For once there is just a gentle breeze and it’s warm and almost dry. Yesterday I was without internet but the weather was damp and dismal. I decided to get stuck into Twelve Years a Slave. It is hard work reading it but without doubt much easier than being a slave.
This morning dawned much the same and it wasn’t until I’d got two spoonfuls into a bowl of porridge that I noticed a wonderful rainbow.
Back in the van to finish a lukewarm breakfast then out for a wander. I took a macro lens as I fancied having a look at some Sea Urchins. I only found one and it was too dark to get an image of it. I settled for Lichen.
It has the makings of a beautiful day now so I’ll take Bertha for a wander.
Is that really a perfect rainbow? No digital manipulation Adrian? You will have me believing in leprechauns and pots of gold next.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I stitched it in Photoshop from six shots. Saved it as a TIFF file and then dropped it back into PS, raised the colour temperature and vibrance used the clarity slider a bit and that was it. It is not straight out of camera but then what ever has been?
DeleteIt is as I saw it and as it was.
Cracking shots of the rainbow Adrian, I don't think I've ever seen a 'complete' one? As for the Lichen, I've yet to delve into the mysteries of what I suspect is going to be a confusing subject? At least I now know where to come to for my ID's. I hope you have a great time walking out with Bertha!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteTrevor, It would have been better with more time but they don't last long.
DeleteSome lichens are so similar that it appears they test then with acid or alkalis to check. That's way beyond me.
Trevor come and visit the Outer Hebrides. We have frequent complete rainbows.
DeleteGraham, so does Scotland. It's due to the frequency of the rain.
DeleteWow the panoramic image of the rainbow is stunning. Is there any life in those rock pools, I haven't done any rock dipping for ages it looks the perfect beach for it
ReplyDeleteDouglas, it was a lucky find.
DeleteThe rock pools are not full of anything much but water. I've had a good root round and have not been nipped for my trouble.
Compliments on the panorama. It's wonderful!
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Thanks Mersad, right place at the right time.
DeleteThe panorama is a cracker Adrian.
ReplyDeleteI'll agree on your ID's for the sea stuff and lichens.
Cheers Keith.
DeleteThe Calapaca is almost impossible for me to tell one from another. They rarely say under photos of them what stage of development they are at
Amazing rainbow, Adrian. I heard recently that the rainbow makes a complete circle, but I'm not quite sure how...
ReplyDeleteHope the porridge wasn't too cold. You're getting into three bears territory there.
Frances, it was a good start to the day. I have never seen a full circle except as a halo.
DeleteYou can read all about them HERE
The porridge could have done with warming up but never mind. I took the dogs out with me otherwise it would have been a case of the Two Dogs.
El traductor hoy está vago Adriany no quiere funcionar.Como
ReplyDeleteme entiendes te contesto en castellano sin saber que has escrito.Me imagino que son fósiles.
Lo que más me gusta es ese pedazo de arcoirís que has pillado!!!!
Buen miércoles;-)
Un abrazo
Laura, el arco iris fue una buena sorpresa.
DeleteNo, no son los fósiles. Son plantas pequeñas. Los llamamos líquenes. que crecen sobre las piedras y los árboles viejos. He mirado liquen en mi diccionario. no es una palabra que el se utiliza muy a menudo.
Those rainbow pictures are spectacular. Congratulations on your steady hand. Doesn't look like you need a tripod.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the things growing about are really good too. The first one is pretty; the other two I'm not sure what I think but they're interesting.
David the tripod helps with anything over three separate shots.
DeleteThe lichen are tiny. If your air quality is good enough you will have them there.
The rainbow.. Simply magic Adrian!
ReplyDeleteLaura, it was a good start to the day.
DeleteSome shots are almost like an emergency. They are there and right now you have to get them or they're gone.
ReplyDeleteRed, it was worth a cool breakfast.
DeleteHi Adrian Wow! What a cracking shot of the total rainbow and the macro shots of the lichens etc are stunning. Glad the weather is picking up for you so have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteMargaret given planning time then it could have been better. Lichens are hard to identify but they are beautiful.
DeleteWow, rainbows are so hard to get, and you make it seems so easy. Lovely shots of all the nature phenomena surrounding you.
ReplyDeleteMaria, I spend many fruitless hours looking at landscapes.Then when I see a good one i don't have time to compose properly. This one is okay.
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ReplyDeleteMy fiancee and I watched 12 Years a Slave recently - I thought it was great; she thought I was crazy. We seldom agree on movies. I would be interested in reading the book.
ReplyDeleteThose last shots of the lichens are wonderful: I love the vibrancy of the colors, and I guess it goes to show that there is always something beautiful around, if you have the right eye (and maybe lens) for it.
Nathaniel, it is only a short book but I am struggling with it.The book is a few cents on Kindle.
DeleteIf you have a point and shoot camera it will have a macro setting. There are no end of wonders in minute flora and fauna.
You undersell yourself with that rainbow ... it's quality.
ReplyDeleteJay, I had to clone a bit of foreground in. I should have used a tripod but didn't dare wait.
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