Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

I would like to dedicate this post to all my readers.

When I first started my website in April 2007, I added a blog feature with the intention of using it as a tool for posting photo tips, technology, and techniques.

It wasn't until the summer that I had some time to really explore blogland - and I was pleasantly surprised about what I found.

There are some really terrific people out there with some great blogs - and I became hooked.

I have learned so much from many of your interesting posts and have virtually visited all corners of the earth, the space above it, and the depths within it.

The images you post and the stories behind them are always a joy to read.

I am honored to have each of you as my friends in blogland and thank you for enriching me with pieces of what you love and enjoy in this life - I can share in it through your posts.

I wish you all nothing but the best for the New Year.

Stay safe and Enjoy!





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ABC Wednesday - W

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W is for Walkway to the Ocean .......

This boardwalk is built into the sand dunes of a small park beside the ocean.

The visitors are not allowed off the walkway in order to protect the flora and fauna that make their homes in this beautiful area.

The blue ocean is just over the crest of the walkway that comes to an abrupt end on the sandy beach.

The swaying grasses and stunted pines are unique to this particular area in Maine.






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Wordless Wednesday - Ford Hood Ornament

Ford Hood Ornament






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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays
Felices Fiestas
Bonnes Fêtes
Feste Felici
Feriados Felizes
Frohe Feiertage
Gelukkige Vakantie
Glad Fridager
ευτυχείς διακοπές
счастливый отпуск
幸福的假期
행복한 휴일



Wishing a happy holiday season to all my readers and all the best for the New Year!





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ABC Wednesday - V

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V is for Violet .......

This sweet little wildflower was transplanted into my rock garden about seven years ago.

It was only a small patch with a couple of blooms.

Over the years, these little purple Violet wildflowers have spread beyond the garden and into the yard.

In fact, the lawn mowing had to be postponed until these little beauties had passed.

Wonder how many there will be this spring.

I used my Tamron 90mm macro lens to capture this close-up - I love the bokeh this lens produces as well as its sharp images.






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Wordless Wednesday - Snow on the Net

Snow on the Net






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Green Thumb Sunday - Snow Covered Pines

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This is how my Balsam Fir Pine trees looked yesterday morning after 10 inches of snow fell the night before.

We are getting a major snowstorm tomorrow, so I fear the poor things will be completely drooped after we get the predicted 12 inches.

One of these was going to be our Christmas tree this year but it looks as if we will have to come up with another idea.








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