Baas left the completion to architect L. Stokla when he was appointed as the building coordinator of the Kröller- Müller Museum at the Hoge Veluwe.
The villa in modernist style was initially built as a private residence for the Kraaijeveld family. Distinguishing features of the house are light and airy spaces, a typical openness to the garden and a unique view of the Museumpark and its surroundings. A visit to the homely, light and elegant Chabot Museum combines modern art, architecture and history.
Source: chabotmuseum.nl