My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world. Maybe they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. As I rarely …
#ScenicSaturday 25th November 2023
A beautiful autumnal picture from Stuart Aken’s nearby Forest of Dean in the United Kingdom.
There are lots of peacocks, both mature and juvenile, about. This threesome was very patiently waiting for lunch.
Peacocks are incredibly large birds and I’m always a bit surprised at how fast they can move, both running and flying.
I was able to get somewhat better photos of the white herons in their “home trees.”
They are very busy birds, constantly moving, chatting and flying. The cacophony of sound from the two large trees they inhabit is intense.
I do like bird watching and viewing this flock of approximately 100 or so individuals is quite engaging and entertaining.
Happy Sunday.
An ancient mangrove root lies helpless next to a forest path …
… its exterior weathered and knobbed and twisted, seemingly discarded …
… but it will become an orchid nursery …
… helping the little ones to grow and shine; age and beauty entwined.
The night ocean here in the tropics in particular can often look phosphorescent green, something many people may find surprising.
The colour is caused by phytoplankton, tiny organisms that grow near the surface of the ocean and like plants, get their energy from sunlight.
This green tint is more visible at night (and to cameras, since they “see” more colours at that end of the spectrum). Unfortunately, climate change is affecting the growth of phytoplankton and we are seeing much more phosphorescence at night than we should be.
However, here’s a more conventional ocean view together with a soothing sound track of those ocean rollers:
Happy Friday.
… to all our American friends and in some cases, family too …
… across our very long, undefended border …
… another thing for which to be thankful.
Flowers in the tropics are always so colourful, bright and over-the-top. Here are a selection.
Aren’t they pretty?
Happy Thursday.
I tried to get lots of photos of these lovely birds that I initially thought might be egrets, but was somewhat unsuccessful. I later realised that they’re too small to be those elegant birds.
I wasn’t really able to zoom in on this huge flock enjoying their position near the ocean and clearly, each other’s company as they swooped and swirled together in knots of three and four.
They were lovely to see, however, and were so busy flying and socialising with each other although I couldn’t capture that due to their unpredictable movements and my position.
They were enjoying this water feature but were wary once I arrived. I hope to get some better photos of them later during our stay.
Happy Wednesday.
In a city known for its grand mosques, there should be no surprise that it has equally stunning palaces. The Ottoman Empire ousted the Byzantines …
Istanbul’s Glamorous Palaces
I hope you enjoy this interesting and informative post about Istanbul’s palaces from Monkey’s Tale. Please click the link above to read the rest of this great post.
The skies here change quickly: brilliant sun, quick sunsets and sudden showers that arrive and leave in a few minutes. As a result, the sky has constant and beautiful cloud formations.
Happy Tuesday.
Some colourful scenes from the Caribbean.
Happy Monday.
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