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POTD: Agaricaceae

Posted on September 14, 2021

I believe this is a Chlorophyllum Molybdites or a False Parasol (poisonous), which is frequently confused with the Macrolepiota Procera or the Parasol Mushroom (Edible).

Check out Mushroom World. ~Vic

False Parasol Mushroom Image — 06-23-2019

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POTD: Painted Pig

Posted on September 5, 2021 Updated on September 5, 2021

Every year, Hillsborough has a Hog Day. One particular year, I can’t remember which one, there was a pig painting contest. Here is one of them, placed in the yard of the Hillsborough Welcome Center. ~Vic

Painted Pig Image One — 09-24-2020
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POTD: Gaillardia

Posted on September 3, 2021

Also called Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket and Arizona Sun. ~Vic

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POTD: Birthday Moon

Posted on August 30, 2021 Updated on August 29, 2021

Birthday Moon Image — Mooning you with a year old picture.
Milestone #55
It’s a good number. Cheers!
08-30-2020
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POTD: Sunset 2.0

Posted on August 26, 2021

I’ve posted several sunsets over the years but, this one isn’t mine. ~Vic

Ray Tutterow IBM Image — My buddy Ray’s handiwork.
IBM/RTP
12-23-2016
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POTD: Delphinium

Posted on August 22, 2021 Updated on August 23, 2021

This could be a Delphinium Fissum or a Consolida Ajacis or a Rocket Larkspur. I’m not entirely sure. Pl@ntNet was not helpful. ~Vic

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POTD: Old Hydrant 2.0

Posted on August 18, 2021 Updated on August 23, 2021

In an old town, you see old things. Companion piece to this post. ~Vic

Old Hydrant 2.0 Image — 08-09-2020
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POTD: Lilium

Posted on August 8, 2021 Updated on October 1, 2021

This is definitely a lily or Liliaceae but, what species? It could be a Candidum or, possibly a Longiflorum. It’s nearly impossible to tell even with Pl@ntNet. There are just too many varieties and hybrids. It’s beautiful, though. ~Vic

Lillium Image — Hanging out over the fence.
06-05-2019
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POTD: Sturgeon Moon 2009

Posted on August 4, 2021 Updated on August 3, 2021

I’ve been digging around in some old photos. I stumbled across this…apropos for the month. Full illumination for the August 2009 moon occurred at 8:54pm EDT on the 5th. I almost nailed the day! I did a 2018 post and a post last year. I didn’t take this one. This shot is much clearer than what my stupid-phone can come up with. It belongs to my buddy Ray and he doesn’t remember where he took it. The upcoming full moon will be full on the 22nd at 8:02am EDT. ~Vic

Sturgeon Moon August 2009 — Photo Credit: Ray Tutterow
08-08-2009
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POTD: Hydrangea

Posted on July 31, 2021 Updated on August 2, 2021

Hydrangea Quercifolia, Oakleaf Hydrangea or Oak-Leaved Hydrangea. ~Vic

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POTD: Thunder Moon 2021

Posted on July 27, 2021 Updated on July 28, 2021

Also known as the Buck Moon or Hay Moon, I grabbed this shot around 9:00pm. Full illumination occurred on the 23rd at 10:37pm. Here is my previous post. ~Vic

Full Buck Moon 2021 Image — Peek-a-boo
07-22-2021

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POTD: Fire Department

Posted on July 17, 2021 Updated on July 17, 2021

Our little town’s Fire Department, captured with cool cloud formations. ~Vic

Hillsborough Fire Department — 06-28-2018

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POTD: Papaver Rhoeas

Posted on July 13, 2021 Updated on October 4, 2023

In the family of Papaveraceae, this is the common poppy, red poppy, field poppy, corn poppy, corn rose or the wonderful Flanders poppy. ~Vic