Pale grey background, brown and green long grasses in foreground, with shadowy image of a Great Blue Heron behind. Its legs and feet are outstretched, closest wing to viewer is outstretched upward and blurred, the wing is upstretched and slightly blurred.

Sometimes a camera setting can ruin a photo. Or does it? See the result when a bird takes flight on a misty morning, one forgets to check shutter speed, & autofocus strikes.

#BirdOfTheDay #LargeBirdsInFlight #photography #ECK #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WCK #birds #wildlife #GreatBlueHeron #Canon

Serial killers continue their routine acts...
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Northern Shoveler. I find these ducks endlessly fascinating. #BirdOfTheDay alternate. #attitude #photography #ECK #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WCK #birds #wildlife #Flicker #NorthernShoveler #Canon

The image shows Nooksack Falls, a scenic waterfall located along the North Fork of the Nooksack River in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington state. Here are some key details about the falls: Height: The waterfall drops freely approximately 88 feet into a deep, rocky canyon. Accessibility: It is a popular and easily accessible destination located just a short distance off the Mount Baker Highway (Highway 542) near the town of Glacier. Trail: There is a very short, easy 0.1-mile trail from the parking area that leads to a viewpoint of the falls. Safety: Visitors are advised to stay within designated fenced areas due to the steep cliffs and slippery conditions surrounding the waterfall. Environment: The area is known for its lush, forested surroundings and is often visited as a quick stop for those traveling toward Mount Baker.

"Though she be but little, she is fierce"
Nooksack Falls, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest for #WaterfallWednesday
#PNW #ECK #WCK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #WashingtoState #Photography
Pictures by me unless noted.

My old hands not steady on video, but again Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California for #WaterfallWednesday
#PNW #ECK #WCK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California #Yosemite #Camping #Hiking #NationalParks #Photography
Pictures by me unless noted.

The image displays Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California. Total Height: Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, with a total drop of 2,425 feet. Structure: It consists of three distinct sections: the Upper Fall, the middle cascades, and the Lower Fall. Accessibility: The Lower Yosemite Fall area is a popular, accessible destination featuring a 1-mile, paved, and stroller-friendly trail. Water Flow: The waterfall is fed by Yosemite Creek, which relies on snowmelt; as a result, the flow is typically strongest in the spring and can vary significantly throughout the year.

Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California for #WaterfallWednesday
#PNW #ECK #WCK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California #Yosemite #Camping #Hiking #NationalParks #Photography
Pictures by me unless noted.

The image shows Snoqualmie Falls, a famous natural landmark located in Washington State, USA. Height: The waterfall features a dramatic 268-foot drop. Location: It is situated on the Snoqualmie River, roughly 30 miles east of Seattle. Significance: The site holds deep cultural and spiritual importance to the Snoqualmie Tribe. Features: The area is a major tourist attraction that includes an observation deck, a two-acre park, a visitor center, and the nearby Salish Lodge & Spa. Hydroelectric Power: The falls also host a historic hydroelectric plant that has been in operation since 1898

Snoqualmie Falls for #WaterfallWednesday
#PNW #ECK #WCK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #WashingtonState #Photography
Pictures by me unless noted.

The image features the iconic Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. About the Location: Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon, with a total drop of 620 feet, and is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest. The Bridge: The Benson Bridge sits between the upper and lower tiers of the falls, providing a classic vantage point for visitors. Visiting: The area is a highly popular destination, attracting over two million visitors annually. Access Info: During peak season (typically from late May through early September), the U.S. Forest Service requires a timed-use permit for visitors arriving by personal vehicle at the main parking lot off Interstate 84. Nature: The falls are fed by underground springs, and the flow is generally highest during the winter and spring months.

The power of #Nature can be seen, from a few years back, as a chunk was taken out of the Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon for #WaterfallWednesday
#PNW #ECK #WCK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon #Photography
Pictures by me unless noted.

Northern red-shafted Flicker hanging nearly horizontal from a tube feeder with spotted underbelly and underside of head profile showing. Red cheek stripes are visible on both sides of head.

Getting lunch has never been so hard! At my bird feeder. Flickers continually insist they're part of the feeder crowd...
Cell phone pic. Not too bad.
#BirdOfTheDay. Alternate.
#gardenfeeder #photography #ECK #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WCK #birds #wildlife #Flicker #NorthernRedShaftedFlicker #Canon

Thank you #WCK #ChefsForUkraine team ✨🙏✨

Thank you #WCK #ChefsForUkraine team ✨🙏✨
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#SlavaUkraini
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Close up image of an exotic looking flower in the form of a California Fremontia in full bloom. Lower part of image is a an orange tinted bulb along with leaves and an even greener bulb which is yet to bloom. A photo for the days colour (color) challenge, theme yellow.

California Fremontia or Flannelbush, a dose of yellow for the day 🌻

#ECK #Photography
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#BlueSkyPhotography #coloraday #yellowthu #euroskyphoto #flower #blossum #california #wck

A walled city; Gaza constantly monitored...
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Thanks in part to Stephen #Colbert who has been selling his cancelled show's props & donating all profits to World Central Kitchen #wck.

Colbert fixing problems trump created.

The behavior of people who have committed...
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First Alert: WCK Relief Team Serving Meals to Airport Workers During Partial Government Shutdown | WCK World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is serving meals to TSA agents who have been working without pay as the partial U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week. Working closely with local restaura...

Look for the helpers 🤝 #WCK #TSA
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Birds do it, bees do it, .... A pair of flying insects, not sure what they are, cling to a concrete step and go tail to tail to copulate.

Birds do it, bees do it, ....

#Photography #Insects #Copulating #ECK #WCK

This photograph captures two dogs enjoying a run along the shoreline of a beach. The scene shows a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background. One dog appears to be a black, long-haired retriever type, possibly a Flat-coated Retriever. The second dog is a lighter-colored, short-haired breed.

There's no greater joy than water dogs at the beach. Mr. Calvin with his visiting buddy, Mr. Phuzz. Cannon Beach, OR.
#BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Horizontal
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry #ECK #WCK #PNW #MickTrip #RoadTrip #MickPic #Ocean #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs

Scene at the beach. Man is walking his dog. Fog and mist over the ocean, rocks off to one side and in the distance. The dog is running full out, taking a leap into the air. His reflection on the still wet sand.

Just a dog and his boy. Mr. Calvin going horizontally for an early audition for SuperDog. (Kidding). Cannon Beach, Oregon.
#BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Horizontal #Horizen
#photgraphy #poetry #ECK #WCK #PNW #MickTrip #RoadTrip #MickPic #Ocean #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #Beach

This image shows a serene landscape view during sunrise or sunset, featuring a body of water and distant mountains. The sky displays a gradient of colors from dark blue to orange on the horizon. The terrain in the foreground is dark, suggesting twilight conditions.

It's ALL horizen at Lee Vining, CA next to Mono Lake, 30 minutes before actual sunrise. On my way to #Yosemite via Tioga Pass.
#BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Horizontal
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry #ECK #WCK #MickTrip #RoadTrip #MickPic

Panoramic views of the Mt. Baker range. Rugged peaks and valleys, pines and grassland below. Mt. Shuksan & Mt. Baker Artist Point 360° Panoramas

My one semi-successful attempt at panorama shot. This is with my phone camera. Mt. Shuksan & Mt. Baker Artist Point will always inspire.
#BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Horizontal
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The Avenue of the Giants (State Route 254) is a world-renowned, 31-mile scenic highway in Northern California’s Humboldt Redwoods State Park, running parallel to Highway 101. It offers a breathtaking, slow-paced drive through massive, ancient redwood groves, including the Rockefeller Forest.

Or, an afternoon drive down The Avenue of the Giants. Humboldt? I am humbled. #MickTrip #RoadTrips
#ForestFriday #Scape #Photography #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #ECK #WCK #Trees #Forest

Humboldt Redwoods State Park giant tree stretches up into the gree canopy, the sun backlighting through the leaves a hundren feet above

Humboldt Redwoods State Park. You can't see the forest for the trees? Sometimes true with these giants. "A forest" hardly covers it with this ancient woods. #MickTrip #RoadTrips
#ForestFriday #Scape #Photography #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #ECK #WCK #Trees #Forest

This image captures the view of Mount Hood from the Portland Japanese Garden, featuring a unique bamboo art installation. Location: The Portland Japanese Garden, located within Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. Art Installation: The structure is part of the "Bending Nature" bamboo art exhibition, which showcases installations designed to blend with the natural environment. Background: The city of Portland skyline is visible in the middle ground, with the snow-capped Mount Hood towering in the distance on a clear day. Context: These installations were featured at the garden to challenge conventional bamboo craft techniques and provide unique viewing opportunities for visitors

For @sabineshutterbug.bsky.social #PalacesAndGardens theme #AboveandBelow
From Above in the Japanese Gardens in Portland, Oregon we see the city skyline Below, especially the building we call Big Pink. (U.S. Bancorp Tower) The restaurant at the top makes you feel royal. #PNW #ECK #WCK #Photo

How did we arrive at such a situation when...
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The image shows a flock of Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) walking on a sidewalk and grazing on a lawn. They are large waterfowl with a black head and neck, white chinstrap, and brown body. Canada Geese are highly adaptable to urban and suburban areas, commonly found in parks, near lakes, and on lawns. They are herbivores that graze on grasses and grains. These birds are native to North America and are known for their loud, musical honking.

Take a gander at these geese, returning to the frat house after an all night bender. UofO, Eugene.
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Corvidae any bird of the Corvid family. The alt is #LongNecks by @alan678.bsky.social Good luck. #birds #photography #ECK #WCK #PNW #MickTrip #RoadTrip

Though, it looks like the hashtag #wck is used a lot for the charity organization World Central Kitchen (WCK). Think I'll keep typing out WestCoastKin.

Déjà vu. Just months ago, we saw similar...
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Meet with a Member of the Jordanian Royal Family Princess Basma bint Talal, King Abdullah’s aunt, welcomed the Sussexes to the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's wonderful trip to Jordan highlighting the invaluable work by The World Health Organisation (WHO), #WCK & many others, for refugees.

This is what genuine Humanitarian work looks like.
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