Challenge: Egg and Oval Shaped: April 15-17,2019
Apr 16, 2019 11:13:15 #
Apr 16, 2019 11:56:42 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Whilst we are still on cathedral time, here are four of Nairobi's (CofE) All Saints "Cathedral of the Highlands" as it was in the 50s/60s. Originally, they built only up to the towers. The building was completed later (60s?) with the addition of Vestry, Choir, Chapter House and other offices.
There is also a Roman Catholic Cathedral, but I have no photos fit to present - fungus-ravaged.
There is also a Roman Catholic Cathedral, but I have no photos fit to present - fungus-ravaged.
Apr 16, 2019 12:08:15 #
This is the only one I have in my tablet, as I'm not home, but this is what I have today. My heart breaks for the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral Basilica in Sante Fe, New Mexico.
Apr 16, 2019 12:34:11 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
roxiemarty wrote:
This is the only one I have in my tablet, as I'm not home, but this is what I have today. My heart breaks for the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
So does mine! Were were there years go...probably 20 or so-before we had digital convenience!
Would have to check the photo boxes-yuck! I know I took some pix of that wonderful stained glas s at
Notre Dame!
Apr 16, 2019 13:00:38 #
Here's a few of the stained glass at ND...taken in 2012. I read this morning that most, if not all of this, survived.
Apr 16, 2019 13:02:46 #
asymptotic_maybe wrote:
Here's a few of the stained glass at ND...taken in 2012. I read this morning that most, if not all of this, survived.
Beautiful. I'm glad some survived.
Apr 16, 2019 13:35:41 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Sunnely wrote:
Here are couple of bird eggs. Please ID them. Better viewed with download but please no cheating as to the ID of eggs.
Photo # 1 is a ------?
Photo # 2 are ------?
Will the real ornithologist please stand up.
Photo # 1 is a ------?
Photo # 2 are ------?
Will the real ornithologist please stand up.
OK. THE IDs OF THESE EGGS. Most of you ID'd #2 right away but none with #1:
#1 is a Bald Eagle egg. Some facts about bald eagle eggs:
What color and size are bald eagle eggs?
Bald eagle eggs are off-white in color and average about 3 inches long by 2 inches wide. The average weight is 4-4.5 oz.
How many eggs does a bald eagle lay?
The average clutch (group of eggs) is 1-3. There are reports of 4 eggs in a clutch but such an event is very rare. The eggs are laid one at a time with a separation of a day or two between each egg and hatch in the order they are laid.
Who incubates the egg?
After it is laid, the egg must be constantly kept warm, or incubated, and protected from predators. Both males and females share incubation responsibilities, but the female typically spends more time on the nest than the male. Males leave the nest to hunt, often providing food for the female. However, the female will sometimes leave the nest to hunt for herself, at which times the male will be called upon to remain at the nest.
How long before they hatch?
Incubation for bald eagles is about 35 days. For golden eagles, the incubation period is between 40-45 days. It can take a day for the hatchling to completely break free of the egg after pipping(cracking the egg). Eggs hatch in the order in which they were laid.
Ref: https://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/eagle-nesting-young/
#2 are Robin's eggs. FAQ about these eggs: Why are Robin’s eggs blue?
Researchers show that egg's (blue) color protects the embryo from harmful sunlight and prevents the egg from heating up.
Ref: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160527190410.htm
# 3 is photo of Bald Eagle from the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN with Anna, instructor and trainer. Photo of the egg shown in this post taken from this lecture.
Thanks to all.
Apr 16, 2019 14:41:31 #
asymptotic_maybe wrote:
Here's a few of the stained glass at ND...taken in 2012. I read this morning that most, if not all of this, survived.
Lovely stained glass.
Apr 16, 2019 14:43:56 #
Sunnely wrote:
OK. THE IDs OF THESE EGGS. Most of you ID'd #2 ri... (show quote)
I enjoyed the info and the images.
Apr 16, 2019 15:05:18 #
Kaskazi
Loc: Ontario, Canada
PAToGraphy wrote:
T'is the season associated with "eggs" whether, Easter, Passover or a symbol of spring. In this challenge post anything oval shaped or egg related.
Salisbury Cathedral, Britain's tallest spire (123m) and home of the best-preserved copy of Magna Carta. This was taken with my first 35mm camera, a Braun Paxette. I'm not sure what the FL of the lens was (50mm?), but it was very hard to get far enough away to photograph the place!
Their twitter site is currently carrying the prayer for Notre Dame and fire image.
Incidentally, there is also a lie cam focused on their Peregrine falcon and its 4 eggs, which you get to see periodically.
https://twitter.com/SalisburyCath
Apr 16, 2019 15:19:59 #
Kaskazi wrote:
Salisbury Cathedral, Britain's tallest spire (123m... (show quote)
I enjoyed seeing the peregrine falcon especially.
Apr 16, 2019 15:59:40 #
Rolk wrote:
Wonderful start, Pat...love the subway window.
I know about the only thing I have that would fit the challenge are
some images of our granddaughters hunting Easter eggs, and I'm
pretty sure I've posted them before, but here are a couple.
Tim
(This should be eggciting....)
I know about the only thing I have that would fit the challenge are
some images of our granddaughters hunting Easter eggs, and I'm
pretty sure I've posted them before, but here are a couple.
Tim
(This should be eggciting....)
p.8 What a cutie
Apr 16, 2019 16:00:11 #
Rolk wrote:
WHERE'S THE BACON????
Darn, Pat...this series made me hungry, and it's 10:30pm!!!
Tim
Darn, Pat...this series made me hungry, and it's 10:30pm!!!
Tim
That seems to be when I am at my hungriest!
Apr 16, 2019 16:01:43 #
Rolk wrote:
In response to Pat's announcement of the temporary... (show quote)
p.8 That's beautiful, Tim. Very interesting.
Apr 16, 2019 16:03:27 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
On September 4th, 2011 we enjoyed a lunch cruise aboard a tour boat on the Seine River in Paris. It was somewhat cloudy & a little rain also was falling. Here's a few pictures as we went past the Cathedral of Notre Dame plus one extra that might be of interest. Bob
p.9 Makes your heart sink, doesn't it. And then to watch that steeple fall last night.Bet you are glad to have pix of it!
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