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As we were taking off from Martin State Airport, we had a nice view of Wilson Point there that sticks out towards the Chesapeake Bay. I marked on the photo where my Dad's house is located. Also marked some other features in the photo like downtown Baltimore, etc.
Just about all the homes there on the end of Wilson Point ended up with water in them when Hurricane Isabel came up the East Coast. You can see how easily that thin peninsula does not provide a lot of protection from water being blown in from across the large bay.
One of the grasses on this snow covered frozen pond seems to be taking a bow as it celebrates a beautiful sunny afternoon with thoughts of warmer days ahead. :)
Polygala chamaebuxus (Shrubby milkwort) is a plant in the Polygalaceae or milkwort family. Its flowers are solitary or in pairs. The inner two sepals, the wings, are upright and white to yellow, sometimes pinkish or purple. The keel petals are bright yellow, aging to brownish-red or purple. It is native to the Alps and the mountains of west-central Europe.
This Northern flicker was seen in the Countrywood/Bancroft neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California.
Decided to try and grab some Coastal birds while I was out on the North Carolina Outer Banks.
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This is a first for me! I’ve seen the western grebe “walk on water” but never on land! I witnessed this behavior today at Avila Beach.
According to a quote by David Sibley (2012)....“In the Sibley Guide to Birds I wrote that Western and Clark’s Grebes are “incapable of walking”. I thought they could only push themselves along on their bellies, but I should have known that I was flirting with danger by writing such an absolute statement. Soon after the book was published I heard that they are capable of walking, although they do it rarely and it’s not very easy for them...”
Wood Ducks (Aix Sponsa) ~ Florida
This year I decided to enter the annual Audubon Photography Awards contest. It was neat to see my photo of a mother and baby wood duck make the Top 100 selection out of roughly 9000 entries. This photo is from the same series.
The photo I submitted can be seen here.
Congrats to all the winners, and thanks for visiting!
The Watcher
Statue of a sewer worker taking a break, watching people walking by.
Created by sculptor: Viktor Hulík
Bratislava, Slovensko
HOI AN.- THU BON RIver
Hoi An no sería lo mismo sin su caudaloso río Thu Bon.
Ciertamente, es una relación de amor y odio, ya que todo lo que le da (y le ha dado) a la ciudad, es capaz de quitárselo de un suspiro en las intensas épocas de lluvias.
El río Thu Bon
Atravesando la ciudad encontramos el río Thu Bon, el cual ha dado forma y ha marcado la vida de los habitantes de Hoi An durante siglos.
Hoy en día, pasear por sus orillas o tomar un café a pie de sus aguas es una de las actividades que no te puedes perder.
Festival de la linterna de luna llena de Hoi An
Aunque Hoi An luce como una postal todas las noches, la Ciudad Antigua es más espectacular durante el Festival de los Faroles mensual, cuando los locales lanzan linternas de papel iluminadas al río para promover la buena salud y la fortuna. Es una visita obligada que vale la pena modificar en su itinerario de Vietnam.
Una de las formas más populares de experimentar el río Thu Bon en Hoi An es en un paseo en bote de 1 o 2 horas. Embárcate en un bote de bambú con un pescador para aprender las técnicas de pesca locales u opta por un crucero corto en un bote moderno hasta la playa de Cua Dai. Si eres un buscador de emociones, girar como loco en un bote de canasta es una experiencia que debes probar.
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Hoi An would not be the same without its mighty Thu Bon River.
Certainly, it is a relationship of love and hate, since everything that he gives (and has given) to the city, he is capable of taking away in one breath during the intense rainy seasons.
The Thu Bon River
Crossing the city we find the Thu Bon River, which has shaped and marked the lives of the inhabitants of Hoi An for centuries.
Nowadays, walking along its banks or having a coffee at the foot of its waters is one of the activities that you cannot miss.
Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival
Although Hoi An looks postcard-perfect every night, the Ancient City is most spectacular during the monthly Lantern Festival, when locals release illuminated paper lanterns into the river to promote good health and fortune. It is a must-see and worth modifying in your Vietnam itinerary.
One of the most popular ways to experience the Thu Bon River in Hoi An is on a 1-2 hour boat ride. Embark on a bamboo boat with a fisherman to learn local fishing techniques or opt for a short cruise on a modern boat to Cua Dai Beach. If you are a thrill seeker, spinning like crazy in a basket boat is a must-try experience.
My best Egret in flight photo. I believe it is a Great Egret based on its leg color. From my archives in 2006, wetlands near the Chesapeake Bay. Thank you for taking time from your busy day to view, fave and comment on my images. It is always appreciated.
© C. Statton DiFiori
A yellow-vented bulbul (pycnonotus goiavier) taking a peek at some movement on the ground below. Photographed in Rimlay Bay, Hat Yao Noi, Pang Nga, Thailand.