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March 8, 2022 International Women's Day
Today we have to keep these words in our hearts.
"War Does Not Have a Woman's Face"
Svetlana Alexandrovna
(Nobel Laureate in Literature who have Ukrainian and Belarusian parents)
Lovely and sunny at home, not so along the coast at the hides, but some nice waders about. This Snipe got very close to the hise
I'm pretty sure there were 4 blue candles unless I took the shot before all the candles were in place.
The cake was delicious and as a rare treat my grandson was also allowed a small piece.
May all the years ahead be as memorable and happy as the past Athos.
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This is todays sunset in Huntington Beach, CA. Hope you like it! Tonight I'll be taking some photos on a music video set. Who knows what I'll get? But trust me theres more where this one came from!
Note - Its not a fake photoshop refelction
Today, Sept 23rd 2022 is the Autumn Equinox and we are very happy!
Ziva David wishes you a wonderful season 🍁
Sun setting behind Groat Knowe, a rounded hillock to the north west of my house.
It had been raining for most of the day, then, about 9pm, there was a suggestion of yellow in the sky. The sun slowly dropped down beneath the higher clouds as the lower cloud (here, outlined in a peachy-white colour) filled the Girvan Valley, below.
I sat for about an hour, in alternating light drizzle and very strong dying sunlight.
There is a 'burning bush' right in the middle of the sun; I think this is a goat willow sapling, nothing more 😄
(I think this picture was taken about 9:45pm)
Taken from my garden.
South Carrick Hills,
SW Scotland
Even today, travelers to Greece can still find many hidden treasure destinations which retain their almost unspoiled beauty, such as the island of Trizonia.
As hard to believe as it may be, because Greece has such a long coastline, as well as almost innumerable islands, there still are a wealth of locations which would make one think that these places are off the map.
One such island without a doubt, is Trizonia, located in the Corinthian Gulf just 400 meters (1,312 feet) off the southwestern coast of the region of Fokida.
The island is said to have been named for the sound of its crickets, which you can always hear singing away while you are there.
This is the famed island which, after visiting it in the 1960’s, Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attempted to buy — lock, stock and barrel — from the local people who lived there by offering them an enormous lump sum of money.
The locals refused, famously saying that this specific paradise was not for sale. Minas, a local restaurateur, shared with the Greek Reporter that occasionally the thought does cross his mind that “it would have been good if Onassis had bought it.”
The islanders’ refusal is what led Onassis later to buy the island of Skorpios in the Ionian Sea, which he made into his own personal Eden.
The island of Trizonia has been called by many a miracle of nature. While staying on the island, which is just 2.4 square kilometers, or barely one square mile, travelers can forget everything from the outside world, including cars, motorbikes, noise — and stress.
Trizonia is also an island garden of sorts, boasting almond, prickly pear, eucalyptus, holly, plum, and olive trees, as well as pine and cedar trees throughout.
The island only has 40-50 residents in the winter. However, Minas maintains that “in the winter it’s a bit difficult, it gets a bit cold, but if you have good company, good wine and good food, everything is fine.”
With a natural, unspoiled landscape that amazes visitors, its lacework of interconnected, continuous beaches, and sapphire waters, Trizonia and its singing crickets beckon to the discerning visitor who needs a break from the modern world.
Edward Blaquiere, a former lieutenant in the Royal Navy and a well known philhellene of his time, visited Trizonia in 1825 and he mentions a ruined village. He also mentions the excellent harbour of the island which is sheltered from all winds. The Greek military leader and politician Andreas Londos came to Trizonia in 1827 with 500 soldiers. In the ensuing battle with the 2000 Ottomans who were there at that time, the Greeks under the guidance of Londos won, causing great damage to the Ottoman army.
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Today I feel like I want to share this with you but I’m not sure if it is a coming back. Maybe some of you noticed that I have been off for a while, I’m going through something particular. I really miss photography but I’m so unmotivated and not really myself. Take care, be happy and have a fabulous day 😊
A detail of Moraine Lake showing off its distinctive azure blue colour. It seems this colour can be best admired from the end of June onwards, when the glacier-fed lake reaches its highest water level. We were there on a bright day at the end of July and the colour was amazing!
Hello my amazing Flickr friends !
Today is an orange day at Color my World Daily. We have Mr. Teddy Bear with us to celebrate Happy Teddy Tuesdays and the theme at Crazy Tuesday is Mirror Photography.
Mr. Teddy Bear thinks mirrors are dangerous… Especially since he gained few pounds, during the pandemic, Mr. Teddy doesn’t like mirrors as much as he use to…Looking directly in the mirror may sometimes be like looking directly at the sun…. you don’t want to stare for too long ! Looking in the mirror is like looking into the abyss and you know what they say about that …When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.
But my tiny vintage mirror ( I got it a few years ago at a garage sale…I truly miss garage sales!!!) is harmless…It will only show you the truth !!
I wish you all an amazing day !! See you later my friends.
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and well!! And see you soon on Flickr !!
... saw these 2 lonely tiny raccons waiting for Mom's return. My Gosh they were so tiny - a foot long if that. They were so close if I desired I could have touched them. Be safe and enjoy always.