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I always liked the combination of exercise, the wild areas and photography. Add in the ability to capture the night sky and it just became reasonable to purchase stock in coffee and concealer for those dark under eye rings. It's addictive enough to stand out in a dark wilderness field waiting for shutters to close, with nothing to distract me from assuming that every little noise is a bear coming to steal my cliff bar.
I'm making progress on getting rid of the noise, but it's still smoother in the large version - Click L
When I spotted this Stock Bill Kingfisher at the Botanic Garden recently, I went back for 3 days in a row and took as many pics of this gorgeous birdie. Becos people are stocking this fellow he goes into hiding and I don't get to see him again. True enough.
Thank you my friends for your visits.
Wishing ALL a Beautiful Weekend.
There are multiple definitions for when a boat becomes a ship, including size, purpose, and other characteristics:
Size: Some say a ship is a vessel that's at least 197 feet (60 meters) long. Others say a ship is a large, ocean-faring vessel.
Purpose: A ship is a versatile vessel that can be used for commercial, military, or scientific purposes. A boat is often used for leisure activities.
Masts: A sailing ship may be defined as having at least three masts.
Deck: A ship may have a through-fitted deck, while a boat may have an open cockpit.
Weight: A ship may weigh at least 500 tonnes.
Crew: A ship may have a commander and a crew, while a boat may just have whomever is on it at the time.
Personal use: A vessel may be considered a yacht if it was constructed solely for personal use and has a combined occupancy of less than 100, including crew.
Submarines are technically ships, but they are traditionally referred to as boats. The original submarines were small and manned only when in use, so “boat” was appropriate.
When disturbed, you take the food with you. They were loving these cones despite appearing so difficult to eat. Nothing's too hard for those powerful beaks!
Unfortunately too quick for 1/800s, especially as the bird was so near to me. I made the usual mistake... probably needed 1/2500. Of course I had been photographing a different one sedately snacking in the tree to my left when suddenly saw this bird approaching at max warp. Guess I should be happy I got a shot or two at all.
The scientific (or is it Latin) name for this bird is so appropriate and explains why some call them "Funeral Cockatoos"... well they are dark and somber: Calyptorhynchus funereus
... and it is totally miserable outside means that I can't get out and about to do much but then I enjoy sitting back and reading my current thriller with a smiley cup of coffee and "maybe" just a little chocolate cake!!
Our Daily Challenge ~ My Favourite...
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Thanks to everyone who views this photo, adds a note, leaves a comment and of course BIG thanks to anyone who chooses to favourite my photo .... Thanks to you all!
I wrote you letters, kept them neat,
In drawers where old regrets repeat.
I should have called, I should have stayed—
But silence grew, and plans decayed.
The clock hands mock my futile wait,
You’re gone, and now… it’s all too late.
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Age creeps up on all of us. Don't hesitate do it now.
Before it's all too late.
Mid Devon Show, 2025.
When the storm Babet arrive the South of Norway, I went to Kalvehageneset to try to get som amazing photographs of waves and the Lighthouse Homborsund.
"Ideali amate voci
di coloro che sono morti o come i morti
sono per noi perduti.
A volte ci parlano in sogno
a volte esse vibrano dentro.
E con il suono, per un istante l'eco fa ritorno
della prima poesia di nostra vita –
come lontana nella notte una musica che dilegua".
Constantinos Kavafis
The soul's desires, the body listens
What the flesh requires, keeps the heart imprisoned
What the spirit seeks, the mind will follow
When the body speaks, all else is hollow
Railroads played a large role in the development of the United States from the industrial revolution in the Northeast (1810–1850) to the settlement of the West (1850–1890). The American railroad mania began with the founding of the first passenger and freight line in the nation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1827.
It flourished with continuous railway building projects for the next 45 years until the financial Panic of 1873 followed by a major economic depression bankrupted many companies and temporarily stymied and ended growth.
There is no question about the importance of railroads in American history.
La Tine de Conflens, Vaud, Switzerland
Another long exposure shot from the Waterfall serie.
I am glad I’ve been able to capture the movement of the water. I particularly like how the flow of water is drawing lines on the surface. The monochrome approach is strengthening the contrasts and isolating the waterfall as I wanted. It was difficult to move closer as the spray from the waterfall was covering the filter with micro water drops.
Taken at Iona shores maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Iona%20Shores/33/183/23
Kiwi Jeans Monaco and top maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Kiwi%20Co/130/121/28
The Nikon 28-400mm Z is quite the versatile lens. This and the previous photo were taken side by side.
Do you know when you reach the stage of inner calm?
When you get away from the noise of the trivialities of the mind..
You don't listen...
pick what you want..
You allow what you don't want to pass without giving it the amount of feeling..
Allah ..
How beautiful it is to be strong with the strength of your rejection of what you do not like.
You smile and go.
That's the royal stage.. 👑 🌺new post 🌺
❌════★ஜ 💓 Calm Down 💓 ஜ★════❌
taken @ Sunny`s Photo Studio
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Soundtrack // Bande-son: THE INNOCENCE MISSION ("It Is Well With My Soul"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvQ4dPEKlGM
"WHEN PEACE, LIKE A RIVER, ATTENDETH MY WAY,.. It is well with my soul..."
On EXPLORE (16.01.21)
"Très belle composition magnifiée par un traitement de haute volée, cette perspective est superbe !" (René CARRERE / www.flickr.com/photos/143018951@N07/)
"Un très beau traitement pour une ambiance douce." (SOPHIE C. / www.flickr.com/photos/sophie-clb/)
"Wouah, ça j'aime beaucoup tant la composition que les tonalités." (Régis DUBUS / www.flickr.com/photos/dubusregis/)
"Très belle perspective avec ce canal, le chemin de hallage en belle promenade, belle texture "romantique"." (VINCENT / www.flickr.com/photos/58769600@N07/)
own texture
I'll wait my whole life
For a moment next to you
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SraRG9YN5HI
All the 'what ifs,' you're missing out on the 'what is'
Live for Today
from the movie Irreplaceable You
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKnQVCCX8vU
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When I told her no, you can’t climb into my lap yet she decided she was going to scratch the bottom of the footstool.
......they open your heart and lift your spirit.
I think those kisses come in the form of a friend, a thought, a sight, a song, a laugh, a moment.......
I want to thank my Flickr friends for giving me all of those.
Today, I'm blowing some kisses your way. Have a nice Sunday.
:-)
When there are many problems and responsibilities in life, when you cannot feel free, then you challenge yourself and your destiny.
Когда в жизни множество проблем и обязанностей, когда ты не можешь почуствовать себя свободным, тогда ты бросаешь вызов самому себе и своей судьбе.
Explored November 18, 2021
www.flickr.com/explore/2021/11/18
It was dark at 5:30am, the path to the top was muddy and slippery due to raining these days. 0C degree, it was freezing cold even with winter jacket on. The sky was full of stars, my hands could almost reach them. When my eyes gradually adapted to the dark, the stars were even brighter. The beautiful Moraine Lake was looming in the mist from the blue hour to red with sunrise light… The most beautiful 2~3 hours. 😉
There were not so many parking spots left at 5:15am. But luckily got in. Went here again one week later at 4:50am, planned to take sunrise photo at Moraine Lake, then hike to the Larch Valley. But parking lot was full. If the lots were full, you would not be allowed in… But the staff started to work at 5am, so many cars parked the 13 km road to Moraine Lake (roadside)… It was the peak time for Larch Valley, which is located up above Moraine Lake in the hamlet of Lake Louise, the trailhead of this hike begins at this very busy, very popular Moraine Lake parking lot… If you want to capture sunrise in the early morning, better arriving before 5am to guarantee a parking spot. Otherwise, you may have to go somewhere else…😊
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