This photo of tidy tips wildflowers was taken during a meet up with Brenda, Bob, Don and others in the Nature Photography Group of the Central Coast.

After bathing, the Yellow Warbler found a spot in the trees, to preen itself.

Wawanosh Wetlands

Sarnia, ON

Nutmeg. That's all I've got. LOL. Another addition to the many pastel collections Nutmeg has released, is the Tidy Pastel set. I've mixed several Nutmeg pieces in this scene so you can see how they all work so well together. You can find the new incredibly textured Tidy Pastel set at Shiny Shabby.

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Washbasin

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Liquid Soap Olive

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Drying Rack (4 color options)

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Chair w/Pillow Painted Adult and PG (pillow color and ruffle options available)

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Chair White Adult and PG

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Woven Bag Complete Set Bonus Item

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Clock Rust

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Pitcher

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Chair Painted Adult and PG

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Chair w/Pillow White Adult and PG

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Liquid Soap

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Bar of Soap

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Mirror White

Nutmeg. Tidy Pastels Clock White

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From the French Cafe Collection at Kustom 9:

Nutmeg. French Cafe Iron Chair Adult and PG

Nutmeg. French Cafe Table 1 & 2

Nutmeg. French Cafe Bonus Plant

Nutmeg. French Cafe Plant

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Various Nutmeg Collections available at the mainstore (LM above):

Nutmeg. Old Gilded Crown

Nutmeg. Dreamy Pastels Rug

Nutmeg. Dreamy Pastels Candle Stand

Nutmeg. Warm Respite Rug

Nutmeg. Countryside Dream Chandelier White

Nutmeg. Dacha Metal Bathtub

Nutmeg. Dacha Old Oriental Rug

Nutmeg. Rustic Fence (available at the Getaway: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Getaway/178/172/24 )

Misc:

Ayla. Old Garden Shed

+Half-Deer+ Angel Dress Form

elev8~Jasmine

floorplan. chalkboard door divider / french blue

Heart - WildFlowers - Wild Dog Rose - White

Heart - Wildwood - Spanish Broom - Yellow

.:revival:. dry weed

[we're CLOSED] summer flowers

Apple Fall Flagstones

Soy. Reed Screen [Sudare]

{yumyum} Vine

+Half-Deer+ Country Rose Chandelier - Antique White​

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Surrounded by Purple Owls.

Shell Creek Road, SLO County

Gracie Jo in one of her favorite spots

Tucked away in Western Australia’s Yalgorup National Park, within the quiet shallows of Lake Clifton, lies something truly extraordinary — almost more science fiction than fact. These knobbly, unassuming formations are **thrombolites**: living, rock-like structures built by ancient microbial communities.

What makes them so special? Thrombolites are incredibly rare! They’re among the few surviving examples on Earth of life forms similar to those that began oxygenating our planet billions of years ago. According to wiki, unlike the more well-known stromatolites, which grow in tidy layers, thrombolites have a "clotted, chaotic internal structure" — a bit like my brain on most days! They’re messy, ancient, and utterly fascinating.

As we stood on the boardwalk, watching the sun filter through the nutrient-rich waters, which is just the way these microorganisms like it, we felt small. I was staring at the descendants of the planet’s earliest architects of breathable air, still quietly persisting in a world that has changed beyond recognition.

They’ve survived for millennia, but they’re fragile — vulnerable to rising salinity, pollution, and, sadly, careless human behaviour. Just last year, they suffered significant damage after many visitors, in pursuit of the aurora australis, wandered into restricted areas. The result? Extensive harm to the thrombolites and their delicate microbial mats. Makes you almost ashamed to be a photographer! I’ll be polite and refrain from calling them what I really think of them ..... *deep breaths*

I consider ourselves lucky, truly lucky, to see them still hanging on, whispering stories from the origins of life - rare, ancient & alive. I hope more people come to understand their importance, and that these incredible rare living fossils not only survive but thrive.

Sorry for the rant. Have a great end to the week! Thanks kindly for any likes/comments, they are always appreciated.

Waterscape 38/100 in 2025

This was taken at Shell Creek Road this past Spring.

Most birds look sweet and cuddly when they preen, but not a Bald Eagle. This parent is sitting high in a Cypress tree near it’s nest in the morning sun guarding the eaglets.

Victoria, BC.

kind of naturestract... :=)))

Little Oakley keeps his room nice and tidy...I wish my grandsons could take some lessons :-) (One of the many outtakes from my last children's book "Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z")

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, GB, May 2020

Erie, Colorado

Sound: Island In The Sun by Weezer

Thank you all for commenting and favouring my images it is very much appreciated.

Having enjoyed a good dig in the garden Mana sat, paws together looking quite tidy but covered in bits.

It was wonderful to see this cob Mute swan fussing on his nest! Taken through reeds, it isn't brilliant though!

Middle Street, Deal, Kent.

I generally won't be doing with painting bricks, but I think it may have been an improvement here.

A terrace in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

The west end of Marine Terrace, Herne Bay, Kent.

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Yellow Crowned Night Heron playing house...

My two find and play with all sorts of things on our dog walks. Usually its a battle who can hold on to their findings without the other one stealing it!

Just a simple candid street style Snapograph taken at Covent Garden London UK of a couple of young ladies sitting down with one of them having a bit of a tidy up.

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Neat & tidy buildings on Cromer sea front.

An image from the archives.