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Taking off after sunset…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
The starling is a familiar bird famed for its ability to mimic the calls of other birds and the mechanical noises in its varied repertoire of song. A starling looks black at a distance but when seen closer it is very glossy with a sheen of purple and green. Starling From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae. The name Sturnidae comes from the Latin word for starling, sturnus. Starlings occur naturally in the Old World, from Europe, Asia and Africa, to northern Australia and the islands of the tropical Pacific. Several European and Asian species have been introduced to these areas as well as North America, Hawaii and New Zealand, where they generally compete for habitat with native birds and are considered to be invasive species. The starling species familiar to most people in Europe and North America is the European Starling, and throughout much of Asia and the Pacific the Common Myna is indeed common. Starlings have strong feet, their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. Several species live around human habitation, and are effectively omnivores. Many species search for food by opening the bill after probing it into dense vegetation; this behavior is called open-bill probing or is referred to by the German word zirkeln. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. Most species nest in holes, laying blue or white eggs. Many Asian species, particularly the larger ones, are called mynas, and many African species are known as glossy starlings because of their iridescent plumage. Starlings have diverse and complex vocalizations, and have been known to embed sounds from their surroundings into their own calls, including car alarms, and human speech patterns. The birds can recognize particular individuals by their calls, and are currently the subject of research into the evolution of human language.
Air Canada' s First L-1011
Made by caribb
A Blast from the Past -Ok this is a bit of a historic picture in a sense. I remember this because it was a moment that nutured my love for aviation. It was the first time I had ever seen an L1011. Air Canada had just had it delivered that week in 1972 and this was the Friday before it's inagural flight on the Monday... so Air Canada's first TriStar before entering service. I thought it was the most beautiful plane I had ever seen and ever since then I've followed aviation with a private passion. An interesting note for Montreal planespotters - the balcony here in the front was the original outdoor spotting platform at Dorval's main terminal. You could go out the length of the main terminal building and take pictures, smell the jet fumes and wave goodbye or hello to people you knew coming or going on flights. It was great actually but of course hijackers or terrorists around the world shut this all down years ago, I think even by the time this photo was taken. Today it's been replaced with new gates along the front of the terminal. We can't even see out of the front of the terminal like this anymore. Note: Also in the picture: Two EPA (Eastern Provincial Airlines) 737-200s, an Air Canada Viscount and and an Air Canada DC-9-32 C-FTMF #731
The last dance…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Explore #145 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Saw those today on a car, most were dead, this one was dying. A friend told me they are called ‘shot fly’ and they live only one day… what a life :). Any one can tell me more? Thanks. amazing what i learn on Flickr Mayfly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mayflies are insects which belong to the Order Ephemeroptera (from the Greek ephemeros = short-lived, pteron = wing, referring to the short life span of adults). They have been placed into an ancient group of insects termed the Paleoptera, which also contains the dragonflies and damselflies. They are aquatic insects whose immature stage (called naiad or, colloquially, nymph) usually lasts one year in fresh water. The adults are short-lived, from a few hours to a few days depending on the species. About 2,500 species are known worldwide, including about 630 species in North America. Common names for mayflies include dayfly, shadfly, Green Bay Flies, Canadian soldier, and fishfly en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayfly Really comes to life in LARGE view just click here
Happy Red Tomato Bokeh Wednesday
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
The tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum, syn. Solanum lycopersicum) is an herbaceous, usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, as are its close cousins tobacco, chili peppers, potato, and eggplant. The tomato is native to Central, South, and southern North America from Mexico to Argentina. Evidence supports the theory that the first domesticated tomato was a little yellow fruit, ancestor of L. cerasiforme, grown by the Aztecs in Mexico who called it ‘xitomatl’ (pronounced shi-to-ma-tlh), meaning plump thing with a navel. 125 million tonnes of tomatoes were produced in the world in 2005, with China, the largest producer, accounting for about one-fourth of the global output followed by United States and Turkey. According to FAOSTAT, the top producers of tomatoes (in tonnes) in 2005 were: from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato
Tribute To Guitarist Pat Martino - Scan/Edit 03 07
Made by Mikey G Ottawa
Heard the story of Pat Martino, the guitarist? A Brain Aneurysm caused him to lose his entire memory. He had to relearn music and guitar from scratch. Play the brief audio clip here - www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5249566 The small, black arrow points to the region of our brain devoted to music appreciation and music-making. I didn't take this. Clipped from the Ottawa Citizen Newspaper, scanned and edited for uploading. Here's a link to the McGill U. lab of Dr. R. Zattore who was featured in the Montreal Gazette feature article from where I got this photo. Any credit for this image should go to Dr. Zattore and his Lab in Montreal, Que. www.zlab.mcgill.ca/home.html
josh ramsay
Made by b r e e
EXPLORED! #467 Ok, I know this isn't crazy good or super photographical or anything, but this picture means the world to me. I went to see my favorite band, Marianas Trench, on the 20th of October and it was such an amazing show. I waited in line for seven hours just so I could get a good spot, right up front.. They are so incredibly talented and they're all so kind! I brought a disposable to the show and this is my favorite of all the pictures I took. I'm really falling in love with disposable cameras, I love how cheap they are and the anticipation to get them developped. P.S: I am more in love with this band than I have ever been with anyone or anything else. The rest are in the comments. listen please, I adore this song. sooc, obviously
Hello Jonathan…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, is a fable in novella form about a seagull learning about life and flight, and a homily about self-perfection. The secret, Chiang says, is to begin by knowing that you have already arrived... You've got to understand that a seagull is an unlimited idea of freedom, an image of the Great Gull. He realizes that you have to be true to yourself. higher plane of existence. Keep working on love. See him more info: see wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Livingston_Seagull Can you tell me the title in your language? ..
Music to my eyes
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Typha is a genus of about eleven species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the monogeneric family, Typhaceae. The genus has a largely Northern Hemisphere distribution, but is essentially cosmopolitan, being found in a variety of wetland habitats. These plants are known in British English as bulrush, bullrush or reedmace, in American English as cattail, punks, or corndog grass, and in New Zealand as raupo. Typha should not be confused with other plants known as bulrush, such as some sedges (mostly in Scirpus and related genera). from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_tail See it ..
Kelli with Attitude
Made by Sol Lang
Everyone has a personality. But a photo model needs to have it show clearly through photographs. This can come naturally for some, but more often than not it is learned and practiced. That’s what separates the pros from the amateurs. Although much of the work falls on the photographers lap, a model with the ability to perform can help make the photographer’s task much easier. Kelli is such a model. The moment she gets on the set, her gestures come to life - both body and facial. Sensually erotic with attitude. View it large.
Adam! Look what I found in the garden…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Explore #37 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Explore Front Page Apple Bokeh Wednsday Bonsai (盆栽) (lit. bon-planted) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various styles of containers. 'Bonsai' is a Japanese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term penzai (盆栽). A 'bon' is a tray-like pot typically used in bonsai culture. The word bonsai is used in the West as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots. …
S n o w y *
Made by Imapix
(adj.) * Snowy 1. abounding in or covered with snow 2. characterized by snow, as the weather 3. pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling snow. 4. immaculate; unsullied Promenade into Snowy Landscape, Oka, Quebec, Canada. (2006 archives) PixQuote: In earlier days, even as a child, the beauty of landscapes was quite clear to me. A background for the soul's moods. Now dangerous moments occur when Nature tries to devour me; at such times I am annihilated, but at peace. This would be fine for old people but I... I am my life's debtor, for I have given promises... -Paul Klee
The Creation of Adam (Front Page)
Made by Ziyan | Photography
View On White Strobist info: Backdrop: Nikon SB-26@1/8 power shooting towards the white wall (w/ a purple gel) Mainlight: Vivitar 2500@ full power shooting towards the white wall EQ: 5D + 24-105mm@93mm Exposure: 1/125s Aperture: f/11.0 ISO Speed: 100 Thank you so much my dear friends!!! Thank you for you kind comments, sweet faves and lovely invitations!!! This photo has been explored on Front Page! love YOU all!!!
Those were the days my friend…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Explore #7 on Saturday, April 4, 2009 Explore Front Page Dedicated with thanks, to my best friends on Flickr… you know who you are :) Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days A memory. Expo-67. A detail from a Polaroid image taken in 1967.
Ballet 2
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
From Day after day until the big day. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal. Choreographer, Ohad Naharin. ver2 see more info about this performance here: www.cjnews.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=vie... and about Naharin: www.culturekiosque.com/dance/inter/batsheva.html
Look what we have for dinner tonight... (Front Page)
Made by Ziyan | Photography
A million thanks everyone for comments, fav and invites! This photo has been explored on front page =D Strobe info: - Nikon SB-26@full power shoot towards white ceiling camera left. - Vivitar 2500@low power shoot through white chopper board camera right. - Canon 430ex@1/64 camera right. - ISO160 - f/8 - 1/60s Camera & Lens: Canon 5D + EF24-105mm Location: Home *Please, don't comment with awards, invites or photos.
Flickr Toothbrush (36th/52)
Made by skippyjon
I re-used the flickr tag I did for my 24 hours of flickr shot and stuck it on my electric toothbrush. My toothbrush rocks harder than ever, right?! By the way, this is shaving cream I have in my mouth. I wanted to make my flash bounce in the bathroom sink but with that not-so-good taste in my mouth, I realized that I could just as well make my flash go directly at me and get that shaving cream off as quickly as possible.
Eat me (if you are not chicken :)
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Came home, put it on the counter and gave it a long look… Explore #1 on Sunday, July 27, 2008 Explore Front Page Hey, Flickr is not a restaurant and this is not a menu… its an image. Good, bad, interesting or not. When you like a macro of an insect or a cat, does it mean you will eat it? Some images are strong and brings up emotions… is this a mark of a good photograph? Many thanks for all your comments.
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Made by Ronaldo F Cabuhat
The blue ceiling adds drama to this grand and colorful altar. You pay $5 to get in here (free during Mass but no photography is allowed). And Then There Was Light, a sound and light show detailing the history of the church is held Tuesday-Saturday evenings. Every December, Handel's Messiah is performed here. This is a single RAW shot NOT an HDR. I just want to show details of altar.
Oasis Concert Stage @ I Am A Walrus
Made by Anirudh Koul
Oasis Concert Stage @ Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada on 5th Sepember, 2008. Oasis is an mutli award winning rock band hailing from Manchester, England. Composed of Liam Gallagher (Vocals), Noel Gallagher (Vocals & Guitar), Gem Archer (Guitar), Andy Bell (Guitar) & Chris Sharrock (Drums), they have sold over 50 million records. Check out (album) for more Concert Stage shots.
❀ Flower - 七色花 (Explored)
Made by Ziyan | Photography
THANK YOU ALL! MY FRIENDS! Much better view It's sort of like the NBC logo...=D Backdrop: Nikon SB-26@1/8 shooting towards the white wall (w/ a blue gel) Mainlight: Canon 430ex@1/4 shooting through several color gels from back of the book EQ: 5D + 24-105mm@75mm Exposure: 1/125s Aperture: f/8.0 ISO Speed: 200
Nearest places of interest:
| Site patrimonial du Sault-au-Récollet Maison Pesant Hotel Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown Villeray | Collège Laval Saint-Léonard Parc régional de l Île-de-la-Visitation Île de la Visitation |
