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FFTD: Orange Eye

Posted on November 9, 2020 Updated on November 8, 2020

I had no clue about this one. Pl@ntNet certainly helps, assuming it is correct or that I chose properly. This is, possibly, a Buddleja Davidii or Summer Lilac and Butterfly-Bush. It is a flowering plant but, I thought the leaves were pretty, too. It’s native to Central China and Japan. ~Vic

Orange Eye Image — 11-19-2019
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POTD: Whale Cloud

Posted on November 5, 2020 Updated on May 18, 2024

Can you see it? Companion piece to my 2019 post. ~Vic

Whale Cloud Image — 04-17-2020
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FFTD: Gated Tulips

Posted on November 1, 2020 Updated on October 31, 2020

That’s not really a genus or a family but, they do look cute peeking through the iron gate. ~Vic

Tulips Through The Gate Image — 04-10-2019

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POTD: Metal Butterfly

Posted on October 29, 2020 Updated on October 28, 2020

More lovely metal work in a pollinator garden in the little kids’ Turnip Patch Park. ~Vic

Metal Butterfly Image — 04-16-2020
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FFTD: Asteraceae

Posted on October 27, 2020 Updated on October 28, 2020

This is a tiny little Daisy of some sort. I can’t identify it even with Pl@ntNet. ~Vic

Daisy Image — 10-10-2019
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POTD: Tree Art

Posted on October 25, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

This is a companion piece to my Virus Humor post back in April. It takes talent and patience to do this. And, a sharp knife. ~Vic

Tree Art Image — Just waiting for the phallic symbol and woody jokes.
04-15-2020

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Shutterbug Saturday: Halloween Local 4.0

Posted on October 24, 2020 Updated on May 18, 2024

The mood of our country isn’t really conducive to decorating or celebrating. There are a few highlights, here but, our town isn’t showing a lot of Halloween spirit. It’s a complete shame but, I managed to get a few shots. ~Vic

Halloween Local 3.0

Pumpkins In A Row Image One — Pumpkin Row
09-26-2020
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Pipe Skeleton Image Two — The skeleton guy has shoes, now.
10-14-2020
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Skeletons Image Three — I love the bird skeleton.
09-26-2020
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Great Pumpkin Image Four — It’s the Great Pumpkin!
This was on a box, on the ground, at our local market.
10-07-2020
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Gargoyle Image Five — Gargoyle in a local bar.
10-01-2020
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Insurance Decoration Image Six — Local insurance company.
10-07-2020
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Local Insurance Company Image Seven — They did a nice job.
10-07-2020
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Pumpkin Decoration Image Eight — A neighbor’s decoration a block away.
I love the starfish pumpkin.
10-01-2020
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Pumpkin Decoration Image Nine — Lovely decoration.
10-01-2020
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Pumpkin Decorations Image Ten — Lumpy pumpkin.
10-01-2020
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Ghost & Skeleton Decoration Image Eleven — Spooky ghostie & bat skeleton.
10-10-2020
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Glowing Ghost Image Twelve — Glowing ghostie.
10-08-2020
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My Front Yard Image Thirteen — My front yard.
The pumpkin will be carved for Halloween.
10-20-2020
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FFTD: Salvia

Posted on October 23, 2020 Updated on October 28, 2020

A lovely Salvia Leucantha or Mexican Bush Sage planted by my across-the-street neighbor. ~Vic

Salvia Leucantha Image — 10-22-2019
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POTD: Hiatus

Posted on September 30, 2020 Updated on September 30, 2020

I’m taking a break from blogging for a while. I’m kinda burned out. In fact, I’m burned out on a lot of things. I’m not sure when I will return. ~Vic

Sunset & Adirondacks Image — Backyard Haven
02-25-2020

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FFTD: Chrysanthemum

Posted on September 26, 2020 Updated on September 26, 2020

Love the ‘Mums. ~Vic

Lavendar Mum Image — 10-06-2018
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POTD: The Robot

Posted on September 22, 2020 Updated on September 21, 2020

I can’t tell if it is facing me or facing the house. It looks like his feet are facing the house and it appears he has a ray gun facing the house but, he has eyes looking at me. Maybe it is a confused robot but, the metal work is cute. ~Vic

Robot Yard Art Image — 04-18-2020
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FFTD: Verbena

Posted on September 18, 2020 Updated on September 18, 2020

There are several species of Verbena and this one is a Bonariensis or Purpletop Vervain, Clustertop Vervain, Argentinian Vervain and, good old fashioned Tall Verbena. It is not, however, a Brazilian Verbena. ~Vic