It's almost starting to look like not false spring, but I've been fooled before 
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#MondayMeander #Monday #Meander
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#March #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Finström #Bergö
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Correction #False #Spring #Wonderland
#Southern is supporting the recovery of a vital kelp forest off the #Sussex coast, one of Britain’s most biodiverse #habitats. The #railway company is funding a study by the University of Sussex and Blue Marine Foundation, using underwater cameras to monitor the forest’s recovery after decades of trawler #fishing. The research focuses on #biodiversity and kelp forest management. Kelp #forests, crucial to #marine life, coastal protection, and CO2 sequestration, were damaged by a 1987 storm and further harmed by commercial fishing. However, a 2021 trawling ban has enabled recovery, restoring marine life such as sharks, eels, and crustaceans. Jason Brooker of Govia Thameslink Railway, which operates Southern, emphasised the importance of supporting biodiversity, aligning with their commitment to sustainability. Xanthe Caldecott from #GreenTheUK praised the collaboration’s role in preserving nature and fighting climate change.
https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/southern-supports-recovery-of-vital-sussex-habitat-3375955
Yesterdays lunchspot, you can see the sea for the all the reeds, but I promise it's behind there somewhere
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#ThursdayTrek
#Thursday #Trek
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#March #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Finström #Bergö
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Correction #False #Spring #Wonderland
"Loves Me Like a Rock" is a song by the American singer-songwriter #PaulSimon. It was the second single from his third studio album, #ThereGoesRhyminSimon (1973), released on #ColumbiaRecords. It features background vocals from #theDixieHummingbirds, a #Southern #blackGospel group. Although the lyrics are not typically associated with gospel music, the Dixie Hummingbirds were eager to record the song with Simon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUSkba8Pefs
When I was a child, my parents occasionally took me to Wyatt’s Cafeteria in San Antonio, Texas. For a brief time, we ate breakfast there regularly on Sundays, after mass at Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church. During that time, I ordered and ate “brains and eggs” on two consecutive visits. On the next visit to Wyatt’s, I asked my mother why the dish was called brains and eggs. I was shocked when she told me the dish was so named because that is what it is. I never ordered the dish again.
#Eggs #Southern #Texas #Food
Another false spring day in the forrest, but one of these days it won't be false, it will actually be spring
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#ThursdayTrek
#Thursday #Trek
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#March #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Finström #Bergö
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Correction #False #Spring #Wonderland
Cotton pickers at work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California. They receive one dollar and one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundred pounds
#Cotton #SanJoaquinValley #California #America #Southern #WorldWarII #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
Dog philosophy: If an animal poops in the forrest and I'm not there to sniff it, does it even smell?
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@dogs
@hiking
#ThursdayTrek #Thursday #Trek
#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon
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#February #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Finström #Emkarby
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Wonderland
Cotton sharecropper. She was born "two years before the surrender." Mississippi
#Mississippi #Japanese #DorotheaLange #Southern #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an elderly woman sitting on a wooden chair outside what appears to be her humble abode. She's dressed in simple, worn-out clothing which suggests she may belong from a rural or impoverished background.
She holds a cigarette between her lips with fingers folded into a contemplative pose as if lost in thought or reminiscing about the past. The structure behind her is made of weathered wooden planks and there are visible signs of decay such as cracks, peeling paint, and missing panels which contribute to an overall atmosphere of hardship.
On the right side of the image, Japanese characters can be seen that might indicate a photographer's signature or related information in another language. The bottom left corner has what appears to be handwritten text on paper possibly providing additional context about this photograph.
In terms of historical background, given the visual cues such as clothing style and the building construction, it likely dates back to an earlier part of the 20th century during a period where life was more rural or agrarian in nature. The woman is portrayed with dignity despite her apparent hardship which could hint at themes of resilience within societal challenges she faces.
Lastly, there's mention that this photograph can be associated with Dorothea Lange and potentially has relevance to the topic 'Cotton sharecropper.' This indicates a possible conn [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/061/785/820/508/266/original/78e2d8be38e0894d.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting an elderly woman sitting on a wooden chair outside what appears to be her humble abode. She's dressed in simple, worn-out clothing which suggests she may belong from a rural or impoverished background.
She holds a cigarette between her lips with fingers folded into a contemplative pose as if lost in thought or reminiscing about the past. The structure behind her is made of weathered wooden planks and there are visible signs of decay such as cracks, peeling paint, and missing panels which contribute to an overall atmosphere of hardship.
On the right side of the image, Japanese characters can be seen that might indicate a photographer's signature or related information in another language. The bottom left corner has what appears to be handwritten text on paper possibly providing additional context about this photograph.
In terms of historical background, given the visual cues such as clothing style and the building construction, it likely dates back to an earlier part of the 20th century during a period where life was more rural or agrarian in nature. The woman is portrayed with dignity despite her apparent hardship which could hint at themes of resilience within societal challenges she faces.
Lastly, there's mention that this photograph can be associated with Dorothea Lange and potentially has relevance to the topic 'Cotton sharecropper.' This indicates a possible conn [...]")
A nice winter lunch spot from a few weeks ago, that made the -6C weather feel pretty nice
Also, appologies to anyone who has seen this before, I've migrated my account so there will be some reposts of my (not so) greatest hits 
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#SilentSunday
#SaturdaySights #Saturday #Sights
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#February #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Jomala #Möckelö
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Wonderland
Near Tifton, Georgia. Tobacco farms, like Southern cotton farms, carry a heavy surplus which they employ at seasonal peaks
#Tifton #Georgia #Southern #America #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting rural life in America. It shows several individuals, likely family members or community members, gathered outside of a wooden log cabin with a shingle roof. The structure appears aged and weathered, suggesting it may be situated on an older farmstead.
There are seven people visible in the scene: five adults seated on benches placed along one side of the house, two children sitting on individual logs separate from the group, and another child standing at the entrance to the cabin with a dog beside them. The individuals exhibit casual postures, indicating they might be resting or engaged in quiet conversation.
The seating arrangement suggests that this gathering could have been spontaneous rather than planned for an event like picnicking; it seems more akin to daily life activities of people waiting on some household matter while others sit and rest outside the house. It reflects a moment from American rural history, possibly during the early 20th century.
The ground is barren with patches of grass or dirt visible around the sitting area. One individual appears seated on an old straw mattress laid out in front of them, which was common for people to use as bedding when sleeping outside due to lack of indoor heating facilities at that time and place.
There are various objects scattered around: a wooden plank lies across two men's laps possibly serving as temporary seat [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/043/619/284/534/348/original/7b7e6ad93c834d5e.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting rural life in America. It shows several individuals, likely family members or community members, gathered outside of a wooden log cabin with a shingle roof. The structure appears aged and weathered, suggesting it may be situated on an older farmstead.
There are seven people visible in the scene: five adults seated on benches placed along one side of the house, two children sitting on individual logs separate from the group, and another child standing at the entrance to the cabin with a dog beside them. The individuals exhibit casual postures, indicating they might be resting or engaged in quiet conversation.
The seating arrangement suggests that this gathering could have been spontaneous rather than planned for an event like picnicking; it seems more akin to daily life activities of people waiting on some household matter while others sit and rest outside the house. It reflects a moment from American rural history, possibly during the early 20th century.
The ground is barren with patches of grass or dirt visible around the sitting area. One individual appears seated on an old straw mattress laid out in front of them, which was common for people to use as bedding when sleeping outside due to lack of indoor heating facilities at that time and place.
There are various objects scattered around: a wooden plank lies across two men's laps possibly serving as temporary seat [...]")
I've been pretty sick so it's not a hike, just a walk...
#Wednesday #Walk #WednesdayWalk
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#February #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Mariehamn #Apalängen
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Wonderland
I found a nice lunchspot where the sunshine and the lee, made the -6C weather feel pretty nice
@nature @photography @geography @ecology @hiking
#SaturdaySights #Saturday #Sights
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#January #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Jomala #Möckelö #Hiking #InMy #Winter #Wonderland
I found a nice lunchspot where the sunshine and the lee, made the -6C weather feel pretty nice
@nature @photography @geography @ecology @hiking
#SaturdaySights #Saturday #Sights
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#January #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Jomala #Möckelö #Hiking #InMy #Winter #Wonderland
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Services are over. Wheeley's Church, Gordonton, Person County, North Carolina
#Wheeley #Church #Gordonton #PersonCounty #NorthCarolina #American #America #SOUTHERNURBANFAIR #Southern #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
False spring number something, something, but it was nice to sit in the sun for a bit...
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#Friday #Frolic #FridayFrolic
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Photography
#February #Southern #Finland #Åland #Archipelago #Jomala #Möckelö #Gregersö
#Hiking #InMy #Winter #Wonderland
@DemocracyMattersALot The origin of the #Trump coalition stems from the #Reagan #Southern strategy on the heels of #LBJ resignation following the Civil Rights Act. It is amazing how quickly and effectively white #Protestant churches saturated the #South since the Civil War and it is no coincidence the #South is Trump country.
