On a number of occasions I thought that I need to post something about the nature of nature. While we all love the images of chocolate box sunsets there is more to the nature of nature than just beauty. Most of the things we look at and admire exist because of competition with other living things - and I don't think we should shy away from this.
The world is remarkable because of what it holds and the way it world, not because of how it makes us feel (although I'm very glad it makes me feel that way!). We can't admire the power of hawks without acknowledging that they eat rabbits.
So here are a couple of images to remind me that some of the power of nature rests in the fact that it can do us harm! Thinking of this is the best way I know to remind us that we part of nature, not just separate observers.
You can find more pictures from around the world at Our World Tuesday.
You can find the latest post to my other blog by clicking the Paying Ready Attention image on the RHS of the screen.
Enjoy the pictures.
I love sunsets - but you're right, we shouldn't underestimate the power of nature.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen signs like these, although it wouldn't surprise me if they had something similar in the coastal areas here. I'm sure Florida has something like them.
ReplyDeletedefinitely not any i see in texas. :)
ReplyDeleteWe have had some unusual visitors to the water around Puget Sound this year, but none like yours!!! Hope you have a great week, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteIn Australia you do seem to have more than your fair share of nasties and bitetys.
ReplyDeleteGood point Stewart - I guess you won't be taking pictures in your wet suit at these spots then? I posted some Dunlin for you.
ReplyDeleteCrocs and stingers, both of them would keep me out of the water. I guess both critters have a place on our earth. Great post and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have the notice about stingers but in the past couple of years there have been notices put up about crocodiles! It made me a bit wary the first year but since then the notices have not made much impact. No crocs seen last year anyway!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteI like these signs, made me laugh to think people have to be warned that these creatures might be dangerous.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what Stingers were until I took a trip to Cairns.
ReplyDeleteInteresting signs indeed! Glad a croc didn't get you.
ReplyDeleteThe other side of nature and the truth. Neat stuff. I like the artwork on these signs.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThese signs are indicative of some treacherous elements in the area.
ReplyDeleteCheers ... visiting from Our World Tuesday.
Now, here's something completely different:
http://turningboholano.blogspot.com/2012/08/balut.html
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ReplyDeleteI think you're just trying to frighten me off visiting the natural wonders of Queensland!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see these when I was in Queensland though the signs for crocs were more than enough ;-)
ReplyDeleteStewart this is an excellent post, thank you for the awareness. The 4 1/2 months I spent in your amazing country I never spotted signs like this, I was in the ocean numerous times and it wasn't until I was in my final week of my journey someone mentioned an incident of a girl being killed by a shark some years ago. If I would have known that I never would have had half the fun I did. Sometimes ignorance can be bliss, yet nature is a force not to be reckoned with.
ReplyDeleteAnd sunsets really are beautiful, especially over the ocean! :-)
Cheers.
I understand what you're saying. I live part of the year in hurricane country -- and not only that but I posted a picture of an alligator eating a turtle .. well aware that nature isn't always all ... roses!
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