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#URBAN LIGHT AT LACMA
"Urban Light is an extremely popular exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and consists of a collection of 202 vintage street lights. Simple but powerful, this exhibit is busy at all times with tourists. The 2008 installation consists of restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s. Most of them once lit the streets of Southern California."
— yelp.com
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Porthgwarra is a relatively unknown Cornish Cove, largely owned by Lord St Levan (of St. Michael’s Mount). It is located just under 3 miles southeast of Land’s End. Once a thriving fishing cove, it now enjoys a peaceful existence surrounded by local wildlife.
Porthgwarra Beach is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds and raptors visible from the cliffs. Dolphins or seals can sometimes be seen in the sea too. At low tide there is a very small beach, with an array of interesting rock pools and caves. Swimming is relatively safe within the confines of the Cove.
One of Porthgwarra's most interesting features is the cave running through part of the cliff; there is a rope to hang on to as it is treacherously slippery. Sometimes in the evening, bats may be seen flying in and out of the cave.
Porthgwarra Beach has a rich history, and visitors can explore the cove's network of tunnels which were once used for smuggling. There are also lots of reminders of Porthgwarra's fishing heritage, although today only one boat regularly works crab pots from there. However, its appearance in the hit TV series, Poldark, has gone some way to preserving memories of the harsh realities of fishing for pilchards in the eighteenth century.
The Texas rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri ) is a subspecies of rat snake, a nonvenomous colubrid found in the United States, primarily within the state of Texas, but its range extends into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.[1] It intergrades with other subspecies of Elaphe obsoleta, so exact range boundaries are impossible to distinguish.[2] The epithet lindheimeri is to honor the German-American naturalist Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer, who collected the first specimen in New Braunfels, Texas.[3]
Taken within the Mabula Game Reserve, Ouklip, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
This was one one my favourites, just so cute. They were wandering around the inner area of the reserve where the bungalows, restaurant & pool were located. They allowed people to get within 2-3 metres without being alarmed. In this part of Africa only the males have horns, however, in Eastern Africa so do the females.
This small antelope is found in East Africa and South Africa. More of a browser than a grazer, the Klipspringer enjoys fruits, flowers and young plants. It's also an avid, not to mention agile, rock climber.
A klipspringer’s stocky build is due to the thick, coarse fur that cushions and insulates its body. This fur was once much in demand for stuffing saddlebags and led to heavy persecution, particularly in South Africa.
"The most important things are the hardest to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them -- words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they're brought out. But it's more than that, isn't it? The most important things lie too close to wherever your secret heart is buried, like landmarks to a treasure your enemies would love to steal away. And you may make revelations that cost you dearly only to have people look at you in a funny way, not understanding what you've said at all, or why you thought it was so important that you almost cried while you were saying it. That's the worst, I think. When the secret stays locked within not for want of a teller but for want of an understanding ear."
― Stephen King
Some spaces are meant to be felt, not explained.
Architecture by Rene Lorber
Featuring the sculpture “Pleso” by Cameron Havers
Daft Punk - Within
"There are so many things that I don't understand
There's a world within in me that I cannot explain
Many rooms to explore but the doors look the same
I am lost I can't even remember my name
I've been for sometime, looking for someone
I need to know now, please tell me who I am
..."
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Having got within a long lens range of a few of these Red Legged Partridge in the UK, they have simply darted for cover. On our hike in Madeira we came across four or five that were unbelievably tame. As can be seen I was using a 24-70mm lens and I didn't need to crop this one. My only issue was that they clambered over and around the rockery at great pace.
We came across these partridge at a height of around 5,000 feet and apart from a couple of Chaffinch they were the only birds we encountered all day. Apparently the Red Legged Partridge are a recent introduction to the island of Madeira.
I own a solace shut within my heart,
A garden full of many a quaint delight
And warm with drowsy, poppied sunshine; bright,
Flaming with lilies out of whose cups dart
Shining things
With powdered wings.
Here terrace sinks to terrace, arbors close
The ends of dreaming paths; a wanton wind
Jostles the half-ripe pears, and then, unkind,
Tumbles a-slumber in a pillar rose,
With content
Grown indolent.
By night my garden is o'erhung with gems
Fixed in an onyx setting. Fireflies
Flicker their lanterns in my dazzled eyes.
In serried rows I guess the straight, stiff stems
Of hollyhocks
Against the rocks.
So far and still it is that, listening,
I hear the flowers talking in the dawn;
And where a sunken basin cuts the lawn,
Cinctured with iris, pale and glistening,
The sudden swish
Of a waking fish.
Amy Lowell, "Behind a Wall".
Mindfulness, a practice rooted in ancient meditation traditions, is gaining traction in modern society as a powerful tool for mental clarity and well-being. This technique involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment through a gentle, nurturing lens.
By fostering a heightened state of consciousness, individuals can break free from the autopilot mode often induced by the fast-paced nature of contemporary life.
Recent studies underscore the myriad benefits of mindfulness, which range from reduced stress and anxiety to improved focus and emotional regulation. Advocates argue that incorporating mindfulness into daily routines can lead to enhanced overall health, promoting a more balanced and fulfilling life.
As the practice continues to garner mainstream attention, its potential as a remedy for the mental health challenges of our time becomes increasingly apparent.
Be in the moment, embrace the calm and just breathe.
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
...Harry Potter learned to fly his broomstick.
Alnwick Castle, movie set.
Alnwick, Northumberland, United Kingdom.
Macro Monday: Spooky
Macro of my baby doll head planter, glowing from within.
© Web-Betty: digital heart, analog soul
Taken within the Mabula Game Reserve, Ouklip, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
A reserve guide took us on a bush walk (armed with a rifle) and we walked to a lake where these animals "hang out". Luckily, they chose to stay in the water!
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This captivating image showcases a graceful snowy egret standing at the water's edge in Vasona Lake Park, Los Gatos. The bird's pristine white plumage creates a striking contrast against the muted greens and browns of its surroundings. With its slender neck extended and keen yellow eye alert, the egret appears poised and watchful, perhaps scanning the shallow waters for its next meal. The scene is rich with natural textures - from the bird's delicate feathers to the mix of fallen leaves, aquatic plants, and rippling water at its feet. This photograph beautifully captures the serene coexistence of wildlife within the park's diverse ecosystem, offering viewers a moment of tranquility and a glimpse into the patient hunting strategies of these elegant waders.
this is my first little effort in pro tools, using an old idea from 2018 and some blackbirds; hope you like it! <3
ah, and a photo from early this year... :-)
music composed by Christian Kathrein (c) 2017
Looking up at a tomo within the Ruakuri Cave. This would be a long fall for someone if they were to stumble across it on the outside.
Sam and I spent New Years Eve constructing an igloo.
Many of the blocks were cut from the snow within the walls. Going down at least 4 layers created a very tall shelter. Standing up was easy as the ceiling was around 8' high.
This shot was taken while Sam slept inside. The illumination is from just 2 headlamps. The city lights of Vancouver are below.
Recently I had talked with Sam about experiences over presents. When we were unpacking inside, he noted that this was an experience. It sounded like he thought this was a good one.
Within the recess's of the Heals department store, tucked away right at the back, is the most wonderful piece of craftsmanship. Working within the confines of my wide angle lens, I spent an age trying to compose the best image, while holding the camera over the balcony.
From our shorebird trip a couple days ago. Many yellowlegs and other sandpipers were crowded into a small pool full of minnows. One Lesser Yellowlegs in particular seemed determined to keep one place in the pool for himself, and predictably lashed out at any bird to come within pecking distance.
Windows Wednesday without the wait! HWW on Sunday!
A view through two opposite windows in one house to the exterior of a window in the next house down the street.
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Pleasley Vale Cotton Mills are now a business park.
They stand in a short limestone gorge formed by the River Meden. The mills were in operation between 1784 and 1987. They were the scene of luddite attacks in the 19th century. Mill Number 3, photographed here, dates to 1847. These reputedly haunted mills featured in an episode of the UK TV series "Most haunted". They straddle the border between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, UK.