Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Board Snappers
Needless to say we didn't go out here. Although it looks quite tasty in the split second of these photos what followed was a maelstrom of overhead, closeout, board/body snapping, sand dredging explosion of water. Fun to watch but after initially psyching ourselves up for it decided to go for the more mellow surf around the corner.
Glassy Summer's Day
Already hot from the morning sun and gradually getting hotter, we were gasping to get into the water, waves or not. Just to make sure though the rash vests were donned to give ourselves a good toasting before a refreshing plunge into the sea.
An all day session with some great little clean waves was enjoyed and very much appreciated.
High Definition Birds
Following the inspired creation and release of 'Creature' and 'Wisdom' Andrew Zuckerman has just released his latest book of amazingly detailed photos simply entitled 'Bird'. The book features at least 75 species of birds shot on his trademark white background, allowing their vibrant colours and detail to jump off the page in a way that has never been seen before.
For more images, click here
Awesome Nature
Mike Hollingshead has been chasing storms and capturing natures extreme and awesome influence on Earth for almost 11 years. His photographs capture the scene in a way rarely seen. I would love to see these photographs on a grand scale and even more to see these scenes in real life, it must be an exhilarating experience.
To see more check out his site; www.extremeinstability.com
Arctic Britain
A return to the norm but thanks for the snow - We've been blessed with a sustained period of snow on which to ride, slide, photograph and enjoy. Getting up this morning to the usual grey, rainy landscape was a disappointment but before the Great Thaw takes hold have a look at this amazing photo of 'Arctic Britain Jan 2010' as seen from space.
Stealth Mission
A few photos taken last night between rides at the local piste. Beautiful, still, quiet, and super cold evening. Awesome backdrop to some quality powder runs.
Click the images to see the higher res versions.
Click the images to see the higher res versions.
Undeck The Halls
- Chop the tree into firewood and kindling - A standard Noble Fir can be turned into more than 13 pounds of firewood to keep you warm in the winter months. Take care when burning this type of wood as it contains a large amount of sap, that can spit.
- Grind the tree and use as mulch in gardens, trails or in animal stalls.
- If sunk into lakes and ponds Christmas trees provide great refuge and nutrients for fish. You must obviously seek permission first.
- Christmas trees make effective errosion barriers on beaches, streambeds and lakes. Sunk into the sand the trees help to bind the sand and provide a firm base from where plants can take hold and further reinforce the ground.
- Pack the needles into small sacks, place behind radiators to keep that fresh pine smell wafting around the house.
The average Christmas tree takes an average of 8 years to grow from a sapling which is itself 3 years old.
During this time, they replenish the air with oxygen. Just one acre of Christmas trees produces enough oxygen to support eighteen people.
Tree farms provide habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Due to their hardiness, Christmas trees are often planted where few other plants grow, thereby increasing soil stability.
For each Christmas tree cut on tree farms, 2 or 3 new seedlings are planted.
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