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More dance lessons happening at the Festival of India.
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There's no red-headed stepchildren in the agama's family, because only the head of the tribe gets to show off all of his brilliant colors while the rest of his family has to settle for dulled versions of the rainbow. These African lizards average only about nine inches long, but their bright colors and big personalities are hard to miss.
Color
Commonly called the rainbow lizard, the red-headed agama's crimson crown is just the start of his display. While females and non-dominant males are not so brightly colored, a breeding male has a red or orange head, blue body and a tail that can be either red, deep blue or striped turquoise. The male's colors intensify during breeding season. They also change when he's contemplating a fight with another male. Preceding a fight, his head turns brown and white spots appear on his body. Females and young males are typically brown or olive green with a white belly, and a head that is slightly different color than their body.
Social Organization
Dominant male red-headed agamas establish a territory and govern a group of ten to 20 females and juveniles within the territory. Subordinate males, if allowed to remain, must be submissive to the male leader, such as allowing him the choice spot for basking in the sun. Males fight for territory and control of the group, with the winner gaining the right to breed with the females.
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UP 6851 catches the last rays of sunshine at MP 24.5 on the UP Kansas Sub.
The little sensors on the MA3 don't do great in low light situations. I probably should have went full manual here.
"I've battled demons that won't let me sleep
Called to the sea but she abandoned me
But I won't never give up
No, never give up, no, no
No, I won't never give up
No, never give up, no, no
And I won't let you get me down
I'll keep gettin' up when I hit the ground
Oh, never give up, no, never give up no, no, oh
I won't let you get me down
I'll keep gettin' up when I hit the ground
Oh, never give up, no, never give up no, no, oh(...)"
🎧 Sounds: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NMPt7K9ZRs
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HAIR: enVOGUE – Estele Fitted
EARINGS: ^^SWALLOW^^ - Cross Gem
GLASSES: #EMPIRE – Cat Glasses:*black*
COLLAR: CHAIN – Lacey choker
TOP: Asteria - “Anna” [Maitreya] Top: Brown
COAT: Addams – Virginia Mesh
BRACELET: RealEvil Industries - Kitty Bracelet
WATCH: RealEvil Industries - Kitty Watch
NAILS: Formanails - Stiletto Nails
PANTS: Blueberry – Melanie Jeans
SHOES: Reign – Rome Lace up heels
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Photo taken by the amazing Ramsa Love.
Thanks for trust in me, we are an amazing team :)
✈ St Pete City: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Saint%20Pete%20City/184/55/35
Going on a charter fishing boat for the day, with my husband, was wonderful... the weather was beautiful and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the water....
the boat was full and it seemed like everyone was pulling in fish...
we pulled up a few, but no keepers... just photos and memories!!!
UP 7112 east passing through the crestfallen snow at red barn earlier this AM. The sun was peaking through the clouds at various times but none of them were when a train was going by. I like the orange boxes against the white backdrop here as we almost had full sun but was muted due to a passing cloud. At least they put the clean turd on the point of the turd special.
UP 8659 leads a ZNPOA past Bahia and some interesting cloud cover on a windy Wednesday afternoon.
Video:
Normally, Havoc's ears are positioned toward the back of his head. I got his attention by whistling a tune I remember from the 1960s. He paid close attention!
Janice asked me why I'd chosen that old tune. It's just what popped into my head . . .
Like many of you, I've Christmas traditions.
A relatively new one is to celebrate by having a fancy dinner out with my beautiful girlfriends.
I like to dress for the occasion.
Who doesn't?
This year, I retrieved a cheery red satin dress from the back of the clothes rack for this year's event. Some may recognize it from photos taken at a Christmas event about four years ago. It still fits!
Before showing some images from the event, I figured some would like to see how I prepare.
My first step is to assemble the ensemble on an antique coat tree stand. As an example - See left image in the composite. Mixing and matching might take several iterations. This year, I was trying to justify a green satin dress but given a choice - there just was no fair competition with red. Agree?
A decision about a final "Get Up" for the evening is close when it is just a matter of selecting shoes, and hair. In this case, I chose closed toe kitten heels because they are stable and warmer in winter months, and...... I won't have to get a pedi. Whew!
Though I've a lot of hair in different lengths in the same color range - I chose a more mature cut.
Modern, sophisticated, classy ---that's me!
On the right side of this composite - you can see how I'm nearly ready to "Go."
These are not glamour photos - but instead reveal some details of the process I take to get ready.
Other details - red gloss fingernails with gold glitter nail accent, sparkly/shimmery hose, gold glitter accent scarf, gold Christmas tree pin, gold chain necklace and matching earrings, gold broadband ring and bracelet.
My evening makeup featured gold metallic eye shadow and cranberry lip gloss.
My clutch is a gold glitter borrowed from my spouse.
The natural blue fox coat took my look over the top!
The goal was to appear as a beautiful red and gold wrapped Christmas present!
Blah, blah, blah, blah.... Sorry to prattle on.
For me, it takes days contemplating options and hours of preparation.
That is why, when I finally emerge in public - appreciative comments of friends and strangers - mean a lot!
But even if not appreciated by others, it feels good knowing I did my best.
So how do you like my "get up" and "go" look?
A few photos out and about later.
Nora
Nature at its most beautiful this swan at Christchurch Quay Christchurch Dorset #BBCSummerwatch #Summertime #NationalGeographicWildlife #RSPB #Dorset
SSNP switching for an hour or so before they let the RCP&E train go west. Just long enough for clouds to roll in. Seen here at Pine street in Mankato.
The low neck posture is a warning to 'back off from me and my babies'...
I liked how the goslings were perfectly lined up for this capture :)
--Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin, Summer of 2015
Daily Dog Challenge: Looking up.
Kahn gets a bit worried about the wind in the trees; and it's been very windy lately!
Took this as there wasn't much else about. The back of two geese :)
Many thanks to all who comment, fave or just enjoy looking, it really is very much appreciated!
With a speed of 35 kms per hour the Teleférico de Fuente Dé brings you up higt in the mountains, providing you with a fabulous view over the Picos de Europa.
Fuente Dé, Catabria, Picos de Europa, Spain
My first conceptual expansion with my new camera!
I'm really happy with the way it came out (:
Thanks for your help with the shoot, David!!!!
Still locked up in ice, the Algomarine fired up it's engines this week. An ice breaker is expected to arrive over the Easter weekend but ice fishermen weren't giving up just yet.