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Sky Watch, Midweek Blues,
Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers,
Weekend Reflections, Window Views, Just for Joy,
Camera Critters, Pet Pride, Mosaic and Macro Monday
Sky Watch, Midweek Blues,
Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers,
Weekend Reflections, Window Views, Just for Joy,
Camera Critters, Pet Pride, Mosaic and Macro Monday
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1. I’ve enjoyed watching the skies change from ‘drizzily grey’ in the morning to pretty blues with wispy clouds drifting by in the afternoon … and capturing views with my camera to share here today and at Sacred Ruminations yesterday.
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others participating in Sky Watch and Midweek Blues
2. My struggling Endless Summer Hydrangea remains small but is finally producing some lovely pink blossoms … and I’ve enjoyed creating and experimenting with filters on this mosaic … the first is straight out of the camera, in the middle is Paint Daubs (with the mosaic flipped horizontally) and at the bottom I used the Watercolor filter.
3. After enjoying and sharing photos of African Lily blossoms from around my neighborhood a couple of week ago, I was delighted to discover two buds on my own potted African Lily … and photographed them over the three day period they lasted.
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participating in Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers,
Mosaic Monday, and Macro Monday
participating in Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers,
Mosaic Monday, and Macro Monday
4. With tendonitis in my elbow, it’s been quite some time since I’ve been able to toss a toy for Molly to fetch … but this past week my elbow felt better and we played several days. I love trying to capture her catching the toy in the air and returning it joyfully (with her ears flying) … just for the JOY of it!
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sharing Camera Critters, Pet Pride and Just for the JOY of it!
sharing Camera Critters, Pet Pride and Just for the JOY of it!
5. I enjoyed a tasty breakfast at Mimi’s Cafe on a drizzily Wednesday morning this week and took these photos for Window Views & Weekend Reflections.
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participating in Weekend Reflections and Window Views
participating in Weekend Reflections and Window Views
Thought for Today
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This LOVELY pink rose
didn’t last for long because
Aloha ‘gallumphed’ …
didn’t last for long because
Aloha ‘gallumphed’ …
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It’s not easy to
catch crisp views of Aloha
… always on the move!
catch crisp views of Aloha
… always on the move!
Her exuberance
often takes a toll on the
blossoms in my yard
often takes a toll on the
blossoms in my yard
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others participating in Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers,
Shadow Shots, Camera Critters, Pet Pride, and Macro Monday
others participating in Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers,
Shadow Shots, Camera Critters, Pet Pride, and Macro Monday
Walking recently
these window views caught my eye
with palm reflections
these window views caught my eye
with palm reflections
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others participating in Window Views and Weekend Reflections
If YOU loved PacMac the way I did, you’ll enjoy Google’s home page … celebrating the game’s 30th anniversary! You can actually PLAY the game there … Enjoy 😉
Thought for Today
“Inside all of us is a Wild Thing.” Maurice Sendak
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Camera Critters, Midweek Blues, Window Views
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Camera Critters, Midweek Blues, Window Views
and Weekend Reflections
Mary the teach at Work of the Poet
has asked bloggers to share Yard Art on Thursdays …
Lots of people who live near the beach
in Southern California ‘decorate’ their yards
(often in unique ways) so I’ll have a steady supply!
has asked bloggers to share Yard Art on Thursdays …
Lots of people who live near the beach
in Southern California ‘decorate’ their yards
(often in unique ways) so I’ll have a steady supply!
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and for others participating in Yard Art
Thirteen photographs
of a sparrow hanging out
in local palm trees
of a sparrow hanging out
in local palm trees
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Haiku Friday, Sky Watch,
and Camera Critters
others participating in Thursday Thirteen,
Haiku Friday, Sky Watch,
and Camera Critters
Window Reflections
near Long Beach Marina with
beautiful blue skies
near Long Beach Marina with
beautiful blue skies
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and Midweek Blues
others participating in Window Views, Weekend Reflections,
and Midweek Blues
Thought for Today
“”Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.”
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
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Raindrops and Sunshine on Roses …
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
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others participating in Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers, and Shadow Shots
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others participating in Weekend Reflections and Window Views
Thought for Today
“The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything — or nothing.” Lady Nancy Astor
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Beach town … Surf City
shares it’s history in this
Surfing Museum
shares it’s history in this
Surfing Museum
today’s temp’ratures
will reach the low 80s and
draw more people here
will reach the low 80s and
draw more people here
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others participating in Almost Wordless Wednesday,
Watery Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Window Views,
Midweek Blues and Wordful Wednesday
others participating in Almost Wordless Wednesday,
Watery Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Window Views,
Midweek Blues and Wordful Wednesday
Thought for Today
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein
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Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers, & Color Carnival
and a brief personal update
Pink Saturday, Today’s Flowers, & Color Carnival
and a brief personal update
one photograph for
Window Views, Reflections and
Sunday Shadow Shots
Window Views, Reflections and
Sunday Shadow Shots
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Weekend Reflections, Shadow Shot Sunday and Window Views
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Weekend Reflections, Shadow Shot Sunday and Window Views
Brief Update about my Computer Issues
I’m pleased to report (to those following my ‘computer challenges’ lately) that after spending several hours on the phone with Dell Tech Support yesterday afternoon, things seem to be working better already. There have been NO BLUE SCREEN CRASHES today and the promised replacement keyboard arrived in today’s mail. THAT was FAST!!!
I’ve removed the old ‘sticky’ one and installed the ‘refurbished’ keyboard. All the keys seem to work normally, though the ‘feel’ is a bit different. I suspect I’ll get used to it quickly and I’m quite relieved to not have to go back and FIX words any longer.
I don’t know the name
of these bushes with dainty
pink blossoms … if YOU
of these bushes with dainty
pink blossoms … if YOU
have an idea what
they might be please let me know
below in comments
they might be please let me know
below in comments
colorful blooms from
South Coast Plaza Mall near the
door to Z’Tejas
South Coast Plaza Mall near the
door to Z’Tejas
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Today’s Flowers, and Color Carnival
and for others participating in Pink Saturday,
Today’s Flowers, and Color Carnival
Thought for Today
“You have the opportunity to be a powerful influence on the lives of other people, no matter your position in life.” V.J. Smith
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13 photographs
Dramatic skies … Window
Views and Reflections
Dramatic skies … Window
Views and Reflections
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Sky Watch, and Haiku Friday
others participating in Thursday Thirteen, Midweek Blues,
Sky Watch, and Haiku Friday
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for others participating in Window Views and Weekend Reflections
A playful bonus … just because
cropped then ‘screened with exclusion’ and lightened
cropped then ‘screened with exclusion’ and lightened
Thought for Today
“To repeat what others have said requires education; to challenge it requires brains.” Mary Pettibone Poole
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muted blues from my
drive in the rain yesterday …
captured through windows
drive in the rain yesterday …
captured through windows
of my Explorer
wet and wildly windy
I’m glad to be home
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Midweek Blues, Window Views, Haiku Friday, Sky Watch
and for others participating in Thursday Thirteen,
Midweek Blues, Window Views, Haiku Friday, Sky Watch
Bonus … three shifting views from this morning
snapped through my French Doors looking East …
snapped through my French Doors looking East …
Thought for Today
“All was silent as before –
All silent save the dripping rain.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
All silent save the dripping rain.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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If I can get my
HP ‘all-in-one’ to print
this mosaic will
HP ‘all-in-one’ to print
this mosaic will
appear on my cards
with New Year’s greetings because
technical problems
with New Year’s greetings because
technical problems
have plagued me this year
I am tempted to give up …
but I’ll persevere
I am tempted to give up …
but I’ll persevere
Some of these red views
may be familiar if you’ve
visited before
may be familiar if you’ve
visited before
others are quite new
but I like the holiday
mix in my collage
but I like the holiday
mix in my collage
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Window Views and Outdoor Wednesday
and for others participating in Ruby Tuesday,
Window Views and Outdoor Wednesday
Thought for Today
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Holiday decor
around town and neighborhood
for Pink Saturday
around town and neighborhood
for Pink Saturday
Hand painted window
displays entice shoppers to
enter, browse and buy
displays entice shoppers to
enter, browse and buy
Straight out of the camera above …
Poster Edges below
Poster Edges below
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and for others participating in Pink Saturday,
Window Views, Color Carnival and Mosaic Monday
and for others participating in Pink Saturday,
Window Views, Color Carnival and Mosaic Monday
As usual I’ve also shared Monday Mosaics at
Small Reflections and Sacred Ruminations
Small Reflections and Sacred Ruminations
Thought for Today
“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” W.T. Ellis
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Thirteen Mosaics
created with 13 views
straight across the street.
Amazing to me
how varied that view can be …
Note the cluster of
palm trees in each shot
underneath the various
sky vistas … then tell
me what’s strange about
the ‘view’ in the center … Do
you see something odd?
Original – straight out of the camera
Posterized – 9
Poster Edges
Watercolor
Palette Knife
Dry Brush
Smudge Stick
Black & White – Scenic Landscape
Black & White – Scenic Landscape with Poster Edges
Photoshop ‘filters’
create ‘kewl’ effects … it’s fun
to experiment!
Invert
Black & White – Infared
Bas Relief
Zig Zag
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Thursday Thirteen, Sky Watch and Haiku Friday
Thought for Today
“The road to wisdom? Well, it’s plain and simple to express:
Err and err again, but less and less and less.”
Piet Hein
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Window boxes filled
colorfully with summer
flowers in full bloom ;–)
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Wordless Wednesday t00.
See my other Wordless posts this week at
Small Reflections and Sacred Ruminations
Small Reflections and Sacred Ruminations
Thought for Today
“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.”
James Dent
Happily Retired Gal 
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