Nature

NatureNatures untold mysteries. Something awakens deep in the heart of a dark woodlands. A spider discovers a light show from a strange object. A display that's never been captured by the human eye.
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Down At The Bottom Of The Ocean

Life Under Water

An interesting look at the different types of sea creatures that live beneath the sea.

Stingray



 












Their flexible tail which is shaped like a whip, has poisonous spines that can give you a really nasty sting. There are several different types of Stingray species and they are normally found in warm shallow water. 

Tropical Fish










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In this video clip are a large variety of tropical fish. Including Lionfish and the amazing Porcupine fish also known as a Globefish.

Leopard Shark











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The Leopard Shark is uniquely different from other sharks. Not only because of how it looks, but also because it can sit at the bottom of the sandy Ocean and breath normally. Unlike some other species where in order for them to breath, they have to keep moving.

A Flat Bodied Fish













This fish is slightly bigger than the average frying pan, but when you look at it from the front view, you’d never believe it.

The Odd Couple














I’m not sure what these two fish are called, but they had so much to offer in their features. It wasn’t easy taking their picture because they moved so quickly and unexpectedly.

Gigantic Catfish


















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These fish start out as small aquarium fish, but as the years go by and their inhabitants get larger, so do they. They are called Catfish because of their long whisker like barbels. The barbels are sensitive to smell touch and taste.

© MJ Taylor Photography

MJ Taylor Poems



Curious To Know

This is very odd I’ve never witness this before

A medieval archway displayed without a door.

Looking through the passageway I see the end in sight

I’m going through, I won’t be stopped, not without a fight.

 


Inside the arch is beautiful and designed with such grace

It has a way of reminding you of a popular fictional place.





















Halfway through the passage stands an on duty guard

It’s okay though, he’s only there as certain parts are barred.

He stands tall in his shiny boots and with his sword in hand

Always at the ready to defend the queens land.





















I crept up behind him to see what he would do

He never flinched nor turned around, did he even have a clue?





















I left the scene and carried on through to the other side

A large space with gravelled floor many acres wide.
















Field Marshal Wolseley sits proudly upon his horse

A statue of honour placed on a plinth, his memory truly enforced.


















And on his left another man, Field Marshal Roberts

A top commander, but well known for his self promotional efforts.

















Behold a dragon carrying a canon I’m sure in battle he’d prevail

He’s sits ready and prepared for war with two dogs caught in his tail.


















Rain clouds gather in the sky above casting an eerie dark shade

A legendary building of royal proportions known as the Horse Guards Parade.
















 © MJ Taylor 2008

At the Other End

In the subway the lights will guide your path, but at the other end, it is dark and unpredictable. There is no telling what lies in wait. Therefore, it is always a good idea to have a torch at hand, as it will be a shining light in dark places when all other lights go out.

Abstract Lighting

An outdoor shot of some lamps that have been fixed onto balcony railings. It's early evening and the reflection of both red and blue light along with the DOF, brings out a nice smooth texture that is gentle on the eyes.

My Google Plus Collection


My Collections

This is a G+ collection of some of the work I do. The collections were created on my G+ page to suit your taste. So if you're into Street Photography, then you'll find photos that cover that genre. So far, I have 11 collections displaying some of my interests.

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Have a great day!

Central Parts of London


Two photos taken in London. One taken of the River sign board in Vauxhall at the Millbank Pier, and the other taken of the London Eye also known as the Millennium Wheel in Waterloo. Both photos were taken in the late evening on a very cold Monday night - and just about 40mins before the start of The Walking Dead season 5. I got home just in time to watch it.

In The City


My Photography
It was a bitterly cold night standing so close to the river. The wind was perilous and determined to turn me into a Popsicle. With each shot I took with the camera, the rushing wind swayed me from left to right causing each capture to be a blur. With a wet aching nose, stiff lips and fingers that felt like they were not my own, I continued to concentrate on getting the shot I wanted. The challenge of keeping still while pedestrians one after the other barged my shoulder as they passed me by, was ever present - even at the times where it didn't happen. However, through the bitter cold and the barges, I took the shot -  Amazing! There in the photo stood two buildings displaying how I felt - cold in body, but hot in determination.

Silence

Taken on the streets of London during a very busy hour of the day, yet the picture gives the viewer the impression of an evacuated city - emptiness. As if the only thing you can hear is the sound of a rattling tin-can bobbling along the ground by a continuous rush of wind, and the swift, ever-changing, movement of the clouds as a symbol of an inevitable storm brewing.  And though you know you're alone, the expectation of a towing bell from the clock tower, is never heard, but the chime is created in the patiently waiting mind as a substitute. Then, the question beckons... "Where is everybody?"