Abandoned stories — Le Drake Noir

At the lake stood a flower and seems both completely abandoned and out of step with the time of year for flowers in bloom. A mountain bike ride in that side of Alsace, which is a little abandoned. As usual inspired by “Restlessjo” and her “Monday walk” themes. Nothing more french than an abandoned Citroen …

Patience, Young Grasshopper. — Through Open Lens

F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 250. Grasshopper Why don’t some doctors like being on hold? They don’t have a lot of patients. Interesting Fact: A large grasshopper, such as a locust, can jump about a metre (twenty body lengths) without using its wings; the acceleration peaks at about 20 g.[26] Grasshoppers jump by extending their large back …

Don’t Worry BEE Happy! — Through Open Lens

F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 320. Bumblebee Why don’t elephants use cellular phones? So the rest of the world won’t know their plans. Interesting Fact: The bumblebee tongue (the proboscis) is a long, hairy structure that extends from a sheath-like modified maxilla. The primary action of the tongue is lapping, that is, repeated dipping of the tongue …

Weekend in Mayreau — Adventure Vets

The weather here today is changeable, and despite our best efforts in getting out with the dogs first thing, the heavens opened and within two minutes we were soaked through. So all bedraggled and tails firmly between legs, we arrived back at the house to dry off! The dogs all seem grateful to be out […] …