karencookphotos

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to nature

• It is always a wonderful day when you can spot a Monarch butterfly!

Her wings perfectly extended to show off her lovely orange and black colors, she gently rests on a stalk of goldenrod.

Also called the Milkweed butterfly, the Monarch is an endangered North American Butterfly. Loss of habitat and food have made this long distance migratory wonder of nature at risk of disappearing. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-monarch-and-the-goldenrod-karen-cook.html #SavetheMonarch #SavetheButterflies #butterflies #WildlifeConservationDay #nature

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to Birds

In an effort to ward off the bitter cold of a winter day in Nova Scotia, this gentle dove has ruffled her feathers and huddles in a pocket of snow as the snowflakes swirl through the air. . One of nature's tricks that allows these beautiful creatures to survive the cold. Her eyes are closed against the snow as she catches a moment's nap... https://fineartamerica.com/featured/all-by-myself-karen-cook.html #birds #nature #SilentSunday

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to nature

"If you have the urge, don't be afraid to go on a wild goose chase. What do you think wild geese are for anyway?". Will Rogers

Is there a sight (or a sound) more indicative of autumn and the approach of winter, than Canada Geese migrating south?

The sound of honking and gabbling grabbed my attention as I walked along the trail on a mid-October morning. Looking up, I spotted not one but three flocks of Canada Geese flying.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-wild-goose-chase-karen-cook.html #nature #birds #inspirationalQuote #WillRogers

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to Horses

A close up look at the black leather boot, stirrup and leg position associated with English Equitation. A correctly positioned foot will have the heel just below the stirrup bar and offers stability to the rider that allows the leg to absorb the the movement of the horse. As you learn to ride...the one thing you will hear over and over again until it is ingrained in your mind is 'heels down'. https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=e30607d3313f445469f4cc0535a25272 Thank you to the buyer in Pennsylvania for your purchase! #horses

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to nature

• I love the common milkweed plant. From Spring to Autumn, it undergoes such a dramatic change. From the green leaves with their stunning blooms in early Spring, to the the development of the seed pods that resemble cucumbers or pickles (I think so) in Summer and then finally in late Autumn, the explosion of the seed pods, with their wispy threads clinging to the seeds waiting to soar on the breeze.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/magic-of-milkweed-karen-cook.html #nature #SavetheMonarch #SavetheButterflies #milkweed

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to NovaScotia

In 1953, a man in Pugwash #NovaScotia discovered an underground deposit of salt.

Since then the Canadian Salt Company has been mining salt from what is the only salt mine and only underground mine in operation in Nova Scotia. With shafts extending down into the earth at depths of 1000 feet, into working rooms of salt with diameters of 30 x 55 feet, the refinery produces over 1.2 million tonnes of salt per year. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/salt-mine-pugwash-nova-scotia-karen-cook.html #industry #factory #mining #travel

Rasta, 5 months ago to random

I heard that Sugar was up in price. OMG! I usually grab it when we don't need it, if it's $2-3 per bag..
READY?
It's $12.99 TWELVE NINETY NINE! I've lost my sweet tooth already. My wife better stop her Christmas baking now, we can't afford it !

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to NovaScotia

The colorful trappings of the lobster fishing industry in Peggy's Cove #NovaScotia.

Wandering onto the wharf the colors were a feast for the eyes! Everywhere are the colorful necessities of life on the water...fishing gear such as buoys, ropes and the all important lobster cages, or traps are stacked everywhere, ready for lobster season https://fineartamerica.com/featured/ready-for-lobster-season-karen-cook.html #FishingLife #Lobster #DumpingDay #SeaScape

karencookphotos, 5 months ago to NovaScotia

In Sheffield Mills, #NovaScotia they host a festival known as the Eagle Watch. It is an opportunity to view the largest population of Bald Eagles east of the Rocky Mountains.

On this winter day, the Eagles were content to stay perched in the trees as the sunlight cast long shadows on the pristine snow. The raptors were silent, waiting and watching in the shadows. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/in-the-shadows-of-the-eagles-karen-cook.html #nature #Eagles #birds #blackandwhite

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to NovaScotia

What a view!

On a day trip through the scenic south shore of #NovaScotia we stopped in the rural seaside community of Chester Basin.

Stopping to admire the view on the public wharf...the sun was reflecting on the thin layer of ice that covered the water in the tranquil basin. Not a wave to disturb the mirror-like reflection. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/chilling-in-chester-basin-karen-cook.html #Travel #SilentSunday #landscapePhotography

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to Travel

The walls and sally port of Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia. The trees are bare of leaves and there is a feeling of solitude in the first snow of the season https://fineartamerica.com/featured/winters-watch-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true #travel #NovaScotia #Histori #winter #Snowfall #landscape

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to cycling

• It is the first long weekend of the summer and everyone including this adorable chipmunk is ready for a road trip! Paws tightly clasp the handlebars (don't want to fall off), eyes straight ahead, tail to use as a rudder for steering..let's roll! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/road-trip-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true #GoForARideDay #Bicycle #Wildlife #Nature

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to nature

A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar is safely tucked under the leaves of a milkweed plant. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fit-for-a-king-karen-cook.html #nature #SavetheButterflies #MonarchButterfly #Conservation

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to Birds

It is Spring and love is definitely in the air! This male Ring-Necked Pheasant is determined to catch the eye of this female pheasant, who doesn't seem the least bit interested!

His feathers are bright in the spring sunlight, his red cheek patches are engorged, and that tail! He is magnificent and she is more interested in finding something to eat. The pheasant follies have started https://fineartamerica.com/featured/pheasant-follies-karen-cook.html #birds #Birdwatching #nature

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to sailing

On an early summer morning, the mist and fog still linger over the LaHave River on the south shore of Nova Scotia. A single sailboat is moored in the calm waters with the village of Riverport in the distance, partially obscured by the low mist. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/mist-of-the-lahave-karen-cook.html #Sailing #NovaScotia #Boating #Travel

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to Flowers

There is always a show-off, isn't there? That one in the class, in the group, or in this case, the field! that wants to capture your attention...be the star of the show.

A field of sunflowers always make me smile, brings me joy, and makes me happy..

So go ahead...be outstanding in your field! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/be-outstanding-in-your-field-karen-cook.html #Flowers #Sunflowers #Nature

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to NovaScotia

Lunenburg #NovaScotia was founded in 1753 & is home to the schooner Bluenose, featured on the Canadian dime. The harbor is filled with pleasure craft, sailboats, and fishing boats of all types.

It is hard to know where to look first...the water is so blue, the fairways so green, and the buildings are so colorful. Across the harbour is the distinct red of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic...https://fineartamerica.com/featured/colorful-lunenburg-karen-cook.html #travel #VisitNovaScotia #Lunenburg #

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to Travel

Who wants to be trapped in Lunenburg #NovaSotia for #Christmas? #Lobster #ChristmasisComing #VisitNovaScotia #Travel https://fineartamerica.com/featured/trapped-in-lunenburg-for-christmas-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to nature

t is never too early to start shopping for the holidays!

Today until midnight EST...25% off greeting cards in my shop. Shop here: https://karencook.pixels.com/ Find the perfect #greetingCard for #nature #flowers #landscape and of course #NovaScotia. #Christmas #ChristmasIsComing

karencookphotos, 6 months ago to nature

For the many years this lovely rose bush has bloomed in our garden, never has it bloomed so late in the year.

It is Remembrance Day, or Veterans Day...the 11th day of the 11th month...a day we solemnly remember those brave military men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in freedom

I dedicate this rose to them.

#WeRememberThem #RemembranceDay https://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-rose-of-remembrance-karen-cook.html #neverforget #Nature #Flowers #Rose #veteransday

EllieK, 6 months ago (edited 6 months ago) to Help

Fixed: it was #NordVPN
Turned it off, then on again and all is well again. But no, I have to leave it off.
It only affected Mastodon, oddly.

media cannot be loaded load media remotely

I can't see images on mastodon today. it seems to be across servers. Tusky and Fedilab show the above message, (see the first screenshot). Media sometimes won't load when I tap on Load Media Remotely .
The Mastodon default app shows no text, just the blurry shape you see in the second screenshot.