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Lake Mokoan.
Winton Swamp roughly 7 km from Benalla. Victoria, Australia.
The Winton Wetlands Reserve protects the Lake Mokoan area. Lesser known reserve rules ban putting up beach umbrellas, flying kites, and throwing stones.
The Spa Sklené Teplice is situated in the splendid valley of Central Slovakia and is an oasis of recreation and active relaxation. A rarity on offer here, are the thermal mineral water springs that rise from the ground at temperatures of 38-52.3°C. They not only have significant healing effects, but also reflect the spirit of the history of the famous baths, which have been used since as long ago as the 16th century.
The snowflakes were so large they almost thumped as they fell on trees, road. Trees with large branches are carrying heavy loads, being plastered with white stuff, and after today's snowfall of about 8 inches in one day, many trees look fake.
In your mind's eye, can you imagine a family planting this tree decades ago beside their little new farm house out on the vast prairielands of western Illinois? Together, this tree and house have withstood the ravages of untold bitter winters and sweltering summers. Now abandoned, the house is going the way of all the Earth. Long after it has finally collapsed, however, the tree will stand as a living memorial to the struggles, joys, and love that once was here.
The people and horses have disappeared from this scene. In their place are some cattle penned up in the yard. They stand beside the decaying farmhouse, which is visible from Highway 136 near Chili, Illinois. On some visits there, I've seen cattle almost on the front porch.
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Update March 2019: On a trip back from Quincy to Macomb, Illinois, I was dismayed to find that this old house had been torn down. Alas... it was such a great spot for photography!
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I had a semi-scary experience on this adventure to the woods. As my little dog, Bebe, and I were leaving there was a large german shepherd blocking the exit. Luckily, I know the woods like the back of my hand, so I knew where to escape to find an alternate exit. Even luckier, my dog is a complete airhead and did not notice the german shepherd following close behind as we walked briskly through the trails. Bebe (a.k.a the doofus) did not notice the large dog, despite it being literally five feet behind us. It wasn't until we reached a fork in the trails that Bebe finally turned around and saw the other dog. The german shepherd suddenly jumped up and down as if to engage Bebe in play, but Bebe just stared at the german shepherd for a few seconds, sneezed, and then went back to smelling the dirt. The other dog then gave up and took the right trail at the fork that led back into the woods. Bebe and I took the left trail that winded back to the parking lot.
So, there you have it. My almost-scary-but-very-anti-climatic- adventure in the woods.
On another note, this is my first time trying the expansion technique. Don't look to closely, there might be a couple of mistakes!
Been having some medical problems so not very active...this image was taken when I first got my DSLR more than five years ago. This is a repost from back then with some Topaz tweaking.
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The Quiver Tree.
Nikon D80
Aloe dichotoma (the quiver tree or kokerboom) is a tall, branching species of aloe, indigenous to Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region of South Africa, and parts of Southern Namibia
Adelaide Parklands, late