Le Jour ni l’Heure 6902 : autoportrait à soixante-dix-huit ans, quatre mois et huit jours, Plieux, miroir de la bibliothèque, mercredi 18 décembre 2024, 23:19:05 Mercredi 18 décembre 2024. Semaine 51, Saint Gatien — 353/13. Plieux. Assez bien dormi, réveillé à huit heures sur un rêve archéologico-immobilier, très intéressant, mais dont j’ai malheureusement tout oublié (l’un de mes principaux fournisseurs de rêves, ce sont les (innombrables) envois gratuits de Belles Demeures. Le Jour ni l’Heure, autoportrait de la nuit et Chronique du château d’eau — Fenêtre de la bibliothèque, Plieux, lundi 16 décembre 2024, 08:55:26. Sous le pont Mirabeau coule la Seine… Assez forte production X, plaisante et sérieuse, mais cette belle agitation est un peu gâchée par un troll de niveau au moins troisième année, un M. Stéphane Domaracki, qui se dit professeur à Tachkent ou quelque part par là et se donne pour dessein explicite de me rendre fou, à quoi il parviendrait peut-être s’il ne témoignait, Dieu merci, d’une bassesse et d’une vulgarité qui gâchent tous ses effets : allusion à mon âge et gracieux souhait pour moi d’un AVC pour en finir. Colossal retard, pas seulement à cause de lui. Le Jour ni l’Heure : Marie Laurencin, 1883-1956, Jeannot Salmon, 1923, dét., musée d’Art moderne de la ville de Paris, vendredi 29 novembre 2014, 15:29:14 ; L’Ombre d’Orphée — Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, vendredi 29 novembre 2024, 15:37:54. 50. 50. 12. 12. 100. 25. 25. 25. 25. György Ligeti, premier quatuor à cordes, “Métamorphoses nocturnes”, 1954. Bain un peu précipité, avec toutefois lecture par Pierre de Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, volume IV, chapitre XLIII, esquisse (enfin) d’un portrait de Justinien. Rendez-vous à quatre heures avec Bertrand Dellinger, qui arrive porteur d’un somptueux panier de Noël, débordant de victuailles et de vins (très) fins (dont un Saint-Émilion du vingtième siècle). Promenade sur le plateau avec lui, Pierre et le chien Baloo, il nous quitte au portillon au retour. Le châle pour ma sœur est bien arrivé, mais il est infiniment plus léger que je ne l’avais imaginé, au poids (je n’ai pas ouvert le paquet), c’est plus une étole purement décorative qu’un shawl. Le Jour ni l’Heure, suite : Harriet Backer, 1845-1932, Intérieur du pensionnat de Nordgard, 1926-1930, coll. part., dét., exposition Backer, musée d’Orsay, Paris, samedi 30 novembre 2024, 14:49:42. Comptes : Dernière connexion le 16/12/2024 à 10h41 /// Bonjour M. CAMUS /// Avoirs Solde débiteur -1.669,18 € /// Crédits Solde débiteur -14.085,92 € /// Solde au 17 décembre 2024 -1 955,58 € /// À venir -3 107,31 € | Prévisionnel -5 062,89 /// 17/12 VIREMENT DE PAYPAL EUROPE S.A.R.L. ET CIE S.C.A MOTIF: YYW1039010730589 - REF : YYW1039010730589 +200,00 € /// 16/12 VIREMENT DE STE CIV S O F I A - MOTIF : MUL +16,46 € /// Acta avec Pierre. 19:12:59 /////// Journal (la journée de la veille). Irritation urinaire, depuis trois jours — il faudrait consulter avant mon départ mais les trois ou quatre heures qui s’y noieraient me découragent — j’attends que ça passe (c’est le cas de la dire : caillou ?). Raviolis aux cèpes et lamelles de saumon fumé avec des aubergines, très bon. Vin Meyer du château de Reihac. Poire à la vapeur avec de la gelée de mûres. Vu Benediction, Les Carnets de Siegfried, 2022, de Terence Davies, avec Jack Lowden et Peter Capaldi dans le rôle de Siegfried Sassoon jeune et vieux, et Matthew Tennyson (8) dans celui (mineur) de Wilfried Owen. Journal, complétion, relecture, mise en ligne (couché à une heure).
Design for the Moxon Tennyson - The Palace of Art (King Arthurs and the Weepng Queens), Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1856-57. Victorian Radicals exhibition, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 54209812421_b5c9f58c0d_b
Juvenile SparrowHawk How to identify
Sparrowhawks are small birds of prey. They're adapted for hunting birds in confined spaces like dense woodland, so gardens are ideal hunting grounds for them. Adult male Sparrowhawks have a bluish-grey back and wings and orangey-brown stripes on their chest and belly. Females and young birds have brown back and wings, and brown stripes underneath. Sparrowhawks have bright yellow or orangey eyes, yellow legs and talons. Females are larger than males, as with all birds of prey.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Adult male Eurasian sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below. The female is up to 25% larger than the male – one of the greatest size differences between the sexes in any bird species. Though it is a predator which specialises in catching woodland birds, the Eurasian sparrowhawk can be found in any habitat and often hunts garden birds in towns and cities. Males tend to take smaller birds, including tits, finches, and sparrows; females catch primarily thrushes and starlings, but are capable of killing birds weighing 500 g (18 oz) or more.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk is found throughout the temperate and subtropical parts of the Old World; while birds from the northern parts of the range migrate south for winter, their southern counterparts remain resident or make dispersive movements. Eurasian sparrowhawks breed in suitable woodland of any type, with the nest, measuring up to 60 cm (24 in) across, built using twigs in a tree. Four or five pale blue, brown-spotted eggs are laid; the success of the breeding attempt is dependent on the female maintaining a high weight while the male brings her food. The chicks hatch after 33 days and fledge after 24 to 28 days.
The probability of a juvenile surviving its first year is 34%, with 69% of adults surviving from one year to the next. Mortality in young males is greater than that of young females and the typical lifespan is four years. This species is now one of the most common birds of prey in Europe, although the population crashed after the Second World War. Organochlorine insecticides used to treat seeds before sowing built up in the bird population, and the concentrations in Eurasian sparrowhawks were enough to kill some outright and incapacitate others; affected birds laid eggs with fragile shells which broke during incubation. However, its population recovered after the chemicals were banned, and it is now relatively common, classified as being of least concern by BirdLife International.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk's hunting behaviour has brought it into conflict with humans for hundreds of years, particularly racing pigeon owners and people rearing poultry and gamebirds. It has also been blamed for decreases in passerine populations. Studies of racing pigeon deaths found that Eurasian sparrowhawks were responsible for less than 1%. Falconers have utilised the Eurasian sparrowhawk since at least the 16th century; although the species has a reputation for being difficult to train, it is also praised for its courage. The species features in Teutonic mythology and is mentioned in works by writers including William Shakespeare, Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Ted Hughes.
Tennyson King Great singer from HongKong/ Canada. Performing at The Bug last night
youtu.be/Ocw_SFxLKa4?si=pTVYRqf7Z78POlKs
Tennyson and guitar Tennyson King
Great singer from HongKong/ Canada. Performing at The Bug last night
youtu.be/Ocw_SFxLKa4?si=pTVYRqf7Z78POlKs
Tennyson singing Great singer from HongKong/ Canada. Performing at The Bug last night
youtu.be/Ocw_SFxLKa4?si=pTVYRqf7Z78POlKs
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in their Lansdowne Range. It is 1:43 scale and crafted in white metal.
The model has been reworked and modified by Roger Tennyson at Crossway Models. It is a 1 of 1 prototype.
LDM 07/CS 005
The 690th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in their Lansdowne Range. It is 1:43 scale and crafted in white metal.
The model has been reworked and modified by Roger Tennyson at Crossway Models. It is a 1 of 1 prototype.
LDM 07/CS 005
The 690th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in their Lansdowne Range. It is 1:43 scale and crafted in white metal.
The model has been reworked and modified by Roger Tennyson at Crossway Models. It is a 1 of 1 prototype.
LDM 07/CS 005
The 690th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in their Lansdowne Range. It is 1:43 scale and crafted in white metal.
The model has been reworked and modified by Roger Tennyson at Crossway Models. It is a 1 of 1 prototype.
LDM 07/CS 005
The 690th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in their Lansdowne Range. It is 1:43 scale and crafted in white metal.
The model has been reworked and modified by Roger Tennyson at Crossway Models. It is a 1 of 1 prototype.
LDM 07/CS 005
The 690th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in their Lansdowne Range. It is 1:43 scale and crafted in white metal.
The model has been reworked and modified by Roger Tennyson at Crossway Models. It is a 1 of 1 prototype.
LDM 07/CS 005
The 690th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1953 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in the Lansdowne Range. It was reworked & modified by Roger Tennyson while @ Crossway Models.
It is a 1 of 1 prototype and is finished in Sky Blue & Royal Blue.
RMR 646
The 689th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1953 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in the Lansdowne Range. It was reworked & modified by Roger Tennyson while @ Crossway Models.
It is a 1 of 1 prototype and is finished in Sky Blue & Royal Blue.
RMR 646
The 689th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1953 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in the Lansdowne Range. It was reworked & modified by Roger Tennyson while @ Crossway Models.
It is a 1 of 1 prototype and is finished in Sky Blue & Royal Blue.
RMR 646
The 689th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1953 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in the Lansdowne Range. It was reworked & modified by Roger Tennyson while @ Crossway Models.
It is a 1 of 1 prototype and is finished in Sky Blue & Royal Blue.
RMR 646
The 689th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1953 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in the Lansdowne Range. It was reworked & modified by Roger Tennyson while @ Crossway Models.
It is a 1 of 1 prototype and is finished in Sky Blue & Royal Blue.
RMR 646
The 689th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
1953 Ford Zephyr Six MK I Saloon Originally issued by Brooklin Models in the Lansdowne Range. It was reworked & modified by Roger Tennyson while @ Crossway Models.
It is a 1 of 1 prototype and is finished in Sky Blue & Royal Blue.
RMR 646
The 689th Brooklin model to join my collection and was added in April 2023.
Skyward looking How to identify
Sparrowhawks are small birds of prey. They're adapted for hunting birds in confined spaces like dense woodland, so gardens are ideal hunting grounds for them. Adult male Sparrowhawks have a bluish-grey back and wings and orangey-brown stripes on their chest and belly. Females and young birds have brown back and wings, and brown stripes underneath. Sparrowhawks have bright yellow or orangey eyes, yellow legs and talons. Females are larger than males, as with all birds of prey.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Adult male Eurasian sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below. The female is up to 25% larger than the male – one of the greatest size differences between the sexes in any bird species. Though it is a predator which specialises in catching woodland birds, the Eurasian sparrowhawk can be found in any habitat and often hunts garden birds in towns and cities. Males tend to take smaller birds, including tits, finches, and sparrows; females catch primarily thrushes and starlings, but are capable of killing birds weighing 500 g (18 oz) or more.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk is found throughout the temperate and subtropical parts of the Old World; while birds from the northern parts of the range migrate south for winter, their southern counterparts remain resident or make dispersive movements. Eurasian sparrowhawks breed in suitable woodland of any type, with the nest, measuring up to 60 cm (24 in) across, built using twigs in a tree. Four or five pale blue, brown-spotted eggs are laid; the success of the breeding attempt is dependent on the female maintaining a high weight while the male brings her food. The chicks hatch after 33 days and fledge after 24 to 28 days.
The probability of a juvenile surviving its first year is 34%, with 69% of adults surviving from one year to the next. Mortality in young males is greater than that of young females and the typical lifespan is four years. This species is now one of the most common birds of prey in Europe, although the population crashed after the Second World War. Organochlorine insecticides used to treat seeds before sowing built up in the bird population, and the concentrations in Eurasian sparrowhawks were enough to kill some outright and incapacitate others; affected birds laid eggs with fragile shells which broke during incubation. However, its population recovered after the chemicals were banned, and it is now relatively common, classified as being of least concern by BirdLife International.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk's hunting behaviour has brought it into conflict with humans for hundreds of years, particularly racing pigeon owners and people rearing poultry and gamebirds. It has also been blamed for decreases in passerine populations. Studies of racing pigeon deaths found that Eurasian sparrowhawks were responsible for less than 1%. Falconers have utilised the Eurasian sparrowhawk since at least the 16th century; although the species has a reputation for being difficult to train, it is also praised for its courage. The species features in Teutonic mythology and is mentioned in works by writers including William Shakespeare, Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Ted Hughes.
White Wedding A white wedding in Sydney, lol.
At Putney, near Tennyson Point.
Western Sydney.
Here's Billy Idol with 'White Wedding', Part One:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAZQaYKZMTI
And Part Two:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxKMH3zmuw
My Canon EOS 5D Mk Iv with the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
Balancing act How to identify
Sparrowhawks are small birds of prey. They're adapted for hunting birds in confined spaces like dense woodland, so gardens are ideal hunting grounds for them. Adult male Sparrowhawks have a bluish-grey back and wings and orangey-brown stripes on their chest and belly. Females and young birds have brown back and wings, and brown stripes underneath. Sparrowhawks have bright yellow or orangey eyes, yellow legs and talons. Females are larger than males, as with all birds of prey.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Adult male Eurasian sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below. The female is up to 25% larger than the male – one of the greatest size differences between the sexes in any bird species. Though it is a predator which specialises in catching woodland birds, the Eurasian sparrowhawk can be found in any habitat and often hunts garden birds in towns and cities. Males tend to take smaller birds, including tits, finches, and sparrows; females catch primarily thrushes and starlings, but are capable of killing birds weighing 500 g (18 oz) or more.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk is found throughout the temperate and subtropical parts of the Old World; while birds from the northern parts of the range migrate south for winter, their southern counterparts remain resident or make dispersive movements. Eurasian sparrowhawks breed in suitable woodland of any type, with the nest, measuring up to 60 cm (24 in) across, built using twigs in a tree. Four or five pale blue, brown-spotted eggs are laid; the success of the breeding attempt is dependent on the female maintaining a high weight while the male brings her food. The chicks hatch after 33 days and fledge after 24 to 28 days.
The probability of a juvenile surviving its first year is 34%, with 69% of adults surviving from one year to the next. Mortality in young males is greater than that of young females and the typical lifespan is four years. This species is now one of the most common birds of prey in Europe, although the population crashed after the Second World War. Organochlorine insecticides used to treat seeds before sowing built up in the bird population, and the concentrations in Eurasian sparrowhawks were enough to kill some outright and incapacitate others; affected birds laid eggs with fragile shells which broke during incubation. However, its population recovered after the chemicals were banned, and it is now relatively common, classified as being of least concern by BirdLife International.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk's hunting behaviour has brought it into conflict with humans for hundreds of years, particularly racing pigeon owners and people rearing poultry and gamebirds. It has also been blamed for decreases in passerine populations. Studies of racing pigeon deaths found that Eurasian sparrowhawks were responsible for less than 1%. Falconers have utilised the Eurasian sparrowhawk since at least the 16th century; although the species has a reputation for being difficult to train, it is also praised for its courage. The species features in Teutonic mythology and is mentioned in works by writers including William Shakespeare, Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Ted Hughes.
Summer of 69 Well it's now summer in Sydney, 2024.
But let's go back to 1969.
The summer of 69, lol.
Gleaming new on the streets of Western Sydney in 1969.
A black Chevrolet Camaro 396 SS, with 375 HP.
So here's Bryan Adams with 'Summer of 69'. It's magic:
music.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ep9c1-Ef5I
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
The celebrated Coloured Sands of Alum Bay with Tennyson Down in the background, leading west to "The Needles," Isle of Wight, England. Commentary.
A geological masterpiece of colour,
Earth movement and chemistry.
The Palaeocene and Eocene
clays and sands originally came
in layers above the Cretaceous Chalk.
Alpine mountain-building “ripples” tipped
these sedimentary rocks almost vertical,
exposing them to weathering, erosion,
dissolution of minerals and landfall.
Varying rates of oxidisation created
the wide range of colours from white and tan
through yellow and red to brown and black.
Tourists buy glass souvenirs filled with the
coloured sands or can add them by
preference to their own container.
At last……a really meaningful memento!
Riders On The Storm A new version of my image of the Harley Davidson wedding riders from 2023.
I have used the new Adobe Lightroom AI tool to remove the lightpoles, overhead wires and street signs that, in my view, detracted from the previous version of this image.
Photographed at Putney (near Tennyson Point & Gladesville) in Western Sydney.
The corner of Putney Parade and McGowan Street, Putney.
Welcome to 'Western Sydney'.
Here's 'The Doors' with their epic song 'Riders on The Storm', from their 1971 album 'LA Woman':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv8GW1GaoIc
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro.
Freshwater bay and Tennyson down from Compton bay Long exposure and focus stacked.