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Foto Friday: Sky Gazing 5.0
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
06-24-2020
FFTD: Tiny Pale Pinks
I have no idea what these are but, they are adorable. ~Vic
Flower for the Day
Snapshots Sunday: Solstice Shots
I dropped the ball and missed posting about our Summer Solstice. I did catch some pictures, though and a Snapshots Sunday is a perfect reason to post them. I posted about the Solstice in 2018, shortly after I had started blogging, again, after a four year absence. I did an Almanac write-up on the Solstice in 2019. This year’s Solstice occurred at 5:44pm EDT, yesterday. ~Vic
Some Folklore:
♦ In ancient Egypt, the summer solstice coincided with the rising of the Nile River. As it was crucial to predict this annual flooding, the Egyptian New Year began at this important solstice.
♦ In centuries past, the Irish would cut hazel branches on solstice eve to be used in searching for gold, water and precious jewels.
♦ Many European cultures hold what are known as Midsummer celebrations at the solstice, which include gatherings at Stonehenge and the lighting of bonfires on hilltops.
Strawberry Moon 2020
I did a complete write-up on the Strawberry Moon last year with two videos. No need to repeat. Full illumination occurred at 3:12pm EDT. Howl for me! ~Vic
Late add:
I forgot to mention that there was a penumbral eclipse (space.com link) of this Moon but, we weren’t in the path of sight. We will be in the path of sight for the early July eclipse and the late November eclipse.
06-01-2020
06-03-2020
06-04-2020
Little bit of rain.
Spooky
06-05-2020
POTD: Jack 2.0
Companion piece to Jack and his rider. Another angle… ~Vic
Metal artist Jonathan Bowling.
07-16-2018
FFTD: Greens & Whites
Update: This is a Breynia Disticha, in the Phyllanthaceae family and known as a Snowbush or Foliage Flower. ~Vic
I haven’t the first clue what this is.
05-24-2019
Flower for the Day
POTD: Big Bug
I was headed into the local grocery store and noticed this. That is one big mosquito. *laughing* ~Vic
FFTD: Shrub Rose
Peeking through an iron fence. ~Vic
Update:
Upon further investigation, this is, in fact, a red Camellia.
04-10-2019
Flower for the Day
Shutterbug Saturday: Feathers 5.0
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
04-18-2019
The nest is the black washtub to the left.
04-24-2019
even for the little Wrens.
05-06-2019
POTD: Corona Dragon
Dragon is properly covered. Good Dragon. Good, good Dragon. ~Vic
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