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Pollen aplenty and sunlit poppies – readers' best photographs
Pollen aplenty and sunlit poppies – readers' best photographs

The Guardian

time01-07-2025

  • The Guardian

Pollen aplenty and sunlit poppies – readers' best photographs

'The poppy fields have been exceptional this year, so I got up very early to try to capture the flowers against the sunrise.' Photograph: Richard Gibbs 'The Calanais standing stones at sunset.' Photograph: Barry Thomas 'More than just structures, the cabanons of the Camargue are witnesses to a rich history, closely linked to the traditional life of this wild land. Their distinctive architecture is designed to withstand the mistral wind and blend harmoniously into the unique landscape of ponds and marshes.' Photograph: Maxime Varinard 'This is the Serra da Bocaina region, halfway between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It's one of the last well-preserved remnants of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, which is urgently in need of protection. This was taken using a drone.' Photograph: Roberto Newton Carneiro 'While waiting for the ferry to take us to the Out Skerries, I spotted this pile of colourful items stored by the local fishers. I thought it probably wouldn't look out of place as an 'installation' in an art gallery.' Photograph: Lynne Falconer 'A pollen-dusted hoverfly feeding on an olive flower during a hot summer day.' Photograph: John Cavanagh 'Saroj Patel's Flowers of the Earth installation transformed Rotherham Minster into a vibrant garden, where each flower contributes to the flourishing of a unified, colourful and harmonious space. It was part of the WOW (Women of the World) Rotherham Festival 2025.' Photograph: Tim Dennell 'I came across these tall trees during a walk near the Salt Lake. They were dominating the skyline and had to take a picture of this majestic view.' Photograph: Sofoulis Iacovou 'I saw this honey bee drone on an early morning walk in the Hamiltonhill claypits local nature reserve. The bee was busy warming up in the sun, but kindly stayed still for just enough time for me to take the photos required for this focus-stacked portrait.' Photograph: James Feehan 'A taxi driver's morning ritual in the mirror.' Photograph: Sachin Kr 'A fallow deer fawn sticking his tongue out as I try to photograph him.' Photograph: Ursula Armstrong 'This is a macro closeup shot of the back of an underwater lettuce leaf slug ( Elysia Crispata ) taken 60ft down.' Photograph: Ian Kay 'Pruning the azaleas at the Suncheonman national garden. The next day it rained, and the grass turned from brown to green.' Photograph: Phil Williamson 'An exquisite rosemary beetle on my neighbour's lavender. The colours, the light and the subject all scream summer in the countryside, yet we live in north London.' Photograph: Mark Leveson 'This was taken from a cruise ship. I was on deck and heard some shouting from sea level, looked over and there was a lady right below me, who had rowed out into the middle of the bay to sell drinks to passengers. It was a case of right moment, right camera round my neck.' Photograph: Andy Dixon

Identical twin veterans turn 95
Identical twin veterans turn 95

Yahoo

time02-06-2025

  • General
  • Yahoo

Identical twin veterans turn 95

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A pair of twins turned 95 years young on Sunday, June 1 as family and friends gathered to celebrate nearly a century of love, adventure, and serving their country. It's the birthday of a lifetime–times two. It's one that many can only hope they live to see. Robert and Richard Gibbs have spent their entire lives together beginning in 1930–when the Great Depression was just beginning, and now living in an internet-driven world–the pair is celebrating the storied lives they've lived. 'As brothers, we were always supportive of each other no matter what,' said Richard Gibbs. They spent their birthday with loved ones, drinking wine, eating lots of food, and of course blowing out the candles. 'Stellar humans, you know, they're heroes, they're now national heroes and our family's heroes,' said Rusty Gibbs, the son of Richard Gibbs. The pair might be hard to tell apart, but they each have big personalities. During the celebration, they even bickered like most brothers do. 'We always, we have done a little internal family squabbling,' said Richard. They have lived together, loved together, lost together, and even fought together. 'I think that America is so lucky, Americans are so lucky to be born here,' said Richard. The two have been inseparable since day one, both serving in Korea and Vietnam side by side. 'Well, I went into flying and I became a fighter pilot in the Air Force for 20 years, and in the end, I went from second lieutenant to colonel,' said Richard. They were born in 1930 during the longest and deepest downturn in American history–the Great Depression. During their celebration, they told FOX21 News they remember living in poverty and experienced one of the darkest times in history. They even remember traveling by horse and carriage. 'It's almost impossible to believe the progress that has been made in the last 90 years in America. It's totally changed from the 1930s. You young people would never even believe it, a total difference between 1930s and 2025,' said Robert. They say the secret to staying young is to love, never give up, and of course have a little fun along the way. 'My advice? Have a great family. Family is the most important thing you ever encounter in your life; I don't care what your occupation is, what you do, what hobbies you have, your family is always there,' said Robert. The duo said their adventures are not done yet, and they are planning to visit Seven Falls to soak in mother nature later this month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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