Dan Higgins

You can either stay where you are, or move on. Thank you, Den, I hope you're well!

Spoiler, not much. 😂

Took a serious illness to get me started in art, I don't get out as much anymore, so I like to try put the scenes on paper.

The kind of mist you'd get soaked in. Hope you enjoyed, it's a lovely spot to hike. Great photo, might attempt to draw it if you don't mind!

The carved pumpkin with a face is known as a jack-o'-lantern. The tradition of carving them is most famously associated with the Halloween holiday.

Broke the drill going authentic for #Halloween.

Glowsticks, because I dare not impose the smell of warm turnip on the trick and/or treaters.

Today I will think of those who are gone, in the hopes they will speak to me. Or not, whichever.

#Samhain

The mushrooms in the image are likely a species of honey fungus, which belongs to the genus Armillaria. Honey fungus is a parasitic fungus that can attack and kill the roots of many woody plants. The mushrooms, or fruiting bodies, of honey fungus often grow in dense clusters at the base of trees or on stumps. The appearance of the mushrooms can vary, but they are typically honey-colored and may have small scales on their caps. While some species of honey fungus are considered edible when thoroughly cooked, others can cause stomach upset, so it is recommended to not forage for them.

A world in a footprint.

#Mushrooms #Nature #photography #EastCoastKin

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My dogs found a life hack for that issue today, they brought the rain back in with them!

This appears to be an original drawing created with pencils and colored pencils. The artwork depicts a figure in profile with the text "I come undone" written on its head. The background features a rainbow-like burst of color.

Listened to Robbie Williams' "Come Undone" while doing this. Started going to an art club in ABII & have found it a useful way to put my feelings on paper for my kids.

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The Irish Heart Foundation 10,000 steps a day challenge has been a great motivator for me to get back out. Even managed to start jogging a little. Please consider donating to the Irish Heart Foundation 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...

I'm sure there were better opportunities to let Keir Starmer hear that for the first time.

Ctrl+a+d is a great way to deal with those emails.

Good luck, grief is like a wandering fly, you can go through any stage at any time.

A double rainbow at that!

The plant in the image is Sun Spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia). The leaves are green, and there are water drops on the leaves.

There's beauty in the rain.

#plants #water #nature #Ireland #photography

The image shows a Garden Spider, also known as the European Garden Spider, Cross Spider, or Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus).

Had a friend in the polytunnel today. If you don't like spiders...too late. Spiders are great little hunters, mostly hunting the things that like to feast on me!

#Spiders #Insects #Ireland #Gardening

The image shows a natural setting with lush greenery and a body of water, likely a stream or small river, partially covered with green growth. The perspective is from above, looking down into the water, surrounded by various plants and foliage.

I stayed here watching the fish dance with the current of the river. Lovely sight to start the day.

#Nature #Ireland #River #EastCoastKin

And how is the doggy taking it? 😂

Getting ready to go again, next year in June I’m planning a 450km (280 miles) solo from Húsavík to Dyrhólaey in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove

That's it, the penalties, I knew I was thinking of something! I could easily see the rescues happening, beautiful country, but loads of holes in unexpected places.

Enjoy the trip! 🤛

The 4x4 might be restricted to locals as well I think, not that'll you need it. But I'm sure you've done your homework. Enjoy the trip, looking forward to the photos!

Are you going through Iceland? I didn't think they allowed that? I remember being there and being told to stick to the edges.

Either way, enjoy, it's a lovely spot full of old American jeeps and muscle cars!

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In the olden days, the Pagans would have sacrificed the local billionaire and thrown him in the bog to try and counter this. I'm not saying it'd work, but can we really afford to not explore all options?!

You can still have brown bread with low cholesterol butter and water for dipping, so yeah, maybe prayers!

If you're avoiding the grapefruit because you've been told it doesn't react well with certain things, be careful with the OJ, that can also cause reflux and discomfort. Sorry to be the bearer of middle aged news!

Now that does sound interesting, must look it up. Next sport to cross is ice hockey and hurling!

No, unfortunately not, but they definitely have sets there. There's quite a few with fresh dirt around the entrance. There's a lot of activity there during the day, so I'd say they stay put until dark. The sets are usually bigger than what foxes/rabbits have, probably because they're mostly muscle!

I think rugby league would be more similar to American Football than rugby union. I didn't know about that tour though, thanks for the info.

I think for the pro's who make it in American football they'd be mad to switch to rugby, or try it nowadays. One bad tackle, twisted knee and you're done.

Yeah, they came down by me last night!

There are loads of badger sets over by ZipIt if you're ever looking for them.

The deer are almost on top of you up there, but yeah, it's a nice trail when your eyes get used to the dark.

There's a lot to be said for communal silence up there.

Has an American Football player ever been sought out for a rugby team? Played American Football once. I wasn't invited back. And I was hardly of Peter Stringer quality. 😂

Lovely spot for a night hike, fairly hard to get lost. I've brought my scouts on a midnight hike up there. "If you're sinking, you're off trail" 😂

Did you have a torch with you? Great way to see how many eyes are staring back! 👀

Great mix of colours caught, by the way.