Clancy Tucker's Blog, page 69
September 14, 2020
15 September 2020 - SQUIRRELS ARE SO CUTE
SQUIRRELS ARE SO CUTE
G'day folks,
I love these little guys, but they are not easy to photograph, because they are so quick. The first time I saw one was many years ago in the grounds of the White House in Washington DC. Since then, I've snapped them all over the world, especially in Thailand where they are known as 'Garott'. Here are some snaps taken by other photographers.
Clancy's comment: Very cute. One of my many shots of these quirky animals is below.
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September 13, 2020
14 September 2020 - A BUNCH OF FUNNY SIGNS ABOUT CATS
A BUNCH OF FUNNY SIGNS ABOUT CATS
G'day folks,
Cats will one day rule the Universe, but for now, they simply rule our minds and the internet.
Cat jokes are a classic category of entertainment you can find on the internet, along with breathtakingly adorable photos and videos of cats just being catty . Nobody has better cat jokes than your local Veterinarian. These Vet Clinics have put up the most ‘hilarical’ (hilarious + hysterical), pun-tastic and some uncannily accurate signs devoted to our furry feline friends.
Clancy's comment: Some of these are very accurate, and obviously written by cat owners.
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September 12, 2020
13 September 2020 - FUNNY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHS
FUNNY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHS
G'day folks,
Wildlife photography documents various forms of wildlife in their natural habitat. It is a serious business and provides us with rare and engaging insights into the natural world.
However, wildlife photographers often capture the humorous side of nature as well, where animals tend to be unwittingly funny. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has been aiming to showcase such pictures for the last few years. Every year, they present a wonderful array of photographs demonstrating the comedic moments of wild animals in their natural surroundings.
The idea behind this unique competition, according to the website, is that “humor and positivity have a major role to play in building awareness, interest and eventually action towards protecting the animals that live on this planet.” Here, are some of the best entries from 2019’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. This is nature at its funniest!
Clancy's comment: Love most of these, especially the young chimp kicking back. Thank you to the photographers for sharing their work.
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September 11, 2020
12 September 2020 - A BUNCH OF INSPIRING QUOTES
A BUNCH OF INSPIRING QUOTES
G'day folks,
We all need inspiration at odd times, so here are some quotes that might inspire you to keep going ... and some subtle humour.
Clancy's comment: I hope they do the job.
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September 10, 2020
11 September 2020 - OIL PAINTINGS THAT LOOK LIKE PHOTOGRAPHS
OIL PAINTINGS THAT LOOK LIKE PHOTOGRAPHS
G'day folks,
Some people continue to surprise me.
Whether you are an art connoisseur or not, one cannot help but marvel at a beautiful landscape. Now, you are likely to have seen plenty of great landscape paintings in your life, but there is something about a nicely done photorealistic art piece that is just incredibly captivating.
Artist Michael James Smith 's works are worth following, as he takes great inspiration in the nature that surrounds him and depicts it with mind-boggling realism. Smith’s immaculate oil paintings portray a myriad of shades of white sandy beaches, snow-capped mountains, tranquil crystal lakes, and verdant forests. Looking at them from a distance, one is sure to feel that they are real photographs rather than oil paintings. Smith’s passion for the natural environment pushed him to try his hand at landscape painting at a young age and over the years he has really learned to get a grip on his craft. For his photorealistic pieces, the artist makes use of numerous brushes to place and blend layers of color while also fine-tuning the painting with minute details. Now, check out his beautiful work ...
Clancy's comment: Stunning detail, eh? Thank you, Michael. Love ya work!
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September 9, 2020
10 September 2020 - GHOST TOWNS AROUND THE WORLD
GHOST TOWNS AROUND THE WORLD
G'day folks,
We've all seen abandoned towns, places and whole countries on TV or silver screens, and I've featured many on this blog.
Be it a horror movie or a post-apocalyptic show, the eerie images of what was once a settlement full of life could feel truly uncanny and give us a chill down the spine. Although, away from our regular hustle and bustle of everyday life, such small towns exist all around the world.
Ghost towns are abandoned settlements, usually ones that contain substantial visible remains. There are many reasons why a town becomes a ghost town, like economic decline, war, natural disasters, or pollution. These abandoned places are usually completely uninhabited.
However, some ghost towns have very small populations. Some of the towns are restricted, and access to them is at times forbidden, while others are turned into tourist attractions or parks. Scroll down below to see some of the most interesting ghost towns and scary places around the world.
Clancy's comment: Some of these are incredible, and many would make wonderful holiday homes. What a waste, eh?
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September 8, 2020
9 September 2020 - FUNNY ADVERTISING SIGNS ... OR STUFF UPS
FUNNY ADVERTISING SIGNS ... OR STUFF UPS
G'day folks,
Some folks often say 'You had to be there at the time'. Well, photographers like me are always finding odd things like the ones I've posted here. Trust me. Some of these are funny.
Clancy's comment: Yep, I enjoyed these, but I wonder if the owners of those vans and busses ever realised what their signs show to the public.
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September 7, 2020
8 September 2020 - Mt. Huashan's Dangerous Trail
Mt. Huashan's Dangerous Trail
G'day folks,
I hate heights, and writing this post made the hairs dance on the back of my neck.
Mt. Huashan is famous for its egregious cliffs. One cliff seems to be steeper than the previous one. The temple for God of Mt. Huashan is situated on the South Peak, one of the most difficult cliffs to climb. If you like adventure vacations it is absolutely the place to go. It’s dangerous, tough and exciting!
Traditionally, only the giant plateau with its summits to the south of the peak Wuyun Feng ( Five Cloud Summit) was called Taihua Shan (Great Flower Mountain). It could only be accessed through the ridge known as Canglong Ling (Dark Dragon Ridge) until a second trail was built in the 1980s to go around Canglong Ling. Three peaks were identified with respective summits: the East, South, and West peaks.
The East peak consists of four summits. The highest summit is Zhaoyang Feng (Facing Yang Summit, i.e. the summit facing the sun).
Its elevation is reported to be 2096.2 meters and its name is often used as the name for the whole East Peak. To the east of Zhaoyang Feng is Shilou Feng (Stone Tower Summit), to the south is Botai Feng ( Broad Terrace Summit) and to the west is Yunű Feng (Jade Maiden Summit). Today, Yunű Feng considered its own peak, most central on the mountain.
The South peak consists of three summits. The highest summit is Luoyan Feng (Landing Goose Summit), with an elevation of 2154.9 meters. To the east is Songgui Feng (Pines and Junipers Summit), and to the west is Xiaozi Feng (Filial Son Summit).
Clancy's comment: Not for me. No way! However, I do wonder who built it, and how many lost their lives in the process.
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September 6, 2020
7 September 2020 - A COLLECTION OF WEIRD SIGNS
G'day folks,
Every now and then I like to post some weird stuff. Some of these are amazingly stupid.
Clancy's comment: Door? Building? Wow, is it me, or did I miss something? Some of these make you wonder what they were thinking.
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September 5, 2020
6 September 2020 - DESMOND FATAI OLADAPO - GUEST AUTHOR AND POET
DESMOND FATAI OLADAPO - GUEST AUTHOR AND POET -
G'day folks,
I'm pleased to interview my first guest from Nigeria.
Welcome, Desmond ...
1. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR WRITING JOURNEY.
Thank you. My name is Fatai Oladapo, I am an author, a poet and political scientist. The journey started after I finished my first degree and I found out that there are still a lot to learn outside being a political scientist. I started buying books from foreign literature like homo sapien: the history human kind by Noah Harari to the local books like Half of a yellow sun by Chinamanda Ngozi Adichie that aided my quick learning and also which brought out the best in me.
1. WHEN AND HOW DID YOU BECOME A WRITER?
It started five years ago when I was with my uncle constructing a three storey building for his friend near a coast.while we were there I started observing the behavior of crabs both the ones that reside on land close to water and those ones in the deep water. From there I started studying and writing.
2. WHAT TYPE OF PREPARATION DO YOU DO FOR A MANUSCRIPT? DO YOU PLAN EVERYTHING FIRST OR JUST SHOOT FROM THE HIP?
Whenever I get a new idea of something, I will first write out my sub headings which portray where and how to go about it and further collating them together for proofreading.
3. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A WRITER?
I like and enjoy learning about new ideas
4. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A WRITER?
The hardest thing being a writer is when to start writing.
5. WHAT WERE YOU IN A PAST LIFE, BEFORE YOU BECAME A WRITER?
I was a broker, sold used foreign cars.
6. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WRITING ACHIEVEMENT?
Being recognized by people of all category around the world.
7. WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON AT THE MOMENT?
Now, I am writing a story of a Chadian girl who left her country for greener pasture in Nigeria.
8. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
My brother (Saidi) was my mentor. Made me believe anything I can think of is possible.
9. WHAT GENRE DO YOU WRITE?
Fiction and nonfiction
10. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR NEW WRITERS?
Yes, if you want to be a writer don't procrastinate just start writing, soon you will be better.
11. DO YOU HAVE A PREFERRED WRITING SCHEDULE?
No, I write any time I am inspired.
12. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE WRITING PLACE?
No, I don't I write anywhere I find reason to write.
13. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST JOY IN WRITING?
That I have touched so many lives.
14. WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHOR AND WHY?
Actually, I don't have a favorite. When it's interesting I keep reading.
15. WHAT’S THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT YOU EVER RECEIVED FROM A READER?
Being recommended by the Nigeria finance minister was a great deal.
16. WRITERS ARE SOMETIMES INFLUENCED BY THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN THEIR OWN LIVES. ARE YOU?
You are right, it was like a movie when I started writing about myself. My story touch souls.
17. OTHER THAN WRITING, WHAT ELSE DO YOU LOVE?
I love footballing
18. DID YOU HAVE YOUR BOOK / BOOKS PROFESSIONALLY EDITED BEFORE PUBLICATION?
Yes I did, I have creative people doing that for me.
19. DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
Everyday is perfect.
20. IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WITH ONE PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY?
Jesus Christ. I will thank him for given me the grace to be great.
21. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO SPEAK TO WORLD LEADERS?
Make peace and be prudent.
22. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?
My plan is to tutor young men and women on the importance of writing because words bring and create change.
23. DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN ANY OF YOUR CHARACTERS?
Yes I did, especially in my book "How Time Flies".
24. DOES THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY FRUSTRATE YOU?
No, because today's method of publishing is easy with self Publishing, you don't have a problem distributing across various channels.
25. DID YOU EVER THINK OF QUITTING?
No, I can't ever think of that. This is my life.
26. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MANUSCRIPT TO WRITE? WHY?
All my manuscripts are great. So, I don't have problem with one.
27. HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE ‘SUCCESS’ AS A WRITER.
Success is touching lives and making the world a better place.
28. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR BOOKS MADE INTO MOVIES? EVER WRITTEN A SCREENPLAY?
Of course, that would be awesome.
29. HOW MUCH THOUGHT GOES INTO DESIGNING A BOOK COVER?
It's quite strenuous but creativity is the answer.
30. WHAT’S YOUR ULTIMATE DREAM?
To be a leading author and poet.
31. WRITING IS ONE THING. WHAT ABOUT MARKETING YOU, YOUR BOOKS AND YOUR BRAND? ANY THOUGHTS?
Since there are numerous channels to market, it's now quite easy to market since many readers prefer soft copy rather than hard copy in this modern time.
32. ARE YOUR BOOKS SELF-PUBLISHED?
I uses both self Publishing and traditional Publishing company.
33. DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN FIVE WORDS.
Creative, intelligent, prudent, loving, and team player.
34. WHAT IS THE TITLE OF THE LAST BOOK YOU READ? GOOD ONE?
Breakthrough thinking by Shozo Hibini
35. WHAT WOULD BE THE VERY LAST SENTENCE YOU’D WRITE?
Be yourself
36. WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU HAPPIER THAN YOU ARE NOW? CARE TO SHARE?
Nothing more than writing
37. ANYTHING YOU’D LIKE TO ADD?
If you want to find a way make sure you know where you are going.
Thank you, Clancy.
BARNES & NOBLE
Clancy's comment: Well done, Desmond. Glad you have been my guest. Keep writing.
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