Gig Harbor, Washington 2018

....Sneaks come out! :P

When birds meet Polar Bears.... ;o)

Well, here is the new luxurious high rise condo for Monnie,

our Monarch caterpillar who is growing daily in quite a process!

We may be in for one more upgrade, but for now,

hopefully this will be perfect for photographing the transformation!

Happy Window Wednesday, as we peek into the wonderful world of one of nature's miracles!

Oh, by the way, this was a serendipitous purchase at Michael's Crafts where, ironically I was looking for a *netted* structure. At 70% off, I couldn't resist paying only $12, as we can always use it for it's real purpose . . . a lantern, of course! Right now there is a piece of cardboard inside the top, with the bamboo post resting and waiting for a possible chrysalis! It's all an experiment for me!

Another shot from my walk from home, I took a chance on a walk just to see what the sky was doing, and it did some nice colour worth shooting, so glad I went for a little wander down a track.

We went out yesterday for dinner on our wedding anniversary to Bosham and stopped along the way for a walk at Arundel where we got a soaking and I shot a rainbow, then later some shots at a windy Bosham harbour.

When your man is so undeniably handsome.. 😍

When life gives you lemons... :)

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Yesterday at Elk Island NP..

When you run so fast that you forget who you think was chasing you. That's a good day.

Eva breaking out the speed at the dog park. This girl can really move it.

When the gates open

When I look at those clouds, I feel like I'm daydreaming.

The previous shot was of midtown; this one is downtown. I can see where I work from here. ;)

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When Winter is interlacing Autumn in the mountains, Switzerland

...that I am looking at him....

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🇬🇧 Taken last Sunday at Levante in Fregene, this shot captures a playful and spontaneous moment: Michela reaching towards her white hat as it rests above the wooden arch, almost like a sun suspended in the sky. The beach, the sea, and the geometry of the structure create a scene halfway between fashion editorial and summer dream.

🇮🇹 Scattata domenica scorsa al Levante di Fregene, questa foto racconta un attimo giocoso e spontaneo: Michela che allunga la mano verso il cappello bianco sospeso sull’arco di legno, quasi fosse un piccolo sole nel cielo. La spiaggia, il mare e la geometria della struttura compongono un’immagine a metà tra editoriale di moda e sogno d’estate.

Boy these critters are all over the place out here where I live!! Sam called awhile ago on his way home and said come on...bring my camera as their right down the road. So we've been photographing these elk for the past hour. Boy there's quite a crowd when they show up!!! LOL...sure wish I could get closer!! lol...😄 They always go to the oddest places where you can't photograph them real well....I'm on a bridge here!😜

When mind is leading you, you are a sentient being. When mind is resting, you are a buddha.

His Eminence the Seventh Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo, “Beyond Time”

A long lens sunrise in Arches National Park.

...chi ha la costanza di saper aspettare riesce a gustarsi in tutta tranquillità e solitudine le meraviglie che la Natura è in grado di regalarci (Malga Segantini con le Pale di San Martino sullo sfondo, solo un paio di ore prima sembrava di essere in spiaggia...).

Il mio blog : Passione Fotografica

When the Jialing River is dry, it will show

When entering paradise, there may be a few obstacles.

This image is included in a gallery "Animaux sauvages...# 10" curated by Impatience_1 .

Captured this one on a sultry summer afternoon. This hippo had all the excuses to yawn in such weather.

Werribee Open Range Zoo is an African themed zoo in Werribee, about 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is part of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board or 'Zoos Victoria' which also includes Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. It is situated on approximately 225 hectares and is located on the Werribee River in Werribee Park, adjacent to the Werribee Mansion. It was originally agistment land to the Melbourne Zoo.(Wikipedia)

When I went here to take pictures I was hoping for some interesting foreground, but i wouldn´t have guessed that would be a swan that came to see us.

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Early in the morning I still get a little bit nervous

Fighting my anxiety constantly I try to control it

Even when I know it's been forever I can still feel the spin

Hurts when I remember and I never wanna feel it again

Don't know if you get it cause I can't express how thankful I am

That you were always with me when it hurts I know that you understand

I don't wanna lose control

Nothing I can do anymore

Trying every day when I hold my breath

Spinning out in space pressing on my chest

I don't wanna lose control

Sometimes I still think it's coming but I know it's not

Trying to breathe in and then out but the air gets caught

Cause even though I'm older now and I know how to shake off the past

I wouldn't have made it if I didn't have you holding my hand

I don't wanna lose control

Nothing I can do anymore

Trying every day when I hold my breath

Spinning out in space pressing on my chest

I don't wanna lose control

I need you to know I would never be this strong without you

You've seen how I've grown you took all my doubt

Cause you were home

I don't wanna lose control

There's nothing I can do anymore

I don't wanna lose control

Nothing I can do anymore (anymore), anymore

Trying every day when I hold my breath

Spinning out in space pressing on my chest

I don't wanna lose control

When is a dragon, not a dragon?

This caught my eye when we were visiting Polperro and made me smile. There is another photo of the place in my comments below

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Scheveningen......The Netherlands.....

... tra giorno e notte,

sulla via di casa ...

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You with the sad eyes

Don't be discouraged

Oh I realize

Its hard to take courage

In a world full of people

You can lose sight of it all

And the darkness inside you

Can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors are beautiful

Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then

Don't be unhappy, can't remember

When I last saw you laughing

If this world makes you crazy

And you've taken all you can bear

You call me up

Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors are beautiful

Like a rainbow

If this world makes you crazy

And you've taken all you can bear

You call me up

Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors

True colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors are beautiful

Like a rainbow

De cuando llueve.

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It was nighttime when I checked into the first hotel I saw on arriving Skardu city ; I had no idea that I will be treated to a beautiful morning a few hours later. The city itself is nestled in gigantic mountains of breathtaking beauty, but this stream was the first thing that caught my attention when I looked outside the window. This is my attempt to depict my first gaze of this beautiful but underrated area of Northern Pakistan.

'When Worlds Collide!' On Black

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I love Hayley of Paramore!!

tenent tenent tenent tenent tene tene teneneneenn...=D.

I love you tomorrow!! Hatton vs Pacquiao!!

Guys, who will be betting for Pacquiao-hatton fight?

Happy Saturday evryone! =D

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Enjoyed time spent with a friend at Juno Beach a few weeks ago, and happened to capture this story. The long shadow looks like it's reflecting some deep sad thoughts that extend way out. But when we're ready, all we have to do is look up.

It was cold! The two on the left are either running to stay warm or they are from Alaska. And in reality she wasn't sad.

Bruce Springsteen and the Seeger Sessions Band, performing When the Saints Go Marching In