COMMENT NE PAS craquer Ce n'est plus possible je pense que je vais dormir sur ton blog IL est splendide et ce regard qui tue Puis il faut dire que ces oiseux ne sont pas simple à photographier TOI tu le fais comme un artiste dessine sa toile J'adore
(from what i've read, 'raining cats and dogs' expression comes from the olden days of thatched roofs. the animals would often climb into the soft roofing materials to stay warm. when it rained heavily, they would slip through the thatching and fall into the home.)
A few meanings of the saying Bob. I like Theresa's; another is:
'raining cats and dogs' is the prosaic fact that, in the filthy streets of 17th/18th century England, heavy rain would occasionally carry along dead animals and other debris. The animals didn't fall from the sky, but the sight of dead cats and dogs floating by in storms could well have caused the coining of this colourful phrase.'
SO I saw my first Kestrel in the wild about 2 weeks ago....these are incredible shots....mine...a bit blurry:) That is some excellent detail once again.
....and they are stunning! Wow, really brilliant, Bob. As I read on internet they are not sure about the explanation of "raining cats and dogs". There are different suggestions. Hope it will soon be sunny again, Bob, Greetings, Joke
As some of the previous comments say raining cats and dogs is used to describe an especially heavy rain, it is still in common usage today and few who say this question what it really means or where it came from. It's origins are hard to trace. There is evidence that it was used in the 17th century but it may be even older. There are a number of explanations of how it came into usage.
The most widely circulated is that in the 16th-century many homes had thatched roofs and animals could crawl into the thatch and find shelter from the elements, and then fall out during heavy rain. Hard to see a dog clambering up there though but some houses do have very low thatch.
You found some beautiful ones in your magic bag!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about the cats and dogs, either, but they rain on this side of the pond, too. ;)
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ReplyDeleteCe n'est plus possible je pense que je vais dormir sur ton blog
IL est splendide et ce regard qui tue
Puis il faut dire que ces oiseux ne sont pas simple à photographier
TOI tu le fais comme un artiste dessine sa toile
J'adore
beautiful bird!
ReplyDelete(from what i've read, 'raining cats and dogs' expression comes from the olden days of thatched roofs. the animals would often climb into the soft roofing materials to stay warm. when it rained heavily, they would slip through the thatching and fall into the home.)
Incredibly beautiful. Good job the photographer.
ReplyDeleteeen beauty echt heel mooi.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos from the buzzard. Wonderful portraits. My favourite is your last shot. Hugs, Synnöve
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots Bob.
ReplyDeleteA few meanings of the saying Bob.
I like Theresa's; another is:
'raining cats and dogs' is the prosaic fact that, in the filthy streets of 17th/18th century England, heavy rain would occasionally carry along dead animals and other debris. The animals didn't fall from the sky, but the sight of dead cats and dogs floating by in storms could well have caused the coining of this colourful phrase.'
Uuaaauuu...Bob, your magic bag has stunning images :))
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Eine wahrhaftige Zauberkiste, toll...
ReplyDeleteLieben Gruß und Sonnenschein
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A superb Kestrel. I've booked a course on Kestrel handling for my birthday next year.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteFantasticos retratos.Saludos
ReplyDeletewow, amazing look ! a fantastic box
ReplyDeleteyou have ! if I would fall inside, I'll never come out !
Geweldige foto's Bob, mijn complimenten hier voor.
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Spectacular! Beautiful photos Bob.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC BOB.....i have no other words.
ReplyDeleteYou are GREAT !!!
What a perfect light Bob
ReplyDeleteDEAR BOB,
ReplyDeletethis is just magic... it seems it was waiting for your photo !!
I hope you are well, I see you are very active... all the best to you, ciao
This is one of your best Bob. Stunning.
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as a paint...
ReplyDeleteMAIS QU IL EST BEAU
ReplyDeleteThe second picture is amazing, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots Bob, one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteCudowne zdjęcia masz w swoim magicznym worku. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures you have in your magic bag. Yours.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Bob! What can I say....respect, respect and respect....You are awsome!!!
ReplyDeleteHola Bon magnifica fotografia de este pequeño falconido.Un saludo.
ReplyDeleteMuy buenos primeros planos del cernicalo,saludos amigo
ReplyDeleteWell, Bob, very beautiful, great job.
ReplyDeleteAmazing images Bob... rained here none stop as well.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Bob!!! .. What a good pictures .. Very beautiful .. congratulations
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Bob! I just love the details!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pleasure to visit your blog as much as by the quality and pleasure. Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteRaining cats and dogs here as well Bob. Stunning photos though.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the second frame with the wings!
ReplyDeletegreat falcon
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking and ever so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave you started building an ark yet?
A king in ermine!
ReplyDeleteYes, living on the boat was fun until it became like jail with a chance of drowning. Happy ashore!
Aloha from Honolulu,
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SO I saw my first Kestrel in the wild about 2 weeks ago....these are incredible shots....mine...a bit blurry:) That is some excellent detail once again.
ReplyDeleteWonderful bird, wonderful photographs. I am greeting
ReplyDelete....and they are stunning! Wow, really brilliant, Bob. As I read on internet they are not sure about the explanation of "raining cats and dogs". There are different suggestions. Hope it will soon be sunny again, Bob, Greetings, Joke
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeletecomely photographs!
I am fascinated with the quality of the pictures and the beauty of the motive.
Regards Senna
Truly beautiful Bob!
ReplyDeleteLove these close-ups!
Maybe if you ask this guy, he wouldn't appreciate the expression "raining cats and dogs"! LOL!
Cheers Bob!
As some of the previous comments say raining cats and dogs is used to describe an especially heavy rain, it is still in common usage today and few who say this question what it really means or where it came from. It's origins are hard to trace. There is evidence that it was used in the 17th century but it may be even older. There are a number of explanations of how it came into usage.
ReplyDeleteThe most widely circulated is that in the 16th-century many homes had thatched roofs and animals could crawl into the thatch and find shelter from the elements, and then fall out during heavy rain. Hard to see a dog clambering up there though but some houses do have very low thatch.
This Kestrel is magnificent!
Is Fantástic Imagem
ReplyDeleteThe Falco! my Friend Bob!
Is wonderful Bird!
Have a good week!
Brasil.
fantastic Bob
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ReplyDeleteSublime, Bob, muy buena captura, una nitidez de 10.
Saludos.
When I see this wonderful bird, I say : her majesty the eagle...
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob for theses fantastics photos.
Greetings and excellent day.
Wow! Excellent composition and great images!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful portrait of this bird - bravo!
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