November Photo Challenge: Springing and falling

[Shyflower]

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In the US this weekend, we will 'fall back' from daylight savings time to standard time, but our neighbors in the Southern Hemisphere (like at SP headquarters) will be 'springing forward'. All in all, the change of seasons made me think of the many things associated with springing and falling. So, this month's Photo Challenge, can you show us what makes you spring forward or fall back?

Although seasonal, nature photos are always welcome, your photos don't have to be seasonal. Whether it's weather or whether it's something else, from leaves falling to kangaroos jumping... show us your photos!

We'll run a poll at the end of the challenge again and the poll winner will receive their choice of a free SitePoint eBook. choose from new releases like "The Web Designer's Roadmap" by Giovanni Difeterici and "Killer UX Design" by Jodie Moule or choose any eBook in the SitePoint library.

Note: If you haven't yet voted for last month's photo challenge, that poll is open until November 9.

[felgall]

Those of us in the southern states of Australia commenced daylight saving a month ago so we will not be "springing forward" again - although it is still Spring here.

[Shyflower]

Those of us in the southern states of Australia commenced daylight saving a month ago so we will not be "springing forward" again - although it is still Spring here.

If you read the whole thread, you should understand that this thread is not about the time change, although it inspired me to think of it. It's about photos of things that spring forward or fall back.

To ALL: Please no comments here unless they are about one of the photographs. Thank you.

[ralph.m]

whether it's ... leaves falling to kangaroos jumping...

Heh heh, what about kangaroos falling? This is a pic taken through our kitchen window. Admittedly, these critters hang around all year long, but they like to sit close to the house and sun themselves when the weather is warmer, as it is now. And this is the time of year when they have little ones around, which is fun to watch.

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[Shyflower]

Heh heh, what about kangaroos falling? This is a pic taken through our kitchen window. Admittedly, these critters hang around all year long, but they like to sit close to the house and sun themselves when the weather is warmer, as it is now. And this is the time of year when they have little ones around, which is fun to watch.

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Far out! (Really far out from MN, USA!) I love this one!

[Crazybanana]

Heh heh, what about kangaroos falling? This is a pic taken through our kitchen window. Admittedly, these critters hang around all year long, but they like to sit close to the house and sun themselves when the weather is warmer, as it is now. And this is the time of year when they have little ones around, which is fun to watch.

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Wooow, I love it. You can watch them from your house, they come that near? Aren't they afraid of people?
jeez, I gotta visit Australia some day!

[Shyflower]

Wooow, I love it. You can watch them from your house, they come that near? Aren't they afraid of people?
jeez, I gotta visit Australia some day!

You only get to go if you take me with you!

[ralph.m]

That's a great picture, @TechnoBear . A lot of interest in it, and nicely framed and taken. Is that one of you in the pic?

You can watch them from your house, they come that near? Aren't they afraid of people?

Our place is on the fringes of the metro area (semi-rural) so this is a common sight. They are afraid of people, but if you're inside the house and they can't see you, they often come up close like that. I was moving carefully near the window, because if they'd seen too much movement, they would have hopped away. I do find it fun to have them around, though. We see them pretty much every day. They often rush across the property in big mobs (I think that's the collective noun!); other times they hang around and eat grass.

You don't see them often in more suburban areas, although it does happen, especially as they follow their way along waterways. A week or so ago a kangaroo made headlines by somehow finding its way to the fifth level of the carpark at our international airport!

[Crazybanana]

Our place is on the fringes of the metro area (semi-rural) so this is a common sight. They are afraid of people, but if you're inside the house and they can't see you, they often come up close like that. I was moving carefully near the window, because if they'd seen too much movement, they would have hopped away. I do find it fun to have them around, though. We see them pretty much every day. They often rush across the property in big mobs (I think that's the collective noun!); other times they hang around and eat grass.

It sounds wonderful, I will visit some day, and see it too such amazing animals.

You only get to go if you take me with you!

Sure - as long as you pay for drinks

[Shyflower]

It sounds wonderful, I will visit some day, and see it too such amazing animals.



Sure - as long as you pay for drinks

Off Topic:

Tell you what, Crazy... you pay my air fare to Australia from Minnesota USA and I'll buy you all the drinks you can drink!

[TechnoBear]

That's a great picture, @TechnoBear . A lot of interest in it, and nicely framed and taken. Is that one of you in the pic?

That's Running Bear - the oldest swinger in town. I did have a shot, too - and he has the photos to prove it. (Our 73-year-old pal would also have had a go, but her arthritis was particularly bad that day. )

This picture is of fallen roof tiles on our village hall after January's storm.

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[Shyflower]

That's Running Bear - the oldest swinger in town. I did have a shot, too - and he has the photos to prove it. (Our 73-year-old pal would also have had a go, but her arthritis was particularly bad that day. )

This picture is of fallen roof tiles on our village hall after January's storm.

Great photo, but that's really a shame. It's a lovely old building and must have cost a fortune to repair.

[ralph.m]

This picture is of fallen roof tiles on our village hall after January's storm.

Ouch. Have they fixed it yet?

Off Topic:

I found a video on YouTube about Islay (was surprised by the pronunciation of that, too—a bit like "eye-la"?). It looks like a really beautiful place.

[TechnoBear]

Definitely can't compete with @ralph.m 's great picture in terms of cuteness.

I'm not quite sure if this counts, because it's not springing and falling (thankfully ), but it is forward and back. We had gone with a friend for a walk in the woods to see the snowdrops, when we came across this makeshift swing, made out of a fishing float. Naturally, Running Bear and I felt obliged to test it. (And there are plenty of fallen leaves on the ground - and some spring daffodils springing up. )

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[Shyflower]

Definitely can't compete with @ralph.m 's great picture in terms of cuteness.

I'm not quite sure if this counts, because it's not springing and falling (thankfully ), but it is forward and back. We had gone with a friend for a walk in the woods to see the snowdrops, when we came across this makeshift swing, made out of a fishing float. Naturally, Running Bear and I felt obliged to test it. (And there are plenty of fallen leaves on the ground - and some spring daffodils springing up. )

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looks to me like you've got it all covered -- springing, falling and back and forth. Excellent!

[John_Betong]

"Springing and Falling" was once again not easy to find suitable pictures

Seasons here in Thailand vary very little. Sunrise and sunset are 06:00 and 18:30 respectively and vary over the year by plus/minus 30 minutes. Temperature range from a minimum of 13°C (55°F) to a maximum of 35°C (95°F).

But we do have spring cleaning and last month the painters were here and...

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fortunately there was no falling...

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[TomB]

Springing and falling? What else am I going to do with portal guns?!

Ok I didn't take it but my friend did and that's me in it. It's not great technically as a photograph but I'll post it anyway :P

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[guido2004]

Voted

[Shyflower]

Congratulations to @ralph.m ; Your kangaroo sprang into this month's winner circle. Great photo Ralph!

[ralph.m]

Congratulations to ralph.m. Your kangaroo sprang into this month's winner circle. Great photo Ralph!

Well I'll go hopping! (That's an Australian phrase, meaning, Well I'll be darned!)

Glad the pic gave people some enjoyment. I literally see these critters outside every day and think how many other people would probably enjoy being able to watch them.

[Shyflower]

...and think how many other people would probably enjoy being able to watch them.

Me for one. I always think of people who live by these rare and exotic (to US citizens exotic) animals as having very special privileges. Not just Kangaroos but animals like manatees in the southern US, dolphins (world wide), and African animals such as lions, tigers, and elephants. One of the most wonderful privileges I ever had was to hold a baby cougar in my lap. Its fur was the softest, most dense, and luxurious thing I have ever touched and the little critter purred to boot. It was a magnificent experience and one I will never forget. Not so sure about Kangaroos or Wallabees, but I would love to meet a Koala face to face.

[ralph.m]

I would love to meet a Koala face to face.

They are funny little things. A lot of the time they are just plain drunk and sleepy, as the eucalyptus they eat/drink is kind of a narcotic. But when it's feeding time (at the zoos, at least) they can suddenly get very exited and animated and run around all over the place. It's a bit of a surprise, though, when you hear the sound they make. It's deep, gurgling, guttural growl that's kind of disconcerting—and certainly not cute or fetching!

I've only rarely seen koalas in the wild, as they don't frequent the areas I live in, and they still tend to be a bit hard to find/see where they do live. So, quite different from 'roos.