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  • Jul 3, 2008, 02:48 PM
    firmbeliever
    Hi Start,

    Glad he liked them!:D
    Here are some more... I think the pink ones were so pretty.
    Morning in The Woodlands 2: Mushrooms and Fungi
    Chlorociboria
    http://www.plantlife.org.uk/portal/a...age%20copy.jpg
  • Jul 3, 2008, 03:03 PM
    startover22
    Seems like he likes everything you post... ;)
    Soooo, not only are you a great "LINKER", you are inspiring to my son;) (and me)
    SO, when I opened these, I was wondering what sparked your interest for looking into them? Mind sharing?
  • Jul 3, 2008, 09:55 PM
    firmbeliever
    I was actually looking for amazing plants and one link took me to fungi, that one looked so beautiful that I couldn't help but search for more.

    And I always love to look for things that are more hidden than evident.Even when I go for walks,I will notice the tiny flowers that grow through the cracks in the pavement or between rocks.
    And mushrooms/fungi seems to fit that category.:)
  • Jul 3, 2008, 10:01 PM
    starbuck8
    Those are soooo cool Firmy! Wow! I never realised mushrooms could be so pretty! They would look awesome in an arrangement!
  • Jul 6, 2008, 07:10 AM
    startover22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by firmbeliever
    I was actually looking for amazing plants and one link took me to fungi, that one looked so beautiful that I couldnt help but search for more.

    And I always love to look for things that are more hidden than evident.Even when I go for walks,I will notice the tiny flowers that grow through the cracks in the pavement or between rocks.
    And mushrooms/fungi seems to fit that catagory.:)

    Firmy, you are a spectacular woman and I appreciate the things you bring to light for me and others;) I sat here for about 15 minutes with my younger boys and another 5 year old, they loved the mushrooms/fungi...
    Everyone started crowding around the gosh darn puter... then I went back and started to show (from this thread) other links you have posted and I must have skipped over the one with the unusual and rare flowers. That my friend was amazing! :D
  • Jul 6, 2008, 08:41 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by firmbeliever
    Hi Start,

    Glad he liked them!:D
    Here are some more...I think the pink ones were so pretty.
    Morning in The Woodlands 2: Mushrooms and Fungi
    Chlorociboria
    http://www.plantlife.org.uk/portal/a...age%20copy.jpg



    What a nice way to start the AM - amazing - glad you posted.
  • Jul 6, 2008, 11:28 AM
    firmbeliever
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by startover22
    Firmy, you are a spectacular woman and I appreciate the things you bring to light for me and others;) I sat here for about 15 minutes with my younger boys and another 5 year old, they loved the mushrooms/fungi......
    Everyone started crowding around the gosh darn puter....then I went back and started to show (from this thread) other links you have posted and i must have skipped over the one with the unusual and rare flowers. That my friend was amazing! :D

    Awwww,thank you.
    You are there to remind me of all that is wonderful:p .

    The rare flowers were fascinating even though they sound like stinkers:eek: .


    Hey Judy,
    Thank you,
    I take no credit for how amazing they are:D .
    I am just the linker.:rolleyes:
  • Jul 6, 2008, 11:32 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Well, as the linkee I enjoyed them.
  • Jul 6, 2008, 11:43 AM
    firmbeliever
    Judy,
    From nature what would you like to see in pictures?Maybe I could find something for you to really enjoy?:)
  • Jul 6, 2008, 11:48 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Water - anything with water - lakes, oceans, streams - I find it peaceful and relaxing.
  • Jul 6, 2008, 12:16 PM
    firmbeliever
    Judy,
    There you go..
    http://www.clearlightmeditation.org/...flickr.com.jpg
    http://k53.pbase.com/u18/pnd1/large/...denChannel.jpg

    http://www.jitzul.com/otherStuff/psB...ures/water.jpg
    http://www.matthewmallett.com/mattm/photos/TCALM-p.jpg

    One could just sit here and not move for hours.
    http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/...8226af.jpg?v=0

    I think waterfalls are so beautiful.
    http://grandcanyon.free.fr/images/cascade/thumb.html

    2007 August « Awesome Photos
  • Jul 6, 2008, 01:11 PM
    startover22
    Google Image Result for http://www.wildernessbooks.com/lee/lee/photo/fall_creek_vertical.jpg

    This is where all the boys are today... I had to work so I couldn't go. Firmy I couldn't open the second one? ZBut I sure love water falls and peaceful water. Even the ocean gets to me, but the thought of going in frightens the heck out of me. Judy, I love water too.
  • Jul 15, 2008, 01:07 PM
    firmbeliever
    Start,
    Wow! That sure is a beautiful place,wonderful your family can enjoy such beauty in nature.

    I was just looking at this... fascinating.
    10 Rare Cloud Formations - The List Universe
  • Jul 15, 2008, 01:12 PM
    bushg
    Start when you posted that site I spent an hour or so looking at art that was linked to it... beautiful

    Firmy those clouds would make a wonderful book for someone to photograph and publish for a table top.
  • Jul 23, 2008, 11:10 PM
    firmbeliever
    G,
    I do wish someone would publish such a book I am sure it will be beautiful.

    Beautiful birds-
    http://www.surfbirds.com/Features/05...ilsonsbofp.jpg
    http://www.timlaman.com/content/phot...6091310638.jpg
    http://www.shoarns.com/Unknown%20bir...20D%20Byrd.jpg
    Wunder Blog : Weather Underground



    I found these fascinating-
    Mud Mountain on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
    Mud Volcano In Java May Continue To Erupt For Months And Possibly Years
  • Jul 23, 2008, 11:26 PM
    bushg
    Firm here is an interesting sight I found it on the mud mountain website.About this Website

    Those birds I can't even imagnine seeing birds so beautiful.
    I'm quite fond of the little ones in my area but nothing as bright as those you posted.
    I'm thought about becoming a bird watcher... if only I could keep my dogs quite long enough.
  • Jul 23, 2008, 11:31 PM
    bushg
    My link did not work...
    Here's some nice ones Flickr: NotMicroButSoft (Working for Early Launch of PPO)'s stuff tagged with nature

    Lol I could look through this thread all day.
  • Jul 24, 2008, 12:51 AM
    firmbeliever
    G,
    Thanks for the link,loved the photos in the Flickr link.

    The mud volcano link only takes me to the main page.

    Regarding the birds,we used to have a kingfisher visit our house when we were younger,it was so beautiful,the colors of its feathers seem to shimmer.
    I have also seen a beautiful yellow bird with a single long feather in its tail,I have not been able to find a similar bird or the name of that particular bird.
  • Aug 4, 2008, 08:35 PM
    surfponto
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by firmbeliever
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/...a575fe6469.jpg
    http://paulgillphoto.com/images/clos...ILDFLOWERS.jpg
    http://www.anzaborrego.net/travel/An...dFlowers_L.jpg
    http://www.anchor-ramblers.com/USERI...%20Flowers.jpg


    When bright flowers bloom
    Parchment crumbles, my words fade
    The pen has dropped ...
    - Morpheus

    The Earth Laughs in Flowers
    - Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Hi firmbeliever,
    Thanks for linking to my picture (bolded) I took that in 2005 out in the Anza Borrego Desert. It was an incredible year for wildflowers.

    I have a lot more flower and cactus pics on my site at
    Anza Borrego Desert State Park
    Bob
  • Aug 4, 2008, 11:27 PM
    startover22
    I can't wait to post the great pics I got on vacation... ;)
    Happy to see you are all great! Hugs and lots of amazing pictures, I want to see them all but I don't have too much time. Firmy, I just love all of your threads, they bring out the best in me and everyone who finds them! I missed you much! Bushg, you too sweet thing!
  • Aug 13, 2008, 11:44 AM
    firmbeliever
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by surfponto
    Hi firmbeliever,
    Thanks for linking to my picture (bolded) I took that in 2005 out in the Anza Borrego Desert. It was an incredible year for wildflowers.

    I have a lot more flower and cactus pics on my site at
    Anza Borrego Desert State Park
    Bob

    Bob,

    You are welcome... it was a beautiful picture!

    I just noticed your post.

    ---------------
    G,
    Your Queen of the night flower link reminded me so much of magnolias.
    Look at these amazing blooms of magnolia...
    http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/po..._waterlily.jpg
    http://www.floralimages.co.uk/images...ngeana_e30.jpg
    Star Magnolia blossom on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
  • Aug 13, 2008, 11:55 AM
    bushg
    Firm those magnolias are so pretty... I really love the whimsy of the first one... imagine the dappled light shining through the little shrub. I love the creaminess of those flowers.

    Where I used to live I walked my dogs, there was a church garden with a huge magnolia tree and a bench where you could sit underneath and against the tree was a figure of a angel her face resting against the tree... she had on little coveralls and her little white wings were on each side of her galases<---spelling(Straps) I supposed she was in time out... it was such a peaceful place to take a rest from the walking. My daughter, dogs and I spent many evenings walking there... thanks for the memory jog!
  • Aug 13, 2008, 04:14 PM
    0rphan
    Hi Firm ,

    I've looked at all your links and yes they are as you say... amazing.

    Makes you realize how insignificant we all are, doesn't it

    Blessings
  • Aug 13, 2008, 04:46 PM
    progunr
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    The wife and I love caves.

    I have some photos but they are at home in my back up hard drive, I'll grab some this week and post for all to see.

    In the meantime, here is my favorite sunset photo, taken this year in Southern Iowa during the spring flooding.

    The area you see full of water, is supposed to be a corn field.
  • Aug 13, 2008, 05:48 PM
    bushg
    Prog... that has got to be one of the prettiest pictures I have ever seen.
    You should find a contest to enter it in.
  • Aug 14, 2008, 02:00 AM
    0rphan
    Hi progunr... that pictures fantastic, I'd print that off blow it up and frame it.

    It would look brilliant as a centre piece on a blank wall.
  • Aug 14, 2008, 08:04 AM
    progunr
    Thanks!

    I love taking photos, especially nature and sunsets.

    I do sometimes drive the wife nuts as she HATES to have her photo taken,
    Unless both of us are in it.

    Needless to say, I have 3 tripods, since I HAVE to be in the photo too, if I want any
    Pictures of her.

    I'm still working on some cave photos.
  • Aug 14, 2008, 11:14 AM
    firmbeliever
    You are welcome G!

    Thank you Orphan.

    Pro!
    Wow.. such a beautiful photograph..
    Now I can hardly wait to see your cave photos.
  • Aug 14, 2008, 12:14 PM
    startover22
    I don't have time to sit and link... but I love the picture Pro! Very very nice!
  • Aug 14, 2008, 01:15 PM
    progunr
    4 Attachment(s)
    Getting these photos on here was quite a task for me, reducing, converting, retrying, but I think I finally figured it out.

    Upon review, many of my cave photos are so dark, they don't show up very well, but here are 4 of the most interesting.

    The first two, are from Fantastic Caverns in Springfield Missouri and the second two are from Crystal Cave in Springfield as well.
  • Aug 14, 2008, 01:20 PM
    startover22
    HOLY COW! WOW... Pro... you were so lucky to have seen them in person! Holy Cow... thanks for sharing!
  • Aug 14, 2008, 02:16 PM
    progunr
    Nature is a truly amazing thing, is it not!

    If you are ever in the Springfield MO area, and want to tour a cave, I recommend Crystal Cave, above and beyond all others.

    We were there in 2005, so I'm not sure if anything has changed, but this cave was privately owned by a man and his wife. This guy was in his 70's. He has dug the areas of this cave out totally by himself for the past 10 years or so, by hand. He told us he has opened at least 4 new "rooms" since they bought the cave from the two sisters that owned the land originally.

    You would have to see the cave to appreciate the effort it must take.

    It is not like the Tourist Traps, where you get herded around like a bunch of cattle.

    The day we got there, it was just me and my wife, and the guy gave us our own private tour, took us into a couple of new areas, that had not even been inspected for being open to the public yet, and yes, we did so at our own risk, as he advised us.

    You won't get this kind of personal treatment, at any other tourist mine that I know of.

    And no, I don't own any stock in his mine either.

    Hope everyone is having a great day!

    Edited: I just found out they have a website for anyone wanting to see or learn more about this fantastic Cave Adventure!
    Crystalcavemissouri.com
  • Sep 16, 2008, 08:56 AM
    firmbeliever
    Loved the cave pic.. beautiful.

    I am not partial to rose,but I love seeing them bloom.
    http://www.ci.westminster.ca.us/imag...es%20bunch.JPG

    I love Jacaranda trees in bloom.. it is like a dream.
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/...2bf886.jpg?v=0



    While we go around admiring the flowers... there are so many beautiful leaves.
    http://z.about.com/d/forestry/1/0/o/i/ginkgo_leaf.JPG
    http://www.figandplum.com/archives/unusual_leaf.JPG
    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/23...0a4834a8_o.jpg
    http://gallery.photo.net/photo/4401002-lg.jpg
    http://raulsblog.files.wordpress.com...tiful_leaf.jpg
    http://www.sandyorganics.com/Bodhi%20Leaf1.jpg
    http://www.dkimages.com/discover/pre...844/842051.JPG

    ... Oops did I post too many links(sorry start,I know you hate to link):eek:
  • Jan 5, 2009, 11:09 AM
    firmbeliever
    Bushg,

    These are for you.. I couldn't find your thread " What my eyes have seen" or was it "what your eyes have seen"?

    I am posting them here...

    http://www.frogview.com/uploadimages...ew-gallery.jpg


    http://www.frogview.com/uploadimages...ew-gallery.jpg

    :)
  • Jan 5, 2009, 06:42 PM
    startover22
    Firmy, those are great! I am a bit worried about Bushg... haven't seen or heard from in a long time! I should really get my camera and take a pic of that cool place downtown...

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