The colourful Crested Barbet Native to the sub-Saharan Africa. they hunt exclusively for insects on the ground. Male and females look similar female is slightly duller. They build their nests in natural tree cavities.

Spectacled Owl native to Neo, tropical rainforest ranging from southern Mexico through central and South America A close-up to see that: Owls have three eye 1 upper for blinking 2 lower for sleeping 3 translucent membrane which sweeps horizontally across the eye to keep it moist and clean

#BlueSkyArtShow #wide #ECK A very wide beach walk leads the way to a perfect sunrise reflection. This is the only fireworks I want to see today.. thank you @pyxelmajick.bsky.social 🙏🇺🇸🤍

Syong Ryul (South Korean, b.1994) "Palm Tree," 2025 Watercolor on paper

Born into poverty during peak Jim Crow, Ray Charles stood against the system that sought to keep him destitute. He famously fought against segregation until the state that banned him apologized & made his song their state anthem. Brother Ray loved America & made her better as a result.

This is the beautiful Jambu Fruit dove Native to Southeast Asia They are Frugivores (fruit) swallowing meals hole spending most of their time in dense forest canopy They are shy and difficult to find from the ground. both parents incubate the eggs, male during they day the female over the night.

new romantasy dedicated bookshop is opening in Oxford today and 10/10, no notes

Today’s Canadian painting is “Saint-Simeon” painted by Marc-Aurele Fortin” in around 1938.

Good for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: they seem like decent people and I wish them every happiness. But nobody should have a billion dollars, and the welfare of the rest of us should not depend on the whims of those who do.

First batch of apricot jam - it’s a huge crop this year

Argentine fans applauding the Cape Verde players as they step off the pitch

A small way to help out in this heat - a pebble bath with pebbles, twigs, leaves, and shallow water in a tray or bowl being enjoyed by a Holly Blue. Moments ago, a Purple Hairstreak came down (as in previous years) but we missed photographing it..

Even Messi looks disappointed Cabo Verde didn’t win

Amethyst quartz flower. La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato Mun., Guanajuato, Mexico. Sold www.goldenhourminerals.com

I’ve spoken with Jason Watson. He knew exactly what this would cost him. He gave up his military career to take a brave stand for democracy. Patriotism that only works with obedience isn’t patriotism.

Raw Story: Trump celebrated the nation's 250th anniversary by taking to Truth Social to make sure Americans knew he thinks Sen. Jon Ossoff looks like Pee-wee Herman. I doubt Jon Ossoff cares what this fascist fuck thinks. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteYourOssoff

NO 👇 BULLSHIT DETECTED

“The notes I write are only a quiet sigh compared to the magnificent symphony written by nature.”

Just sayin’.

Pyramidal Orchid. June 2026 #orchid #widlflowers #BloomScrolling #BlueSkyArtShow #nature #sonyalpha #photography

The great crested grebe is a species of waterbird slightly smaller than the mallard.

Happy 4th of July! #BeachLife

Gorgeous cloven-feathered dove is endemic to New Caledonia. It is found on the main island of Grande Terre. Typically inhabiting humid forests, at altitudes up to 1,000 meters. Because it is a highly range-restricted, shy, and Near-Threatened species, you won't find it anywhere else in the world

#America250 🇺🇸

#Delft #Delftholland

Years ago my mother asked me to photograph her paintings she had made around the Millennium. Recently I asked her(she's fine, thankyou) if I may share those. Having her permission, I'll drop a few along the way.

04.07.26 Early morning colour over the Mediterranean from Cala Zorra, Torrevieja

Eastern Striped Manakin aka Kinglet Manakin found in southeastern Brazil 📷: Christine Mazaracki #birds

. Interesting Makes me think of how Israel is behaving these days Do I need to explain why? Think about it Albo is also like Vance, to a certain extent. Not cruel like JD, but he’s also forgotten or ignoring his own past with his current policies .

new metaphor just dropped

Forget all the usual suspects. THIS was the coolest Actor in the history of Hollywood - behind and in front of the cameras. (and despite lacking any formal education he was well known in Hollywood by those in the know as a genuine intellectual AND Poet) ROBERT MITCHUM

A Midsummer Night’s Dream After several attempts, I finally managed to photograph fireflies in the Czech woods.

04.07.26 Sunrise over the Mediterranean from Cala Zorra, Torrevieja

ATTACK FOX. ATTACK FOX. ATTACK FOX. DONT LET UP. ATTACK FOX FOR LYIstreet. #FoxFakesFacts Put it on a sign....get on main st.

Jeremy Miranda (American,b. 1980): Tide Pool, Acrylic on panel

My first attempt at making baguettes just came out of the oven! 👀🤞🏻🥖

"...the small cadre of Silicon Valley plutocrats who are most influential within the Trump administration are all total lunatics who are convinced that they’re profound thinkers." That Thiel first read Ayn Rand in high school is all you need to know. www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/07/jd-v...

`A canal boat reflected in golden ripples, sweeping polder landscape` #synthart

Travis Kelce is having a day like a golden retriever that’s getting put down tomorrow

Big clouds over Lake Ontario this evening at the Irondequoit Pier. #photography #nature #clouds #reflections #Lakeshore #Pier

Good LATimes piece leading its front page this morning: "anniversary events throughout the nation’s capital centered on President Trump" have turned Independence Day into "a celebration of an imperial presidency rather than a revolution from kingly rule." www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

Grey and green for today's photo here in Glastonbury but at least I got out for some fresh air again for a short while.

A crimson sun dips low and deep, Where fiery waves and shadows meet. The scarlet sky begins to fade, As night wraps earth in silent shade. #bluesky #love

Tirana Albania/ Day 34: protesters again march down the Boulevard of the Nation's Martyrs toward Edi Rama's office, chanting for his resignation. Over a month in, Rama insists there's 'no crisis of trust.' Tell that to the riot police and pepper spray.

The New York Knicks say amen.

Jules Breton, The Song of the Lark, 1884

If Universal had given David Lynch five hours over two movies to do Dune Part 1 in 1984 and Part 2 in 1987, we would never have stopped talking about it. This movie was such a shockingly beautiful disaster...

My painting got an honorable mention at an art show #art #watercolor #painting #illustration

Today at Pride in London, we’ll show the world that love will always triumph over hate.

And the same for authors and books