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I retired as a high school guidance counselor and now work part time at the courthouse Since age 10, I have gotten a thrill out of pressing a shutter button. And still do.
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1 streak
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Day 770
Requiem for a Pollinator
I noticed this small one looked faded and a little tattered. He dragged himself a bit on the flower petal but was barely movi...
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Day 1,003
Margie Myself
Being a "woman of a certain age" (do you have that expression in your countries?), taking selfies is rare. I took this after work, jumpe...
#1,526
Day 1,526
Both 97 and Still in Love
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Day 1,983
New Glasses at Work
I have to admit I used a little skin softener in touching up. I figure I am entitled as I think I may be the oldest one on Tookapi...
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Day 392
Lime Shadows
#saturday #february #theme-shadows
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Day 395
King of the Realm
Experimenting from an idea I saw in a book. This turned out very differently from what I had planned, but I just left things develop...
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Day 402
Copper and Brass
Kitchen metals. #tuesday #art #february #theme-metal
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Day 426
Transformation #4
The amaryllis has bloomed in full and the big transformation surprise today was when I found three of the four blossoms had fallen o...
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Day 430
Transformation #6: The Finale
I still see beauty in the faded and withered version of the once bold, proud amaryllis. #sunday #march
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Day 435
An April Frost
Crystals on the grass. #sunday #water #drop #rain #wet #leaf #plant #spring #dew #april #environment #theme-spring
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Day 473
Brewhouse
Industrial Chic #thursday #ride #carousel #may #wind-instrument #mechanical-device
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Day 781
Before Dining
His proboscis uncoils into a feeding tube when he is ready to eat. #outdoors #nature #afternoon #sunday #color #animal #garden #fly #flo...
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Day 900
The Gymnast
#portrait #outdoors #nature #afternoon #bird #sunday #animal #wild #november #grey #zoo #fur #one #wildlife #cute #daylight #mammal #no-pe...
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Day 1,709
The Robins Have Arrived so Spring is Sure to Come
Right outside my bedroom window.
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Day 199
Riding the Rails
Thinking back when people hopped a freight to get around or just for free adventures. I am intrigued by the power and mystery of trai...
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Day 207
Old Friends
Third generation for these two. Well worn, repaired, and so well-loved. #monday #animal #july #mammal #religion #vertebrate #theme-toys #p...
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Day 212
Green, Red, and Orange Peppers
At the outdoor market today. #nature #food #saturday #green #red #market #flower #pepper #healthy #vegetable #vegetatio...
#214
Day 214
Roses in Small Places
Anyone want to guess how this full rosebud came to be in this tiny vinegar carafe without pushing it? #monday #august
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Day 239
The Flutterby...
I have developed a serious photo addiction to butterflies this summer. I am considering volunteering here next summer as it gives me...
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Day 241
Childhood Bliss
Childhood Bliss Two good friends on a romp. #sunday #august #theme-friendship
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Day 251
Harvesting Pumpkins in Amish Country
Workers were loading pumpkins into the back of this horse drawn wagon. A truly pastoral scene and I felt happy to...
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Day 260
The Birds
With a tip of the hat to Alfred Hitchcock for those who know the reference. This was NOT a sweet group of birds. Every so often, a huge wave...
#262
Day 262
The Swinger
This sweet little bird and her friends were having fun swinging on the phone lines outside my window, so they were all in motion up and do...
#273
Day 273
At the Market
Gourds Galore #thursday #september