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.................................................................................................This is another version of my previous uploaded pic entitled CODE BLUE. I am posting this one as someone liked this one better and wanted to purchase it. So…you may BUY it now. :) / Hugs, / Michael Sold 1 framed print to an RB member. / Sold 1 laminated print to an RB member.
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Cove Morning Fog. Framed Print: Laminated Print:
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Snow Leopard / Endangered Species / Canon EOS 30D DSLR The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia),sometimes known as the ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia from Afghanistan to Lake Baikal and eastern Tibet. The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, a recent molecular study places the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear.[3] Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and smaller species, as it cannot roar, despite possessing an incomplete ossification of the hyoid bone, which was thought to be essential in allowing the big cats to roar. However, new studies show that the ability to roar is due to other morphological features, especially of the larynx, which are absent in the Snow Leopard.[4] Well known for its beautiful fur, the Snow Leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold. The life span of a Snow Leopard is normally 15–18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 20 years. Although the Snow Leopard is internationally regarded and legally protected as an endangered species, currently there exist no effective measures to stop poaching and loss of habitat in Jammu & Kashmir. The Snow Leopard population of Jammu & Kashmir has increasingly come under pressure as a result of poaching for furs, loss of habitat caused by deforestation and dam projects, and loss of food sources caused by similar environmental pressures. In both Pakistan and India-administered Jammu & Kashmir, this threat to the Snow Leopard has developed. The armed conflict of the last 8 years in Jammu & Kashmir has further exacerbated this problem as the soldiers and armed resistance groups have shown little regard for species preservation. The instability has also allowed for an illegal trade of furs. A 1994 raid on a group of traders in Srinagar that hauled more than $1 million worth of furs and garments made from 1,366 of the world’s most endangered wild cats, tigers, snow and clouded leopards and Bengal tigers indicated that the lack of effective measures to preserve endangered species has deteriorated further as a result of the 8 year old conflict. Cases like these reveal that the poaching of wildlife in Jammu & Kashmir’s forests and in other Himalayan regions has returned with a vengeance that threatens some of the world’s most beautiful and exotic animals after a period of curtailment of such poaching in recent decades. Under this situation, the Snow Leopard is directly threatened. K.E.W.A. advocates that strict conservation measures be put in place in Pakistan and India-administered Jammu & Kashmir. Habitat protection, captive breeding, stiff penalties for poachers and international buyers of illegal furs, and public education must all be a part of such an undertaking to save the Snow Leopard. But such an effort would require major involvement of international organizations. The rarest and most beautiful of the great cats, the snow leopard…is wary and elusive to a magical degree, and so well camouflaged in the places it chooses to lie that one can stare straight at it from yards away and fail to see it. Yet the snow leopard’s talent for invisibility has not kept it safely out of the sights of hunters, who continue to kill the cat for its “coat of pale misty gray, with black rosettes that are clouded by the depth of the rich fur”. Elusiveness also has done little to help the snow leopard cope successfully with an ever-increasing influx of tourists, sheep herders, dam-builders, and other humans eager to make use of the spectacular landscape. The result is that the snow leopard, despite its remote home high in the Himalayas, has become one of the most endangered of the large cats.
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Snow Leopard / Endangered The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia),sometimes known as the ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia from Afghanistan to Lake Baikal and eastern Tibet. The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, a recent molecular study places the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear.[3] Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and smaller species, as it cannot roar, despite possessing an incomplete ossification of the hyoid bone, which was thought to be essential in allowing the big cats to roar. However, new studies show that the ability to roar is due to other morphological features, especially of the larynx, which are absent in the Snow Leopard.[4] Well known for its beautiful fur, the Snow Leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold. The life span of a Snow Leopard is normally 15–18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 20 years. The total estimated wild population of the Snow Leopard is between 4,000 and 7,500 individuals (see table below). In addition, there are 600-700 animals in zoos around the world. Protected Areas: Chitral Gol National Park, in the NWFP, Pakistan. / Hemis National Park, in east Ladakh, India. / Khunjerab National Park, Northern Areas, Pakistan. / Nanda Devi National Park, in state of Uttarakhand, India, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.[9] / Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, Tibet, China.[10] / Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.[11] / Tumor Feng Nature Reserve, western Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang, China.[12] / Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttaranchal, India, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. / Shey-Phoksundo National Park, Dolpa, Nepal. / Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve,Baglung, Nepal. / Annapurna Conservation Area, Western Nepal. / Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan / Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Mongolia / Ubsunur Hollow, on the territorial border of Mongolia and the Republic of Tuva / Much progress has been made in securing the survival of the snow leopard, with snow leopards being successfully bred in captivity. The animals usually give birth to 2 to 3 cubs in a litter, but can give birth to up to 7 in some cases.
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Best Viewed Large All Rights Reserved / @ Julia Wright Soft Focus ROSEBUD Its’s only a tiny rosebud / A Flower of Gods Design / But I can not unfold the petals / With these clumsy hands of mine The secret of unfolding flowers / Is not known to such as I / The flower God opens so sweetly / In my hands would surely die / I canot unfold a rosebud / This Flower of Gods Design / Then how can I have wisdom / To unfold this life of mine / So I will trust him to unfold each moment / Just as he unfolds the Rose
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These little ones are best friends! (also available without trees!) This was originally done in black ink and has been digitally enhanced with color. A great gift for that special friend…or in a little ones room. Available for cards & prints only. Thanks a mill! xo shelli
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These words ring so true for all of us…why not have it on the wall to remind us everyday? This was orginally sketched in black ink and pencil and was later colored digitally. This is available as prints or cards. Thanks so much for viewing my work! xo shelli
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These little ones are best friends! (also available with trees in the background!) This was originally done in black ink and has been digitally enhanced with color. A great gift for that special friend…or in a little ones room. Available for cards & prints only. Thanks a mill! xo shelli
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“Come What May” is an illustration from black ink, pencil and digital color. This happens to be my very favorite piece of mine. This is available on red bubble as prints and cards only. Thanks so much for viewing my work! xo shelli
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Break The Routine was sketched in pencil and colored digitally. It is also available in other colors! This print has been my number 1 best seller and has been featured on many design blogs, children’s rooms and online magazines. This is available as cards and prints. Thanks so much! xo shelli
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Fight For It was sketched in pencil on coffee stained paper and was then colored digitally. This is Studio Mela (my) original version! This is available as cards and prints. Thanks so much! xo shelli
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Love Is Everything was sketched in pencil and colored digitally on tea stained paper. This print is lovely and unique! This is available as cards and prints. Thanks so much for viewing my work! xo shelli
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New England, / October in Boston. over Charles river. / New England / Nikon D60 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / / Fall Afternoon / Fall Afternoon was featured in the group The Addicted Photographerâ–º2 Per Dayâ—„ November 12, 2009 Fall Afternoon was WINNER of the challenge Fall Colors Landscapes and Water in the group The Addicted Photogr… November 12, 2009 Fall Afternoon was WINNER of the challenge Autumn Colours Challenge in the group DSLR Users Only – 1/… October 21, 2009 Big Challenge Win with 19 votes on September 28, 2009 in Autumn (Fall) In The Country Featured in A Garden somewhere….. August 24, 2009 / Featured in Your Magic Place on August 11, 2009 Featured in the group Falling Leaves on December 15, 2008 Featured in the group Seasonal ‘Scapes on February 15, 2009 1st place in the challenge Rivers, Creeks, and Streams on February 19, 2009 Featured in the group Alphabet Soup on March 9, 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- / same day, same place image: /
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Constructive suggestions on honing my B&W conversion skills welcome! Sam is a legend in the Antique business, and in the Windsor area on the outskirts of Sydney. He owns the most fabulous old shed full of dusty ‘treasures’ and is always delighted to have people pop in for a chat. A recent addition to his life was this gorgeous puss … the photo was taken at Sam’s request. FEATURED on HOME PAGE 29 August 2009 My Bubblesite also shows works in categories. Landscapes Trees Cards EOD Rusty Flowers Architecture Macro CatchAll DM
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20-05-09 Featured in Color and light Group / Top10 in Patterns in Flowers – MACRO Challenge by Shapes & Patterns Group Canon EOS 450D Ef-S 18-55mm + macro filter / Tv 8 sec / Av f/32 / ISO 200 / Converted form RAW / Lightroom 2 + Photoshop CS4
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Rocky beach at Point Loma in San Diego, CA. 21 May 09 Featured in DSLR users only Group / 22 May 09 Featured in # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE Group / 23 May 09 Featured in That One Great Shot Group Canon EOS 450D Ef-S 18-55mm + ND8 / Tv 6sec / Av f/22 / ISO 100 / Converted form RAW / Lightroom 2 + Photoshop CS4
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A zebra I shot during a trip to the Melbourne Zoo. / I used photoshop to “draw” the shape with white stripes in black space. 10 June ‘09 Featured on RedBubble Home Page / Top10 in The Best of Black and White By Nature by First Things group Canon EOS 450D Ef-S 55-250mm / Tv 1/250sec / Av f/5.6 / ISO 800 / Converted form RAW / Lightroom 2 + Photoshop CS4
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With this image, I took a picture of my baby’s teddy bear and cut it out and placed it on a clean canvas. I darkened the background, smoothed the edges on the bear. I added plants and touched it up with paper damage (photoshop brushes). I altered the colors, adjusted the curves, and placed it in filter forge to give it the old photo look. Makes a great card! /
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BLUE DRAGONFLY / (Blue Dasher, Pachydiplax longipennis) / Also Known as: / (A) Swift Long-winged Skimmer / (B) Blue Pirate / THIS PHOTO IS BEST VIEWED LARGE. / / / “BLUE DRAGONFLY” has been FEATURED in the group APPALACHIAN ARTISTS / / / / “ / “BLUE DRAGONFLY” has been FEATURED in the group FOCUS AND LIGHTING / / / / I captured this gorgeous blue dragonfly at the park the other day, just as he stopped long enough for me to take his picture along the water’s edge in my local park! He was amongst several other dragonflies that were skimming amongst the lilies and lily pads on top of the water. Blue Dashers (Blue Dragonflies) rarely sit in one spot for long, and are the only Nearctic species in the genus. The males are constantly patrolling their territory, dashing out from their perch to challenge other dragonflies or large insects flying nearby, and looking for females with which to mate. / / A blue dragonfly with a black tip to the abdomen, and a black-and-yellow-striped thorax underneath often describes the male blue dasher, shown here. Females are recognized by the narrow yellow parallel stripes on the abdomen. Both sexes have an amber patch at the base of each hindwing. Males develop a sky-blue (or Carolina-blue) abdomen when they approach maturity. California specimens turn blue not just over the abdomen (hiding the dark tip), but the thorax as well, and often have no amber on the wings at all. / / Dragonflies have excellent eyesight. Their compound eyes have up to 30,000 facets, each of which is a separate light-sensing organ or ommatidium, arranged to give nearly a 360° field of vision, important for taking prey on the wing. Odonates are completely harmless – they do not sting or bite. Indeed, they are beneficial in the same respect spiders and other predators are beneficial – they keep the burgeoning insect population in check. Many of these species prey on each other; I often see dragonflies with damsels in their clutches. / / Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures! Fossil records, clearly recognizable as the ancestors of our present day odonates, go back to Carboniferous times which means that the insects were flying more than 300 million years ago, predating dinosaurs by over 100 million years and birds by some 150 million. / Much larger dragonfly species existed in the distant past than occur on earth today. The largest, found as a fossil, is an extinct Protodonata named Meganeura monyi from the Permian period, with a wingspan of 70-75 cm (27.5-29.5 in). This compares to 19 cm (7.5 in) for the largest modern species of odonates, the Hawaiian endemic dragonfly, Anax strenuus. The smallest modern species recorded is the libellulid dragonfly, Nannophya pygmaea from east Asia with a wingspan of only 20 mm, or about ¾ of an inch. / / Dragonflies are the world’s fastest insects and, although estimates of their speed vary wildly, most credible authorities say they are capable of reaching speeds of between 30 and 60 km/h (19 to 38 mph). A study showed that dragonflies can travel as much as 85 miles in a single day! / / For more information on BLUE DASHER DRAGONFLY / For further review, go to BUG GUIDE / / PHOTO CAPTURED WITH MY CANON EOS 40D CAMERA. /
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This is Bailey, my bearded collie stuck trying to get through a tight stile in The Peak District on a long walk through the countryside. Please visit my website / / PaulThompsonPhotography Canon 5D Mk2 / F11 / ISO 100
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This image consists of 2 layers combined in photoshop and completely painted in painter x using the wacom tablet. The owl is an original image that i photographed Nov 01/09 at Presqui’le Provincial Park. The background was kindly donated for my use by my daughter Renee as we both searched for just the right background for this lovely Barred Owl. / 205 Views as of Nov 19/09 / / copyright@2009 Lynda McDonald
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My photos published in a book.. a real book!
by parmiAbout 4 months ago my sister told me that one of her friends was looking through our photos from our 2008 Europe trip. Her friend works f…
About 4 months ago my sister told me that one of her friends was looking through our photos from our 2008 Europe trip. Her friend works for a publishing company, and was impressed by the shots she saw, and wanted to use them in a book on Paris she was publishing. While I was excited at the time, didn’t get my hopes up about it, until it was actually done. In true Parmi style, I totally forgot about this until today, when a copy of the book turned up in the mail for me! The book is set for release on Dec 1st I am currently in a state of shock that 6 photos (5 of mine and 1 of my sister’s) have been used in the book! I had to make a journal entry to commemorate the event :) Below are the shots from the book and the original photos that I took while in Paris. So fitting that the book itself is PARIS – A Personal Guide To The City’s Best. A 300+ page hard cover book on Paris culture, dining, accommodation, mixed in with some of Bennett’s French recipes. (Shannon Bennett is the owner of internationally renowned restaurant, Vue de monde in Melbourne) Given that Paris is quite possibly my favourite city I have visited so far, this was poetic in it’s own way. / Paris Underground / My sister’s photo / Notre Dame / Notre Dame / Notre Dame / Pantheon Link to the book online All book shots taken from Shannon Bennett’s PARIS – A Guide To The City’s Best. Published by The Miegunyah Press 2009, copyright to Melbourne University Publishing Limited. Edit: I left to make a cup of coffee and came back to a massive outpouring of encouragement and congrats from so many of you! YOU GUYS ROCK! I am so supported on here by all of you and I can’t even express in words how incredible that feels! Thank you just doesn’t cut it!!! :)
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My newest photo compilation. The scenery is a long exposure photograph taken minutes before sunrise on Walkerville beach in Victoria, Australia (see Tide and Painted Sunrise for other photographs from the same beach). The birds were photographed just after sunset from my backyard last week, I knew I could use them for something more interesting then them by them selves. Also a gentle texture was added to enhance the mood. / Hope you like it. Canon EOS 450D EF-S 55-250mm Converted form RAW
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