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White Stripes Black Stripes (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:04:48 -0700

The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra. This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008 the population is stable.

Hand In Hand (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:20:48 -0700

Hand in hand, walking down the beach at Rhyl North Wales on a beautiful summers evening

Lion Headed Tamarin (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:17:07 -0700

The golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), also the golden-headed tamarin, is a lion tamarin endemic to Brazil. It is found only in the lowland and premontane tropical forest fragments in the state of Bahia, and therefore is considered to be an endangered species. It lives at heights of 3–10 metres (9.8–33 ft). Its preferred habitat is within mature forest, but with habitat destruction this is not always the case. Several sources seem to have different information on the number of individuals within a group, and the type of social system that may be apparent. The golden-headed lion tamarin lives within group sizes ranging from 2 to 11 individuals, the average sizes ranges from 4 to 7. According to various sources, the group may consist of two adult males, one adult female, and any immature individuals, one male and one female and any immature individuals, or there may be one producing pair and a varying number of other group members, usually offspring from previous generations. There is not much known on its mating system, but according to different sources, and information on the possible social groups, it can be assumed that some may practice monogamous mating systems, and some may practice polyandrous mating systems. Both males and females invest energy in caring for the young, and all members of the group also help with juvenile care.

Lunch With a View (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:19:54 -0700

A beautiful place to picnic surrounded by the welsh countryside

Welsh Boarder Collie (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:11:49 -0700

The Border Collie is a herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. Typically extremely energetic, acrobatic, and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in dog sports, in addition to their success in sheepdog trials, and are often cited as the most intelligent of all dogs. In January 2011, a Border Collie was reported to have learned 1,022 words, and acts consequently to human citation of those words

Lynn Ogwen (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:52:29 -0700

Llyn Ogwen is a ribbon lake in north-west Wales. It lies alongside the A5 road between two mountain ranges of Snowdonia, the Carneddau and the Glyderau. Somewhat unusually, the county boundary at this point is drawn so that the lake itself lies in the county of Gwynedd, but all the surrounding land lies in Conwy County Borough. Llyn Ogwen lies at a height of about 310 metres above sea level and has an area of 78 acres (320,000 m2), but is a very shallow lake, with a maximum depth of only a little over 3 metres. It is fed by a number of streams from the slopes of the mountains which surround it, which include Tryfan and Pen yr Ole Wen. The largest of these streams is Afon Lloer, which flows from Ffynnon Lloer. Llyn Ogwen is the source of the Afon Ogwen which flows north to reach the sea near Bangor. Although Ogwen is a natural lake, a dam was built in the early 20th century to raise the level of the lake in order to provide water for the use of the nearby Penrhyn Quarry.

Frozen At Lynn Idwal (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:47:01 -0700

Llyn Idwal is a small lake (approximately 800 m by 300 m) that lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia. It is named after Prince Idwal Foel a grandson of Rhodri Mawr, one of the ancient Kings of Wales, legend stating that the unfortunate offspring was murdered by being drowned in the lake. In fact Idwal Foel died in battle against the Saxons in 942 and the legend is that he was cremated beside the lake as was the burial custom for Celtic nobility. A number of small streams flow into Llyn Idwal from around Cwm Idwal. One small river flows out and joins the Afon Ogwen river at Pont Pen-y-Benglog near Ogwen Cottage, immediately above the Rhaeadr Ogwen waterfall.

Lock N Latch (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:43:46 -0700

Keeping things hidden from unwanted eyes, at the abbey. The evocative ruins of Valle Crucis lie in green fields beneath Llangollen's steep sided mountains. In medieval times, this was a remote spot (ideal for austere Cistercian monks, who deliberately sought out wild and lonely places). Their Abbey, founded in the 13th century and added to a century later, has fared better than many of its contemporaries against the ravages of time, history and neglect. Many original features remain, including the glorious west front complete with an elaborate, richly carved doorway, beautiful rose window and 14th century inscription 'Abbot Adams carried out this work; may he rest in peace.

AquaDuct At Sunset (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:36:49 -0700

The aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, is 1,007 ft long, 11 ft wide and 5.25 ft deep. It consists of a cast iron trough supported 126 ft above the river on iron arched ribs carried on nineteen hollow masonry piers. Each span is 53 ft wide. Despite considerable public scepticism, Telford was confident the construction method would work: he had previously built at least one cast iron trough aqueduct – the Longdon-on-Tern aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal, still visible in the middle of a field, though the canal was abandoned years ago. Part of what was originally called the Ellesmere Canal, it was one of the first major feats of civil engineering undertaken by Telford, by then a leading civil engineer, supervised by Jessop, the more experienced canal engineer. The iron was supplied by William Hazledine from his foundries at Shrewsbury and nearby Cefn Mawr. It was opened on 26 November 1805, having taken around ten years to design and build at a total cost of £47,000. Adjusted for inflation this is equal to £2,930,000 as of 2013, however a structure of this type would cost more to build today due to other factors that didn't exist in the early 19th century such as higher wages (adjusted for inflation), safety measures, new regulations and taxes, financing fees and so on. At the time of the aqueduct's completion, the canal terminated at a wharf slightly to its north. A feeder to bring water from the Horseshoe Falls beyond Llangollen was completed three years later in 1808, and at some point after 1820 the Plas Kynaston Canal was built to serve industry in the Cefn Mawr and Rhosymedre areas. There might have been another canal extension ("Ward's") but detailed records do not survive.

Watching You (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:23:27 -0800

This mane man was watching me all the time. Luckly he had just eaten.

Lion Eye (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:19:13 -0800

This male lion was watching me all the time, watching what i was doing luckly he was friendly. Asiactic lion live in groups and only the females are sent to hunt with the male strolling behind after the kill has been done.

The Great Grey Owl (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:13:58 -0800

The Great Grey Owl, is a very large bird, it habitat ranges across the northern hemisphere. Its the largest owl of the owl species. Also know as Lapland owl, the great grey ghost in some places.

Rothschild Giraffe (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:05:49 -0800

The Rothschild Giraffe is the second most endangered Giraffe, with only a few hundred left in the wild

A Roaring Momment (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:59:37 -0800

A beautiful lioness showing her teeth while yawning, ready for her afternoon nap.

Festive Times (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:33:06 -0800

A Cathedral that show us what beauty is all about, St Asaph Cathedral with its large organ playing makes you want to stay forever and feel relaxed and at peace. Christmas time only adds to its beauty with the large christmas tree and the time for giving and thinking of others.

Cathedral Seats (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:25:56 -0800

St asaph cathdral stands at the center of the city and stand at the top of the hill, looking from above the Cathedral is shaped as a cross.

By The Lights (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:31:53 -0800

Cathedral lights glowing beatifully at St Asaph Cathedral

Plaque (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:30:37 -0800

When you sometimes look up your eyes suprise you.

Jesus (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:23:28 -0800

This man needs no Discription

Sumartran Orangutan (For Sale)

DWPhotography (DWPhotography) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:30:32 -0800

Loving the lens, this beautiful mammal showing us her newly born baby.