Got home a little while ago and noticed there was no POT. So, for anyone who would like to have a place to share your work, here it is. Have a great weekend all.
@janis b@janis b
So cool. The face at the end with the heart necklace is amazing. No, it was not my sculpture. It was just there. Every day in the winter people come down to the beach and make things -- sculptures, structures, whatever. Then early in the morning the beach rangers come by in their trucks and tear them down. Just like in the video, they're gone. This year there was so much wood due to the enormous amount of rain, they finally came in with earth movers and put all the wood in a big pile and then chipped it. The pile was at least 30' high and 40' feet across with some huge logs in it. Shoulda got a pic. I have a stash I brought home for sculptures.
gleefully destroying the work of others. But then, all know that their beach work is ephemeral anyway. I guess the rangers must have a reason for interfering with what the tides would naturally do.
Glad you got your stash for future creations. I wouldn't mind a load of chips for mulch.
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So cool. The face at the end with the heart necklace is amazing. No, it was not my sculpture. It was just there. Every day in the winter people come down to the beach and make things -- sculptures, structures, whatever. Then early in the morning the beach rangers come by in their trucks and tear them down. Just like in the video, they're gone. This year there was so much wood due to the enormous amount of rain, they finally came in with earth movers and put all the wood in a big pile and then chipped it. The pile was at least 30' high and 40' feet across with some huge logs in it. Shoulda got a pic. I have a stash I brought home for sculptures.
" In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry, and is generally considered to have been a bad move. -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy "
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
@boriscleto
And the oriole. Such bright cheery colors! I hope to find more of them; they can be hard to spot in the trees. Western tanager is at the top of my list.
although not as generously as before the introduction of rats, possums, and other predators. We have some of the same varieties that you see in the Northern Pacific hemisphere. But some of the birds you photograph are unfamiliar to me. The yellow-headed blackbird was the first I’ve ever seen.
The blue heron nests on the electrical tower look they have been buzzed by the energy passing through the tower. It’s a wonderful photo. Thank you.
Some of my bird photos from this week:
The blue herons have taken over and built nests all over the electrical tower where the eagle was that I photographed several weeks ago.
Hopefully we'll go back again in a few weeks and there will be baby herons!
Yellow-headed blackbirds
Western kingbird
This robin seemed especially happy to pose for me.
The baby Canada geese are already starting to molt out of their fuzz and into their adult feathers:
more babies
Western grebe
Hope to see some baby grebes riding on their parents' backs soon too.
although not as generously as before the introduction of rats, possums, and other predators. We have some of the same varieties that you see in the Northern Pacific hemisphere. But some of the birds you photograph are unfamiliar to me. The yellow-headed blackbird was the first I’ve ever seen.
The blue heron nests on the electrical tower look they have been buzzed by the energy passing through the tower. It’s a wonderful photo. Thank you.
@Daenerys
of the blue herons.
I can mark the time of day they fly over my section of the Irish Hills in southern Michigan.
I can say, without a doubt, I'd rather see them perched in a tree.
Nice, spooky photo.
Some of my bird photos from this week:
The blue herons have taken over and built nests all over the electrical tower where the eagle was that I photographed several weeks ago.
Hopefully we'll go back again in a few weeks and there will be baby herons!
Yellow-headed blackbirds
Western kingbird
This robin seemed especially happy to pose for me.
The baby Canada geese are already starting to molt out of their fuzz and into their adult feathers:
more babies
Western grebe
Hope to see some baby grebes riding on their parents' backs soon too.
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Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
It makes me wonder about the transforming nature of the environment because of technology, and where it is all going.
I look forward soon, to seeing the Herons in a more natural setting by my mom's place in Florida. You know, to balance the imbalance of it all, even if naively hopeful.
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of the blue herons.
I can mark the time of day they fly over my section of the Irish Hills in southern Michigan.
I can say, without a doubt, I'd rather see them perched in a tree.
Nice, spooky photo.
@Pricknick
I think, for the herons, there aren't very many big trees around here for them to nest in, so they have to use other things such as man-made structures. There's a place on the great Salt Lake where there's some large nesting platforms that have been built for them; there must be dozens of nests on it. I'll see if I can find a photo of it.
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of the blue herons.
I can mark the time of day they fly over my section of the Irish Hills in southern Michigan.
I can say, without a doubt, I'd rather see them perched in a tree.
Nice, spooky photo.
#5.2 I think, for the herons, there aren't very many big trees around here for them to nest in, so they have to use other things such as man-made structures. There's a place on the great Salt Lake where there's some large nesting platforms that have been built for them; there must be dozens of nests on it. I'll see if I can find a photo of it.
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
Is that true? Or do you have year-round reddish ferns?
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I hadn't looked at it like that before. What you are seeing are three different stages of ageing fern fronds. They turn rusty brown before they drop. This goes on all year round, with most new growth in spiring and some through the summer and fall as well.
Is that true? Or do you have year-round reddish ferns?
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I would likely lose my mind
living in a tropical region. All the things I've never seen would be overwhelming. But I am a glutton for punishment.
Enchanting pics janis.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
It's a great place to lose one's mind in.
I lose my mind here often, to fascination in the beauty and serenity of it.
I’ll try to continue to feed your gluttonous inclination.
Thank you, Pricknik.
That young tree (The Lancewood),
with the long narrow leaves, transforms into a very different looking tree (with very different looking leaves) as it reaches maturity.
attribution: http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/lancewood-horoeka/
Some shots from this week
I told myself I need to stop drinking.
But I'm not about to start listening to some drunk who talks to himself.
Nice, Socialprogressive.
Springtime in San Diego (is that right?).
My nephew lives in San Diego, so I may get back there sometime. It's a beautiful part of the country.
Enjoy.
Hi Janis
Yes it's spring time here in the states. It's been cool and cloudy here in San Diego most of the week. I'm ready for some sun.
I told myself I need to stop drinking.
But I'm not about to start listening to some drunk who talks to himself.
Hi janis - thanks as always for the essay
The textures in your photos are visceral. Look like they could be alien forms and walk off the screen.
love 'em
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Light and texture are mostly what motivates me to photograph.
Your last photo on the beach is wonderful. Dancing driftwood on the beach. Did you create the sculpture?
Here's a video I think you'll all enjoy.
[video:https://youtu.be/ttwxawO0ESc]
Wow
So cool. The face at the end with the heart necklace is amazing. No, it was not my sculpture. It was just there. Every day in the winter people come down to the beach and make things -- sculptures, structures, whatever. Then early in the morning the beach rangers come by in their trucks and tear them down. Just like in the video, they're gone. This year there was so much wood due to the enormous amount of rain, they finally came in with earth movers and put all the wood in a big pile and then chipped it. The pile was at least 30' high and 40' feet across with some huge logs in it. Shoulda got a pic. I have a stash I brought home for sculptures.
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The rangers sound a little like kids
gleefully destroying the work of others. But then, all know that their beach work is ephemeral anyway. I guess the rangers must have a reason for interfering with what the tides would naturally do.
Glad you got your stash for future creations. I wouldn't mind a load of chips for mulch.
I also really like the lines, curvy and dotted
of the palms and rides.
Thank you magiamma, for your work and ongoing support.
It is I who should
thank you... This is a welcome relief from all the ongoing establishment fuckery.
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agreed!
A few before I go to bed
Getting up early for global big day tomorrow...
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The blue-winged warbler in the blue sky,
and the yellow warbler in the flowering tree are sensational. The patterns are beautiful. Thank you.
Really beautiful birds
Thank you.
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Good hunting on Big Day!
Some rain may drive the birds down.
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
Love the warblers.
And the oriole. Such bright cheery colors! I hope to find more of them; they can be hard to spot in the trees. Western tanager is at the top of my list.
This shit is bananas.
Hello all.
Some of my bird photos from this week:
The blue herons have taken over and built nests all over the electrical tower where the eagle was that I photographed several weeks ago.
Hopefully we'll go back again in a few weeks and there will be baby herons!
Yellow-headed blackbirds
Western kingbird
This robin seemed especially happy to pose for me.
The baby Canada geese are already starting to molt out of their fuzz and into their adult feathers:
more babies
Western grebe
Hope to see some baby grebes riding on their parents' backs soon too.
This shit is bananas.
New Zealand is very much a bird’s paradise,
although not as generously as before the introduction of rats, possums, and other predators. We have some of the same varieties that you see in the Northern Pacific hemisphere. But some of the birds you photograph are unfamiliar to me. The yellow-headed blackbird was the first I’ve ever seen.
The blue heron nests on the electrical tower look they have been buzzed by the energy passing through the tower. It’s a wonderful photo. Thank you.
Are you taking American refugees?
(Half-joking.)
This shit is bananas.
It really is almost that bad for many,
isn't it. So much suffering in a country with so much wealth and possibility.
What a horribly surreal photo
of the blue herons.
I can mark the time of day they fly over my section of the Irish Hills in southern Michigan.
I can say, without a doubt, I'd rather see them perched in a tree.
Nice, spooky photo.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Very true, that it is surreal.
It makes me wonder about the transforming nature of the environment because of technology, and where it is all going.
I look forward soon, to seeing the Herons in a more natural setting by my mom's place in Florida. You know, to balance the imbalance of it all, even if naively hopeful.
Hi Pricknick
I think, for the herons, there aren't very many big trees around here for them to nest in, so they have to use other things such as man-made structures. There's a place on the great Salt Lake where there's some large nesting platforms that have been built for them; there must be dozens of nests on it. I'll see if I can find a photo of it.
This shit is bananas.
Here you go.
(not my photo)
This shit is bananas.
I have seen a GBH rookery in the trees, with not-yet fledged
and the rookery was a long-term one. Appalling were the skeletal babies who got hung up in lower branches. So, be warned. Also very noisy.
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
janis b, there seem to be autumnal reds in there
Is that true? Or do you have year-round reddish ferns?
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
The colours are looking quite autumnal.
I hadn't looked at it like that before. What you are seeing are three different stages of ageing fern fronds. They turn rusty brown before they drop. This goes on all year round, with most new growth in spiring and some through the summer and fall as well.
Thanks for the kewl Photography OT, Janis. And,
thanks to all of our excellent Caucus photographers for sharing your work. Hope to see you Guys next Friday.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
Mollie
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."--Will Rogers
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Hi Mollie!
Maybe I should rephrase my ‘POT’ with your ‘Photography OT’ … but maybe not ; ).
How’s Mister B doing? Actually I know … as best as is possible, in your care. Give him my love too.
Mother's day was happily spent with my wonderful daughter.
Cheers Mollie.