I am not a gift...I am a surprise :)

"Love is like a violin. The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever."

Hard time for fish.

Fish cluster at an ice hole, covered with thin pieces of ice, struggling for air in a pond in a park in St. Petersburg, Russia. As the long Russian winter drags on, fish in the ponds of St. Petersburg become increasingly desperate for oxygen, clustering in vast, thrashing masses at shrinking holes in the ice. Not only does ice block oxygen that could be diffused into the water from the air, but it also impedes sunlight from reaching oxygen-generating plants and algae in the water.





Рыба пытается найти доступ к кислороду в проруби для купания "моржей" в одном из прудов парка Победы в Санкт-Петербурге.

Зимой в искусственных городских прудах под толщей льда из-за небольшого количества воды происходят застойные явления. Особенно в это время страдают мелкие виды рыб в загрязненных водоемах, где образуются анаэробные (безвоздушные) условия, может выделяться газ метан, а также в неглубоких прудах, промерзающих почти до дна. Следствием недостатка кислорода становится замор рыбы.

Если сильные морозы продлятся еще несколько дней, а прорубь окончательно замерзнет, то рыба в этом пруде по-видимому обречена на вымирание.

Never forget those who were kind to you.Walking upon the clouds.

Comments

Doug Bardmassthebard Monday, February 14, 2011 7:56:20 PM

Poor fish, crazy lady in blue bathing suit. I need to turn the heat up, you made me shiver.faint psmurf Turning blue myself.

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Monday, February 14, 2011 8:07:12 PM

oh poor fish...

Sunfloweryulenka Monday, February 14, 2011 8:12:38 PM

Yes...nature is cruel sometimes to its inhabitants. sad
This all week will be very cold...even more cold than now it is.

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Monday, February 14, 2011 8:16:13 PM

Yeah, I feel it everyday, I live in Saint Petersburg too smile

Sunfloweryulenka Monday, February 14, 2011 8:28:20 PM

Земляк smile

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Monday, February 14, 2011 8:32:11 PM

Я из Ирана, вы помните? smile

risis risis1977 Monday, February 14, 2011 11:42:04 PM

Poor fish awww . .
Seems very cold there . . That's opposite from I belong , almost 2 weeks no rain here , and the hottest weeks I think . . knockout

Tamil Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:04:59 AM

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:38:17 PM

As you live in my city now-you call feel all these cold days.The only good thing is that it is sunny here.

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:40:21 PM

Hi Ris.Nice that somewhere it is hot smile


Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:41:59 PM

Yes,Tamil...this time is not easy for animals,birds and fish. sad

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Tuesday, February 15, 2011 9:16:21 PM

At least, it's warmer than Siberia!

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:22:32 PM

It makes you feel better? smile

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Wednesday, February 16, 2011 1:12:57 PM

No, I like cold weather smile So it's OK smile

Sunfloweryulenka Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:05:36 PM

You like cold water?????????bigeyes

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:45:06 AM

No, no bigsmile I haven't tried, and don't want to, jump into cold water! Friends here do suggest me, but my answer is спасибо большое! bigsmile

Wizardlokutus-prime Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:57:50 PM

Hi ... these are amazing shots! I like photography and I'm gaining more experience. When I'm out I like to look for unusual or beautiful scenes to record but I never saw anything like the scenes you show here. Great photos! smile I learned more reading your post. Thanks! up

Sunfloweryulenka Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:55:42 PM

lol Why not? Try! Спасибо большое is not an experience!
Why not to try something new wink
Look how people are happy! lol
http://img12.imageshost.ru/img/2011/01/20/image_4d3789b185ebd.jpg -

Sunfloweryulenka Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:58:31 PM

Hi Loku.Glad you are here again.I saw your blog was closed.Hope you are better now.
Photos are no mine,but they touched me a lot. I am so pity for fish.By the way...next day after I made this post there was a TV program,that showed how people help fish making holes in the ice!

Elias Yemrelibaiulgen Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:12:30 PM

Боже мой! How is that possible? knockout

Sunfloweryulenka Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:35:49 PM

lol p
Possible....but not for me!whistle faint

Steffiwellisteffi Friday, February 18, 2011 5:50:06 AM

yikes
Since I already see, I freezing.
I would never go into it.
With the number of fish, the fishermen have it but slightly.

Sunfloweryulenka Saturday, February 19, 2011 9:53:55 PM

There are no people who are ready to catch this fish easily in bad moments.People feel pity for them.

Wizardlokutus-prime Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:11:27 PM

Hi Yulia, Glad to be here again looking at your lovely pages . My blog is open, it was invisible for a little while but I've changed my banner and background to make it look different in design.The banner is a photo I shot. Please come see my digital art poems and other posts. Drop by whenever it pleases you. You are always welcome and so is everyone. I don't know if you are subscribed to my posts - if you aren't you won't know when I have posted. smile happy up

Sunfloweryulenka Sunday, February 20, 2011 6:05:45 AM

Hi Loku.
I am glad you opened it.I do not like when people suddenly close their soul from their friends.It means that something terrible is happening inside and they want to see nobody.
I will be glad to see you here and I was already at your pages when saw your new avatar smile
Have a nice Sunday and my best wishes smile

Wizardlokutus-prime Sunday, February 20, 2011 11:49:51 AM

Originally posted by yulenka:

I am glad you opened it.I do not like when people suddenly close their soul from their friends.It means that something terrible is happening inside and they want to see nobody.



Hi Yulia.
I know what you mean. I apologize to everyone, specifically and in general, for the past closure. I am back now and trying to show everyone I knew and who knew me that I am still writing poetry and stories and essays and observations, and still posting photographs and visiting other blogs and commenting. I have a lot of writing and artistic potential left in me. I'm glad you called by my page and sent a message in my shoutbox and also glad you like my new peaceful hopeful avatar. I got your blog on my subscriptions and each time you post or reply I'll see that and I'll be over to comment. Have a nice Sunday and my best wishes too happy

Sunfloweryulenka Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:00:25 PM

happy yes
Have my best wishes Loku.
Sometimes life is not easy and we are trying to solve all alone.
But believe me-it is more easy to have friends to share. wink

7Wellis Monday, February 21, 2011 7:40:12 AM

Hi, Yulia, the pictures are very impressive and the lady in blue is very courageous. How was it that you've stayed there? You could paint the fishes in acryl.

Wizardlokutus-prime Monday, February 21, 2011 6:47:35 PM


Originally posted by yulenka:

Have my best wishes Loku.
Sometimes life is not easy and we are trying to solve all alone.
But believe me-it is more easy to have friends to share



happy yes yes it is.. and that is why I visit you and try also to visit others and hope that old friendships that had become silent will blossom again and bring light into gray days that cover gray skies. Everyone tries to do their best. I am trying very hard myself. It is a long road but I have already walked a great distance on that road and now I seek to continue to write my poetry, as I have done for most of my life, in humility from examples of all I see around me. I am hopeful that my road will get easier, but all I can do is to treat each new day as a new day. I love writing. It is a form of life blood to me. There are many fine writers in this community and I try to observe, listen and learn. I endeavor to do that. Thank you for your friendship and your wisdom, Yulia. smile

Sunfloweryulenka Monday, February 21, 2011 7:29:14 PM

Originally posted by 7Wellis:

Hi, Yulia, the pictures are very impressive and the lady in blue is very courageous. How was it that you've stayed there? You could paint the fishes in acryl.


Oh no! I was not there.And I did not see them myself...fortunately.

As for painting...fishes were always good thing to paint,they are so colored!!!

Sunfloweryulenka Monday, February 21, 2011 8:42:28 PM

Loku.....a bit of positive for you smile

Wizardlokutus-prime Monday, February 21, 2011 10:19:15 PM

Originally posted by yulenka:

Loku.....a bit of positive for you


ohhhhh... happy happy happy this is wonderful and it's a Big Positive for me. Love it! Thank you so much Yulia! happy happy happy

7Wellis Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:21:53 AM

Originally posted by yulenka:

Oh no! I was not there.And I did not see them myself...fortunately.


Okay! Thank you for the answer. This would be a very impressive painting! whistle

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:48:47 AM

How is the "tail" wink Not ready yet? I want to see it all together p

7Wellis Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:51:19 AM

Originally posted by yulenka:

How is the "tail"


It is almost ready. I don't like the transition to the background, so I have to change a little bit. Thank you for your interest.

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:54:53 AM

Yes...I am really waiting for.I liked the style of the painting ;)And the colors!

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:55:43 AM

Have a nice day,I must go to work now smile

7Wellis Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:32:11 AM

Originally posted by yulenka:

,I must go to work no


Have a nice day too. You have got a work now? Congratulations.

Sunfloweryulenka Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:31:39 PM

Yes...smile for 2 weeks smile

7Wellis Wednesday, February 23, 2011 5:39:16 AM

I'm happy for you.

Wizardlokutus-prime Wednesday, February 23, 2011 1:57:54 PM

Originally posted by yulenka:

Yes...smile for 2 weeks



happy

Sunfloweryulenka Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:08:27 AM

Yes,work is important.And now it is a real problem in the time of crises.
What will be in future-we'll see.But I do not worry too much.All will be fine!

7Wellis Thursday, February 24, 2011 7:37:55 AM

You seems to be a very positive person. up

Sunfloweryulenka Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:26:37 PM

Not always,but try to be more smile

FIFINELEB Saturday, March 5, 2011 9:36:49 AM

Hi,Yulia. Hope you're doing very well. This is a terrible and hard struggle for life for those poor water creatures. God send some warmth and relief to them. Have a great weekend. smile

Tom RondelloFrlmnk Saturday, December 24, 2011 1:15:39 PM

Another reason I identity with the hunter/gatherers of the world and my practice is not so strictly vegetarian.
That seems a terrible waste. Perhaps you could keep two in a bowl until Spring. yes

Sunfloweryulenka Saturday, December 24, 2011 8:32:36 PM

smile It was during the last winter,that passed already.Hope this winter will be better for poor creations.
And I can say one more thing....people are changing to the best...they became more kind. up

Tom RondelloFrlmnk Saturday, December 24, 2011 10:56:12 PM


up

Sunfloweryulenka Sunday, December 25, 2011 9:03:25 PM

yes

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