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POTD: Abandoned Barn 2.0
A companion piece to a previous post. I have no idea how old either of these are. ~Vic
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POTD: Metal Fish
I love the metal workers. Such talent. ~Vic
04-10-2020
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POTD: Cycle of Life
I wasn’t expecting to see this. I was a bit startled and thought I might scare the bird. The small creek was quite a bit of a steep drop. This may be hard to look at but, the carrion eaters are the necessary clean-up crew. At first, I thought it might be a deer but, the tail appears to be too long. Click on the picture to see a larger shot, if you wish. ~Vic
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POTD: Rainbow
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
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07-28-2020
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FFTD: Hibiscus
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
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Shutterbug Saturday: Animal Friends 5.0
My headings used to say Wildlife but, I have changed them. ~Vic
Lovely rolling hills.
09-04-2019
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05-02-2020
05-25-2020
POTD: Rooster
On a trip to one of our local farms, I passed this. It’s a cool piece of metal art. ~Vic
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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.
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
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POTD: Big Bug
I was headed into the local grocery store and noticed this. That is one big mosquito. *laughing* ~Vic
Snapshots Sunday: Sky Gazing 4.0
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
07-12-2016
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