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This photo was taken during a drive around Flakstadøya on the main E10 route early one morning, around 6am. Very mountainous, it's one of the more southerly islands in the archipelago.
I'd heard that - on a visit to Lofoten in the winter months - twilight would often be the best time of day for photography. And it was true - the prolonged twilight hours around dawn and dusk every day were a major part of the appeal of these islands with the colours perhaps being more pronounced due to shorter winter days. The colours ranged from deep blue to soft pink, fiery orange, even purple, which - combined with the snow-covered landscape - made it unusually photogenic.
This is a picture of the Radio Tower (Funkturm) here in Berlin during festival of light 2014. I decided to create a composition based on a) a long exposure shot of the Radio Tower, b) a shot of a star scape over Berlin processed with StarStax and c) a picture of the super moon I shot some time ago. The post processing and blending of all the three shots was done with Photoshop, the pictures where taken with my Canon EOS 40D.
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This wallaby is a native of Australia, but some, that escaped, now roam the hills in South Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand.
This very talk structure has been set up in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah. It turns out to be part of the stage for U2's former concert tour and is now sitting outside the Living Planet Aquarium. The attention-getting monstrosity will now be incorporated into a new expansion and exhibit for the aquarium.
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This is Lake Kneedwood. I drive here every morning to get to my office. The lake looked amazing with dense morning fog so I stopped and took pictures around.
This pic was taken at low tide to show what remains of the beach. This has pretty much all been washed away at this end of Beesands after last years storms!
This is the first time I've seen one, and the best shot I could get as sunset was getting relatively close. Most of the time the swamp hen remained hidden in the vegetation.
eBird designates this species as a rarity in this area of Florida.
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Nikon D7500, Tamron 100-400mm
f/6.3, 400mm
1/1250, ISO 6400
Hand held.
You may notice that this green iguana is not in fact green! She came to The Living Rainforest after being a pet for a number of years. It is common in the pet trade to selectively breed individuals with more desirable traits, and artificially create different colour morphs. This can cause issues within the captive population of the species, as it often involves in-breeding.
The green iguana (Iguana iguana), also known as the American iguana or the common green iguana, is a large, arboreal, mostly herbivorous species of lizard of the genus Iguana. Usually, this animal is simply called the iguana. The green iguana ranges over a large geographic area; it is native from southern Brazil and Paraguay as far north as Mexico, and has been introduced from South America to Puerto Rico and is very common throughout the island, where it is colloquially known as gallina de palo ("bamboo chicken" or "chicken of the tree") and considered an invasive species; in the United States, feral populations also exist in South Florida (including the Florida Keys), Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Green iguanas have also successfully colonised the island of Anguilla, arriving on the island in 1995 after rafting across the Caribbean from Guadeloupe, where they were introduced.
A herbivore, it has adapted significantly with regard to locomotion and osmoregulation (the maintenance of constant osmotic pressure in the fluids of an organism by the control of water and salt concentrations) as a result of its diet. It grows to 1.5 m in length from head to tail, although a few specimens have grown more than 2 m with bodyweights upward of 9.1 kg.
This animal is a resident of The Living Rainforest which is an indoor greenhouse tropical rainforest that is located in Hampstead Norreys in Berkshire, England. It is an ecological centre, educational centre and visitor attraction consisting of three glasshouses, operated and run by the Trust for Sustainable Living. The glasshouses are named Amazonica, Lowlands and Small Islands respectively.
The Living Rainforest has been accredited by the Council for Learning Outside of the Classroom and awarded the LOtC Quality Badge. Each year around 25,000 children visit the Living Rainforest as part of their school's curriculum. It is open 7-days a week from 09:30 to 16:00.
This beautiful sunset can be seen from the nudist beach called Punta Bela. The beginning of the Las Moreras Natural Park.
Esta bonita puesta del sol se ve desde la playa nudista de Punta Bela. En la entrada del Parque Natural de las Moreras.
This is an impressive area of sky rich in bright and dark nebulas and open star clusters in Sagittarius and Serpens.
This is closeup of the Small Sagittarius Starcloud, aka Messier 24, at bottom right, with the field extending north to include the nebulas M17, the Swan Nebula, and M16 at top right, the Eagle Nebula. Between M17 and M24 is the small star cluster M18. Patches of red and blue nebulosity at bottom right below M24 are IC 1283 and the blue reflection nebulas NGC 6589 and 6590. The prominent dark nebula at the right (west) edge of the Starcloud is Barnard 92 with its lone star embedded in it, with smaller B93 above it. At the left are the star clusters M25 (bottom) and NGC 6645, with the large dark nebula B312 above.
This is a stack of 3 x 6-minute exposures with the William Optics RedCat 51mm astrograph at f/5 and the Canon EOS Ra at ISO 800 with LENR on as it was the warmest night of the summer, August 17, 2020. Aligned, stacked and mean combined in Photoshop. Autoguided with the ZWO ASIAir and ASI120MM guide camera with the RedCat on the Astro-Physics Mach1 mount. No filters employed here. Clouds thwarted more exposures.
This is my LC Verse Carnage, I decided to keep the torso and legs for him because I thought it suited him more than anything I tried out. I gave him a more "Superior Carnage" look to his head and tentacles rather than the simple venom looking one. I also changed his name to something I found kind of interesting. The people who created Carnage were apparently going to call him "Ravage" but decided to change it to "Carnage". I thought this suited him quiet well however so decided to go with it.
Tell me what y'all think! My version of his backstory is below!
LC Verse Spider-Man
Ravage - Cletus Kasady
- Normon Osborn realised after the "betrayal" of Parasite (Agent Venom) he needed a more savage version of the creature. One who doesn't have a cool head to gather his thoughts, because that's what caused him to lose Parasite to join Spider-Man when he was convinced by the hero to be good. So Norman used his OSCORP facilities to genetically alter Banshee (Scream) so she produced 1 offspring through Asexual reproduction. He then realised that the symbiotes mimicked their hosts personalities so he decided to select a crazed individual and who better than a psychopath?
- Cletus Kasady was approached by OSCORP and was fused with the symbiote, immediately it took on the savage personality and radiated with rage. He called himself Ravage and now follows Norman Osborns orders to kill Spider-Man.
This owl has given us the slip the last couple of years. we have heard it call on a few occasions and my brother found it Friday and I made a trip out this evening and found it in the same tree he found it in Friday. This is cropped and I had to lighten it up a little as it was getting late and cloudy.
This little boat just happened to pass by as I was snapping the sunset from our beach restaurant in Petra, Lesbos, Greece.The island in the background is the Island of St George, nicknamed Rabbit Island.
There are some very nice sunset opportunities here as the sun goes down behind the island itself.
HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR lens (don't know why this isn't showing)
This was a bonus. I had just photographed the RHTT as it past north at Hampole when the celebrity liveried 91 rushed south. It is strange how you take liveried for granted until they disappear so when in 2019 the livery was reapplied it was a bonus for all.
this shot is straight out of camera (SOOC) apart from signature and crop (done using an IR camera)
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This is another bird I've seen plenty of times but never managed to photograph decently. I spent New Year's Day visiting a new refuge, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It was packed with many thousands of birds--and I'm sure it serves a vital conservation role, which is most important--but unfortunately the refuge is bisected by an extremely (insanely!) noisy highway. Only at the far end of a trail, when I sat down to watch these avocets and other birds, was I able to find a measure of tranquility. American avocets, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California.
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This is a photo of graffiti on the curved cement wall of a highway underpass located on the BLT walking and bicycling trail.
In this photograph, I wanted to capture the very essence of architectural movement. The tight framing on these black and white curves transforms the architecture into a pure abstract composition. I deliberately chose to eliminate any context to preserve only this undulating rhythm that evokes a perpetual flow. The black and white treatment amplifies the power of contrasts and emphasizes the sculptural dimension of these lines that seem to float in space. My intention was to reveal how architecture can transcend its function to become a graphic artwork where geometry and light combine in a silent dance.
This scene reminded me of a song I heard recently with the same title and by Paul Simon. The lyrics are good. I didn't like to bore you all with a link to the song though....;-)
This adult male Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) is an intermittent visitor to my garden. Usually on the hunt for other birds to prey on. As they are very territorial, I presume it's the same one each time.
This is Mr. beans Mini. Not much to it, I painted that mudguard brick in lime, because... Dunno, I wanted Mr. beans mini. As it is right now, you can build that thing in red and brown I think.
I know this is not the best evening flight shot but for the Nikon Coolpix B700 it is as good as it gets, the sun has set, aperture is set to 5.6 and the ISO 3200 to squeeze out a 160 shutter speed, Today the Inspire Me Thursday goes to this little camera. The geese are waiting for that last light to leave and fly to roost on the river. I know they are about to leave out, they are swimming to formation, they are cackling to each other, they are raising and flapping, they are honking in excitement then boom they take flight all in a group.
Took this shot a while ago and I finally got around to developing it. I hope you like it as much as I do :)
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This is the nebula rich region in the constellation of Monoceros the Unicorn with the dark Cone Nebula (left of centre) and the small V-shaped and bright Hubble’s Variable Nebula at bottom, a reflection nebula that varies in form and brightness. Above the Cone Nebula is the triangular Christmas Tree Cluster, NGC 2264, here upside down as the bright blue star 15 Mon is the base of the tree. The large region of nebulosity is Sharpless 2-273. The V-shaped dark nebula above centre is LDN 1603.
Near 15 Mon is a blue reflection nebula. Another blue reflection nebula IC 2169 and associated star cluster Collinder 95 is at left — I framed the field to contain this nebula. Other bits of reflection nebulosity surround it - clockwise: NGC 2245, NGC 2247 and IC 446 above the main nebula. The rich faint cluster near centre is Trumpler 5.
This is a blend of 8 x 5-minute exposures at ISO 800 unfiltered with 6 x 8-minute exposures at ISO 1600 shot through an Optolong L-Enhance dual-band nebula enhancement filter (it lets through only Oxygen III blue-green and Hydrogen-alpha red to really enhance the nebulosity). All exposures with the Canon EOS Ra mirrorless camera through the SharpStar HNT150 Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph at f/2.8, from home on a very clear moonless night January 26, 2020. All stacked, aligned and blended in Photoshop 2020.
This is the place I lived for years. When I was small I could see the harbour with ships sailing and the sky with stars dancing... Now we have one of the tallest light torch in the world...
view from MidLevel towards Central, Hong Kong, China
0.2mm pinhole; 35mm film; 1.5 hours
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
My, my, my, my
Music hits me so hard
(That it) makes me say "Oh, my Lord:
Thank you for blessing me
With a mind to rhyme and two hyped feet".
It feels good when you know you're down,
A superdope homeboy from the Oaktown.
And I'm known as such.
And this is a beat, uh, you can't touch.
I told you, homeboy:
Can't touch this.
Yeah, that's how we livin', and ya know:
Can't touch this.
Look in my eyes, man:
Can't touch this.
Yo! Let me bust the funky lyrics.
Can't touch this.
Fresh new kicks and pants:
You got it like that, now you know you wanna dance.
So, move out of your seat
And get a fly girl, and catch this beat
While it's rollin'. Hold on:
Pump a little bit and let them know it's going on
Like that. Like that:
Cold on a mission, so fall on back.
Let'em know that you're too much
And this is a beat, uh, they can't touch.
Yo! I told you:
Can't touch this.
Why you standing there, man?
Can't touch this.
Yo! Sound the bell: school's in, sucker.
Can't touch this.
"Give me a song or rhythm
Making no sweat". That's what I'm giving'em
Now. They know
They talk about the Hammer when you're talking 'bout a show
That's hyped and tight.
Singers are sweatin', so pass them a wipe
Or a tape to learn
What it's gonna take in the 90's to burn.
The chart's legit:
Either work hard or you might as well quit.
That's word, because, you know:
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Break it down!
Stop: Hammer time!
Go with the flow. It is said.
If you can't groove to this, then you probably are dead.
So, wave your hands in the air,
Bust a few moves, run your fingers through your hair.
This is it for a winner:
Dance to this and you're gonna get thinner.
Now, move. Slide your rump.
Just for a minute, let's all do the bump:
Bump, bump, bump...
Yeah: can't touch this.
Look, man:
Can't touch this.
You'll probably get hyped, boy,
'Cause you know you can't.
Can't touch this.
Ring the bell: school's back in.
Break it down!
Stop: Hammer time!
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Break it down!
Stop: Hammer time!
Every time you see me,
That Hammer's just so hype.
I'm dope on the floor
And I'm magic on the mike.
Now, why would I ever
Stop doing this,
With others makin' records
That just don't hit?
I toured around the world,
From London to The Bay:
It's "Hammer! Go, Hammer! MC Hammer! Yo, Hammer!"
And the rest can go and play
"U can't touch this".
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Yeah, can't touch this.
I told you:
Can't touch this.
Too hype. Can't touch this.
Yo! Get me outta here.
Can't touch this.
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ocation: Salmson Isle.
Beavis and Butt-Head
HAIL SATAN
Shot this with an 8mm fisheye lens. 26 second exposure.
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Benched in Southern California
This is a more sophisticated version of an old idea which consists of over 80 single shots. To achieve the dry ground I made some shots without water. A little post-production was needed to get this final result.
Strobist information: see this setup-shot for the overall setup. Fired two SB-20's (1/16 power) throug white umbrella from right, one 430EX (1/8 power) against background.
This is the Rose Building, an historic Cleveland landmark built in 1902. The building was the home of the Cleveland-based health insurance group Medical Mutual of Ohio.
This beautiful sunbird can be found all over south of the Sahara.
I had missed his flight shot last time.
This former ICI plant dominates the Runcorn Marshes. My vantage point is Runcorn Heath looking over some well placed gorse bushes. I say well placed because there is a precipitous drop beyond their thorny stems.
This is an old picture that I found. I intended to post it a long time ago but never got around to it. It is a little stream out in the country (the middle of nowhere Kansas actually) that I drove by and turned around and went back to look again. The only thing I did to this was crop it. I hope you enjoy it.
Last year the Hastings River flooded twice. It was two 50 year floods in one year. During each of these floods a lot of old trees and brush was washed down stream from the upper part of the Hastings from Mount SeaView.
Today most of it has been cleaned up, however, this old tree was caught among the mangroves as a reminder of the floods that took place.