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November 3, 2016

This old tree sits on a creek near my house. It seems almost frozen in time, but everytime I see it, I always wonder what tales it would tell me if it could. How much has it seen in its life? How many sunrises, how many storms?

tree hanging on at edge of creek with roots exposed

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Gardening with the Chicken - black and white chicken near kale patch
Gardening with the ChickenEarly summer 2016. I had just planted my curly kale seedlings and one cheeky nosy chicken hops over to investigate. Looking forward to growing more in 2017.

 
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Bull Parade (Angus and Shorthorn Mix)
Bull Parade (Angus and Shorthorn Mix)If I would have tried to get my 3 bulls to line up by size, they would of never done it. But, a few days ago, they walked around all day long in the pasture single file, by size. I have not seen them do that before or since, but I did get a photo when I was back checking fences.

 
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larger white and black bird with longer beak sitting on a blue sign
Good Morning, Bird!I went to the park in the early morning for a much needed walk. All of a sudden this big beautiful bird appeared and landed in front of me. It was awesome; it was so close. I stood there smiling and just admiring it. It looked right at me and didn't even get bothered at all by having its picture taken.

 
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fall colors through fog along lake shore
Fall Color Peeks Through the Morning FogThis frosty fall morning meant that thick fog was rising from Cherokee Lake, obscuring the shoreline. The rising sun caught fall colors in its rays, giving a stark contrast to the eerie fog over the cold water.

 
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Poinsettia tree created using red and cream flowers in pots.
Poinsettia TreeThis is the most beautiful poinsettia Christmas tree I have seen this year. I took the photo in the dining room of our local hospital in Elizabethton, TN. The colors are so warm and vibrant!

 
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front view of hawk looking to the right sitting on leafless branch
Red-shouldered HawkYesterday morning, my husband shouted, "You want to see something pretty? Come and look!" He was in the kitchen, looking out the window.

 
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calf sleeping in a pumpkin patch
Day Old Calf Finds the Pumpkin PatchThis day old Holstein calf managed to slip under the electric fence and into the pumpkin patch for a nap in the sun. I work at Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze here in east Tennessee in the fall, teaching the school children that come there on field trips all about dairy cows, milk, and milk products.

 
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rosemary decorated as mini Christmas tree with tiny train encircling pot base
Rosemary Plant as Mini Christmas TreeI got this rosemary plant during the summer and brought it in for the winter. With a little trimming it became a wonderfully aromatic Christmas tree in the corner of my parlor. Double duty and lovely!

 
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large white chair decorated for Christmas
Christmas Decorated SeatOur church had this large chair sitting in the front of our church for a couple of months and they decided to discard it. We brought it home and put it in our front yard and I have it decorated for Christmas.

 
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man made lake in Chula Vista, CA
Serenity At Eastlake (Chula Vista, CA)This man made lake in Chula Vista provides beauty and serenity to all that are privileged to visit it.

 
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angel figurine behind a rose blossom
Angel Amidst the Rose BushThe statue of the angel holding the tiny bird in her hand sits behind a beautiful red knockout rose. In the spring and summer the Knockout rose is full of beautiful red rose blossoms. I captured the picture and then edited the picture to make it appear that the angel was in a shadow.

 
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coral and fish in beautiful blue water
Underwater Adventure in TahitiOne of my favorite pastimes is snorkeling in our lagoons. You are amazed at the different shapes of coral, the beautiful colors of fish, and the amazing animals that live in our lagoons. I enjoy traveling to Bora Bora because the waters there are so warm and have so many fish, turtles, sharks, and stingrays.

 
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floral arrangement
Woody Hibiscus and Hydrangea ArrangementI picked the hibiscus blossoms and made an arrangement with dried oak leaf hydrangea blossoms.

 
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bumble bee on butterfly bush flower
Bumble Bee On Buddleia BloomI ran across these pictures today and thought them good enough to share. Now that I won't be outside much, I will spend some time looking over the pictures I have taken this season. It helps ward off claustrophobia and melancholia, and gives me ideas as to what I want to plant in my gardens next year.

 
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closeup of yellow rose with dark background
Sunny Yellow RoseI received this rose bush, which is a tea rose, the buds flourished with colors of bright yellow hues and the blossoms unfolded into sunny beauty.

 
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salmon pink dahlia
Pink DahliaThis is a beautiful red-pink dahlia growing at my grandparents' house! Their garden is full of flowers and I absolutely love the colours of this one and the way each petal unfolds.

 
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Falling Waters at Letchworth State Park (NY)
Falling Waters at Letchworth State Park (NY)Nick-named "The Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth State Park can boast not just one amazing waterfall, but three major falls. The Seneca believed this falls was so powerful that it caused the sun to stand still at midday. We're proud here in western New York of our park.

 
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Sampson and rock near his foot.
Rock HoundsWe love to look in our yard among all the gardens for interesting stones and rocks. When I saw how this rock resembled the state of Tennessee, I said "Look Sampson, a pretty rock!". He must have agreed because he put his paw right on top of the rock as if to say "This one's mine mom!".

 
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bright red chili peppers hanging on plant
Gorgeous Naga Viper ChiliThe Naga Viper Chili is always attractive with its bright red color. My mom-in-law planted the seeds that she got from my father's garden and she now has a fully grown Naga Viper chili at her place. We visited her this weekend and its ripe fruits hanging beautifully in her garden caught my attention.

 
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two pigeons on a brick wall at zoo
Love Is In The Air (Pigeons)My friends and I decided to go to Bester Birds and Animal Zoo Park. Apart from practicing our photography, spending time in the outdoors was our goal. These two pigeons were celebrating nature's season of love. I especially liked seeing the chocolate brown pigeon, his colors were just beautiful!

 
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male black widow spider under a flowerpot
Male Black Widow in the GardenI took some photos of a beautifully marked male black widow. The females are the ones which are venomous--actually more venomous than a rattlesnake. This one is enjoying the day, hiding under an overturned pot.

 
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beautiful bluish grey and pink sky with dark tree line
Burst of HeavenAs I was leaving my home, I was hit with this magnificent view. I quickly pulled out my phone and took a couple of pictures, one with the flash and one without. One photo enhances the many colors present in the sky, while the other is so full of brilliant light.

 
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yellow and orange sunset with clouds
October Sunset in OklahomaThis was last night's amazing sunset, out in the country side of Oklahoma. It's not uncommon to see such lovely views in the evening out here, but they are particularly nice in the fall when the weather is nice. Clean, country air and a lack of artificial light sources really add to the clarity.

 
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