Aphid Farming

A black and white photograph shows dark storm clouds partially covering the sky, with bright rays of sunlight breaking through the gaps. Several diagonal catenary lines cross the scene, creating a geometric contrast against the natural forms of the clouds. The strong light and shadow emphasize the texture of the clouds, giving the image a dramatic and moody atmosphere. The composition feels both industrial and ethereal, blending human infrastructure with the power of nature.

#photography #BlackAndWhite #b&w #classicMono #monochrome #railway #railroad #catenary #lines #sky #clouds #storm #light #sunrays #sunbeams

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Duran duran! Thank you. Aphids appear in other poems as well, like:

You see, / aphids / aren't sweet / as I had always imagined.
Even though rose wine is their only food, / aphids / are bitter.

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Nice droplets! 💦💧

Thank you for your great photos! ☀️

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Thanks, Oscar. That's an intriguing photo. I like the crop: full frame sometimes says too much.

Close-up view of an old, unused railway track. The image focuses on the side of the rail, showing weathered wooden ties and rusted bolts securing the track. Overgrown branches with green leaves and small red fruits (rose hips) hang over and across the rail, giving the scene an abandoned and naturally reclaimed look.

#photography #railway #railroad #tracks #industrial #autumn #fall #abandoned #overgrown #rosehips #rosehip #nypon #hagebutte #hagebutten
travelling

Thank you, Áine! ☀️

A close-up photo of a green shield bug perched on a cluster of bright yellow tansy flowers. The insect’s legs and antennae are clearly visible as it clings to the textured, button-like blooms. The background is softly blurred in shades of green, highlighting the sharp details of the bug and flowers in the foreground.

#photography #wildflowers #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #bug #bugsky #insect #flowers #tansy #wildflower #meadow #grassland

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Thank you, Oscar! Nice lines, textures, and patterns! The red/green accents make the picture feel alive.

Indeed! Original but very fitting!

This is a close-up macro photograph of a flower’s stamens. The bright yellow filaments rise gracefully, each topped with anthers that are partly covered in pollen. The background is a smooth, blurred golden yellow, enhancing the focus on the delicate details of the stamens. The image captures the intricate textures and vibrant warmth of the flower’s reproductive structures.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #close-up #nature #flowers #gardening #garden #stamen #stamens #anthers #hemerocallis #daylily #päivänlilja

Xiexie, Sparrows! 🪶

Close-up of two coneflowers in late bloom, their petals faded to pale pink and beige with edges curled and tattered. The centers are full and spiky, with dense overlapping bracts in shades of orange, brown, and green. The flowers lean slightly, showing signs of age and weathering. The background is softly blurred, with muted earthy tones that highlight the textures and colors of the flowers in the foreground.

#photography #nature #flowers #close-up #gardening #garden #withering #wilting #coneflower #sonnenhut

Great photo, and... how I wish, how I wish I was there! 😀

Thank you! Beautiful views, beautiful memories... 📸

The Lechtal Alps (Austria). Down there is the Imst region. 🌄

Indeed! 🌿

Sure! 👍 I've even pinned my selfie at work to my profile: 🐜
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Thank you, Caoimhín! Yes, it was a great path, covering something like 1300 m elevation difference ⛰️🪜

Thank you, Tree!🌲
Indeed, really good memories ☀️

A narrow dirt hiking trail winds through alpine greenery and pine trees with small pink flowers on the right. In the background, a valley with small villages and farmland is visible, surrounded by towering mountains, one with a snow-dusted peak, under a cloudy sky.

#photography #nature #mountains #LandscapePhotography #landscape #scape #hiking #outdoors

Thank you und vielen Dank! ☀️

So many shades of blue! 🌊☁️

Wie er sich festklammert! Verzweifelt und krampfhaft. 🪲

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😄 Time reversed?

A bright red ladybug with black spots is perched exactly on top of a slender green plant stem. Its shiny shell reflects the light, highlighting the contrast between the vivid red and deep black markings. The fine details of its legs and antennae cling delicately to the stem. The background is soft and blurred green.

#photography #nature #macro #bug #bugsky #ladybug #ladybird

It did!