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For many, the Arctic is synonymous of a hostile environment and for most of the time, it is true. But each year, for a very short period the Arctic changes.
This extremely sensitive natural environment that is fully productive each year only for a few weeks enables survival of many different species unseen anywhere else in the world.
One can’t stress enough how important it is to protect this place and shield its environment from all types of destruction.
My 2019 Baffin Island Photo Adventure and Workshop is planned for Aug. 29-Sept. 10. For details, please refer to this link: www.arturstanisz.com/trips/type/current/
Short reportages and videos from past Baffin island workshops can be seen here: www.arturstanisz.com/trips/type/trip/
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Maya Angelou
The High Fens in Belgium are a harsh environment, and in my opinion, one of the most beautiful primaeval landscapes in my 'area' (it's a 2,5 hour drive). This shot was take on an early and cold morning in 2021.
The waterfalls weren't carrying much water, but pretty nevertheless. On the Muker-Keld footpath.
Swinner Gill, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, UK
At this location are also the derelict ruins of a once-thriving lead mining mill from the 18th century.
©SWJuk (2022)
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The domestic yak (Bos grunniens) is a long-haired domesticated bovid found throughout the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent, the Tibetan Plateau and as far north as Mongolia and Russia. It is descended from the wild yak (Bos mutus).
The English word "yak" is a loan originating from Tibetan: གཡག་, Wylie: g.yag. In Tibetan, it refers only to the male of the species, the female being called Tibetan: འབྲི་, Wylie: 'bri, or nak. In English, as in most other languages that have borrowed the word, "yak" is usually used for both sexes.
Physiology
Yak physiology is well adapted to high altitudes, having larger lungs and heart than cattle found at lower altitudes, as well as greater capacity for transporting oxygen through their blood due to the persistence of foetal haemoglobin throughout life. Conversely, yaks do not thrive at lower altitudes, and begin to suffer from heat exhaustion above about 15 °C (59 °F). Further adaptations to the cold include a thick layer of subcutaneous fat, and an almost complete lack of functional sweat glands.
(271/365) There are quite a few of these large caterpillars around at the moment. I think they are Fox Moth caterpillars? Luckily our garden has lot's of "wild" patches where nature thrives. Happy Moth Monday & Happy Macro Monday!
For the Macro Monday challenge (September 21st 2015) "Begins with the letter D"
I didn't know whether to call this one 'determined' or 'delightful' or 'dewdrops'. The honeysuckle has survived and thrived through the coldest summer we can recall. Farmers have reported that the grass stopped growing and they are using winter feed for their livestock - but here the honeysuckle continues to offer deliciously fragrant flowers. Maybe the droplets are dew, or maybe rain, it was so wet outside I carried this branch indoors to save the camera. So I hope there are enough 'D's here to meet the challenge!
Happy Macro Monday to everyone ;o)
My 2015 Macro Mondays set: 2015 Macro Mondays
My Honeysuckle set: Fragrant honeysuckle
Oxo Tower Wharf is an award-winning, landmark building situated on the riverside walkway part of London’s fast moving South Bank and Bankside areas and is home to some of the UK’s most innovative and internationally renowned contemporary designers, restaurants, cafes, bars and exhibition venues gallery@oxo and Bargehouse.
Originally built at the end of the 19thC as a power station to supply electricity to the nearby Post Office/Royal Mail building, Oxo Tower has been a Thames-side landmark since the 1930s after it had been remodelled in the Art Deco style. During this time, it had many owners including the Liebig Extract of Meat Company who produced the Oxo Cube, a meat stock cube and after becoming derelict in the 1970s it was very close to demolition but the building and surrounding land were bought by Coin Street Community Builders and developed into the thriving mixed-use neighbourhood it is today.
Not far from Miami, this (swamp)land of muck boots and chest waders is the nation’s first national preserve. Preservation has a long litigious history here; instead of a Jetport, local Miccosukee, Calusa, Seminoles, and conservationists and environmentalists teamed together to preserve a swamp where elusive Florida panthers roam, (alli)gators dawdle, and exotic bromeliads and rare orchids thrive among namesake Cypress giants. In comparison to the neighboring pancake-prairie land of the renowned Everglades national park, this preservation is explored by fewer visitors and more by oil and grazing enthusiasts.
We visited the preserve more in despair than due to a proper plan. Initially dejected by long car lines at the nearby Shark valley entrance of the Everglades, we kept driving to our plan B... this preserve. The visitor center was remarkable in seemingly having fewer human beings in the parking lot than gators on the bank of the stream across it. It also had some of the most knowledgeable and kind rangers, one of whom invited Rishabh to work with them for the rest of the day. Out in the unpaved loop road, the rugged and watery wilderness was holistic and harmonious to the eye. However, it was a sting to photograph. In the swamp, one is left to find beauty, colors, and textures in the dimly lit flora and fauna itself. There is no sky or fast-moving water to rescue the frame. Foolishly, I spent a lot of time trying to find a ‘sunset’ spot in the jungle! Can you believe it? Hah! It is indeed a quirky place to photograph.
For the above photo, I capered in ankle-deep swamp water –which is not static and thus not dirty– in my flip-flops. I was supposed to be aware of alligators and water moccasins, but my attention was arrested by colorful punctuation in the forest –– the bromeliads (air plants). They sprung out from cypress trunks everywhere like hope. Air plants are so called because their roots never reach the ground; they obtain moisture and nutrient tactfully from the air. They are epiphytes not parasites, or in other words, they live rent-free on cypress trunks without causing their host any damage or distress. Cardinal air plants –the protagonist above displaying red floral bracts– are the most common bromeliad in the preserve but are an endangered species in Florida due to recent Mexican bromeliad weevil attacks, illegal collecting, and of course, habitat destruction. The preserve preserves them for now.
Bicentennial Park is a 40-hectare of parkland located 16 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of City of Parramatta. Bicentennial Park is situated on the shores Homebush Bay and is a part of the Sydney Olympic Park in New South Wales, Australia. The Park is a natural heritage site featuring an important wetland ecosystem and parklands. It offers visitors recreation, nature-based tours, environmental education and outdoor event experiences. The park has picnic areas, playgrounds, pathways and cycle ways, access to the wetlands, salt marsh and bird hides. It also features Lake Belvedere, Peace Monument, Treillage Tower, Sundial, 'Cyrus the Great' statue, the Silent Hearts Memorial Garden and water features. Powells Creek runs through the eastern side of the park. The Homebush Bay wetland is occupied by animals that thrive in the salt water wetlands. Bicentennial Park was created by the state and federal governments during the 1980s, to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988. The project involved recycling 47.4 hectares of former rubbish dump into a regional recreation area and the conservation of 53 hectares of a wetland ecosystem on the Parramatta River. The park was officially opened on 1 January 1988. 52482
Its historical range includes a small portion of northeastern Mexico, with evidence suggesting occasional movement into southernmost Texas. They are considered threatened due to habitat loss in Mexico. However, here in Miami, they seem to be thriving in this very urban environment. It is believed that many of these parrots escaped captivity.
There is a thriving financial services industry in the capital of Bermuda (Hamilton), and these guys actually wear this outfit instead of a regular business suit. Shirt and tie, dress shoes and long dark socks, but Bermuda shorts. It was pretty wild to see lots of guys wearing this at rush hour.
The Praying Mantis is a master of deception with a seemingly benign appearance. Despite it's tranquil praying pose, this elusive creature is actually quite the predator of the insect world.
Pushing on that trigger is like pulling magic into my very soul....Darrell.
Have a safe and awesome summer day dear flickr friends.
Thank you to everyone for your visits to my photo-stream....very much appreciated !
Link to the Praying Mantis info www.brandywine.org/conservancy/blog/invasive-mantis-speci....
The city of Jacksonville is perfectly positioned along the Atlantic Ocean in northeast Florida. This "River City by the Sea" boasts more than 20 miles of wide and uncrowded beaches, close to 40 miles of the tranquil Intracoastal Waterway canal, and the longest stretch of the beautiful St. Johns River. On land, Jacksonville is home to the largest urban park system in the nation, with 10 state and national parks. Its authentic cuisine, thriving craft-beer scene and fun and cosmopolitan nightlife make Jacksonville a unique destination.
British Rail 'research' liveried 69004 'RIDC Melton' eases past the site of Belper Goods Yard on 25th June 2026 with the early running 7M18 07:19 Doncaster Up Decoy to Toton North Yard engineers train.
Although the name of the once-thriving goods yard lives on with the nearby industrial estate for various businesses, it ceased railfreight operations around 1969 as road transport started to take over.
Along the Alpine Lakes Loop in Great Basin National Park with a view looking to the south-southeast at ridges and peaks leading up to Wheeler Peak. My thought on composing this image was to line up the nearby forest to create more of a layered look going up the mountainside. Most of the image would be filled with the mountainside itself but there would be a little bit of blue skies to fill out the rest of the image and be that color contrast to the earth-tones below.
Madliena, Malta.
The prickly pear was introduced to Malta at the beginning of the 16th century and has thrived in the sunny and arid climate here. The fruit, which will appear during the summer, is quite a delicacy being made into jams and liqueurs as well as used for juice and as ingredients in nougats and chocolates among other things.
The prickly pear also thrived a little too well in my homeland of Australia but was regarded as a pest and we made massive efforts to eliminate it.
Emmet was once a thriving railway siding with a population of thirty people; today with only two residents. It has a picnic shelter and an interesting historical display in the revamped railway station. Emmet is the western gateway to the spectacular Idalia National Park where dry mulga scrub and rocky escarpments are home to the yellow-footed rock wallaby.
Source: Outback Queensland.
As a BNSF Railway high priority "Z-Train" heads east, an abandoned grain silo stands tall, representing the key ideals of agriculture in Illinois, in the state of thriving or not.
Explore: Nov 16th 2010
Against all odds and in the most unusual of places, life somehow finds a way not only to survive, but even thrive. A small alcove in the sandstone rock captured the fresh rain waters and somehow provided a spark for life to sprout up. High enough in the canyon to avoid the flash floods, but low enough to be sheltered from the harsh winds and environment. This tree has obviously thrived in the most unusual of places. Witnessing such an incredible thing as this is truly proof of the awe inspiring power of Mother Nature.
Canon EOS 5D mark II - EF 16-35f2.8 L - Polarizer
Bells twinpod, Physaria bellii, thrives on Niobrara and Pierre shale outcrops between Fort Collins and the Ken-Caryl Ranch Natural Area in Denver, a distance of about 60 miles. On a map, the geographic distribution is approximately 20 tiny dots at the base of the Front Range, the edge of the Great Plains. This species thrives on soils so toxic that it has virtually no competitors. On the other hand, it does not seem able to spread to normal soils. In an evolutionary sense, this species is in a precarious position--if the shales disappear, the plant would be extinct.
Each April I visit this population to marvel and to take a photo of these healthy flowers in their toxic habitat.
Explored 9-26-2012
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Cabo de Gata, Spain
Feeling more and more restless. Need to venture out somewhere away from the prairies becomes really hard to ignore.. Thus I have taken a look at some images from Spain from April. If one could only teleport over there....
This endangered species seems to be thriving in the Brownsville Texas area, shown here at Oliveira Park at dusk. These birds were part a good size flock (hundreds?) roosting for the night.