Literally it is the out-going trails left by the tide, and seaweed and moss on rock. The colours were what I was especially attracted to. What I see figuratively, is a wedding dress with flowers sprinkled below. Glad you like it snoopy.
Love the colors in it. Just wow, Janis! What is it?
Literally it is the out-going trails left by the tide, and seaweed and moss on rock. The colours were what I was especially attracted to. What I see figuratively, is a wedding dress with flowers sprinkled below. Glad you like it snoopy.
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That first photo is amazing. It looks to me like a woman's dress with flowers on the bottom.Just need to put a head on the top. Hope you are setting in to you old used to be.
Literally it is the out-going trails left by the tide, and seaweed and moss on rock. The colours were what I was especially attracted to. What I see figuratively, is a wedding dress with flowers sprinkled below. Glad you like it snoopy.
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Many of the trees are still green, but they are finally starting to change. But not the vibrant colors we usually get. Fall and spring. Great times of the year.
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Wish we could get colors like that here in San Diego.
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This path runs along a cliff with the ocean to the left. This is from my trip to Patrick's Point up by Eureka. Have you gone to this area? The trip up highway one is just stunning. The Sonoma coast, Mendocino and all the little towns in between. Sigh .... hopefully some day.
Fond memories of the park. She should have kept driving and found a spot overlooking the ocean. Mine was about 40 yards from the cliffs. Agate beach didn't allow dawgs on the trail down to it so I drove to a spot about a mile away that had access to it.
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Very inviting. Would love to walk down that path.
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But i lived in Mendocino when I was 19 for about two years. We used to go into Haight Ashbury evey month or so. Great beauty there along the coast.
This path runs along a cliff with the ocean to the left. This is from my trip to Patrick's Point up by Eureka. Have you gone to this area? The trip up highway one is just stunning. The Sonoma coast, Mendocino and all the little towns in between. Sigh .... hopefully some day.
Fond memories of the park. She should have kept driving and found a spot overlooking the ocean. Mine was about 40 yards from the cliffs. Agate beach didn't allow dawgs on the trail down to it so I drove to a spot about a mile away that had access to it.
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and interesting photos--you've convinced me to put visiting New Zealand on my Bucket List (which is pretty long, already ). Thanks for posting tonight's Photography OT.
A bit OT from Springtime photos (only because I've been looking into various Golden Kennels lately), here are two Golden photos. Obviously, the first shot illustrates the various 'shades' of golden. The second photo is one of the few that I found that didn't appear to be copyrighted to some degree.
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[BIS, BISS GCH CH Rush Hill's Run'n Amuck at Abelard OA,OAJ ... rushhill.com, 800 × 533]
Sure it's no secret, though, that 'Springers' are our favorite breed.
Here's an informal photo of a Springer in his service/therapy dog capacity, also a Westminster Best In Show-- "Felicity's Diamond Jim." His call name was 'James.' Here's a link to his Wikipedia entry.
[Felicity's Diamond Jim]
Closer to the Holidays, I plan to post his formal portrait. It is truly incredible, in that I've never seen such a 'perfect' ESS. Of course, there were at least two Springers who were just as beautiful [to us]. And they will live in our hearts--forever.
Enjoy your lovely Spring, Janis. Everyone have a nice weekend--hope those who are stateside, manage to stay warm and cozy.
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That’s an interesting photo of the goldens, taken from the perspective of the photographer behind them.
The ESSs are such wise and dignified looking dogs.
You can always visit here through my photos. Plus the beauty of the place is very well documented. Let me know when it gets close to the top of the list so that I can make the bed up ; ). All the best Mollie.
and interesting photos--you've convinced me to put visiting New Zealand on my Bucket List (which is pretty long, already ). Thanks for posting tonight's Photography OT.
A bit OT from Springtime photos (only because I've been looking into various Golden Kennels lately), here are two Golden photos. Obviously, the first shot illustrates the various 'shades' of golden. The second photo is one of the few that I found that didn't appear to be copyrighted to some degree.
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[BIS, BISS GCH CH Rush Hill's Run'n Amuck at Abelard OA,OAJ ... rushhill.com, 800 × 533]
Sure it's no secret, though, that 'Springers' are our favorite breed.
Here's an informal photo of a Springer in his service/therapy dog capacity, also a Westminster Best In Show-- "Felicity's Diamond Jim." His call name was 'James.' Here's a link to his Wikipedia entry.
[Felicity's Diamond Jim]
Closer to the Holidays, I plan to post his formal portrait. It is truly incredible, in that I've never seen such a 'perfect' ESS. Of course, there were at least two Springers who were just as beautiful [to us]. And they will live in our hearts--forever.
Enjoy your lovely Spring, Janis. Everyone have a nice weekend--hope those who are stateside, manage to stay warm and cozy.
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I often visit your lovely country when I drop by this OT on Friday evenings.
Hey, if I should ever be so lucky (to visit NZ), I'll be sure to give you a shout out by asking you "to keep the lights on for us," as the old Motel 6 jingle went.
Seriously, we hope by early next year to be able to resume plans for our own expatriation--including deciding on the destination. Our choices are narrowed considerably, because of pet quarantine regulations--which will apply to us once again, if everything goes as planned. (Mexico uses a pet health certificate for folks traveling from the US. Which is one reason that we were considering Puebla--because of 'the B.') BTW, 'think' I read that Prince Harry and Megan were in NZ recently. Sounds like he travels there a bunch, and is well-liked by your countrymen.
Have a nice weekend!
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That’s an interesting photo of the goldens, taken from the perspective of the photographer behind them.
The ESSs are such wise and dignified looking dogs.
You can always visit here through my photos. Plus the beauty of the place is very well documented. Let me know when it gets close to the top of the list so that I can make the bed up ; ). All the best Mollie.
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Hey, if I should ever be so lucky (to visit NZ), I'll be sure to give you a shout out by asking you "to keep the lights on for us," as the old Motel 6 jingle went.
Seriously, we hope by early next year to be able to resume plans for our own expatriation--including deciding on the destination. Our choices are narrowed considerably, because of pet quarantine regulations--which will apply to us once again, if everything goes as planned. (Mexico uses a pet health certificate for folks traveling from the US. Which is one reason that we were considering Puebla--because of 'the B.') BTW, 'think' I read that Prince Harry and Megan were in NZ recently. Sounds like he travels there a bunch, and is well-liked by your countrymen.
Have a nice weekend!
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and interesting photos--you've convinced me to put visiting New Zealand on my Bucket List (which is pretty long, already ). Thanks for posting tonight's Photography OT.
A bit OT from Springtime photos (only because I've been looking into various Golden Kennels lately), here are two Golden photos. Obviously, the first shot illustrates the various 'shades' of golden. The second photo is one of the few that I found that didn't appear to be copyrighted to some degree.
and,
[BIS, BISS GCH CH Rush Hill's Run'n Amuck at Abelard OA,OAJ ... rushhill.com, 800 × 533]
Sure it's no secret, though, that 'Springers' are our favorite breed.
Here's an informal photo of a Springer in his service/therapy dog capacity, also a Westminster Best In Show-- "Felicity's Diamond Jim." His call name was 'James.' Here's a link to his Wikipedia entry.
[Felicity's Diamond Jim]
Closer to the Holidays, I plan to post his formal portrait. It is truly incredible, in that I've never seen such a 'perfect' ESS. Of course, there were at least two Springers who were just as beautiful [to us]. And they will live in our hearts--forever.
Enjoy your lovely Spring, Janis. Everyone have a nice weekend--hope those who are stateside, manage to stay warm and cozy.
Blue Onyx
"Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong." ~~W. R. Purche
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your toe's better, and that Charlie's beginning to get some relief from her supplements. IIRC, our vet said that it could take a good month or two, to really see much improvement.
Enjoyed all your photos--you sure have some nice scenery in your 'hood. ;-D I know the dawgs must be enjoying their walks this time of the year. (Assuming that the weather's still Fall-like, in your neck-of-the-woods.)
Have a nice weekend!
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Charlie is finally improving, but she has a way to go yet. She isn't limping as much so that's good. The toe is fine most days, but it's still quite broken and if I move wrong or if Charlie steps on it yowie.
Yes Utah has some beautiful scenery especially this time of year. Actually all through the year depending where I go. 10 minutes and I'm on the trail in my second photo. It goes up to a beautiful waterfall. Our temps are in the high 60's with very blue skies.
Glad you stop by and hopefully you will be posting your own photos when you get your new phone? Of your puppy soon I hope?
your toe's better, and that Charlie's beginning to get some relief from her supplements. IIRC, our vet said that it could take a good month or two, to really see much improvement.
Enjoyed all your photos--you sure have some nice scenery in your 'hood. ;-D I know the dawgs must be enjoying their walks this time of the year. (Assuming that the weather's still Fall-like, in your neck-of-the-woods.)
Have a nice weekend!
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your toe, honestly, don't remember how long it took for my Mother's toe to heal. Seems like it was quite a while--mostly, I'm thinking, because she didn't stay off her feet as much as she probably should have.
Eventually, I may try my hand at photography. Actually, I went ahead and got a new smartphone about a week ago--but, it was less expensive than I had planned to purchase. So my 'guess' is that the camera will not be anything to write home about.
Hopefully, though, between the two newest phones we have (between us), we'll have one that can produce an 'okay' photo. One phone says it has 'Dual Auto Focus' pixels--whatever that means--and, it has a 12 MP Rapid Focus Camera. The newer, yet cheaper phone, has a 13 MP Main/5MP Front Camera. (There's no more info on the box than that, and it's not even been activated.) Anyhoo, if I decide to take a few shots, I'll download and print the camera section of the user manual. Of course, I did that once for another phone--didn't have a clue what they talking about!
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Charlie is finally improving, but she has a way to go yet. She isn't limping as much so that's good. The toe is fine most days, but it's still quite broken and if I move wrong or if Charlie steps on it yowie.
Yes Utah has some beautiful scenery especially this time of year. Actually all through the year depending where I go. 10 minutes and I'm on the trail in my second photo. It goes up to a beautiful waterfall. Our temps are in the high 60's with very blue skies.
Glad you stop by and hopefully you will be posting your own photos when you get your new phone? Of your puppy soon I hope?
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So glad you are here. Thanks for the doggie photos. I love the first one.
and interesting photos--you've convinced me to put visiting New Zealand on my Bucket List (which is pretty long, already ). Thanks for posting tonight's Photography OT.
A bit OT from Springtime photos (only because I've been looking into various Golden Kennels lately), here are two Golden photos. Obviously, the first shot illustrates the various 'shades' of golden. The second photo is one of the few that I found that didn't appear to be copyrighted to some degree.
and,
[BIS, BISS GCH CH Rush Hill's Run'n Amuck at Abelard OA,OAJ ... rushhill.com, 800 × 533]
Sure it's no secret, though, that 'Springers' are our favorite breed.
Here's an informal photo of a Springer in his service/therapy dog capacity, also a Westminster Best In Show-- "Felicity's Diamond Jim." His call name was 'James.' Here's a link to his Wikipedia entry.
[Felicity's Diamond Jim]
Closer to the Holidays, I plan to post his formal portrait. It is truly incredible, in that I've never seen such a 'perfect' ESS. Of course, there were at least two Springers who were just as beautiful [to us]. And they will live in our hearts--forever.
Enjoy your lovely Spring, Janis. Everyone have a nice weekend--hope those who are stateside, manage to stay warm and cozy.
Blue Onyx
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liked the photo of the row of multi-shade Goldens, too. I noticed that it's not a terribly sharply focused shot, but, it fascinated me that someone got that many dogs to 'sit' on command.
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So glad you are here. Thanks for the doggie photos. I love the first one.
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Is that the male and female of the same species? The light and colour is dazzling. The water sparkles of condensation are also wow.
The hummingbird colouring and chest patterns remind me of the Shining Cuckoo I've been listening for, but haven't heard yet. I hope they're just silently nesting.
Nice set of beach shots.
My Humming bird feeders have seen an increase in activity recently, so I took a little time the other afternoon to get some shots.
Is that the male and female of the same species? The light and colour is dazzling. The water sparkles of condensation are also wow.
The hummingbird colouring and chest patterns remind me of the Shining Cuckoo I've been listening for, but haven't heard yet. I hope they're just silently nesting.
Is that the male and female of the same species? The light and colour is dazzling. The water sparkles of condensation are also wow.
The hummingbird colouring and chest patterns remind me of the Shining Cuckoo I've been listening for, but haven't heard yet. I hope they're just silently nesting.
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unlike NZ has hummingbirds I ended up reading here. For many reasons hummingbirds are fascinating. Considering the current evolutionary and sexually prominent issues, I find it even more fascinating to read about hummingbirds.
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These are Anna's hummingbirds and all but the last shot are males.
I hope you get to hear and see the Shining Cuckoo soon.
I'm not sure where though. And I'm not seeing very many of them the last couple of years. I have a couple of families of birds living in my patio awning. They come back every season and build nests in it. Have to clean bird poop off the windows frequently.
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Do you have Hummingbirds year round or do they head south for the winter?
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ability, and/or some unreal camera and lens to be able to capture such gorgeous photos of the Hummingbird in flight, the way you did. It's all so 'beyond my pay grade,' it's pitiful.
But, 'thank you,' all the same.
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Nice set of beach shots.
My Humming bird feeders have seen an increase in activity recently, so I took a little time the other afternoon to get some shots.
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ability, and/or some unreal camera and lens to be able to capture such gorgeous photos of the Hummingbird in flight, the way you did. It's all so 'beyond my pay grade,' it's pitiful.
But, 'thank you,' all the same.
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I should have tried again this morning, it's going to rain for a week...
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Green Lakes State Park in Manlius, NY (Outside of Syracuse)
There probably is a lot more color now, but the rain over the next six days will probably be the end of a disappointing leaf season in CNY. I didn't have a chance to get to the Adirondacks this year...or Letchworth...or the Catskills...or the waterfalls I wanted to shoot...
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Really like the forth one and the last one. Where is that and is it recent? Just wondering how the colors are turning where that is.
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I bought some redwood boles and put them in shallow water and got some growth. But it was too hot in the valley for them. Wonder how they would do in the mail?
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they are an important part of the ecosystem of the forest... though I was tempted to say, that were nurses come from, janis...
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hanging in my room here in Germany, right? I wouldn'ti have thought I would need my memorabilia from the US so much. But it's so hard to carry the spirit of them over the Atlantic. It all dies once it leaves its natural environment. I hope one day I can come back and have a home for it over at your side of the pond.
I hope that you enjoy it still. I remember being awed by how the colors stood out after the rain. And I can still remember how it smelled that day. The pleasant smells of wet dirt from the rain. I bet I took over 100 photos of the area. Hope that you can come back to this side of the pond some day too.
hanging in my room here in Germany, right? I wouldn'ti have thought I would need my memorabilia from the US so much. But it's so hard to carry the spirit of them over the Atlantic. It all dies once it leaves its natural environment. I hope one day I can come back and have a home for it over at your side of the pond.
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for recognising and appreciating the beauty and grace of photographic images, and the femininity inherent within. It’s quite a delicate time in the world today which needs attending to.
for recognising and appreciating the beauty and grace of photographic images, and the femininity inherent within. It’s quite a delicate time in the world today which needs attending to.
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I was referring to my photos in particular. I felt that somehow they were a reflection of the feminine, and because my attention (due to current events and stories here) was focused in that direction I wrote what I did. Is that a bit more clear?
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I guess I just cant see the difference between beautiful, feminine or masculine.
I also look at everybody as the same. That might be a problem but I hope not.
I was referring to my photos in particular. I felt that somehow they were a reflection of the feminine, and because my attention (due to current events and stories here) was focused in that direction I wrote what I did. Is that a bit more clear?
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I guess I just cant see the difference between beautiful, feminine or masculine.
I also look at everybody as the same. That might be a problem but I hope not.
Thanks for that Friday evening treat, such a good way to leave the week behind and look forward for some mental rest during the weekend, janis and all contributors here.
You're welcome. So, what's it like in your neck of Germany at the moment, angenehmen I hope.
So soothing and healing and joyful to look at.
Thanks for that Friday evening treat, such a good way to leave the week behind and look forward for some mental rest during the weekend, janis and all contributors here.
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The first one is a keeper
Love the colors in it. Just wow, Janis! What is it?
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"What is it?"
Literally it is the out-going trails left by the tide, and seaweed and moss on rock. The colours were what I was especially attracted to. What I see figuratively, is a wedding dress with flowers sprinkled below. Glad you like it snoopy.
Hi janis! Beautiful. Such a great thing to be close to the sea
Waving!
Monterey Bay, California, April 2018
( Meh. Resizing to upload to c99 is very time consuming to me, and the resized pics lose so much clarity and detail. Sorry to whine.)
A truth of the nuclear age/climate change: we can no longer have endless war and survive on this planet. Oh sh*t.
Try another.
A truth of the nuclear age/climate change: we can no longer have endless war and survive on this planet. Oh sh*t.
What a joyful photo
of being waved to by seals. You must have enjoyed that. Thanks do!
Nice photo of the sea lions, Divineorder
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Too funny. Great catch. Were was that? Very close to home for me.
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hi janis...
That first photo is amazing. It looks to me like a woman's dress with flowers on the bottom.Just need to put a head on the top. Hope you are setting in to you old used to be.
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Fall from a few years ago
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It's such a treat
to see yours and others photos of different places in different seasons.
The light was perfect that day
I hiked in off and on rain and now and then the sun would peak out. This made the leaves more vibrant. And the smell ....
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Is it possible to describe
the smell of Aspens in the fall?
Love the fall colors, Snoopy.
Wish we could get colors like that here in San Diego.
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We're not getting them this year
Many of the trees are still green, but they are finally starting to change. But not the vibrant colors we usually get. Fall and spring. Great times of the year.
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beautiful colors snoopy...
Very inviting. Would love to walk down that path.
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Gracious, magia
This path runs along a cliff with the ocean to the left. This is from my trip to Patrick's Point up by Eureka. Have you gone to this area? The trip up highway one is just stunning. The Sonoma coast, Mendocino and all the little towns in between. Sigh .... hopefully some day.
Fond memories of the park. She should have kept driving and found a spot overlooking the ocean. Mine was about 40 yards from the cliffs. Agate beach didn't allow dawgs on the trail down to it so I drove to a spot about a mile away that had access to it.
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I have not been to Patrick’s point
But i lived in Mendocino when I was 19 for about two years. We used to go into Haight Ashbury evey month or so. Great beauty there along the coast.
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your first photo is surreal, kinda reminding me of the
lady in the lake...in the arthurian legends. whooosh.
your top one of autumn in the quakies is awesome as well, snoopydawg.
That's similar to my take.
Thanks wendy.
Thank you, Wendy
Would like to see some of your photos again. Maybe next week?
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Interesting shots Janis
Thanks for hosting. The last one looks like a lizard crawling up a rock.
From the local nature centre:
It snowed on Sunday morning, so tested out the fireplace to make sure it still works. Small people appreciated the move.
Gëzuar!!
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Hi Bollox
I wasn't sure what animal or insect it was.
Glad you all have a warm and cozy place to get through the winter.
Love the atmoshpere of the second shot, BR.
Say hi to Fred.
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Thanks!
That's actually Purfleet by the fire. Fred was skipping around, doing something else.
Lovely shots of the humming birds (below). Incredibly sharp.
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howdy bollox...
that first photo blows it out of the water, so to speak and as it were. Really love it!
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Ta!
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Reminds me of abstract water color art
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Thanks for the beautiful images zoe
It's interesting to consider how water abstracts what it contacts, and how ephemeral by nature it is.
love that first picture
ephemeral. Thanks.
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That's the word I've been trying to think of
Ephemeral!
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I can feel the wet sand on my bare feet
And I realized that I haven't walked barefoot in awhile.
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The past almost two weeks
I have been mostly walking with shoes. For three long months in Florida I was mostly barefoot, and I miss it. But it won't be long now.
Hola, Janis--thank you for the lovely
and interesting photos--you've convinced me to put visiting New Zealand on my Bucket List (which is pretty long, already
). Thanks for posting tonight's Photography OT.
A bit OT from Springtime photos (only because I've been looking into various Golden Kennels lately), here are two Golden photos. Obviously, the first shot illustrates the various 'shades' of golden. The second photo is one of the few that I found that didn't appear to be copyrighted to some degree.
and,
[BIS, BISS GCH CH Rush Hill's Run'n Amuck at Abelard OA,OAJ ... rushhill.com, 800 × 533]
Sure it's no secret, though, that 'Springers' are our favorite breed.
Here's an informal photo of a Springer in his service/therapy dog capacity, also a Westminster Best In Show-- "Felicity's Diamond Jim." His call name was 'James.' Here's a link to his Wikipedia entry.
[Felicity's Diamond Jim]
Closer to the Holidays, I plan to post his formal portrait. It is truly incredible, in that I've never seen such a 'perfect' ESS. Of course, there were at least two Springers who were just as beautiful [to us].
And they will live in our hearts--forever.
Enjoy your lovely Spring, Janis. Everyone have a nice weekend--hope those who are stateside, manage to stay warm and cozy.
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~~W. R. Purche
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Hi Mollie
That’s an interesting photo of the goldens, taken from the perspective of the photographer behind them.
The ESSs are such wise and dignified looking dogs.
You can always visit here through my photos. Plus the beauty of the place is very well documented. Let me know when it gets close to the top of the list so that I can make the bed up ; ). All the best Mollie.
Thank you, Janis--from my perspective,
I often visit your lovely country when I drop by this OT on Friday evenings.
Hey, if I should ever be so lucky (to visit NZ), I'll be sure to give you a shout out by asking you "to keep the lights on for us," as the old Motel 6 jingle went.
Seriously, we hope by early next year to be able to resume plans for our own expatriation--including deciding on the destination. Our choices are narrowed considerably, because of pet quarantine regulations--which will apply to us once again, if everything goes as planned. (Mexico uses a pet health certificate for folks traveling from the US. Which is one reason that we were considering Puebla--because of 'the B.') BTW, 'think' I read that Prince Harry and Megan were in NZ recently. Sounds like he travels there a bunch, and is well-liked by your countrymen.
Have a nice weekend!
Blue Onyx
"Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong."
~~W. R. Purche
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
From listening to this I can confidently say
that my motel would be better ; ).
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I hope your expatriation plans go smoothly for you both, and any possible companions.
Thank you, Janis! Hey, I'm sure
your accomodations would beat them.
BTW, I did a quick search for that Motel 6 jingle, and I couldn't find it. Gotta give you credit--you hit the ball outta the park!
Blue Onyx
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It's a zebra ... a donkey
No it's a Zonkey
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Hey, cool pic, SD. He's purdy, too! ;-D Hope
your toe's better, and that Charlie's beginning to get some relief from her supplements. IIRC, our vet said that it could take a good month or two, to really see much improvement.
Enjoyed all your photos--you sure have some nice scenery in your 'hood. ;-D I know the dawgs must be enjoying their walks this time of the year. (Assuming that the weather's still Fall-like, in your neck-of-the-woods.)
Have a nice weekend!
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"Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong."
~~W. R. Purche
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Isn't he just?
Charlie is finally improving, but she has a way to go yet. She isn't limping as much so that's good. The toe is fine most days, but it's still quite broken and if I move wrong or if Charlie steps on it yowie.
Yes Utah has some beautiful scenery especially this time of year. Actually all through the year depending where I go. 10 minutes and I'm on the trail in my second photo. It goes up to a beautiful waterfall. Our temps are in the high 60's with very blue skies.
Glad you stop by and hopefully you will be posting your own photos when you get your new phone? Of your puppy soon I hope?
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Well, 'improving' is a start (for Charlie). Regarding
your toe, honestly, don't remember how long it took for my Mother's toe to heal. Seems like it was quite a while--mostly, I'm thinking, because she didn't stay off her feet as much as she probably should have.
Eventually, I may try my hand at photography. Actually, I went ahead and got a new smartphone about a week ago--but, it was less expensive than I had planned to purchase. So my 'guess' is that the camera will not be anything to write home about.
Hopefully, though, between the two newest phones we have (between us), we'll have one that can produce an 'okay' photo. One phone says it has 'Dual Auto Focus' pixels--whatever that means--and, it has a 12 MP Rapid Focus Camera. The newer, yet cheaper phone, has a 13 MP Main/5MP Front Camera. (There's no more info on the box than that, and it's not even been activated.) Anyhoo, if I decide to take a few shots, I'll download and print the camera section of the user manual. Of course, I did that once for another phone--didn't have a clue what they talking about!
Blue Onyx
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evening Mollie...
So glad you are here. Thanks for the doggie photos. I love the first one.
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Backatcha, Magiamma. Thanks--I sorta
liked the photo of the row of multi-shade Goldens, too. I noticed that it's not a terribly sharply focused shot, but, it fascinated me that someone got that many dogs to 'sit' on command.
Blue Onyx
"Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong."
~~W. R. Purche
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Thanks for Fri. Photos tonight, Janis.
Nice set of beach shots.
My Humming bird feeders have seen an increase in activity recently, so I took a little time the other afternoon to get some shots.
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Wow!
Is that the male and female of the same species? The light and colour is dazzling. The water sparkles of condensation are also wow.
The hummingbird colouring and chest patterns remind me of the Shining Cuckoo I've been listening for, but haven't heard yet. I hope they're just silently nesting.
The Shining Cuckoo
Thank you, Janis.
These are Anna's hummingbirds and all but the last shot are males.
I hope you get to hear and see the Shining Cuckoo soon.
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Wondering whether Australia,
unlike NZ has hummingbirds I ended up reading here. For many reasons hummingbirds are fascinating. Considering the current evolutionary and sexually prominent issues, I find it even more fascinating to read about hummingbirds.
Wow indeed
I like the angle of the bird in the 2nd to the last, but they're all very nice. I had one flittering around my roses last week.
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Thank you, Snoopy
Do you have Hummingbirds year round or do they head south for the winter?
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They go somewhere
I'm not sure where though. And I'm not seeing very many of them the last couple of years. I have a couple of families of birds living in my patio awning. They come back every season and build nests in it. Have to clean bird poop off the windows frequently.
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Stunning
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Thank you, Zoebear.
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wowie zowie social
Very cool photos. How many did you take to get those. I imagine some must have been a bit blurry. Thanks.
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Thank you, Magiamma.
I shot around 75 frames to get the six shots posted.
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Awesome, SP! You must have some 'magical'
ability, and/or some unreal camera and lens to be able to capture such gorgeous photos of the Hummingbird in flight, the way you did. It's all so 'beyond my pay grade,' it's pitiful.
But, 'thank you,' all the same.
Blue Onyx
"Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong."
~~W. R. Purche
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Thank you, Mollie.
Some of it is equipment, some of it is technique, but mostly it's a lot of practice.
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Not much color here on Sunday morning
I should have tried again this morning, it's going to rain for a week...
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Very nice series, Ben.
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Clouds reflected on the water
Gorgeous.
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The first one conveys such a peaceful atmosphere
Really nice photos.
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Lovely shots
Reminds me of a state park in Minnesota.
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Can feel the morning (?) mist,
cool and awakening. Thanks boriscleto.
great set boriscleto...
Really like the forth one and the last one. Where is that and is it recent? Just wondering how the colors are turning where that is.
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It was Sunday morning (Oct 14th)
Green Lakes State Park in Manlius, NY (Outside of Syracuse)
There probably is a lot more color now, but the rain over the next six days will probably be the end of a disappointing leaf season in CNY. I didn't have a chance to get to the Adirondacks this year...or Letchworth...or the Catskills...or the waterfalls I wanted to shoot...
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happy FriPhos everyone...
Hiking further north up the coast a bit this week along a creek.
Nurse Log
Pathway
Pogonip tree trunk from last week
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Very nice, Magiamma.
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Stunning photos, again--great to see you, Magiamma! ;-D EOM
Blue Onyx
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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Evening magiamma
Is a 'nurse' log one that nurses new growth?
yes,
they are an important part of the ecosystem of the forest... though I was tempted to say, that were nurses come from, janis...
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Is it a redwood?
I bought some redwood boles and put them in shallow water and got some growth. But it was too hot in the valley for them. Wonder how they would do in the mail?
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Outstanding photography janis!
Don't you dare tell me that luck wasn't a major contributor.
Well done!
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Pricknick, I wouldn't dare.
You know about being there, in the place at the moment. I miss your watery encounters.
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@ snoopydawg -You know that I have the first photo framed and
hanging in my room here in Germany, right? I wouldn'ti have thought I would need my memorabilia from the US so much. But it's so hard to carry the spirit of them over the Atlantic. It all dies once it leaves its natural environment. I hope one day I can come back and have a home for it over at your side of the pond.
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I had forgotten that, mimi
I hope that you enjoy it still. I remember being awed by how the colors stood out after the rain. And I can still remember how it smelled that day. The pleasant smells of wet dirt from the rain. I bet I took over 100 photos of the area. Hope that you can come back to this side of the pond some day too.
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Thank you all
for recognising and appreciating the beauty and grace of photographic images, and the femininity inherent within. It’s quite a delicate time in the world today which needs attending to.
femininity inherent?
Please explain.
please?
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Sorry for not being more clear
I was referring to my photos in particular. I felt that somehow they were a reflection of the feminine, and because my attention (due to current events and stories here) was focused in that direction I wrote what I did. Is that a bit more clear?
They were beautiful photos.
I guess I just cant see the difference between beautiful, feminine or masculine.
I also look at everybody as the same. That might be a problem but I hope not.
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"I can't see the difference"
Nice Pricknick, and thank you.
Unbelievable fantastic photos this evening - what a treat !
So soothing and healing and joyful to look at.
Thanks for that Friday evening treat, such a good way to leave the week behind and look forward for some mental rest during the weekend, janis and all contributors here.
Wonderful.
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Hi mimi
You're welcome. So, what's it like in your neck of Germany at the moment, angenehmen I hope.
Horse of a different color
question everything
Strawberry and lime
Yum.
After eating the horse it was chess for desert
turtle vs. marshmallows
question everything
Does turtle eat marshmallow?
looks a lot like rock, paper, scissors.
Good giggle. Thanks.
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no contest there I suppose.
flower heads
coming up for air
question everything
Is that a fountain on the wall?
Where was this taken?
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