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Shutterbug Saturday: Feathers 5.0

Posted on May 2, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

I used to add a corresponding photo from Unsplash or Pexels up at the top as a lead-in. I have enough photos of my own so, I won’t be doing that anymore. My previous posts, I will leave them. All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

Feathers 4.0

Cardinal Image One — Cardinal singing on the Riverwalk
04-18-2019

Carolina Wren Image Three — Carolina Wren out of the nest.
The nest is the black washtub to the left.
04-24-2019

Carolina Wren Image Four — Calling for its mate.

Carolina Wren Image Five — Then, it started to bark at a squirrel.

Washtub Image Six — The washtub is full.

Birdhouse Image Eight — This one was just not big enough,
even for the little Wrens.
05-06-2019

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POTD: Corona Dragon

Posted on April 29, 2020 Updated on July 31, 2020

Dragon is properly covered. Good Dragon. Good, good Dragon. ~Vic

Covered Dragon Image — Dragon is wearing his face mask and is practicing social distancing.

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FFTD: Dogwood Bloom

Posted on April 28, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

Dogwood Bloom Image — Dogwood tree in the center of town
heading towards the Colonial Inn.
04-10-2019

Flower for the Day

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POTD: Strawberries & Dragon

Posted on April 26, 2020 Updated on July 31, 2020

This is an older photo but, it IS strawberry season. Dragon agrees. ~Vic

Strawberries & Dragon Image — Home from the Farmers Market
04-28-2018

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FFTD: Candytuft

Posted on April 22, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

I have no idea what this is. If anyone does, speak up. ~Vic

Update: Thanks to Max at Powerpop Blog, I got my answer. This is an Iberis Sempervirens or an Evergreen Candytuft. Thanks, Max!

White Flowers Image — Evening Walk
04-10-2019

Flower for the Day

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Town Tuesday: Old Courthouse

Posted on April 21, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Yep…another new post heading. I will be doing a series of shots from my town. Hillsborough is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina and was the Capitol for a short time. It’s a very interesting, eclectic place. All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

Previous Post: The Town.

Boone Expedition Image One — Henderson–Boone to Kentucky Expedition Marker
March 17, 1775
Tablet metal from the USS Maine
Richard Henderson was the presiding judge when the Regulators attacked the Courthouse.
They burned his home in Williamsborough.
Taken 05-20-2019

Boone Trail Highway Image Two — Back of the Marker
Boone Trace or Boone Trail Highway &
The Trading Path 1700

Old Courthouse Image Three — Looking Northeast from the corner of Churton Street & Margaret Lane
Taken 04-04-2020

Old Courthouse Image Four — Looking Northwest from the corner of Margaret Lane & Court Street.
Back door.

Old Courthouse Image Five — Looking WNW from Court Street

Old Courthouse Image Six — Looking due South.
Front door.
The marker, above, is to the right.

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Snapshots Sunday: Sky Gazing 4.0

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

A storm rolled into town in July of 2016. I came out of the Food Lion and was just awestruck. It was scary looking and I kept waiting for the lightening, thunder and rain but, nothing happened except a gorgeous sunset.

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

Sky Gazing 3.0

July Storm Image One — Standing in the parking lot. I thought this was going to turn into a funnel cloud.
07-12-2016

July Storm Image Two — It was still turning.

July Storm Image Three — It was like two different skies.

July Storm Image Four — It stayed really dark but, there was no rain at all.

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POTD: Jack

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

This is a good shot of Jack without his mask and masked rider. ~Vic

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Foto Friday: Virus Humor

Posted on April 17, 2020

We have a few comedians in town. I can appreciate. These are cute and clever. That being said, I am getting tired of the TV telling me to social distance, stay at home and wash my hands. I heard you the first fifty times. Enough already. All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

Crownavirus Image One — Sidewalk railing in front of a house on the corner.
The homeowners are known for wiring things
to the railing.
04-15-2020

Crow With Mask Image Two — Crow demonstrates how to wear a mask.

Crow With Bunny Ears Image Three — Crow with bunny ears…and mask.

Jack With Rider Image Four — This is Jack, which, I’m pretty sure
is short for jackass. He is well known
around town. The green critter on his
back is a Disney character, I guess.
04-16-2020

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FFTD: Rhododendron

Posted on April 14, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

Rhododendron Image — Evening walk.
04-10-2019

Flower for the Day

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Shutterbug Saturday: Animal Friends 3.0

Posted on April 11, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Update: I am changing the heading on all of my wildlife posts to Animal Friends. ~Vic

More shots from the local wild babies. All photos are my personal collection. ©.

Animal Friends 2.0

Brown Snake Image One — Saw this little guy on the Riverwalk.
Sadly, it was dead.
It cooked in the sun.
Non-poisonous.
06-02-2019

Mama Deer Image Two — She startled us and we startled her.
07-25-2019

Fawn Image Three — Then, we saw her fawn.
Peek-a-boo!
07-25-2019

Mama & Fawn Image Four — They posed for us for a bit, then took off.
07-25-2019

Green Snake Image Five — This was pitiful.
Victim of a vehicle.
The phone couldn’t capture the brilliant green.
Non-poisonous.
07-29-2019

Fawn Image Six — Hey, Baby!
Seeing spots.
08-17-2019

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Pink Moon 2020

Posted on April 7, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Pink Moon Farmers Almanac 1818 Image One — Image Credit: Farmers Almanac 1818

Our full moon this month is a Super Moon, as was last month‘s…which I totally missed. I did a Pink Moon post last year with all the different names so, I won’t repeat them here.

Perigee Apogee Old Farmer's Almanac Image Two — Image Credit: almanac.com

I also didn’t have any immediate shots because of the weather and wound up posting some older pictures. Earlier, I thought the weather wasn’t going to cooperate tonight, either and I shared some older pix, below. But, it rose beautifully, without much cloud interference. It is a bit hazy, tho. I saved it for last. All photos are my personal collection ©, unless otherwise stated.

Full illumination occurs at 10:35pm EDT. Howl for me! ~Vic

Pink Moon 2017 Image Three — Spooky
04-10-2017

Pink Moon 2018 Image Four — Peek-a-boo!
04-28-2018

Pink Moon 2019 Image Five — Waxing Gibbous four days earlier.
Not sure why I didn’t post this last year.
04-15-2019

Pink Moon 2020 Image Six — Last night’s walk.
Moon over the Library.
04-06-2020

Pink Moon 2020 Image Seven — Got this standing in the middle of the street.
The tree is holding on.
04-07-2020

References:
Full Moons (Moon Giant)
Full Moon Dates & Times (Farmers’ Almanac 1818)
Full Moon Names (The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792)
Pink Moon (Time and Date)

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POTD: Cute Mailbox

Posted on April 5, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

We have a town full of artists, of all kinds. I found another interesting mailbox on my afternoon walk, yesterday. This would be a companion piece to the Colorful Mailbox post. ~Vic