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High on windswept ridges in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in eastern California’s White Mountains live the planet’s oldest known living organisms – the ancient Bristlecone Pines (Pinus longaeva). Some of these trees were already growing when the Egyptians built the pyramids over 4000 years ago. The oldest known Bristlecone Pine is “Methuselah”. This gnarled and twisted tree is about 4,800 years old – and still able to reproduce. But only a few bristlecones have been able to grow to such incredibly old ages, survived ultraviolet rays, extreme cold, wind, and aridity in this harsh environment between the Eastern Sierra Nevada and Death Valley in an elevation between 10,000 and 11,000 feet (3,048 and 3,354 meters) above sea level. These old trees, the oldest living things on earth, 2800 years older than Christ, are now strictly protected by law and guarded carefully. Thank you for being my friend Card / Laminated Print / Please note: RedBubble automatically re-sharpens and adds contrast to uploaded images for web display. That’s why some originally properly exposed, sharp thumbnails and large previews appear too harsh and too sharp. / Printed Photographs are properly exposed and sharpened!
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“As with all great journeys, the vision is the beginning / Dreams of all the possibilities, / of the many paths widening to the future / Of all the great and extraordinary things our mind can imagine / The persistence of our own opportunistic souls reaching for what is yet unabridged / An unconscious decision to struggle forward yet again / And without even knowing of our focus / We start forward All of our past, / our teachings, / our experience / are brought into play / The trials of our past giving us the tools that we need to find our way / Our way to fulfilling this newest quest for our dream / No obstacle too great, / no argument rebuff / The journey begun, / we will not allow defeat / We can only see the unfolding, / as it will be / And as always, / the goal is reached / And there, / sated in the peace of our newly added thread in the web of our life / We rest / And the vision comes again” ~ by Steve ‘Easy’ Whitacre 2005
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Ocean of Oneness ~ Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i
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Joshua Tree National Park - A Landscape to Die For
by Christine Till @ CT-GraphicsUS$5.70–US$152.00
Joshua Tree National Park in southeastern California is much more than ‘just’ Joshua Trees. The scenery is truly spectacular. Here is a breath of fresh air and a chance to reconnect nature with yourself without having to rough it. Framed Print /
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R is for Rose-breasted Grosbeak; R is for Renee, Rosie, Rosalyn, Rose, Russell, Rhonda, Ronnie, Ronald, Ron, Rusty, Rosalie, Reese, Robin, Robbie, Roland, Rick, Richard, Ricardo, Rory, Ricky, Roseanne, Renella, Raphael, Rebecca, Reginald, Reggie, Rhett, Rex, Roberta, Robert, Rod, Rodney, Rolfe, Roy, or those special people in our lives who are rare, responsive, responsible, revolutionizing, refined, reflective, refreshing, receptive. Recollect anyone like that?
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My Animal Spirit is…Wolf, / Showing your animal, discussion on the animal representation, attributes and medicine the animal carries or brings to you. / Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. wolf, totem, animal, spirit, shaman, medicine man, spiritual, text, understanding, attributes, medicine, characteristics, power, indian, native american, messenger, shadow, guide, life, journey, cycle, abeque wikimac, digital 3d, render, rendering,
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One of my favorite quotes I live by…
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Pa`ako Beach / Paako Beach / Secret Beach / Secret Cove / Wedding Beach / Makena Cove near Alanui Road Makena Maui Hawaii There are many names to describe this beautiful secluded beach east of Makena on Alanui Road bordered by lava rocks and palm trees. The wave action is extraordinary and the golden sand is luxurious. There is a large tide pool on the right of the beach which is wonderful for swimming. A favourite among the locals and enjoyed by many families with children, scuba divers and snorkelers, there are wonderful views of Molokini and Kaho`olawe Island. This is one of the most popular beaches on Maui for small weddings.
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From my collection: / Enchanting Peafowl at the Garden of Eden, Maui, Hawai’i Na Ka Pueo Maui In the lovely tropical Garden of Eden on Maui there is a wonderful bird feeder very much like a candy or gumball machine. You drop your quarter and turn the slot and out spills a special blend of feed for the many birds in this beautiful botanical garden of Puohokamoa Valley. It is wonderful as the birds have become conditioned to the sound and come from all directions to feed. It is a perfect photo opportunity. I sat on the ground and photographed the beautiful Peacocks, dove, ducks and other birds, filling a two gig card. Proud and beautiful the Peacock struts and poses for me. / / The magnificent male has a long train of beautiful feathers, with eye spots, brown, yellow and green with black centre, brilliant blue feathers on the body, green iridescent plumage and beautiful yellows, and grey feet. The male (peacock) Indian Peafowl has beautiful iridescent blue-green or green coloured plumage. The so-called “tail” of the peacock, also termed the “train”, is not the tail quill feathers but highly elongated upper tail coverts. The train feathers have a series of eyes that are best seen when the tail is fanned. The Indian Peafowl is probably the oldest known ornamental bird. It was first introduced into the Mesopotamian cultures more than 4,000 years ago and then Into the Mediterranean area. Since that time, many different colors and breeds have been produced by man, including mottled, white, and a black-winged variety. Peafowl, particularly the brightly colored peacock, are one of our favorite captive birds, well suited for parks, zoos, and other domestic situations. The peafowl is the largest member of the pheasant and turkey family. Although commonly called peacocks, this term is properly applied only to the male peafowl. Female peafowl are called peahens. There are two species of peafowl found in the wild, the Indian Peafowl and the Green Peafowl. The magnificent white peacock is actually an Indian Blue. Peafowl build shallow nests made of sticks, leaves, and grass. Nests are usually located in the undergrowth of the rainforest. The female (Peahen) Indian Peafowl has a mixture of dull green, brown, and grey in her plumage. She lacks the long upper tail coverts of the male but has a crest. Females can also display their plumage to ward off danger to her young or other female competition. Peafowl can be companion animals but there may be problems with dogs, cats and other pets. They may roam and roost on adjoining property. Peafowl have been called “urban guard dogs” because their distinctive cries can act as a warning of approaching people. Peahens lay from 3 to 5 whitish eggs usually in a shallow depression dug in the ground, hidden underneath brush or in some other concealed location. The female incubates the eggs for approximately 28 days. After hatching, the young chicks follow the mother about for protection, even though they are capable of foraging on their own. The Indian Peafowl is native to India. In the wild, these peafowl usually live in small family groups, preferring dense, hilly jungle near water. The closely related Green Peacock is found in southeast Asia. During the spring breeding season the peacocks are courting and displaying their beautiful feather fans, providing a popular photo opportunity. According to Greek mythology, the “eyes” on the tail of a peacock were placed there by Hera to commemorate her faithful watchman, Argus who had a hundred eyes (Ovid I, 625) In the local folktales of India the peacock has a special place. A Punjabi folktale describes a Queen reqesting her husband not to hunt peacocks and tells that the peacock is her brother. Although peafowl are large, powerful birds, they are somewhat weak fliers and spend much of their time on the ground looking for food or perching. Peafowl feed on many different types of food including both plants and small animals. They seem to be especially fond of snakes, even poisonous ones! Peafowl will fly for short distances, especially to escape danger, and also to roost in treetops at night. Peafowl, particularly the males, are one of the most colorful and strikingly marked of all birds. O ne of the best known features of these birds is the fan or “train” of the peacock, which is opened and displayed by the male to attract the peahen. These feathers are actually long extensions of the upper tail covers. They are supported from underneath by the much shorter tail feathers. These feathers grow to be several feet long, but are shed each year just after the breeding season. Each of these long feathers also has a design near its tip which resembles an eye. The feathers of the peacock are composed of many colors, including Crescent sheens of bright blue and green. The peahen lacks these long, showy tall feathers and although colorful, is not nearly as brilliant as the male. Both sexes also have a crest of short, erect feathers along the crown of their heads.
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Showing your animal, discussion on the animal representation, attributes and medicine the animal carries or brings to you. / Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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My Animal Spirit is…Tiger, / Showing your animal, discussion on the animal representation, attributes and medicine the animal carries or brings to you. / Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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Backlit Tree on a late November Day / Tree silhouettes are one of my favourite subjects. I like the beautiful shape of this bare tree sitting at the crest of a hill – graceful yet rustic. I shall return to this tree later in the year when in foliage. Example Picture Postcard / Example Framed Print large /
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We may be taught not to judge a book by its cover, but when we see a new face, our brains decide whether a person is attractive and trustworthy within a tenth of a second. The lines on this man’s face carry the story of his life. It is a glimpse into the soul of a survivor—a man weathered by life and the elements. It is a portrait without pride, but equally without surrender.
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Molokini Shoal on the horizon at Sunset / Paako Beach Maui Hawaii Sky and cloud reflections in the shallow tide pools among the lava rocks at sunset
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The magnificent male has a long train of beautiful feathers, with eye spots, brown, yellow and green with black center, brilliant blue feathers on the body, green iridescent plumage and beautiful yellows, and grey feet. The male (peacock) Indian Peafowl has beautiful iridescent blue-green or green coloured plumage. The so-called “tail” of the peacock, also termed the “train”, is not the tail quill feathers but highly elongated upper tail coverts. The train feathers have a series of eyes that are best seen when the tail is fanned.
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My Animal Spirit is…Buffalo, / Showing your animal, discussion on the animal representation, attributes and medicine the animal carries or brings to you. / Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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My Animal Spirit is…Monkey / Showing your animal, discussion on the animal representation, attributes and medicine the animal carries or brings to you. / Image copyright © 2008 Abeque Wikimac. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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.... good ol ’ western music and whiskey … then the unmistakable sound of a double barrel shotgun … / sounds like “serious” trouble between Oatman’s outlaws and heroes. Though Oatman, AZ, on Historical Route 66, is only a shadow of its former self, it is well worth a visit. This “living ghost town” not only provides a number of historic buildings, but the sights of “wild” burros roaming the streets, as well as fearless gunfights and the haunted Oatman Hotel where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their wedding night back in 1939. / Oatman is a fun place to visit – an authentic old western town and a popular TV and western movie backdrop. Laminated Print small
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Capping Your Potency In Life
by Thomas Josiah ChappelleBoth properties work hand in hand to enhance the feature of the particular attribute. Can one have the one without the other? It would …
An perspective on potency in life
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