Diana Australis' photos
In a tree above my tent
|
|
|
|
A tawny frogmouth. At midnight, while camping, strange noises woke me. I shone a torch high up a tree above my tent, saw this bird, and photographed it. It is not an owl. Why? Unlike owls they don't have curved talons on their feet; in fact, their feet are small, and they're said to walk like a gout-ridden man! Their species name, strigoides, means owl-like. They're nocturnal and carnivorous, but Tawny Frogmouths aren't owls – they're more closely related to Nightjars.
They are beautiful creatures!
HFF from Patagonia
|
|
|
|
The multicoloured traditional stilt houses - palafitos- on the beautiful island of Chiloe, off the western coast of Chilean Patagonia.
Keep well. Stay healthy. Have a fabulous Friday, and a well-deserved weekend.
I really thank you for your visits and comments
Virtual travel for Andy. Xxxxx
Thé hunt
|
|
|
|
A happy wild cat I found in a rural church in Armenia. Very satisfied with his catch.
Hold tight!
|
|
|
|
HFF.....enjoy yourself!
Be safe, be well....May you have a weekend which brings happiness and fulfilment.
Thank you so much for any visits and comments !
A classic beauty
|
|
|
|
But what is it? On the road in Georgia.
It is a 1939 Wanderer W23...thanks to super sleuth Keith, ably assisted by detective Berny....
HFF
|
|
|
|
On the road in Ireland.
Wishing you and your loved ones good health, a happy Friday, and a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for your visits and comments; they are sincerely appreciated
The match
A frenzy of fences
|
|
|
|
Taken at Harberton, the most southerly estancia in the world. Tierra del Fuego.
HFF and very best wishes for good health to you and your loved ones. Have a lovely weekend
Devil’s Marbles
|
|
|
|
Karlu Karlu, or Devils Marbles. A series of weathered rocks, and an indigenous sacred site in the far northern desert of Australia.
A stone fence with some wood fence bits and gate
|
|
|
|
HFF from this venerable pile of stone...in Yorkshire, in autumn. It looked so solid and serene to me!
Have a good Friday, and a weekend which is safe and happy. Stay well.....all the best from Australia.....
HAPPY EASTER .......TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES
How to shoe a horse....Xinjiang 2000
|
|
|
|
In 2000 I travelled by public buses and trains across the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts in China to Kashgar in Xinjiang. This is where now the Chinese are committing grave human rights violations against the Turkic Muslim Uighur peoples..the original inhabitants of this area.
I was fortunate enough to witness some of the traditional life and customs of these Uighur people in this ancient mudbrick Silk Road city, now, I believe, mostly demolished..
I travelled then by bus over the Pamir and Karakoram mountains ( the Roof of the World) to far North Pakistan where I spent quite some time.
This is scanned from an old photo...not brilliant quality, but interesting as a cultural artefact of a vanished custom.
HFF from Ushguli
|
|
|
|
High in the Georgian Caucasus, close to the Russian border, the UNESCO listed tiny village of Ushguli has the most untouched remains of the ancient Svan defence towers. The village is literally at the end of the road after a rough mountain drive. It used to be bandit infested, feuding groups. Violence persisted through until the 1990´s.
Today it is remote and sleepy.
Hope you have a sunny and cheerful weekend. Stay safe. Thanks for visits and comments.
The guardians of Noraduz
|
|
|
|
The ancient cemetery of Noraduz, in rural Armenia. It contains the largest collection of giant khachkars ( standing grave stones) still surviving in Armenia. The oldest khachkars in the cemetery date back to the late 10th century. They saw Tamerlane sweep through, and survived wars and invasions galore! The two babushkas were on guard during our visit!
Communications.....HFF
|
|
|
|
Iran. Rural scene near post office. I believe the man was a public writer of official letters
May you have a fabulous Friday.
Stay well.
Enjoy an exhilarating weekend!
Autumn in the High Caucasus
|
|
|
|
Georgia, Svaneti. In the high Caucasus near Russia. This is the Svaneti sacred mountain of Uzhba
HFF...MUSIC TRIP
|
|
|
|
A ride at the Goulburn Show (essentially agricultural) in rural New South Wales, Australia. It is one of those regurgitation inducing rides with a fence across the front of the riders as part of the safety mechanisms.
Sending some bright sunshine, a big hug, and a wish for health and happiness
In the Australian Alps
|
|
|
|
At 1800m in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. This is almost the highest spot in the alps....this taken in summer, but in winter, it is under snow, and close to a number of popular ski slopes.
Baobabs
|
|
|
|
Morondava, Madagascar. These are ancient trees, slow growing and evocative. Sadly many are beginning to be affected by climate change. Madagascar has numerous endemic species of Baobabs. They evolved here.
One species has made its way to Africa, and one to north Western Australia, probably through seed pods floating on prevailing currents
Jump to top
- ipernity © 2007-2024
- Help & Contact
|
Club news
|
About ipernity
|
History |
ipernity Club & Prices |
Guide of good conduct
Donate | Group guidelines | Privacy policy | Terms of use | Statutes | In memoria -
Facebook
Twitter