kidblast 1,367 Report post Posted October 31, 2020 Coast of Maine my grandson Cole contemplating chasing yet another Seagull,... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,367 Report post Posted October 31, 2020 All Hallows Eve.... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 1, 2020 Me & Nathan wrestling out the stubborn stump (nearly 3 years ago). We succeeded eventually, that stump is still in the garden. Its too heavy to lift into the car for a tip-run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 1, 2020 Me and Charlie Musslewhite 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 This is St, Marys, the church Cherry goes to. I've photographed it for many years. It s odd because its sited within the walls of a medieval fortress (Portchester Castle). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 The church was built during the 1120s by the Normans. The yew tree might be older. Most old churches have yew trees next to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 This is not my picture. I've used it just to show the situation by the shore. The picture was taken from atop the castle's keep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 Wonderful perspective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tman 399 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 14 hours ago, merciful-evans said: The church was built during the 1120s by the Normans. The yew tree might be older. Most old churches have yew trees next to them. Really beautiful. I visited a St. Marys near Leeds. Had the same overall feel and I bet it had a yew tree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 14 hours ago, Tman said: Really beautiful. I visited a St. Marys near Leeds. Had the same overall feel and I bet it had a yew tree. Probably. Many of those yews predate the churches and are over 2000 years old. Some predate Christianity itself. They were associated with bronze age burial grounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Some artists really strike a chord with me. I took this picture because of the delicate and intricate patterns all over this lizard. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 9, 2020 This gecko was created by Jon Anderson. He works with polymer clay. Same with the Horn Toad. But there's nothing more beautiful than the real thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Horn Toads are really lizards. They are found throughout the southwest United States. Some consider them scarce. I seem to find them often enough on my hikes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/9/2020 at 8:07 PM, Californiaman said: But there's nothing more beautiful than the real thing. Is that a full grown one? I imagined them a little larger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) On 11/10/2020 at 11:42 PM, merciful-evans said: Is that a full grown one? I imagined them a little larger. I've never found one more than two-to-three inches in length. You know they shoot a stream of blood out of their eyes when agitated. Edited November 13, 2020 by Californiaman Something I wanted to say. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brucebubs 105 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Californiaman said: I've never found one more than two-to-three inches in length. You know they shoot a stream of blood out of their eyes when agitated. My wife does that too. I bought her one of those 'Mood Rings' once - it turned black as soon as she put it on .. then it caught fire .. my fault again apparently. Edited November 13, 2020 by Brucebubs 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,367 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Sometimes black and white is just too cool... Edited November 13, 2020 by kidblast 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 8:41 PM, Brucebubs said: My wife does that too. I bought her one of those 'Mood Rings' once - it turned black as soon as she put it on .. then it caught fire .. my fault again apparently. That’s funny!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 960 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 19 hours ago, kidblast said: Sometimes black and white is just too cool... Canada 2014 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 387 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 I like that photo above in black & white. Driving south on U.S. 101 there's a vista point along the Gaviota coast in Santa Barbara county. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner rout goes right by here. There are many places along this stretch of the county with pristine beaches to explore, fish, and surf. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,367 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 Nice b&w of that dock ME.. that's THE Stuff! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
