Challenge: "Earth Week" 4/22-27/2024
Apr 24, 2024 18:32:06 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Storms have ravaged our coast. Yesterday, the Coast Guard returned a HUGE buoy to its place in the ocean - it had been uprooted from it's mooring and washed ashore during in one of the recent storms. Earth Day/week brought out many groups to clean up miles of shore line.
Sad
Apr 24, 2024 18:32:31 #
Just Ducky wrote:
From our kitchen window…
A gorgeous trio
Apr 24, 2024 18:37:42 #
If we take care of the Earth, it enables us to fill our lives with beauty 
These may have been posted somewhere before, but the lesson still stands ⭐⭐⭐
These may have been posted somewhere before, but the lesson still stands ⭐⭐⭐
Apr 24, 2024 18:57:56 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
April 22nd is designated "Earth Day" but... (show quote)
Thanks for hosting, Pat. As usual, I've enjoyed everyone's posts. Has been a nice variety of thoughtful and inspirational photos.
It's a cool day today and I'm taking a little rest from trying to get the needed yard work done (needed a diversion).
Our neighborhood has changed a great deal in the last 10 years or so. We used to be protected and could only see a couple older houses out our front window and across the street. Now...☹☹ We still have lots of trees separating our backyard from out neighbors and can't see their house.
Since these changes have occurred over the years, our mini environment has really changed. Our plants and flowers need different care. Most of all, we notice the heat and WIND!! Before the last home construction, I could spend time out on an nice, sunny, April day (mid 50's) in a short sleeved t-shirt. No way now! And, I often have trouble taking pictures of flowers/plants in the yard because of the wind.
Picture taken in 2019. There are now 3 new homes in this area south of our house.
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Next few taken in 2020, looking north of our house.
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This field used to be a fenced pasture for horses. Note the brush and trees in the background.
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Taken in 2021. Note the trees are gone in the background.
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The gal who sold the property tried her best to save as many trees as possible but it was really a fight. Interestingly enough, there were trees taken down that weren't even on the actual property sold.
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This was one of the trees taken.
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I've always hated to see trees taken down but it is interesting to watch them do it.
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Apr 24, 2024 19:48:54 #
Just Ducky
Loc: Ohio/Florida
PAToGraphy wrote:
Beautiful fragile fringy Japanese Maples
P3. They are beautiful. Ours seem pretty tenacious for seeming so fragile. 😊 💗
Apr 24, 2024 19:56:12 #
Just Ducky
Loc: Ohio/Florida
joecichjr wrote:
If we take care of the Earth, it enables us to fill our lives with beauty
These may have been posted somewhere before, but the lesson still stands ⭐⭐⭐
These may have been posted somewhere before, but the lesson still stands ⭐⭐⭐
Your flowers are just beautiful! 😊
Thanks for your kind comments on my shots.
Apr 24, 2024 20:37:11 #
joecichjr wrote:
We have them in the suburbs by us, and they seem to be smarter than many of the people who live nearby. They sit down and wait for traffic to clear. Before crossing, they check in both directions, then safely trot across.
Yes, Coyotes have adopted very well to urban environments. There was a program on PBS a while ago about how Coyotes have adopted to several large North American cities. I think they highlighted New York, and somewhere else as well as Toronto. Note that the Coyotes that they've been seeing in Canadian cities, many of them are larger and more aggressive, having, they believe, bred with Wolves.
Apr 24, 2024 20:55:22 #
joecichjr wrote:
If we take care of the Earth, it enables us to fill our lives with beauty
These may have been posted somewhere before, but the lesson still stands ⭐⭐⭐
These may have been posted somewhere before, but the lesson still stands ⭐⭐⭐
Nice set, Joe.
Apr 24, 2024 21:04:17 #
Sharing May's Calendar Line Up, Just one week left to fill now.
If you would like to take this week with a challenge Please pm Photogirl17 with your challenge topic, and an Image that corresponds with your challenge topic. and the Dates of course.
If you would like to take this week with a challenge Please pm Photogirl17 with your challenge topic, and an Image that corresponds with your challenge topic. and the Dates of course.
Apr 24, 2024 21:07:54 #
Speaking of Earth week..
I received an award.
EcoVision Award
Congratulations lesleyspics, your photo has won the EcoVision Award! This award recognizes how your creativity helps raise awareness about the importance of living harmoniously with nature. Whether your photos are nature-themed or not each one showcases the creativity at the heart of our community. We are truly grateful to see your photos shared here.
I received an award.
EcoVision Award
Congratulations lesleyspics, your photo has won the EcoVision Award! This award recognizes how your creativity helps raise awareness about the importance of living harmoniously with nature. Whether your photos are nature-themed or not each one showcases the creativity at the heart of our community. We are truly grateful to see your photos shared here.
Apr 24, 2024 21:18:35 #
These are all taken with my Cell Phone Camera.
Apr 25, 2024 00:08:36 #
Vaun's photography wrote:
P1- Smoke due has a way of turning the sun red! Thanks for sharing Jay.
Thank you Vaun!
Apr 25, 2024 00:10:12 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
You took something sad and transformed it into beautiful images. The devastation is so hard to imagine.
Thank you Pat! It is very sad to see forest fires!
Apr 25, 2024 00:10:37 #
Apr 25, 2024 00:13:39 #
joecichjr wrote:
Gorgeous, in spite of the circumstances 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Joe! Very sad to see forest fires!
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