Saturday, July 29, 2023

Wasatch Mountains at Brighton, Utah

 


This is the original photo. Using AI in Photoshop (Beta) I made the following image from this original. 


Everything outside of the original photo has been created and is not a real photograph. Think about it. What is a real photograph?


Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Here's looking at you!

 


This is a Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo), quoting from Generative AI,

The Eurasian eagle owl is one of the largest owl species in the world. Here are some measurements for the Eurasian eagle owl:
Body length: 23 to 28 inches
Wingspan: 5 to 6.6 feet
Weight: 3 to 9 pounds
Total length: 56 to 75 cm (22 to 30 in)
The average adult Eurasian eagle owl weighs 2.69 kg. The largest Eurasian eagle owl specimens can have a wingspan of 6 ft 7 in.

The Eurasian eagle owl is also known for its large orange eyes and prominent ear tufts. Its eyes are fixed and do not move. 

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Canal Draw Bridge, Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

This is a double beam bascule bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the Nieuwe Herengracht canal. A bascule bridge (also referred to as a drawbridge or a lifting bridge) is a moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances a span, or leaf, throughout its upward swing to provide clearance for boat traffic. It may be single- or double-leafed. 

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Koi Fish in a pond

 


https://youtube.com/shorts/mZAaRRQN0v4?feature=share

Over the past couple of years, I have been taking short videos. I decided I would put some of them online on YouTube.com and feature them here. I have quite an assortment so you might want to see some of the longer ones on my YouTube Channel.  

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cT2_EjTMVVJgaF5Gdwl1Q

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Snowfall fills Rock Creek, Provo, Utah

 


https://youtu.be/ORQCtl3yoTE

Spring snowfall melting raised Rock Canyon Creek to almost flood level. However, no damage was done. The Creek is back to normal. Rock Canyon, Provo, Utah

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Dinosaur at Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah



Dinosaur Island is a summer-long event at Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. The event features 32 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giganotosaurus, and Brachiosaurus. The dinosaurs are placed throughout the 50-acre Ashton Gardens. The event runs from May 27 to August 26, 2023.

The dinosaurs move and make sounds. They are over 30 feet long and 20 feet high.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Bees taking a pollen bath


https://youtu.be/T4ulU__wbBk

A beautiful summer day with bees buzzing in the roses. We saw bees rolling around in the pollen in these lovely flowers. 



Fireworks at the BYU Stadium of Fire Finale, Provo, Utah

 


https://youtu.be/oFO--oxf1aY

The 2023 Stadium of Fire was held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. The concert was headlined by the rock band Journey. The Stadium of Fire is part of the America's Freedom Festival, a multi-day event that celebrates the Fourth of July.

The Stadium of Fire is the largest fireworks show in the United States. It attracts 30,000 to 50,000 people each year. Past performers include Tim McGraw and Marie Osmond.