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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

Purpletop Vervain Image — 09-14-2019
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POTD: Shadow Man

Posted on September 14, 2020 Updated on September 14, 2020

I saw this on an afternoon walk. “Only the Shadow knows…” ~Vic

Shadow Man Image — 04-18-2020
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FFTD: Vitex

Posted on September 10, 2020 Updated on September 9, 2020

The species of this is vitex agnus-castus or chastetree, chasteberry, Abraham’s Balm, lilac chastetree and monk’s pepper. ~Vic

Chastetree Image One — Gold Park butterfly garden
09-14-2019

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POTD: Yard Nessie

Posted on September 6, 2020 Updated on September 6, 2020

Stumbled across this on an evening walk. ~Vic

Yard Nessie Image — 04-15-2020
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FFTD: Canna

Posted on September 2, 2020 Updated on September 2, 2020

I can’t determine the species. ~Vic

Canna Flower Image — 09-14-2019
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POTD: Birthday Sunset

Posted on August 30, 2020 Updated on May 9, 2021

It’s been a good day. ~Vic

Birthday Sunset Image — Breathtaking end to the day.
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FFTD: Ruellia

Posted on August 28, 2020 Updated on August 29, 2020

A member of the Acanthaceae family, this could be a Ruellia Simplex or Mexican Petunia, Mexican Bluebell or Britton’s Wild Petunia. It could be a Ruellia Tuberosa or Minnieroot, Fever Root, Snapdragon Root or Sheep Potato. Honestly, they look the same to me. ~Vic

Ruellia Image — 09-14-2019
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POTD: Abandoned Barn 2.0

Posted on August 26, 2020 Updated on May 18, 2024

A companion piece to a previous post. I have no idea how old either of these are. ~Vic

Abandoned Barn Image — 04-11-2020
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FFTD: Marsh Tickseed

Posted on August 24, 2020

It took me a while to find this one. Even Pl@ntNet had trouble. At first, I thought it was a Coreopsis but, the petals didn’t match. Then, I thought it might be a Cosmos but, the petals still didn’t match. This is a Bidens Trichosperma. I think there has been some classification shuffling but, they are all in the Asteraceae family or Sunflower family. ~Vic