The winners of the 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year have been announced. Here’s the first place winner, by Rafael Fernandez Caballero, showing a group of 5 whale sharks feeding near the Maldives. Click the image for a larger view. And here, from Alex Dawson, is the wreck of the Tyrifjord near the Gulen dive-resort… Continue reading Amazing underwater photography
Tag: Nature
A fundamental breakdown in understanding “Kill or be killed”
There’s an excellent article over at the Colorado Sun titled “North Park is ground zero in Colorado’s wolf controversy. Ranchers want to know if anyone hears them.” Here’s an excerpt to set the scene. North Park is ground zero in Colorado’s wolf controversy. Almost no one here supported the 2020 ballot measure to reintroduce… Continue reading A fundamental breakdown in understanding “Kill or be killed”
The ecclesial solution to squirrel infestations
Received from A. M. on MeWe: The Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to do about their squirrel infestation. After much prayer and consideration, they concluded that the squirrels were predestined to be there, and they should not interfere with God’s divine will. At the Baptist church, the squirrels had taken an… Continue reading The ecclesial solution to squirrel infestations
Amazing clouds!
I came across this image, posted by user MsOctober1017 on Gab. Click it for a larger view. They’re Undulatus Asperatus clouds. I’d never heard the name before, and certainly never seen them myself. They were added to the cloud “catalog” as recently as 2009. The Cloud Appreciation Society says: “Since they look like the… Continue reading Amazing clouds!
What a magnificent photograph!
Found on Gab yesterday (clickit to biggit): What a magnificent shot! Talk about being in the right place at the right time – and having the skill and talent to translate location into opportunity. I don’t know who took it, but I’ll gladly provide credit if the photographer contacts me. Peter
A deadly landslide in India
In the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, through which the Himalaya Mountains pass, a landslide in the Kinnaur district killed nine and injured several others. The fast-moving rocks struck and destroyed the Batseri bridge. The rockslide was caught on video by a visiting tourist, who must have been scared out of his wits… Continue reading A deadly landslide in India
If you use a lot of flour, pasta or cooking oil, take note
There are growing reports that the wheat harvest this year is likely to be severely affected by drought. Instapundit linked to this report from a farmer and agronomist on Facebook: PSA for anyone who eats in the US or Canada. This year’s wheat harvest is shaping up as dreadful. Durum, used for pasta and… Continue reading If you use a lot of flour, pasta or cooking oil, take note
Where does the water go?
A fascinating Web site, River Runner, charts the path of a raindrop from any place within the continental USA to the sea. You click on a map with your mouse cursor, or enter the name of a town in a search box, and the Web site calculates the path from your chosen starting point,… Continue reading Where does the water go?
Saturday Snippet: An ancient enmity
Rudyard Kipling is so well-known as to need no introduction. His poetry and prose are particularly apposite to military men, and he’s often quoted by them in their descriptions of battle and service life. However, he also wrote about the natural kingdom, particularly for children. I grew up with his “Just So Stories” and… Continue reading Saturday Snippet: An ancient enmity
Maybe not snakes on a plane, but … sharks?
Well, the synthetic variety, anyway – and on the outside of the plane, not the inside! Lufthansa Cargo next year will cover its fleet of Boeing 777 freighters with a high-tech coating that mimics the structure of a shark’s skin to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption, the company said Monday. The low-friction film… Continue reading Maybe not snakes on a plane, but … sharks?