@Lookout
There's not much in the way of fall colors here in San Diego. It's one of the things you have to give up for nice weather all year. It's in the contract you sign when you move here.
Trees are our ally in this insane climate fiasco. Plus they provide endless entertainment!
and looking inside out...
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
but it is getting close...probably another couple of weeks till peak this year.
Those pics are a couple of years old. We have some years when the leaves just turn brown. This year is shaping up nicely. I'll post photos as it happens.
All the best!
#1.1 beautiful lookout! Awesome colors. Looks great, is that present time color there?
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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
@Pricknick
Great work there PN! It is a wonderful Maple! Awesome! Beautiful. Job well done!
One of many maples I started from seed 20 years ago.
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Today is election day here in NZ, and I just returned from voting. My dream team would be a coalition of the Labour, Green, and Maori parties. I’m hoping that Labour won’t get an outright majority and will need the Greens to form a government.
@janis b
Great pics Janis! That half Red Cabbage (I presume) is awesome! Outstanding! The tree form looks hard to eat. Looks like one of our Yucca or Agave types of plant. Green and lush as always...
Have a good one!
Is that part of your wardrobe?
Coincidentally Cabbage ...
First flower spray of the Cabbage Tree
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Another cabbage variety …
Today is election day here in NZ, and I just returned from voting. My dream team would be a coalition of the Labour, Green, and Maori parties. I’m hoping that Labour won’t get an outright majority and will need the Greens to form a government.
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend.
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
The top, roots and berries of the cabbage tree are edible, and medicinal. I have not tried it myself, but the birds love the berries. I didn't know that the roots can be used for brewing beer, but I might see if I can find a beer that uses them.
#2 Great pics Janis! That half Red Cabbage (I presume) is awesome! Outstanding! The tree form looks hard to eat. Looks like one of our Yucca or Agave types of plant. Green and lush as always...
@janis b
Love the second shot. Nice patterns. It looks like it could be a maze you run through.
Is that part of your wardrobe?
Coincidentally Cabbage ...
First flower spray of the Cabbage Tree
.
Another cabbage variety …
Today is election day here in NZ, and I just returned from voting. My dream team would be a coalition of the Labour, Green, and Maori parties. I’m hoping that Labour won’t get an outright majority and will need the Greens to form a government.
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend.
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I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
@Socialprogressive
Awesome flower pix SP! Beautiful! I love water drops, on anything. They just lend themselves well to images. Perfect highlights. Bet it smelled good there too.
The subject in our photo looks like it's part of a military uniform. I'm guessing a shoulder board.
Silent Lucidity
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Neat stuff! So is that part of your work uniform? Can I get something like that at epaulets.com? Any history would be great.
Thanks for postin' and hostin'!
Have a great one!
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hope everyone is doing well, livin' la vida quarantina!
Here are some pixels for your distraction pleasure...
Coyote Cloudywing - one of a big group of larger (2") skippers that are all rather dull. This type is less than annual where I am so was a great find this week on the Blue Mist.
Been a few of the (Eastern) Monarchs are migrating through lately, peak should be soon, if we get a good flight this year.
A closeup
This is a poor Chimney Swift photo, but it is good for showing the spines at the tip of the tail. The shaft of the tail feather has a bare area without barbs creating a spine at the tip. They use this as a prop, a third leg sorta, when they roost in chimneys. Like a woodpecker uses its tail to support itself. But which would really mess a tail up in a chimney (trees were used before chimneys), so have a bare tip of the shaft, a spine works.
I can't remember what I have posted or not, apologies if I did this one before. It is a male Summer Tanager, which alas are now gone for the year. Until next early April...
Hope all are well! Play it safe! Livin' well is the best revenge!
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hope everyone is doing well, livin' la vida quarantina!
Here are some pixels for your distraction pleasure...
Coyote Cloudywing - one of a big group of larger (2") skippers that are all rather dull. This type is less than annual where I am so was a great find this week on the Blue Mist.
Been a few of the (Eastern) Monarchs are migrating through lately, peak should be soon, if we get a good flight this year.
A closeup
This is a poor Chimney Swift photo, but it is good for showing the spines at the tip of the tail. The shaft of the tail feather has a bare area without barbs creating a spine at the tip. They use this as a prop, a third leg sorta, when they roost in chimneys. Like a woodpecker uses its tail to support itself. But which would really mess a tail up in a chimney (trees were used before chimneys), so have a bare tip of the shaft, a spine works.
I can't remember what I have posted or not, apologies if I did this one before. It is a male Summer Tanager, which alas are now gone for the year. Until next early April...
Hope all are well! Play it safe! Livin' well is the best revenge!
@dystopian
About eight years ago there was a Summer Tanager that was hanging out in a nearby Cottonwood tree. It was there for a few weeks before it moved on. It's the only time I've ever seen one.
Hope everyone is doing well, livin' la vida quarantina!
Here are some pixels for your distraction pleasure...
Coyote Cloudywing - one of a big group of larger (2") skippers that are all rather dull. This type is less than annual where I am so was a great find this week on the Blue Mist.
Been a few of the (Eastern) Monarchs are migrating through lately, peak should be soon, if we get a good flight this year.
A closeup
This is a poor Chimney Swift photo, but it is good for showing the spines at the tip of the tail. The shaft of the tail feather has a bare area without barbs creating a spine at the tip. They use this as a prop, a third leg sorta, when they roost in chimneys. Like a woodpecker uses its tail to support itself. But which would really mess a tail up in a chimney (trees were used before chimneys), so have a bare tip of the shaft, a spine works.
I can't remember what I have posted or not, apologies if I did this one before. It is a male Summer Tanager, which alas are now gone for the year. Until next early April...
Hope all are well! Play it safe! Livin' well is the best revenge!
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I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
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Thanks for hosting bollox.
One of many maples I started from seed 20 years ago.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Cool!
Trees are our ally in this insane climate fiasco. Plus they provide endless entertainment!
and looking inside out...
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
What gorgeous colours Lookout
Thank you for inviting us into your environment.
Nice fall colors, Lookout
There's not much in the way of fall colors here in San Diego. It's one of the things you have to give up for nice weather all year. It's in the contract you sign when you move here.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Beautiful lookout!
beautiful lookout! Awesome colors. Looks great, is that present time color there?
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
not quite...
but it is getting close...probably another couple of weeks till peak this year.
Those pics are a couple of years old. We have some years when the leaves just turn brown. This year is shaping up nicely. I'll post photos as it happens.
All the best!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
What a beautiful specimen Pricknick
Thanks for posting it.
great work PN!
Great work there PN! It is a wonderful Maple! Awesome! Beautiful. Job well done!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Evening Bollox and all.
Is that part of your wardrobe?
Coincidentally Cabbage ...
First flower spray of the Cabbage Tree
.
Another cabbage variety …
Today is election day here in NZ, and I just returned from voting. My dream team would be a coalition of the Labour, Green, and Maori parties. I’m hoping that Labour won’t get an outright majority and will need the Greens to form a government.
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend.
Great pics Janis!
Great pics Janis! That half Red Cabbage (I presume) is awesome! Outstanding! The tree form looks hard to eat. Looks like one of our Yucca or Agave types of plant. Green and lush as always...
Have a good one!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hi dystopian, and thanks!
The top, roots and berries of the cabbage tree are edible, and medicinal. I have not tried it myself, but the birds love the berries. I didn't know that the roots can be used for brewing beer, but I might see if I can find a beer that uses them.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/cabbage-tree-ti-kouka/
Cheers!
Evening, Janis
Love the second shot. Nice patterns. It looks like it could be a maze you run through.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Thanks Social
A friend said, "I guess every cabbage has its own design, like a fingerprint."
Thanks for Friday Night Photos tonight, BR.
The subject in our photo looks like it's part of a military uniform. I'm guessing a shoulder board.
Silent Lucidity
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
great pics SP!
Awesome flower pix SP! Beautiful! I love water drops, on anything. They just lend themselves well to images. Perfect highlights. Bet it smelled good there too.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
cool pic BR
Neat stuff! So is that part of your work uniform? Can I get something like that at epaulets.com? Any history would be great.
Thanks for postin' and hostin'!
Have a great one!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hi all!
Hope everyone is doing well, livin' la vida quarantina!
Here are some pixels for your distraction pleasure...
Coyote Cloudywing - one of a big group of larger (2") skippers that are all rather dull. This type is less than annual where I am so was a great find this week on the Blue Mist.
Been a few of the (Eastern) Monarchs are migrating through lately, peak should be soon, if we get a good flight this year.
A closeup
This is a poor Chimney Swift photo, but it is good for showing the spines at the tip of the tail. The shaft of the tail feather has a bare area without barbs creating a spine at the tip. They use this as a prop, a third leg sorta, when they roost in chimneys. Like a woodpecker uses its tail to support itself. But which would really mess a tail up in a chimney (trees were used before chimneys), so have a bare tip of the shaft, a spine works.
I can't remember what I have posted or not, apologies if I did this one before. It is a male Summer Tanager, which alas are now gone for the year. Until next early April...
Hope all are well! Play it safe! Livin' well is the best revenge!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
I'll trade you anything here you'd like
for a summer Tanager! Thanks dystopian.
Nice shots, dystopian.
About eight years ago there was a Summer Tanager that was hanging out in a nearby Cottonwood tree. It was there for a few weeks before it moved on. It's the only time I've ever seen one.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Maybe in Ashland I've seen fall colors.
Otherwise we're still in summer here in the Rogue Valley, which is scary. Summer brought us this:
Everyone read my masterpiece.
"The war on Gaza, backed by the West, is a demonstration that the West is willing to cross all lines. That it will discard any nuance of humanity. That it is willing to commit genocide" -- Moon of Alabama