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POTD: Rainbow

Posted on July 29, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

We’ve been having rolling thunderstorms over the last two weeks. My buddy Ray captured this at work. Two years, ago, I captured another July Rainbow. ~Vic

Rainbow Image — Photo Credit: **Ray Tutterow**
Droidphone
07-28-2020

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FFTD: Hibiscus

Posted on July 27, 2020 Updated on July 26, 2020

These flowers are frequently found in teas. They have a high Vitamin C content. I’ve tried them but, the flavor does not appeal to me that much. I lean more towards ginger and peppermint teas. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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POTD: Replacement

Posted on July 23, 2020 Updated on July 23, 2020

When you need a new hood and it doesn’t quite fit properly. Color matching is optional. ~Vic

Saturn Hood Image — Food Lion parking lot.
03-13-2020

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FFTD: Sunflower

Posted on July 21, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

I love these things. They are majestic. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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POTD: Stickwork Sculpture 3.0

Posted on July 19, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

I’ve posted this sculpture twice, before…here & here. This will be my last installment as I only had a few shots and this shot isn’t even mine. This photo was part of a larger group of snow shots I posted about here & here.

Since it is SO HOT outside, I thought I would cool your mind a bit. ~Vic

Stickwork Sculpture Snow Image — Photo Credit: Tim Woody
(I have no idea who he is despite searching.)
From the January 2018 Snow Bomb
01-18-2018

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Shutterbug Saturday: Animal Friends 5.0

Posted on July 18, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

My headings used to say Wildlife but, I have changed them. ~Vic

Animal Friends 4.0

Cows In Pasture Image One — Local cattle farm.
Lovely rolling hills.
09-04-2019

Calf Image Two — Curious little one.
Moo.

Buck Image Five — Well…hello!
05-25-2020

Buck Image Six — This little guy watched me walk by him. I got within six feet of him.

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FFTD: Passiflora

Posted on July 17, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

Or, Passion Flower. I’m doing a happy dance as I just discovered Pl@nt Net. It should be much easier to identify my flowers & other plants. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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POTD: Rooster

Posted on July 15, 2020 Updated on July 31, 2020

On a trip to one of our local farms, I passed this. It’s a cool piece of metal art. ~Vic

Metal Rooster Image — From this afternoon…

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FFTD: Crepe Myrtle

Posted on July 13, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

Crepe Myrtle Image — In front of the library.
07-06-2019

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POTD: The Fisherman

Posted on July 11, 2020 Updated on July 31, 2020

Someone really loves fishing. ~Vic

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FFTD: Pale Green

Posted on July 9, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Update:
As it turns out, thanks to Pl@ntNet, this is an Iberis Umbellata or, Globe Candytuft. I think it may have already bloomed and the center colors are all that is left. It appears to be the same thing as my previous post.

This looks like a tiny bird nest with eggs. If anyone knows what this is, let me know. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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POTD: The O’Neill

Posted on July 8, 2020 Updated on July 31, 2020

The Asgard warship, the O’Neill, coming down through the clouds. ~Vic

Asgard Ship Cloud Image One — The O’Neill
06-01-2019

O'Neill Image Two — The O’Neill
Image Credit: Pinterest

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Town Tuesday: Yellow House 1768

Posted on July 7, 2020 Updated on July 7, 2020

William Courtney’s Yellow House

This is one of a few of the oldest homes in Hillsborough. ~Vic

William Courtney Yellow House Image One — Downtown Hillsborough
Taken: 04-04-2020

William Courtney Yellow House Image Two — Steps leading from the driveway
to the front door.
Taken: 04-16-2020

William Courtney Yellow House Sign Image Three — Sign Marker

Additional Information:
William Courtney’s Yellow House 1768 (Facebook)
Walk Through Historic Hillsborough (Historic Hillsborough)
William Courtney’s Yellow House (Open Orange NC/Built date is wrong)

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FFTD: Lilies

Posted on July 6, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

Flower for the Day

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Foto Friday: Sky Gazing 5.0

Posted on July 3, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

These are companion shots to my POTD: Sunset post, as well as previous Sky Gazing posts. This town can have some of the most glorious sunsets and quirky cloud formations. ~Vic