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Yesterday before moonrise we got into the woods for 2.5km to get to darker places for starshooting training. A beautiful lonely and naked tree captured our attention. It was impossible to get nearer, so we shot from far away and got this result. It was shot with a 14mm lens at 2.8 aperture and 800 ISO. Next time I will try with higher ISO to get more of the starclouds. So wait for starshooting training part 3 :)
Fresh snow shows off on bur oak trees dark serpentine branches. Cedar trees capture the snow in small clumps.
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Photo captured via Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Nikkor lens, looking west towards the Pacific Ocean (which is on the other side of the thin strip of land and on the other side of the trees), captured on the Big Lagoon Bridge on U.S. Highway 101, the Redwood Highway, in the census-designated place of Big Lagoon. Humboldt County. Early October 2013.
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Had a walk by the coast along the sand dunes this morning. Dull, damp, miserable day - but perfect for the snails and they were about in their thousands. I really had to watch where I was walking. Then I noticed some of them preferred being in a tree! Captured this one that was conveniently placed on a branch that made for a nice composition.
Cold, wintry, skeletal trees captured from the car on the M25, with the snowy North Downs as a backdrop, 11/Mar/2013.
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The same suburban Sassafras tree captured in fall 2019 (with leaves) and then in spring 2020 (flowering before leaves emerge). I enjoy this little tree, toughing it out right on the edge of lawn and pavement.
Edit. A botanical friend on Facebook notes that these are male flowers.
Amanita muscaria var. gussowii, a symbiotic fungus interacting with the nearby trees. Captured in the Quebec forests.
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All the trees around this particular tree have bloomed and have shed their blossoms, readying themselves for the warm weather. This tree towers over all those trees and was looking pretty sad until yesterday when it budded. It is truly a sight to see. The blossoms are bright and smell marvelous. It is such a wonder to find this type of beauty in downtown Portland, but this late blooming tree captures everyone who walks past. Gorgeous!
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....first venture out of the nest high above in a Hawthorne tree. Captured on the a walkway as it cries out for its mother, which eventually came to the rescue and led it to safety.
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A black and white landscape photograph of a mature grove of beech trees captured on a late Autumn walk through the Sonian Forest of Belgium.
A beautiful sunset on the farm with a fence line and barn along with a tree captured in a silhouette. I added a texture to the photo to give it more detail and the look of a painting.
A public pillar for posting posters, recently cleaned of most posters, leaving years of staples creating a photogenic metallic bark for this urban, constructed tree. Captured in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District.
In the heart of the forest, someone pauses beneath tall trees, capturing the beauty of nature all around.
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Au Québec, plus de 250 entreprises cultivent des arbres de Noël sur des superficies dépassant les 8 000 hectares. Bien que cette culture soit présente partout au Québec, elle s'effectue plus particulièrement dans le sud-ouest de la province, entre Sherbrooke, Thetford Mines et le Lac Mégantic.
Chaque année, environ 1 600 000 arbres de Noël sont vendus, dont la majorité est destinée au marché à l'extérieur de la province. Cela représente des revenus pour l'industrie qui se situent entre 25 et 30 millions de dollars.
The natural tree does not come right from the forest, but instead from a tree farm specifically dedicated to growing trees for the holiday season. According to Statistics Canada, many species of evergreens are grown in Canada to be sold as Christmas trees. The most popular Christmas trees are balsam fir and Fraser fir. Other species include the Scots pine, white spruce, white pine and blue spruce. While they are growing, these trees capture CO2, which they turn into wood, water and oxygen. In 2006, 2,461 farms grew Christmas trees in Canada. The most Christmas tree farms are found in Ontario, with 725 farms. The average area of land per farm allocated to growing Christmas trees in Quebec was 55 acres in 2006. Quebec’s Christmas tree farms are, on average, the largest in Canada for this product.
The Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) (sometimes Little Green Bee-eater) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family. It is resident but prone to seasonal movements and is found widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal and the Gambia to Ethiopia, the Nile valley, western Arabia and Asia through India to Vietnam. They are mainly insect eaters and they are found in grassland, thin scrub and forest often quite far from water. Several regional plumage variations are known and several subspecies have been named.
Like other bee-eaters, this species is a richly coloured, slender bird. It is about 9 inches (16–18 cm) long with about 2 inches made up by the elongated central tail-feathers. The sexes are not visually distinguishable. The entire plumage is bright green and tinged with blue especially on the chin and throat. The crown and upper back are tinged with golden rufous. The flight feathers are rufous washed with green and tipped with blackish. A fine black line runs in front of and behind the eye. The iris is crimson and the bill is black while the legs are dark grey. The feet are weak with the three toes joined at the base. Southeast Asian birds have rufous crown and face, and green underparts, whereas Arabian beludschicus has a green crown, blue face and bluish underparts. The wings are green and the beak is black. The elongated tail feathers are absent in juveniles. Sexes are alike.
The calls is a nasal trill tree-tree-tree-tree, usually given in flight.
Taxonomy
Race orientalis from Coimbatore, India
Several populations have been designated as subspecies:
viridissimus is found from Senegal to northern Ethiopia (has more green on the throat, crown and nape with long streamers)
cleopatra from the Nile Valley to northern Sudan
flavoviridis from northern Chad to Sudan
muscatensis on the Arabian plateau (more yellowish green with narrow gorget on throat)
cyanophrys found in Israel and the Arabian region (includes meccanus)
beludschicus(=biludschicus[5]) Iran to Pakistan (paler colours with a blue throat)
orientalis in India and Sri Lanka (has head and neck tinged with rufous)
ferrugeiceps (=birmanus) in northeastern India, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (has rufous crown, name and mantle)
ceylonicus in Sri Lanka has the nape and hindneck with more pronounced golden brown sheen[7] often included within the nominate race
A study of species within the genus Merops based on plumage characteristics found that most of the subspecies of orientalis grouping together with the most similar species being Merops leschenaulti and subspecies ferrugeiceps appeared closer to that group.
Distribution and habitat
This is an abundant and fairly tame bird, familiar throughout its range. It is a bird which breeds in open country with bushes. In Africa and Arabia it is found in arid areas, but is more diverse in its habitats further east. This species often hunts from low perches, maybe only a metre or less high. It readily makes use of fence wires and electric wires. Unlike some other bee-eaters, they can be found well away from water.
They are mostly see in the plains but can sometimes be found up to 5000 or 6000 feet in the Himalayas. They are resident in the lowlands of South Asia but some populations move seasonally but the patterns are not clear,[3] moving away to drier regions in the rainy season and to warmer regions in winter. In parts of Pakistan, they are summer visitors.
Behaviour and ecology[edit]
Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) on a branch of tree. Captured in Okanda, Sri Lanka.
Like other species in the genus, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and ants, which are caught in the air by sorties from an open perch. Before swallowing prey, a bee-eater removes stings and breaks the exoskeleton of the prey by repeatedly thrashing it on the perch. Migration is not known but they make seasonal movements in response to rainfall. These birds are somewhat sluggish in the mornings and may be found huddled next to each other on wires sometimes with their bills tucked in their backs well after sunrise. They sand-bathe more frequently than other bee-eater species and will sometimes bathe in water by dipping into water in flight. They are usually seen in small groups and often roost communally in large numbers (200-300). The birds move excitedly at the roost site and call loudly, often explosively dispersing before settling back to the roost tree. The Little Green Bee-Eater is also becoming common in urban and sub-urban neighborhoods, and has been observed perching on television antennae, only to launch into a brief, zig-zag flight formation to catch an insect, then return to the same perch and consume the meal. This behaviour is generally observed between the hours of 7:00 and 8:00am, and after 4:00pm.
The breeding season is from March to June. Unlike many bee-eaters, these are often solitary nesters, making a tunnel in a sandy bank. The breeding pairs are often joined by helpers. They nest in hollows in vertical mud banks. The nest tunnel that they construct can run as much as 5 feet long and the 3-5 eggs are laid on the bare ground in the cavity at the end of the tunnel. The eggs are very spherical and glossy white. Clutch size varies with rainfall and insect food density. Both sexes incubate. The eggs hatch asynchronously with an incubation period of about 14 days and the chicks grow fledge in 3 to 4 weeks and in the fledging stage show a reduction in body weight.
A study suggested that Green Bee-eaters may be capable of interpreting the behaviour of human observers. They showed an ability to predict whether a human at a particular location would be capable of spotting the nest entrance and then behaved appropriately to avoid giving away the nest location. The ability to look at a situation from another's point of view was previously believed to be possessed only by primates.
Riverside habitats were found to support high populations in southern India (157 birds per square kilometre) dropping off too 101 per km² in agricultural areas and 43-58 per square km near human habitations.
They feed on flying insects and can sometimes be nuisance to bee-keepers. The preferred prey was mostly beetles followed by hymenopterans. Orthopterans appear to be avoided. They are sometimes known to take crabs. Like most other birds they regurgitate the hard parts of their prey as pellets.
A line of palm trees captured in the simplicity of black and white, standing tall like silent guardians of time. The absence of color emphasizes the raw texture of the trunks and the elegant forms of the leaves, creating a timeless and contemplative mood. An ode to nature's symmetry and strength.
‘Leopard in a tree’ captured by Don Ashabranner in July 2012, with Robin Hester as ranger.
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The late, Doris Duke, had left a wonderful legacy in converting her magnificent estate into a Natural Wildlife Preserve for the public’s education and enjoyment. The paths throughout the estate offer such splendid scenery. One is forever exploring, always seeing something subtly beautiful. There are always pleasant surprises, from the general scenery to the world of the wildlife, even tiny insects and flowers are enjoyable to observe. The bucolic nature of the preserve is so relaxing—akin to meditating while experiencing the landscape. The beauty of visiting Duke Farms is that so many incredible views are there simply by observing all of the surroundings, and during the cold season when snow and ice coat the landscape, it creates an entirely different kind of appreciation for winter. While descending a hill this view greeted us across the icy reservoir. A portion of the surface ice had melted, leaving an expansive mirror in a sense, for the reflection of the trees captured was so crystal clear.
Merry Christmas 🎅🎅🌌🌌🌠
Dear friends, I leave here in advance my sincere merry Christmas to all, may God enlighten and make a year full of achievements at all. In this medium of astrophotography I met wonderful people, friends, partners and very welcoming.
I anticipate my merry Christmas, because I will be away for a few days, so I made through the junction of two images my astronomical Christmas tree
Here in this image times:
1) cone nebula (Christmas tree): captured during the meeting in Mato Grosso: www.astrobin.com/full/332122/0/
2) Comet 46p / Wirtaner (would be the light at the tip of the star: www.astrobin.com/full/381842/0/
Some artificial spikes were placed to simulate Christmas balls.
Equipment
1) cone: Apo 80mm ts + cen60ec + asi1600mm + baader LRGB
20 * 150 "GB + 10 * 300" halpha + L
2) Comet 46p: Canon 6D + smarteq: 15 * 60 "
Chapada dos Guimarães - MT
Jales - SP
My dog Ludo in front og the lonely tree. Captured at Tanum Horse Center, Norway.
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The sun sets on the first day of December behind Sugar Hill in #TollandCT – The skeletal trees may be draped in white by week’s end.
Spirulina is a microalga consumed for millennia because of its nutritional properties. Nowadays, it is used as a healthy and effective dietary supplement. Spirulina cultivation also has less known environmental and environmental benefits. Can it be used to clean up?
Spirulina cultivation: ecological and environmental benefits
Spirulina is part of cyanobacteria or blue algae. These organisms have contributed to the oxygen enrichment of the original atmosphere of the earth. They have also contributed to the formation of ozone that protects against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This microscopic alga is therefore ideal for:
Produce oxygen and capture CO2;
Preserve the soil;
To preserve the environment.
Spirulina produces oxygen
On the principle of photosynthesis, trees capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen. It is estimated that a tree can set between 1 and 4 tonnes of CO2 per year per hectare. Spirulina, which is generally used as a sports food supplement, is able to do better. Spirulina also contains chlorophyll and produces 16.8 tons of oxygen per hectare per year. At the same time, it can capture 23 to 40 tons of CO2.
Today, the pollution rate in cities is alarming. According to statistics, air pollution is responsible for the deaths of more than 3 million people each year. Less than 12% of the world’s population would breathe healthy air. Fine particles and atmospheric pollutants are at the root of several ills, among which we can mention:
Asthma;
Heart disease;
Stroke.
The rate of oxygen in the atmosphere keeps decreasing. It has dropped 0.7% on average over the past 800,000 years, according to studies. On the other hand, CO2 levels are increasing. In a polluted environment, trees provide a barrier to filter the air. Thanks to their leaves, they can hold up to 20 kg of dust. That’s why most ecological and environmental organizations recommend planting trees. However, spirulina is more effective than a tree. Spirulina culture offers solutions in the fight against pollution. Oxygen is an essential element for any form of life. Large spirulina cultures should help to rebalance the oxygen and CO2 levels on the planet. In addition, it has the capacity to absorb toxins, heavy metals and many elements present in its environment.
Spirulina is one of the first living creatures to appear on Earth billions of years ago. Its properties have helped to promote the appearance of life.
Spirulina preserves the soil
The cultivation of spirulina has several advantages:
It offers an excellent yield of proteins;
It requires little water;
It does not require the use of fertile soils.
Spirulina has a high vegetable protein content, about 60% of its dry weight. On one hectare, it produces 20 times more protein than soy, 40 times more than corn or wheat. Its protein production is 200 times stronger than for beef. The cultivation of Spirulina requires a small volume of water. For example, to produce 1 kg of protein, spirulina consumes 4 times less water than soy. The quantity of water is 6 times less than for corn or wheat. It is 50 times lower than for beef.
Spirulina cultivation does not require the use of pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. It does not require the use of fertile soils either. It can be grown on unproductive land and in pools a few centimeters deep (aquaculture). It is estimated that the production of one kilogram of wheat protein led to the destruction of 22 kg of fertile soils. And, for 1 kg of beef protein, about 145 kilograms of soil are destroyed. The arable land is scarce. Therefore, spirulina cultivation is ideal because it does not cause soil erosion. In addition, it uses fewer surfaces for an excellent performance.
Spirulina preserves the environment
Agriculture contributes greatly to the destruction of natural resources. The cultivation of spirulina makes it possible to fight against:
Pollution and contamination of water;
Overconsumption of water;
Soil erosion;
Deforestation.
Inputs such as plant protection products and fertilizers have adverse effects. They can contaminate runoff and affect humans and other species. According to official figures, 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their targets. In addition, the costs of researching inputs and the consequences of their use are enormous. However, growing spirulina does not require the use of chemicals. Spirulina grows well in sunny and arid areas.
The destruction of forests remains a major problem today. Classical agriculture is one of the main causes of this phenomenon. An estimated 300 million people live in and around forests. More than 1.6 billion people depend to varying degrees on forests to live. The cultivation of spirulina uses few surfaces without destroying the soil. In addition, spirulina is an excellent producer of oxygen. Large-scale production could, therefore, improve the quality of the air on the planet. But, large-scale crops could also promote optimal reforestation.
Spirulina, production and environmental cost
The production of spirulina generates almost no environmental cost. Ecological and simple, it is respectful of the environment. The production is done in greenhouses or in pools a few centimeters deep (aquaculture). When produced in a greenhouse, water heated to 37 degrees Celsius is required and brewed regularly. Organic Spirulina can be grown using natural products such as:
The laundry of ashes;
The nitrate of Chile;
Magnesium sulfate.
These natural products are ecological and economical. The ash liquor is obtained by adding water to the ash. The resulting laundry is kept indefinitely. Chilean nitrate is a mineral fertilizer that is extracted from the subsoil. Commonly called anhydrous Epsom salt or bitter salt, magnesium sulfate exists in nature.
Compared to other cultures, Spirulina requires less energy for its production:
2 times less than corn or wheat;
5 times less than soy;
100 times less than the be.
In some countries, many spirulina farms have been established because of the benefits of this alga. The ease of production and the little surface required are also ideal for the cultivation of this seaweed.
Spirulina and malnutrition
Malnutrition kills more than 11 million children worldwide each year. Spirulina can be used to fight this plague. The UN considers this microscopic alga as “ the best food of the future ”. Not only does it produce healthy and abundant food, but spirulina is also a source:
Protein;
Antioxidants;
Vitamins;
Of iron ;
Essential fatty acids.
Spirulina contains beta-carotene or provitamin A. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against oxidative stress. In other words, the antioxidant protects cells against free radicals. 1 g of spirulina can provide enough vitamin A, B12, and manganese. With 10 g it is possible to fill the body with iron and phosphorus. Essential fatty acids are essential to the body. The latter does not know how to make them naturally.
But where does Spirulina come from?
Spirulina has been on Earth for over 3.5 billion years. It has a spiral shape and is able to synthesize the energy of the sun. This microscopic alga multiplies by cell division in the manner of bacteria. Moreover, it owes its survival to this mode of multiplication.
The properties of Spirulina have been known for millennia. In South America, the Aztecs used it as a natural dope for runners. These had to supply the palate with fresh fish. Harvested in Lake Texcoco, the seaweed was nicknamed “Tecuitlatl”.
In Africa, in northern Lake Chad, a local population (the Kanembou) also consume this alga. For centuries, she harvests spirulina present in natural pools. Then she dries it in the sun, creating pancakes called “die”.
What to remember? Spirulina is a superfood rich in beneficial nutrients. It can be used in the fight against malnutrition. It can also play a major role in the fight against pollution.
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