Hi everyone, There are about 32 different species of dolphins. Just recently the Yangtze also known as the Baji dolphin has just been dec…
Hi everyone, There are about 32 different species of dolphins. Just recently the Yangtze also known as the Baji dolphin has just been declared extinct. It is the first large extinction of a vertabrate form more than fifty years, and the only species of (Dolphin,Whale or Porpoise) ever to be driven to extinction by human activity. The Bottle-Nose Dolphin is the most common dolphin seen in the England Waters. Once we went out on our rubber dingy in Lyme Regis and there was a bottle-nose dolphin swimming aroung the boat….It was fantastic! The Zooilogical Society of London (ZSL) has revealed that there were more than 100 Dolphin, Seal, and Porpoise sightings in the Thames last year (2006) If you would like to support Dolphins visit www.wdcs.org . You can adopt a dolphin for just £3.00 a month.
I want to give a big thank you to the nice person who bought my image “Dolphin Enchantment” for a card. I hope you enjoy it as much as I…
I want to give a big thank you to the nice person who bought my image “Dolphin Enchantment” for a card. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. / Larry
Are you a Dolphin lover? 50% of the profits go to: The Dolphin Foundation Corp / I have created some Special Edition Dolphin Cards & Pri…
Are you a Dolphin lover? 50% of the profits go to: The Dolphin Foundation Corp / I have created some Special Edition Dolphin Cards & Prints: / / / / / These are reduced to move quickly for a limited time only, $3.99 each, Reg. $5.00 each / Dont Miss Out!! 50% of the profits go to: The Dolphin Foundation Corp Their Mission Statement / The Dolphin Foundation Corp. is a 501©(3) organization. The Dolphin Foundation Corp. aims to improve the quality of life for animal and plant life thriving in the Biscayne Bay from Dade County to Monroe County. The Dolphin Foundation Corp. will support interactive community education like dolphin swims and turtle hatching events. The Dolphin Foundation Corp. may provide medicine for dolphin rescue missions, fish for injured pelicans at shelters post hurricanes, population counts and research. The Dolphin Foundation Corp., while doing its’ part to protect the Biscayne Bay ecosystem, it also strives to deepen societies’ commitment and pro-activity to values such as personal responsibility, apreciation for life, and being kind to Mother Nature-qualities we discern critical to leading humane and productive lives-by serving as a voice for animals. Thank you; / ArtisticByNature’s Lisa Weber
when you look into a hounds eyes / and know what it is thinking as he howls / with fright from the approaching storm / you know that animal…
when you look into a hounds eyes / and know what it is thinking as he howls / with fright from the approaching storm / you know that animals have feelings too when you see a mother horse / kiss her baby for the first time / with the warmth in her eyes / as she nuzzles her new born / you know that animals have feelings too when you see a mother elephant / reach out her trunk to her baby / as her baby cries for her mom in loss / you know that animals have feelings too many dolphins spilling blood / all down a clear blue stream / all you hear are the shrieks / from the pain they feel / you know that animals have feelings too I see many hunters gloating over / there brand new kill / that was taken just for sport / and they failed to see / you know animals have feelings too I feel that if someone takes the time to see around themselves they will see that animals are treated in a very inhumane way. I see dolphins, seals, elephants, rhinos and even the fearsome shark being slaughtered in inhumane ways. So many people just don’t care to look out on the streets and see people dump a pet out on the cold lonely country and no one cares to see that it gets a caring home. I’ve seen stray pets get hit by cars and no one stop to see if the animal is in need of a vet. And yet I see so many mothers teach their children what all of these animals names are and they all fail to see that this world would be a sad lonely place with out the splash of a fish, the glare of a tiger, the smell of a skunk, the warble of a robin and the color of a peacock but yet I see no one trying to protect the animals that we see and hear every day. / By, Deborah Fuller
Hi to all, / I guess many journals start the same way. I love the concept of RedBubble and I hope to spend some time around here. / My phot…
Hi to all, / I guess many journals start the same way. I love the concept of RedBubble and I hope to spend some time around here. / My photos show the underwater wonders that I have found around the world. There will be colorful coral reefs from the tropics, but also leopard seals from Antarctica. Cute seahorses and elegant sharks. / I hope you enjoy viewing my photography as much as I did creating the images underwater. / Best,
Beluga has been featured in the dolphins & whales group! / Thank you!! / I’ve not had work featured before and considering the quality of …
Beluga has been featured in the dolphins & whales group! / Thank you!! / I’ve not had work featured before and considering the quality of the other work I see on redbubble it’s not surprising, so I’m delighted. / this is the group here “http://www.redbubble.com/groups/dolphin-and-whale-art”
Haven’t had a chance to upload any new work recently, because I haven’t had any to upload – opportunities for photography have been few a…
Haven’t had a chance to upload any new work recently, because I haven’t had any to upload – opportunities for photography have been few and far between of late, but within the next 48 hours I expect this to change – my husband and I are about to head off on a road trip up the coast of Western Australia, and then spend some time in the southwest corner of Western Australia the following week. Planned visits are a wildflower nursery, stramatolites, dolphins, treetop walks and miles and miles of coastline. So for those who have me on their “watchlist” – “watch this space” – I expect I’ll be uploading a fair amount of work in just over a weeks time! Happy holidaying (to me!)
My work on “Dolphin” has been featured in the Out of the Blue group. Thank you so much to the moderators and staff of this group for thi…
My work on “Dolphin” has been featured in the Out of the Blue group. Thank you so much to the moderators and staff of this group for this honor. I am thrilled!!
Dolphin placed in the Top Ten of the 90% Water with a Few Objects Challenge in the Colors of Water Group. A warm thank you to the hosts a…
Dolphin placed in the Top Ten of the 90% Water with a Few Objects Challenge in the Colors of Water Group. A warm thank you to the hosts and all who voted in this challenge.
I am proud to report that Dauphins has been selected as a featured w…
I am proud to report that Dauphins has been selected as a featured work of the / Fountains and Water Features Group ! Special thanks to the moderators of this group and all that have viewed and commented on this image!
Would like to share this awesome video on Youtube for those of you who have not seen it…it’s so amazing…my son sent this to me then I…
Would like to share this awesome video on Youtube for those of you who have not seen it…it’s so amazing…my son sent this to me then I began seeing it on various entertainment shows on TV: Dolphin Stampede Glenna
The “Art is for Everyone” concept was born one evening when I was showing a few friends some of my oil painting techniques that I taught …
The “Art is for Everyone” concept was born one evening when I was showing a few friends some of my oil painting techniques that I taught myself over several years. They suggested that I should offer oil painting art courses as they learnt so much in a short time and had lots of fun as well. At first I only did one day courses but gradually the course evolved into weekend and six week courses where I taught different oil painting techniques, from wet on wet to more classical glazing and monotone techniques. The courses are now so popular and my students are painting amazing works of art. From animals to portraits, landscapes and seascapes. The majority of them have NEVER painted before!!!! I never would have thought that I could enjoy teaching so much. The groups have also become a wonderful social network and everyone who joins in become a member of the ‘family’. And so, we will be having our first exhibition of oil paintings in the Kilrush Library from 12 February to 27 February 2009. Well done to all my wonderful students! I am so proud of your accomplishments. If you are in Kilrush, County Clare, please pop in to the library while the exhibition is on and take a look at their beautiful art. The opening night will be on the 12th February at 8:00pm (20h00) and everyone is welcome to come along and meet my wonderful group of artists. One of my paintings, “Dolphin Wave” will be raffled and the drawing will take place on the opening night of the exhibition. Proceeds from this painting will be donated to the RNLI Kilrush in appreciation for the wonderful work they do, saving lives and always ready and on call. /
Heya…. im off in a couple of days to go camping at bruny island! Lotsa fun to be had, but im sure somewhere in amongst it all I will…
Heya…. im off in a couple of days to go camping at bruny island! Lotsa fun to be had, but im sure somewhere in amongst it all I will be able to snap a few shots of the birdlife, sea life, bush areas…..the ‘neck’ of course! Also have a charter boat organised for friday. Might go looking for dolphins, seals etc whilst throwing a line in the water chasing tuna! So much to do!
Two tales…. One story four years ago….. an …
Two tales…. One story four years ago….. an amazing tale with an even more special ending….perhaps if you read the story I wrote back in 2005 – the Day of the Whales it will help balance out the following more disturbing story. You see, that story was nearly four years ago. / This story – was this week, and again our south west shores have seen the heartbreaking and incomprehensible mass strandings of many cetaceans. Eighty seven whales and five dolphins were found stranded on the beach at Hamelin Bay early Monday morning. / Over seventy of the long finned pilot whales died there on the shores, along with the dolphins, with only eleven whales surviving until yesterday morning. Over 200 volunteers from the community and various groups, together with wildlife officers and veterinarians fought to provide relief and save these amazing creatures over the past two days and nights. / / Humans Caring The level of dedication and care by those who give everything to help the distressed whales is a very tangible and powerful energy. The connection between humans and cetaceans is a deep and almost primeval urge, our need to be near them, to know them, and to create interactions, is often beyond our understanding. But the emotions evident amongst all the human carers in these situations are real and a testimony to that mysterious link between our ocean dwelling friends and ourselves. Yesterday, the surviving eleven whales were transported over land to the calmer but deeper waters of Flinders Bay on the opposite side of Cape Leeuwin to Hamelin Bay. It was hoped this would give them a greater chance of returning to the open sea and thus surviving. Once lifted from the Hamelin Bay beach with cranes, Large trucks were used to transport the whales in this desperate and unique attempt to save them, and after the 15 minute journey, another huge crane was used to lift them in slings and move them down to the ocean where volunteers guided them into the water and kept them calm and still until they were all together. It was feared if some were allowed to head out to deeper water too soon, the distress calls of those left behind would only cause them to rebeach themselves. / Volunteers hold the whales in Flinders Bay, while waiting for the rest of the survivors to be transported to the safer harbour / A crane lowers the whale down into the waters of Flinders Bay, Augusta One whale reacts as it finds itself back in the ocean, dowsing those all around with the spray….either with frustration at being held captive by humans or simply joy at being back in the water Volunteers get up close to administer care to the surviving whales Once the eleven were all in Flinders Bay, they were guided out to deeper water by volunteers and professionals using boats and various other means. One female became extremely distressed and had trouble breathing, finally heading back into shallow waters where the decision was made to euthanize her to end her suffering. And then there were ten… / After suffering so much, what would this whale be thinking as he was lowered on a crane towards the water? After witnessing the live whales being returned to the sea, I felt filled with hope for them…. but wanted to pay homage to those who had not made it. I wandered along the shore of Hamelin bay and silently viewed what could only be described as a scene of carnage. Front end loaders and trucks lined up to move the huge whales, some measuring up to six and half metres and weighing three and a half tonnes, to a disposal site. It was a gruesome sight on that once beautiful beach, to see the whales going to their final resting place in the arms of heavy machinery rather than the gentle caress of ocean waves. It almost seemed blasphemous, but these beautiful creatures had long gone home to better places and the need to remove so many carcases was a nightmare that had to be attended to as soon as possible. Sharks had moved in and bites were taken from any whales that remained near the water. The bay itself had become a potentially dangerous place with the sharks being lured in by the potential of easy food. It is not even sure if sharks had attacked these large whales before they were stranded as many on the shore were scarred and marked with wounds. On this sad beach, and surrounded by the sadness and death, humans worked with respect and silence as the whales were still “taken care of” with dignity and sensitivity. I still wonder what makes these majestic and intelligent creatures commit such an act of destruction upon themselves. And why our corner of the world has such a regular occurrence of these mass strandings. According to the DEC, there have been at least 21 instances of mass strandings of whales and dolphins along this coastline since 1984. Some say it is the gentle slope of our beaches that confuses their radars….. some believe that more human intervention has created confusion or damage to their sonars or health, in the form of military sonic testing under the ocean…..in some cases strandings have been linked back to US naval exercise in the regions where whales have washed up onto beaches. Could it also be the series of recent earthquakes felt across the fault lines of Australia? Is there some chance that beneath the sea, the effects of these disturbances are felt by the sensitive cetaceans? Or is it that when a lead whale of a pod becomes old or unwell, that they make a choice to take themselves to a quiet beach to die, rather than risk being torn to shreds by sharks in the open ocean, but unfortunately, due to the loyalty and incredible social nature of whale pods, the others follow their leader into dangerous situatons? / The sad beach / the silent wave goodbye / The sign says it all We might never quite know what causes these horrific occurences, but one thing is very evident to me as I witness or take part in the ensuing scenes – That for all the large numbers of people who rush to the scene to help and strive to save the whales, these beautiful creatures are doing just as much to help and heal the humans who get in the water with them, or seek to touch and comfort them. It is almost as if the healing and care extends both ways, as anyone who has taken part in “saving the whales” will tell you….their lives have been enriched and changed forever by the experience, by that touch, that look in the eye, by the sounds of whale song or language, or just the invisible communication that passes between human and cetacean at a time when it is often impossible to know which one needs the other’s presence more. In the case of this story, the sadness continues, as of the ten released to the sea, six have since died and only four remain alive, but at this point in time, travelling safely out to sea in a group. The one redeeming factor in all this tragedy is that for all the deaths, there are still some alive who would not have survived without the care of countless individuals with big hearts and helping hands. And that the most important memory to take away from this is not the tears or sorrow and regret for those who did not make it this time but the symbolism of four whales swimming bravely back out to sea, to reclaim their existence and continue their journey. Two tales, one of hope, one of despair….two stories, different endings…. / One rides to the ocean and perhaps new freedom / One rides to eternity More of this story can be read “here”:http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25234417-2761,00.html / “here”:http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25228579-2761,00.html?referrer=email / And “here”:http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=132200 (sorry, I could not get the above three links to print and work, so if you are interested, just copy and paste them…)
I want to thank who ever bought a Laminated Print of my image Dolphin Enchantment...
I want to thank who ever bought a Laminated Print of my image Dolphin Enchantment Thank you so much I hope you enjoy it. / Larry
Last night I attended the 2009 NCEIA Dolphin Awards which are the NSW North Coast’s version of the ARIA’s. Cool ni…
Last night I attended the 2009 NCEIA Dolphin Awards which are the NSW North Coast’s version of the ARIA’s. Cool night with some great performances. Pete Murray and Jodi Martin even turned up. Up for an award, was my friend Roy Wilders who I worked with to create a promo for his upcoming album. This is the album cover I shot and designed for him… He was nominated for “Best Male Vocal”...and he won! So very happy for him as he is ridiculously passionate about what he does and pursues it with so much dedication, integrity and humility, so rare in his industry. So look at this face and remember it well cos it will be huge one day soon! This is one of the pages from the promo book we did.
Thankyou for the features of these works – seriously appreciated! / A big high 5 to the hosts of the following groups for making 17 May a …
Thankyou for the features of these works – seriously appreciated! / A big high 5 to the hosts of the following groups for making 17 May a positive one. The Honey Bee’s Passion was featured in All About Flowers Bullfight ” was featured in Fantastic Primitive Art “Dolphin Hi Fives” was featured in Fantastic Primitive Art
Name: One night of my Universe / Story and art by Midorikawa Tsuyoshi / *What is the space? / Even at once, each person asks himself this qu…
Name: One night of my Universe / Story and art by Midorikawa Tsuyoshi / What is the space? / Even at once, each person asks himself this question, and finds his own suitable answer. / For one people it is planets, stars and galaxies. For others it is a world full of dreams and fantasies where everything is possible. Manga for the contest ICC / I hope you like it! / Thank you!!! /
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The following wildlife images have received credits by / - being featured in RedBubble Groups or by / - achieving a place in a RedB…
The following wildlife images have received credits by / - being featured in RedBubble Groups or by / - achieving a place in a RedBubble Group Challenge: / For other featured or placed images please go to: / Portraits / Nature Close-ups / Land, Sea & Skyscapes – part 1 – part 2 / City Buildings & Street Art / Miscellaneous Works / . / . / Sealions / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0911.2903) / Featured in Going Coastal group (9 November 2009) / Featured in The Beauty of Nature group (26 November 2009) / Featured in Just Pure Nature group (14 December 2009) / Featured in Changing Zoom Lenses group (17 December 2009) / / . / Sealions 6 / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0911.2961) / Featured in Going Coastal group (14 December 2009) / / . / Whale Diving 2 / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0808.7567) / Featured in Just Pure Nature group (29 November 2009) / / . / Baby Magpie 2 / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0910.1271) / Featured in Australian Bush group (24 October 2009) / / . / So Sad / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0907.8490) / Featured in Made By Nature group (20 October 2009) / / . / Resting Seal / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0808.7076) / Cover image for Good News Group – Sharing and Caring “Resting animals” challenge (15 October 2009) / Featured in Good News Group – Sharing and Caring (19 October 2009) / Featured in Going Coastal group (21 October 2009) / / . / Inquisitive / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0907.8511) / Featured in Going Coastal group (31 July 2009) / Featured in Exotic Mammals group (6 August 2009) / Featured in That One Great Shot group (18 October 2009) / / . / It’s Mine! / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0802.2194) / Featured in Tasmania group (1 October 2009) / / . / Temple Monkeys / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0902.1956) / Featured in All Animals Great And Small group (13 September 2009) / / . / Seals at Play / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0808.8243) / Featured in Going Coastal group (9 September 2009) / / . / Seals at Play 2 / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0808.8243) / Featured in Going Coastal group (9 July 2009) / / . / Grouchos / / (ref fotoWERNER N70711.3569) / Featured in Going Coastal group / / . / Dolphins / / (ref fotoWERNER N70711.3622) / Featured in Dolphins & Whales group (27 June 2009) / / . View my Photo Gallery (Bubble Site) / . / My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. All images are copyright © Werner Padarin. All Rights Reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
Thank you to this wonderful group Dolphins & Whales for featuring my “Humpback Fl…
Thank you to this wonderful group Dolphins & Whales for featuring my Humpback Flight photo from my recent trip to Cape Cod. My family’s whale watching excursion was definitely the highlight of our trip as we encountered 8 Humpbacks as well as a Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish). -Jenn
I just deleted the Spotted Bottlenose Dolphin pic and re-formatted it, then re-posted it , so apologies to those kind enough to fave it. ...
I just deleted the Spotted Bottlenose Dolphin pic and re-formatted it, then re-posted it , so apologies to those kind enough to fave it. Would you be so kind as to re-fave, so it’s now in the same format as the other 3 dolphin pix in that issue , which, for some inexplicable reason, I didn’t u/l along with that one, as I usually do. I hope you want to fave those too. If you like dolphins ( which you apparently do, hence the faves) then I think you’ll like the other three. / Hey! Collect the set! I am considering putting together a ‘marine’ calendar over the weekend which will probably include a couple of these critters. / Sorry for any confusion. ***O
Spread the word about the slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. / Watch the movie, tell your friends, take affirmative action. http://...
Spread the word about the slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. / Watch the movie, tell your friends, take affirmative action. http://www.thecovemovie.com/ I just watched this and I am sickened. / This needs to be STOPPED help spread awareness, favourite this, blog about it, do what you can to be apart of saving the lives of thousands of dolphins each year.
Taiji, Japan I’ve no doubt that a lot of you have heard about this event and I must warn you, the video is graphic, and horrific. F…
Taiji, Japan I’ve no doubt that a lot of you have heard about this event and I must warn you, the video is graphic, and horrific. For this reason I can no longer watch it because I get too upset BUT, knowledge is power – this horrific act needs to be stopped! The word requires spreading to the four corners of the globe! I am aware of other instances of cruelty to animals – but this journal entry is focussing on this specific event. The Cove AGAIN I STRESS GRAPHIC There is a petition if you would like to sign it – the site is very informative and there are other avenues of involvement offered. Sign the petition Please respect the fact that this is MY journal, this is not a topic I have posted for discussion, if you would like to look at the video by all means do so. If you would like to sign the petition, that would be fantastic. I will not tolerate any one taking over my journal and telling me what I can, or cannot write in here – as has happened to a wonderful person I know – I will simply delete those types of comments, I will not respond in any way shape or form. If you do not wish to be involved simply move on with your day :-) / I have confirmed with RB Management that I am quite entitled to post my views (political or otherwise) in MY journal Wishing you all a wonderful day Kymie
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