Gentle folks on this thread, for exquisitely detailed, thoroughly researched scientific analysis of human impact on our place in the scheme of things, I recommend reading a fascinating little book “Tipping Point for Planet Earth” by professors Anthony Barnosky and Elizabeth Hadley. It’s available on Amazon, used for under $10. With world population heading towards 10 billion within about 3 decades, the issues of food supply, water, energy needs, climate & biodiversity are real concerns, not the nightmare of a dystopian future, but are already happening today.
There are solutions available to make the future better, but it requires a whole lot of education and international cooperation.
Respectfully, with regard to anyone’s political, religious, or philosophical beliefs. As Sergeant Friday would say, just the facts mam.
True that, thanks, you pegged me. I would vote for the birds, captured or bread in captivity. Hardly natures way.
Cheers!
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That's true as far as it goes. It doesn't make human extinction the the better choice.
That depends entirely on one’s perspective on the single most destructive species ever inhabit this little blue marble. There’s no question about our kind causing extinctions of hundreds of entire species, acidifying the oceans and contributing to significant global warming at a rate never before seen or recorded in past tens of thousands of years. Don’t believe that? Do some research in scientific literature, it’s available on line for free.
Total human extinction would clearly have been much better for the rest of life on the planet.
His book on Z8/Z9 setup is really valuable to non-wildlife shooting folks as well. Reason being he explains and illustrates virtually all menu options/functions, many of which you may never discover or understand if you just studied the Nikon manual and poked around in the menu system. The book truly provides well written, easy to understand why or why not you might want to set things up a certain way for whatever type of shooting you do.
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Score one for the tortured bull.
Breakthrough X4 CP build quality and optical characteristics are excellent. My 82mm version is first choice among several brands accumulated over the years.
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"Now anomalies in wide binaries require a new theory extending general relativity to the low acceleration MOND limit"
Sort this out and the Nobel Prize selection committee will b knocking at your door.
Beautiful, intelligent animal. Mother's take care of and protect their male offspring for most of the son's life.
Great shot!
Good eye, Frank, noticing and photographing various aspects of a single specimen. Well done!
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Perfect shot of a gorgeous ride. Nicely done, Kim.
Great to have a talented, artistic bride. Good job of documenting her efforts to make the world a little prettier, one project at a time. You're a lucky man, Brian.
Good advice you offer. Another bit of wisdom from senior citizen friends, "Never let the old man in".
Welcome to the UHH family. You may find the daily forum a bit addictive, but it's a great way to start the day.
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Absolutely stunning, one of your best IMHO.
Neat images of those busy little critters, well done Frank.
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