Posts for: jkm757
Jan 25, 2024 17:01:46 #
SteveR wrote:
Speaking of the Taiwan Strait. If we have really bought into the One China, why do we keep sending our warships into the Taiwan Strait, ticking off the mainland Chinese? As recently as, like, yesterday.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-navy-sailing-warship-taiwan-strait-prompts-fiery-response-china-trouble-provocation
https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-navy-sailing-warship-taiwan-strait-prompts-fiery-response-china-trouble-provocation
I don't know why we're trying to provoke a war with China, other than we have insane psychopaths running our country who cannot except the fact that the world is changing and it's no longer a unipolar world with the US on top. Going to war with a country that is halfway around the world, has a population 4x larger than the US, a larger modern industrial manufacturing base than the US, a larger modern military than the US, and a growing economy that can pay for the cost of a war, doesn't make a lot of sense and probably would not end well for the US or our proxies in the region if we do go to war.
Jan 25, 2024 11:53:33 #
SteveR wrote:
Abbott in 28!!
He'll secure the border and keep China out of Taiwan, if it hasn't already been handed over.
He'll secure the border and keep China out of Taiwan, if it hasn't already been handed over.
How do you keep China out of it's own country?
https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/taiwan/
The U.S. and Taiwan enjoy a robust unofficial relationship. The 1979 U.S.-P.R.C. Joint Communique switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. In the Joint Communique, the U.S. recognized the Government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government of China, acknowledging the Chinese position that there is but one China and Taiwan is part of China. The Joint Communique also stated that the people of the U.S. will maintain cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is responsible for implementing U.S. policy toward Taiwan.
Jan 17, 2024 23:21:15 #
dr7zyq wrote:
I reek envy. A most excellent set of photos. Would it be rude to inquire what equipment facilitated your glorious gallery accomplishment?
David
David
Hi, David. I used a Nikon Z9 with a 100-400mm lens.
Jan 17, 2024 18:33:46 #
Thank you everyone for looking. All the comments and compliments are greatly appreciated.
Jan 17, 2024 18:31:31 #
sparkyv1 wrote:
Very nice set of images!! I have seen many images from Santee Lakes. Is it easy to get to? How big is it? I get to San Diego on occasion but my mobility is not great. Is it hard to get around? Thanks and keep up the good photography
Hi, sparky. The Lakes are easy to get to and if you can get around on level ground you wont have any problems getting around the lakes.
Here's a link to their website.
https://www.santeelakes.com/
Jan 16, 2024 18:21:22 #
Leftovers from last year at Santee Lakes.
Black-crowned Night Heron
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Great Egret
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Male Acorn Woodpecker
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American White Pelican
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European Starling protecting it's nest from intruding Acorn Woodpecker
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Great Egret
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Male Northern Shoveler
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Male Acorn Woodpecker
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Great Egret
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Jan 13, 2024 13:27:15 #
Can anyone top this?
Jan 11, 2024 11:08:22 #
There's a lot to unpack in Zippy's Phrase Craze, Jerry.
Dec 30, 2023 12:47:50 #
Doyle Thomas wrote:
after my Dr appt at Peace Health i got lost in the hospital trying to find my car. after walking around for about 25 min i saw a police officer and asked him for directions and he offered to drive me around and help me find my car. he said to hop in the back and we drove thru the parking lots till we found it. first time i was ever in back seat of a caged police car!
the view was very obstructed and not good of Photography.
the view was very obstructed and not good of Photography.
After reading your first sentence I have to ask, what was your car doing in the hospital?
Dec 28, 2023 18:17:46 #
Thank you everyone for looking and for the comments and compliments. They're all greatly appreciated.
Dec 27, 2023 18:51:11 #
Another set of birds from Santee Lakes.
Great Blue Heron with the catch of the day
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Snowy Egret
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Osprey
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Black Phoebe
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Great Egret
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Female Lesser Scaup
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Male and Female Mallards makin' bacon
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Female Ring-necked Duck
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Male and Female Cinnamon Teal
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Red-crowned Parrot
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Dec 27, 2023 11:58:44 #
Not a good bargain, Jerry. The upkeep on her will cost you way more than you paid for her.
Dec 19, 2023 19:06:59 #
Thanks to everyone for having a look. I appreciate all the comments and compliments.
Dec 18, 2023 17:28:27 #
A variety of shapes and patterns from here and there while out and about with the camera recently.
Dec 15, 2023 09:03:29 #
The stock market is just a graph of rich peoples feelings.
