Before the rain there is wind, lots of wind.
And sometimes the wind can blind you.
The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Before the Rain
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Tag: seagull
Not a Seagull, a River Neckar Gull
Wordless Wednesday
Different Strokes for Different Folks
While this gull is flying into the infinite distance
the Vedra is making shoreward, towards Roker Beach.
Thirty years earlier we were on the opposite side of the world, at the lagoon of Nature’s Valley near Plettenberg Baai in South Africa.
I wear my hair short and I can style it without much fuss. But folk with proper manes might rely on the help of others to look their best.
I also don’t care for cigarettes or pipes but the Odenwälder Hannes is smoking day in, day out.
Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word in August
Nought above me, and nought below
Overhead the tree-tops meet, Flowers and grass spring ‘neath one’s feet; There was nought above me, and nought below – "Overhead the tree-tops meet" by Robert Browning
Go to Travel with Intent to connect to posts inspired by the quote by Robert Browning.
Born with wings
I’m usually too slow to photograph birds in flight. So I appreciated the strong winds that held the seagulls in a steady position. Also thanks to the kestrels I’ve photographed over the years – their hovering made it easier.
And I am adding this photo of these great egrets who were visiting for a few days on their way south for the winter. They didn’t let me get close enough for a good shot but I managed to snap them taking.
Linked to Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Anything that flies.
On and in the water
What is on the water and at the same time in the water? Poles and their reflection, of course.
A single pole will do.
For Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: in and on the water.
More watery photos can be found here.
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