And I do wish I could smell them.
Two weeks ago I was taking photos of the fall colors. Now it's rather dull and grey.
Unless you're looking at elf height:
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I'm glad you enjoy the images. We have very little colour in the bush. The seasons are generally different shades of green and blue.
Sometimes the bush makes me feel like an elf. Does all your gardening experience include identifying the mushrooms?
And I do wish I could smell them.
Two weeks ago I was taking photos of the fall colors. Now it's rather dull and grey.
Unless you're looking at elf height:
@janis b
at identification but only concentrating on the edibles.
So far I've found a couple of varieties of oyster and the mataki or hen of the woods.
This winter I'm getting setup to grow my own gourmet strains including cubensis.
It's going to be an exiting winter.
Do the Maitake have a similar flavour to the Shitake. The Shitake are the only mushrooms I enjoy the flavour of. Maybe I wouldn't make a very good elf.
#1.1
at identification but only concentrating on the edibles.
So far I've found a couple of varieties of oyster and the mataki or hen of the woods.
This winter I'm getting setup to grow my own gourmet strains including cubensis.
It's going to be an exiting winter.
@janis b
I've harvested the mataki at all stages of growth and unless you take them young they are not very meaty which is what the shataki excells at.
They do however make an excellent shroom for canning of soup stocks as they maintain their texture extremely well while delivering a distinct flavor.
Do the Maitake have a similar flavour to the Shitake. The Shitake are the only mushrooms I enjoy the flavour of. Maybe I wouldn't make a very good elf.
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must taste wonderful. Thanks for the further info.
#1.1.1.1
I've harvested the mataki at all stages of growth and unless you take them young they are not very meaty which is what the shataki excells at.
They do however make an excellent shroom for canning of soup stocks as they maintain their texture extremely well while delivering a distinct flavor.
@Pricknick
I haven't had any luck finding mushrooms when I'm out with the camera.
And I do wish I could smell them.
Two weeks ago I was taking photos of the fall colors. Now it's rather dull and grey.
Unless you're looking at elf height:
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Luck.
I've spent many the hours looking for the famed morel.
When I find them it's pure luck.
I'm hoping to learn to culture them. That too depends on luck.
#1
I haven't had any luck finding mushrooms when I'm out with the camera.
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@Socialprogressive
Right after a rain. Next day. Lots of them 'fruit', which is the part we see and call 'a shroom', immediately upon rain. That is when to go hunt them, the next day or two. Wooded areas are good, and riparian corridors should have some there.
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We harvest when plentiful, then cook with onions in butter and freeze in small packets ready for use.
#1.2 Right after a rain. Next day. Lots of them 'fruit', which is the part we see and call 'a shroom', immediately upon rain. That is when to go hunt them, the next day or two. Wooded areas are good, and riparian corridors should have some there.
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@Pricknick
Love yer photo PN! Generally each tree type has its own species. Or few. There was someone here, I forget who, that knew shrooms, a mycologist methinks? They ID'd a pic I put up in a flash once. P.c. seemed to be quite temp sensitive, but well worth it, a friend told me.
And I do wish I could smell them.
Two weeks ago I was taking photos of the fall colors. Now it's rather dull and grey.
Unless you're looking at elf height:
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From the perspective of increasing heat and dryness that is approaching, your autumnal snow looks very refreshing. I hope you'll find fortification for the heavier winter ahead.
@Bollox Ref
Here it comes. Get ready. You don't sound necessarily thrilled about it? It's only a few months. OK, 5 where you are. Sorry about that chief. But man your summers are nice if a bit short. Cheers!
into the dark forest that is winter:
Thanks for hosting Janis. Enjoy the warmth.
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#2 Here it comes. Get ready. You don't sound necessarily thrilled about it? It's only a few months. OK, 5 where you are. Sorry about that chief. But man your summers are nice if a bit short. Cheers!
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
Too bad today is Friday Photography instead of tomorrow. (But then it would be Saturday Photography so....Don't mind me.) The Ecuagenera orchid show begins tomorrow. I'll have a busload of photos, and most likely new plants, tomorrow. They usually start the "spring" show on Thursday and run through at least Tuesday but the Independence Day celebration in Cuenca starts tomorrow. The two always coincide. We missed the show, but not the sale, in June because of Covid and I have no idea what to expect tomorrow. It will almost certainly be toned down if there is one. I can live with that, more plants for us.
Independence Day in Ecuador is spread over several weeks. It is celebrated on the day the news arrived at the big cities of Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, and, I think, Loja. Guayaquil celebrated two weeks ago and this weekend is the kickoff of a month of celebration. (This quirk provides some insight into just how difficult travel was 200 years ago. The drive from Quito to Cuenca is about 200 miles as the crow flies but takes 8-9 hours on well made and maintained roads. It's still easier/faster than Shank's mare or a donkey/llama.) I guess 200 years is worthy of partying until Dec. 6th. It's really good they don't need to sail the tall ships through Cuenca like they did in NYC for the July 4, 1976, celebration. The flight of a replica biplane from Guayaquil to Cuenca to celebrate 100 years of flight in Cuenca was a big enough deal.
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I'm glad you continue to share your particular sense of place with us. I hope to see some of your photos from the show, maybe next week. Enjoy the flowers and celebrations!
Too bad today is Friday Photography instead of tomorrow. (But then it would be Saturday Photography so....Don't mind me.) The Ecuagenera orchid show begins tomorrow. I'll have a busload of photos, and most likely new plants, tomorrow. They usually start the "spring" show on Thursday and run through at least Tuesday but the Independence Day celebration in Cuenca starts tomorrow. The two always coincide. We missed the show, but not the sale, in June because of Covid and I have no idea what to expect tomorrow. It will almost certainly be toned down if there is one. I can live with that, more plants for us.
Independence Day in Ecuador is spread over several weeks. It is celebrated on the day the news arrived at the big cities of Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, and, I think, Loja. Guayaquil celebrated two weeks ago and this weekend is the kickoff of a month of celebration. (This quirk provides some insight into just how difficult travel was 200 years ago. The drive from Quito to Cuenca is about 200 miles as the crow flies but takes 8-9 hours on well made and maintained roads. It's still easier/faster than Shank's mare or a donkey/llama.) I guess 200 years is worthy of partying until Dec. 6th. It's really good they don't need to sail the tall ships through Cuenca like they did in NYC for the July 4, 1976, celebration. The flight of a replica biplane from Guayaquil to Cuenca to celebrate 100 years of flight in Cuenca was a big enough deal.
I'm glad you continue to share your particular sense of place with us. I hope to see some of your photos from the show, maybe next week. Enjoy the flowers and celebrations!
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@vtcc73@vtcc73
I clicked your link about the commemorative flight.
I was interested so I looked into it a bit.
I found this: Enciclopedia del Ecuador
The original plane looked like a Sopwith to me, turns out it was a Hanriot
#3.1 I’m not a fan of anything Google but it is an easy share platform. Maybe this weekend. I still don’t know what the boss plans.
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@Azazello
It's the cowling, I think, that is somewhat familiar and unique. That may be more related to similar engines. Either way it's a good story and an awesome re-enactment. The flight is still a challenge despite modern improved building techniques, tools, and materials. The more direct route would require flight above 14,000'. There's also a more southern, roundabout route that only requires climbing to about 11,000'.
One of a gazillion uncles of my builder flies ultralights and powered paragliders. The paraglider is essentially paraglider with a gas powered window fan for propulsion. That's better than a bunch of helium balloons tied to a folding lawn chair with a BB gun for altitude control but not much. Anyway, he's flown Cuenca to the coast and back, twice, in the thing. I'll take the biplane. No. I won't.
#3.1.1#3.1.1
I clicked your link about the commemorative flight.
I was interested so I looked into it a bit.
I found this: Enciclopedia del Ecuador
The original plane looked like a Sopwith to me, turns out it was a Hanriot
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#3.1.1.1 It's the cowling, I think, that is somewhat familiar and unique. That may be more related to similar engines. Either way it's a good story and an awesome re-enactment. The flight is still a challenge despite modern improved building techniques, tools, and materials. The more direct route would require flight above 14,000'. There's also a more southern, roundabout route that only requires climbing to about 11,000'.
One of a gazillion uncles of my builder flies ultralights and powered paragliders. The paraglider is essentially paraglider with a gas powered window fan for propulsion. That's better than a bunch of helium balloons tied to a folding lawn chair with a BB gun for altitude control but not much. Anyway, he's flown Cuenca to the coast and back, twice, in the thing. I'll take the biplane. No. I won't.
@Socialprogressive
Awesome photos SP! Love 'em! Nocturnal is hard to do in general, but city or other lights work. Which carrier is 41? It is sure not the sleepy San Diego I learned birding down there in the 60's and 70's.
I continue to marvel at all the lush green habitat you have around you in NZ,Janis. Southern Ca is so dry and brown in comparison.
Some night shots of the San Diego skyline.
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@dystopian
The carrier is the USS Midway. I have a very good friend who was stationed onboard in the mid 70s when the Midway was home ported in Yokosuka, Japan.
#5 Awesome photos SP! Love 'em! Nocturnal is hard to do in general, but city or other lights work. Which carrier is 41? It is sure not the sleepy San Diego I learned birding down there in the 60's and 70's.
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#5 Awesome photos SP! Love 'em! Nocturnal is hard to do in general, but city or other lights work. Which carrier is 41? It is sure not the sleepy San Diego I learned birding down there in the 60's and 70's.
There ya go with those awesome greens again! I love seeing the progression of that top one! Very cool. Enjoy your explosion of green, as we turn to brown.
Happy happy joy joy
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There ya go with those awesome greens again! I love seeing the progression of that top one! Very cool. Enjoy your explosion of green, as we turn to brown.
My prize this week was a group of 3 Green Jay visiting the yard 4 of last 5 days, if only briefly each time. These are a Mexican Jay that just ranges into southmost Texas. They are in a horrible drought and there is no food down in the brush country (Tamaulipan Thorn-Scrub) of south Texas. It appears some are on the move, and are now on the Edwards Plateau, where very rare. Jays are Corvids. That is the family with Ravens, Crows, Magpies, Nutcrackers, and Jays. They are all exceptionally intelligent. Green Jay is one of the most stunning birds one can see in America. The outer tail feathers are yellow so when they fly they burst into more color.
be well all, play it safe livin' la vida quarantina!
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S/he is a great compliment to your beautiful Bunting.
My prize this week was a group of 3 Green Jay visiting the yard 4 of last 5 days, if only briefly each time. These are a Mexican Jay that just ranges into southmost Texas. They are in a horrible drought and there is no food down in the brush country (Tamaulipan Thorn-Scrub) of south Texas. It appears some are on the move, and are now on the Edwards Plateau, where very rare. Jays are Corvids. That is the family with Ravens, Crows, Magpies, Nutcrackers, and Jays. They are all exceptionally intelligent. Green Jay is one of the most stunning birds one can see in America. The outer tail feathers are yellow so when they fly they burst into more color.
be well all, play it safe livin' la vida quarantina!
My prize this week was a group of 3 Green Jay visiting the yard 4 of last 5 days, if only briefly each time. These are a Mexican Jay that just ranges into southmost Texas. They are in a horrible drought and there is no food down in the brush country (Tamaulipan Thorn-Scrub) of south Texas. It appears some are on the move, and are now on the Edwards Plateau, where very rare. Jays are Corvids. That is the family with Ravens, Crows, Magpies, Nutcrackers, and Jays. They are all exceptionally intelligent. Green Jay is one of the most stunning birds one can see in America. The outer tail feathers are yellow so when they fly they burst into more color.
be well all, play it safe livin' la vida quarantina!
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My prize this week was a group of 3 Green Jay visiting the yard 4 of last 5 days, if only briefly each time. These are a Mexican Jay that just ranges into southmost Texas. They are in a horrible drought and there is no food down in the brush country (Tamaulipan Thorn-Scrub) of south Texas. It appears some are on the move, and are now on the Edwards Plateau, where very rare. Jays are Corvids. That is the family with Ravens, Crows, Magpies, Nutcrackers, and Jays. They are all exceptionally intelligent. Green Jay is one of the most stunning birds one can see in America. The outer tail feathers are yellow so when they fly they burst into more color.
be well all, play it safe livin' la vida quarantina!
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Thank you for hosting, Janis. Hope to catch up with you Guys next Friday.
Everyone have a nice and safe weekend.
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My prize this week was a group of 3 Green Jay visiting the yard 4 of last 5 days, if only briefly each time. These are a Mexican Jay that just ranges into southmost Texas. They are in a horrible drought and there is no food down in the brush country (Tamaulipan Thorn-Scrub) of south Texas. It appears some are on the move, and are now on the Edwards Plateau, where very rare. Jays are Corvids. That is the family with Ravens, Crows, Magpies, Nutcrackers, and Jays. They are all exceptionally intelligent. Green Jay is one of the most stunning birds one can see in America. The outer tail feathers are yellow so when they fly they burst into more color.
be well all, play it safe livin' la vida quarantina!
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That first tree is stunning Janis! It looks like a living firework.
Cheers all.
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Very nice janis.
And I do wish I could smell them.
Two weeks ago I was taking photos of the fall colors. Now it's rather dull and grey.
Unless you're looking at elf height:
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Hi Pricknick
I'm glad you enjoy the images. We have very little colour in the bush. The seasons are generally different shades of green and blue.
Sometimes the bush makes me feel like an elf. Does all your gardening experience include identifying the mushrooms?
Getting better
at identification but only concentrating on the edibles.
So far I've found a couple of varieties of oyster and the mataki or hen of the woods.
This winter I'm getting setup to grow my own gourmet strains including cubensis.
It's going to be an exiting winter.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Cool Pricknick
Do the Maitake have a similar flavour to the Shitake. The Shitake are the only mushrooms I enjoy the flavour of. Maybe I wouldn't make a very good elf.
Not at all.
I've harvested the mataki at all stages of growth and unless you take them young they are not very meaty which is what the shataki excells at.
They do however make an excellent shroom for canning of soup stocks as they maintain their texture extremely well while delivering a distinct flavor.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Your stocks
must taste wonderful. Thanks for the further info.
Nice find on the mushrooms, Pricknick
I haven't had any luck finding mushrooms when I'm out with the camera.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
That's exactly what it is.
Luck.
I've spent many the hours looking for the famed morel.
When I find them it's pure luck.
I'm hoping to learn to culture them. That too depends on luck.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
rain is magic for shroom hunting
Right after a rain. Next day. Lots of them 'fruit', which is the part we see and call 'a shroom', immediately upon rain. That is when to go hunt them, the next day or two. Wooded areas are good, and riparian corridors should have some 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
Chanterelles are common here
Fellow mushroom hunter
Summer harvest...
We harvest when plentiful, then cook with onions in butter and freeze in small packets ready for use.
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great pic PN!
Love yer photo PN! Generally each tree type has its own species. Or few. There was someone here, I forget who, that knew shrooms, a mycologist methinks? They ID'd a pic I put up in a flash once. P.c. seemed to be quite temp sensitive, but well worth it, a friend told me.
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
Spring is a distant memory
into the dark forest that is winter:
Thanks for hosting Janis. Enjoy the warmth.
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Hi Bollox
From the perspective of increasing heat and dryness that is approaching, your autumnal snow looks very refreshing. I hope you'll find fortification for the heavier winter ahead.
Burrr. I'm not much of a fan of the cold.
Nice Shot, BR.
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it's that white stuff again!
Here it comes. Get ready. You don't sound necessarily thrilled about it? It's only a few months. OK, 5 where you are. Sorry about that chief. But man your summers are nice if a bit short. Cheers!
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
Refurbished the uniform at least
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
I love the colour combination Bollox,
baby blue and cherry red.
awesome BR!
That is amazing BR! Beautiful. A Red Coat! Getting it ready for Halloween?
Thanks for showing!
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
If I replace the Order of the Indian Empire
With the Royal Guelphic Order, it'll be the uniform of Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar. Just right for Halloween. Maybe.
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Awesome photos.
Too bad today is Friday Photography instead of tomorrow. (But then it would be Saturday Photography so....Don't mind me.) The Ecuagenera orchid show begins tomorrow. I'll have a busload of photos, and most likely new plants, tomorrow. They usually start the "spring" show on Thursday and run through at least Tuesday but the Independence Day celebration in Cuenca starts tomorrow. The two always coincide. We missed the show, but not the sale, in June because of Covid and I have no idea what to expect tomorrow. It will almost certainly be toned down if there is one. I can live with that, more plants for us.
Independence Day in Ecuador is spread over several weeks. It is celebrated on the day the news arrived at the big cities of Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, and, I think, Loja. Guayaquil celebrated two weeks ago and this weekend is the kickoff of a month of celebration. (This quirk provides some insight into just how difficult travel was 200 years ago. The drive from Quito to Cuenca is about 200 miles as the crow flies but takes 8-9 hours on well made and maintained roads. It's still easier/faster than Shank's mare or a donkey/llama.) I guess 200 years is worthy of partying until Dec. 6th. It's really good they don't need to sail the tall ships through Cuenca like they did in NYC for the July 4, 1976, celebration. The flight of a replica biplane from Guayaquil to Cuenca to celebrate 100 years of flight in Cuenca was a big enough deal.
"Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now..."
Thanks vtcc73
I'm glad you continue to share your particular sense of place with us. I hope to see some of your photos from the show, maybe next week. Enjoy the flowers and celebrations!
I have a lot of raw photos on Google Drive.
I’m not a fan of anything Google but it is an easy share platform. Maybe this weekend. I still don’t know what the boss plans.
"Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now..."
Hanriot HD-1
I clicked your link about the commemorative flight.
I was interested so I looked into it a bit.
I found this: Enciclopedia del Ecuador
The original plane looked like a Sopwith to me, turns out it was a Hanriot
We wanted decent healthcare, a living wage and free college.
The Democrats gave us Biden and war instead.
On first look my thoughts exactly - Sopwith.
It's the cowling, I think, that is somewhat familiar and unique. That may be more related to similar engines. Either way it's a good story and an awesome re-enactment. The flight is still a challenge despite modern improved building techniques, tools, and materials. The more direct route would require flight above 14,000'. There's also a more southern, roundabout route that only requires climbing to about 11,000'.
One of a gazillion uncles of my builder flies ultralights and powered paragliders. The paraglider is essentially paraglider with a gas powered window fan for propulsion. That's better than a bunch of helium balloons tied to a folding lawn chair with a BB gun for altitude control but not much. Anyway, he's flown Cuenca to the coast and back, twice, in the thing. I'll take the biplane. No. I won't.
"Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now..."
How fascinating,
birds and human-engineering-flight is.
A couple of pictures from a Thailand trip.
A tree forming the frame for the beautiful head of a statue that had broken off and fallen away. Great catch, Mr. Tree!
Thailand loves them some elephants!
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Love it OtC,
the blending of man and natural-made. Thanks.
Love the elephants.
Nice shots, otc.
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Thanks for Friday Photos tonight, Janis.
I continue to marvel at all the lush green habitat you have around you in NZ,Janis. Southern Ca is so dry and brown in comparison.
Some night shots of the San Diego skyline.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
Wow, Social,
the panoramic skyline and closer up of those three beautifully roof-lit buildings.
Am i looking at some kind of light show in the middle photo?
Thank you, Janis.
A long shutter speed, and changing the focal length of the lens while the shutter was open created the light tracers in the third shot.
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Thanks for explaining Social,
I'd like to try that sometime.
" ... and changing the focal length of the lens while the shutter was open."
great pics SP!
Awesome photos SP! Love 'em! Nocturnal is hard to do in general, but city or other lights work. Which carrier is 41? It is sure not the sleepy San Diego I learned birding down there in the 60's and 70's.
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
Thank you, dystopian.
The carrier is the USS Midway. I have a very good friend who was stationed onboard in the mid 70s when the Midway was home ported in Yokosuka, Japan.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
Wake up dystopian!
The future has arrived ; ).
Great pics Janis!
There ya go with those awesome greens again!
I love seeing the progression of that top one! Very cool. Enjoy your explosion of green, as we turn to brown. 
Happy happy joy joy
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
dystopian joy,
nothing better, thank you.
Green Jay
My prize this week was a group of 3 Green Jay visiting the yard 4 of last 5 days, if only briefly each time. These are a Mexican Jay that just ranges into southmost Texas. They are in a horrible drought and there is no food down in the brush country (Tamaulipan Thorn-Scrub) of south Texas. It appears some are on the move, and are now on the Edwards Plateau, where very rare. Jays are Corvids. That is the family with Ravens, Crows, Magpies, Nutcrackers, and Jays. They are all exceptionally intelligent. Green Jay is one of the most stunning birds one can see in America. The outer tail feathers are yellow so when they fly they burst into more color.
be well all, play it safe livin' la vida quarantina!
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
What a gorgeous and lucky bird
to have a stop-over at your place.
S/he is a great compliment to your beautiful Bunting.
Beautiful
n/t
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Nice shots of
a very colorful bird, dystopian.
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Thank you, dystopian, for the striking 'Green Jay' shots!
Always look forward to your photos.
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Thank you for hosting, Janis. Hope to catch up with you Guys next Friday.
Everyone have a nice and safe weekend.
Mollie
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~~Matt Taibbi, The American Press Is Destroying Itself, June 12, 2020
"I know, I know. All passion; no street smarts."
~~Captain West, 1992 Rob Reiner/Aaron Sorkin Movie, A Few Good Men
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
~~Will Rogers, Actor & Social Commentator (1879-1935)*
*Thank you travelerxxx for graciously correcting Rogers' dates of birth and death.
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Wow
That first tree is stunning Janis! It looks like a living firework.
Cheers all.
This shit is bananas.
Exactly, Daenerys
And just in time for Guy Fawkes.
a living firework...
GREAT description D!
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