F/29.0, 1/60, ISO 250.
Day 107 / 365
This is how the Pros get ready. Haha 🙂
Interesting Fact: Be thankful for silicone mask skirts. In the early days, when masks had rubber skirts, divers sometimes surfaced with their faces tinged with a ring of black. ( http://www.sportdiver.com/article/news/seven-things-you-didnt-know-about-dive-masks-fins-and-snorkels-should )
F/6.0, 1/250, ISO 640.
Day 105 / 365
♫ ♫ ♪ Tug, tug, tug your boat. ♪ ♫ Gently down the stream. ♫ ♪ ♪
Interesting Fact: Tugboat engines generate from 750 to 3,000 horsepower. ( http://www.examiner.com/article/facts-about-tugboats )
F/4.5, 1/60, ISO 100.
Day 100 / 365
What’s the difference between a married man and E.T.?
E.T. phone home.
Interesting Fact: The first phone call was between Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson. On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made history by speaking into a telephone and proclaiming, “Mr. Watson—come here—I want to see you.” Okay, not exactly as epic a quote as when we first landed on the moon, but just as monumental nonetheless. That first successful phone call sparked a technological boom that would develop into the telecommunications industry that we know today. ( https://blog.ringcentral.com/2014/08/5-facts-telephone-never-knew-friday-five/ )
F/4.2, 85.0, ISO 100.
Day 99 / 365
Why did the tea get away?
Because it was loose…
Interesting Fact: Early teapots are small by western standards because they are generally designed for a single drinker and the Chinese historically drank the tea directly from the spout. The size reflects the importance of serving small portions each time so that the flavours can be better concentrated, controlled and then repeated. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teapot )
F/20.0, 1/60, ISO 100.
Day 98 / 365
Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?
If you aim it well enough.
Interesting Fact: Operation prototype was invented in 1964 by John Spinello, a University of Illinois industrial design student at the time, who sold his rights to the game to Milton Bradley for a sum of USD $500.[1] Initially produced by Milton Bradley in 1965, Operation is currently made by Hasbro, with an estimated franchise worth of USD $40 million. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_(game) )
F/6.3, 1/320, ISO 400.
American Robin
Day 96 / 365
Where do birds invest their money?
In the stork market!
Interesting Fact: Although robins are considered harbingers of spring, many American Robins spend the whole winter in their breeding range. But because they spend more time roosting in trees and less time in your yard, you’re much less likely to see them. The number of robins present in the northern parts of the range varies each year with the local conditions. ( http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/lifehistory )
F/6.3, 1/320, ISO 1600.
Mallard Ducks
Black and White Day 4 of 5
Day 92 / 365
What time does a duck wake up?
At the quack of dawn!
Interesting Fact: Ducks are strong fliers; migrating flocks of Mallards have been estimated traveling at 55 miles per hour. ( http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mallard/lifehistory )
I was challenged by Cynthia at http://cynthiamvoss.wordpress.com/ to take up the Black and White 5-Day Challenge. Part of the fun is to nominate another blogger, one on each day.
Today, I nominate Alix of https://alixbleus.wordpress.com/ Alix, if you accept, the goal is to post one B&W photo each day for five days, and to nominate a fellow blogger each day to join in.
There is no pressure to accept this challenge. It’s just for fun! 🙂
F/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 450.
Day 88 / 365
Why did the horse cross the road?
Because somebody shouted hay!
Interesting Fact: The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph). ( http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/horse.html )
F/6.3, 1/40, 1600.
Green-winged teal
Day 83 / 365
Why did the duck fly south for the winter?
Because it was too far to walk.
Interesting Fact: This is the smallest North American dabbling duck. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/350/overview/Green-winged_Teal.aspx )
F/6.3, 1/500, ISO 360.
Ring-necked Duck
Day 81 / 365
Why did the duck tell you a joke?
Because he wanted to QUACK you up!
Interesting Fact: Because it never gathers in large flocks it has not been hunted extensively like some of its relatives. A fast flier, it undertakes longer migrations than most other diving ducks. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/95/overview/Ring-necked_Duck.aspx )
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