Photos by ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~ : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

'Grackle' (Quiscalus quiscula) - is one of a number of species of birds that visit anthills to let ants crawl on them; the ants leave behind formic acid which helps the birds get rid of parasites ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Grackle' (Quiscalus quiscula) - is one of a number of species of birds that visit anthills to let ants crawl on them; the ants leave behind formic acid which helps the birds get rid of parasites ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live” {Mark Twain) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live” {Mark Twain) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Red-winged Blackbird' (Agelaius phoeniceus) male - males are very visible as they spend most of their time singing and sitting on highest perches to attract the females, which resemble large sparrows ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Red-winged Blackbird' (Agelaius phoeniceus) male - males are very visible as they spend most of their time singing and sitting on highest perches to attract the females, which resemble large sparrows ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Yet nature is eternally young, beautiful, and generous. She pours forth poetry and beauty on all creatures and all plants that are allowed free development. She owns the secret of happiness, of which no one has ever robbed her” {George Sand) - Title idea by my friend, Elakramine ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Yet nature is eternally young, beautiful, and generous. She pours forth poetry and beauty on all creatures and all plants that are allowed free development. She owns the secret of happiness, of which no one has ever robbed her” {George Sand) - Title idea by my friend, Elakramine ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“This world is but a canvas to our imaginations” {Henry David Thoreau) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“This world is but a canvas to our imaginations” {Henry David Thoreau) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Our wretched species is so made, that those who walk on the well-trodden path, always throw stones at those who are showing a new road” {Voltaire) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Our wretched species is so made, that those who walk on the well-trodden path, always throw stones at those who are showing a new road” {Voltaire) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Muscovy Duck' (Cairina moschata) drake - these ducks are prolific insect hunters and are one of only two domesticated birds originating in the New World, Wild Turkeys being the other ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Muscovy Duck' (Cairina moschata) drake - these ducks are prolific insect hunters and are one of only two domesticated birds originating in the New World, Wild Turkeys being the other ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Wild Turkeys' (Meleagris gallopavo) - native to North America. European explorers transported Wild Turkeys to Europe from Mexico in the early 1500s. (Notice the "beard" hanging from the male's chest) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Wild Turkeys' (Meleagris gallopavo) - native to North America. European explorers transported Wild Turkeys to Europe from Mexico in the early 1500s. (Notice the "beard" hanging from the male's chest) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Muscovy Duck' (Cairina moschata) female - these ducks don't swim as often as other ducks due to their underdeveloped oil glands ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Muscovy Duck' (Cairina moschata) female - these ducks don't swim as often as other ducks due to their underdeveloped oil glands ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Tomas § (TomRos) - 'Flat-Topped White Aster' (Aster umbellatus) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Tomas § (TomRos) - 'Flat-Topped White Aster' (Aster umbellatus) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Pavel Culek § - 'Asiatic Lilies' (Lilium) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Pavel Culek § - 'Asiatic Lilies' (Lilium) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Radek Ulrich § - 'Common Tansy' (Tanacetum vulgare) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Radek Ulrich § - 'Common Tansy' (Tanacetum vulgare) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Autumn resplendence is nature's way of making amends for the inescapable torment of winter" {My own ©) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

“Autumn resplendence is nature's way of making amends for the inescapable torment of winter" {My own ©) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Bald-faced Hornet' (Dolichovespula maculata) - cleary visible are 2 large compound eyes and 3 smaller eyes (ocelli) on top of the head which cannot see, but act as light receptors ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Bald-faced Hornet' (Dolichovespula maculata) - cleary visible are 2 large compound eyes and 3 smaller eyes (ocelli) on top of the head which cannot see, but act as light receptors ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Jan Sognnes § - 'Red Clover' (Trifolium pratense) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

For my friend § Jan Sognnes § - 'Red Clover' (Trifolium pratense) ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Confluence of Irvine Creek and Grand River' - under Lover's Leap overlook in Elora Gorge, which was carved out by meltwater from retreating glaciers, during the last ice age, over 10,000 years ago ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Confluence of Irvine Creek and Grand River' - under Lover's Leap overlook in Elora Gorge, which was carved out by meltwater from retreating glaciers, during the last ice age, over 10,000 years ago ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'The Cove at Elora Gorge' - these limestone rocks are over 400 million years old and contain many fossilized shells from an ancient salt-water ocean ~≈Renáta's∞Realm≈~

'The Cove at Elora Gorge' - these limestone rocks are over 400 million years old and contain many fossilized shells from an ancient salt-water ocean ~≈Renáta's∞Realm≈~

'Ancient limestone cliffs on both sides of the Elora Gorge, plummet over 22 metres (70 feet) in some places, into the Grand River below. The channel is nearly 4 kms long' ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Ancient limestone cliffs on both sides of the Elora Gorge, plummet over 22 metres (70 feet) in some places, into the Grand River below. The channel is nearly 4 kms long' ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Elora' - was settled in the early 1800s by mainly Scottish pioneers who left their mark on finely crafted limestone houses, many of which remain today. Visible is Metcalfe St. bridge on Grand River ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Elora' - was settled in the early 1800s by mainly Scottish pioneers who left their mark on finely crafted limestone houses, many of which remain today. Visible is Metcalfe St. bridge on Grand River ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Elora' - has maintained its old world charm, over the decades. Many original stone buildings from the 1800’s still make up the downtown village centre. Beginning in the 1960s, the century-old buildings have been transformed into unique galleries, gift shops, artists studios and quaint restaurants on the Grand River ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Elora Mill Inn' - a five-storey, former, grist mill is now home to an inn and two restaurants. It overlooks the Tooth of Time Waterfalls on Grand River ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'Elora Mill Inn' - a five-storey, former, grist mill is now home to an inn and two restaurants. It overlooks the Tooth of Time Waterfalls on Grand River ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church' - cornerstone laid May 26, 1870, Elora ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church' - cornerstone laid May 26, 1870, Elora ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church' - cornerstone laid May 26, 1870, Elora ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church' - cornerstone laid May 26, 1870, Elora ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church' - cornerstone laid May 26, 1870, Elora ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

'St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church' - cornerstone laid May 26, 1870, Elora ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

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cahit Arpacık said:

Thanks ちょぴぐ for your visit, like and YS.

Greetings from Turkey, Cahit.

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cahit Arpacık said:

Thanks ちょぴぐ for your visit, like and YS.

Greetings from Turkey, Cahit.

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cahit Arpacık said:

Thanks filippo bilotti for your visit and like.

Greetings from Turkey, Cahit.

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cahit Arpacık said:

Thanks mojzer laszlo for your visit and like.

Greetings from Turkey, Cahit.

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kostas papantoniou said:

私が知っているように守護霊!ご多幸を祈る

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Popi Braga said:

Very nice and interesting shot! Like&Star (YsL40/142) Ciao da Popi

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avi.mulik said:

great photo

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Kostia Semytskyi said:

Beautiful! Like 34.
Greeting from Ukraine. Kostia

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Valentine Verchenko said:

Many thanks dear Shain for you set L+F! I'm pleased you like this image! Best greetings from Russia. Valentin

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Kostia Semytskyi said:

Nice! Like 2.
Greeting from Ukraine. Kostia

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