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Straight Out Of Camera Straight Off Of Camera .. no processing .. sometimes cropping for size issues .. .. signed usually © All rights reserved

From my view point ...

24 Jul 2010 149
this fireman, on the roof of a burning house up the street from me - this isn't dangerous - it is a hazardous profession - one, which they are trained to do very well - there are always jobs that most of us wouldn't even think of doing - this falls into that category, for me - respect & thankfulness are just two feelings that come to mind for me - these men & women serve & protect us - I don't even know his name, yet there, he and many firefighters were on my street - to save this house - you have my profound thanks for the job you do- for the career path chosen - yet, thanks is such a small word for what you do - © All rights reserved

Just part of a work day -

24 Jul 2010 127
Firefighters put their lives on the line for us .. doing a hazardous job. This was taken from my yard .. 24 July 2010 . this is only two houses away.. Still being repaired on July 4, 2011 Still being repaired on Feb. 8, 2012 Finished .. No one injured, to my knowledge.. SOOC © All rights reserved

And the hole is cut ... venting smoke

24 Jul 2010 134
in the roof ... linked to Another Link in the Chain .. from steaming manhole cover to venting smoke by fireman .. couldn't see it, but sounded like a chain saw .. shortly after it was cut, smoke billowed out .. brown & black .. these men do extremely hazardous work .. we should never take them for granted .. this is just up the street from me .. things look different from this perspective .. SOOC © All rights reserved

The Job ...

24 Jul 2010 199
putting their lives on the line everytime a call comes in .. firefighters give their all to a job to protect us .. to serve & protect people they probably don't know .. yes, we thank you .. many times over .. as 'thank you' really is never enough .. but, it is important in this career path chosen .. to take care of yourselves .. your families deserve to see you come through that door ... SOOC © All rights reserved #30 Project 52

"... built on cooperation - this is a work in cons…

17 Jul 2010 243
finding a new home to dance & to drum .. the quote from Mickey Hart seemed to fit oh so well .. the Tin Can Gypzee tribal dancers in a swirl of color.. such talented dancers, they can play some 'mean' rhythms on their drums .. many thanks to the UUC for providing indoor, A/C space for our passions to flourish .. the 3rd Saturday of the month, we (The Circle of Rhythm Drum Gathering) shall be there .. so .. if you are in Central Florida, USA around that time.. Flickr mail me .. will send directions .. we always have extra percussion instruments to share .. it was a wonderful night of dancing, drumming, sharing the lead on drumming, following different patterns, having a cup of coffee or some cold water, cookies and brownies .. but, most of all - sharing a deep friendship & welcoming new souls .. Namaste ^cropped just a little © All rights reserved ** This event has closed **

Try this side, please ..

06 Jul 2010 1 110
just a profile of Debben .. stretched out on the carpet .. with me not too far away - on the carpet .. these shots are dignified ones .. SOOC © All rights reserved

Make over - Day 6

02 Jul 2010 106
more trenches dug .. old pipes discovered .. black flexible is new and hooked to the downspout for now .. old clay pipe cut into 10' lengths .. think we found an old irriation pipe used back when this area was an orange grove .. fascinating .. will get over to that area and get a shot of it! ©SD All Rights Reserved SOOC

Look who I found getting supper from a fallen grap…

02 Jul 2010 95
he was pecking away at the grapefruit, so I ran to get the camera .. still there when I went out in the sunroom, he was still trying to get some goodies .. he flew away just after this shot, taken through the screening .. looks like a juvenile to me, but suggestions, etc are welcome! © All Rights Reserved SOOC

Pull - pull - pull - - -

27 Jun 2010 1 1 136
grasping the trash bag, Mr G does his best to get it out - no, he did not succeed - frustrated, he turned around - uttered some thing in Gander Dialect and stomped off - The Alphabet Site for 'G' = Goose SOOC © All Rights Reserved

Farewell Green Soul . . Day 3

25 Jun 2010 129
The Cherry Laurel in the back yard, even though pruned and cared for, has been losing large branches .. it really needed to be planted with Oak companions instead of standing alone to fend for itself all these many years .. breezes, shade and filtered sun through your arms will be missed .. the Mourning Doves will miss visiting .. I will explain to them .. how can one get attatched to a tree ? just know that it saddens me that Cherry L is gone .. even though another tree will be planted, suitable for this area .. it will not replace your green footprints and those gentle, wispy, breezy hugs . . Namaste from a Green Soul .. © All rights reserved

Almost over ... #6

19 Jun 2010 117
clouds ... rain .. bright & dark .. these photos were taken while the sky was awesome .. sun rays just spilling out of the clouds .. and then rain clouds .. so glad the towel was still in the car .. certainly got used ! other than the ID, this is what was captured.. SOOC ©SD All Rights Reserved

Sky changes ... #5

19 Jun 2010 106
dark gray clouds.. pouring liquid sunshine .. upon the Earth .. the shapes and textures fascinate me .. pattern of rain drops on the windshield .. ©SD All Rights Reserved SOOC

Tripod ... #4

19 Jun 2010 119
sort of .. steering wheel makes a good tripod .. but, it is curved .. so is the photo .. just a little .. tried to straighten it .. looked really weird .. so.. this was seen from inside my dry haven .. like the distortion from the raindrops ... ©SD All Rights Reserved SOOC

The process ... 'Another Link in the Chain' .. lin…

19 Jun 2010 1 1 157
of drying off with a nice thirsty towel .. but, don't you know I'd be a millionaire if I could figure out how to put wipers on my glasses ? think of all those who wear glasses .. and get caught in the rain .. amazing - what a market! #25/52 Project 52 Group Pool © All rights reserved

Check out those fliers ! ... #2

19 Jun 2010 96
seeming to fly as high as the clouds .. Ibis soar overhead .. just before the clouds gifted us with rain .. the gray clouds were pushing the sun kissed clouds out of the way .. from my POV anyhow .. ©SD All Rights Reserved SOOC

In the jungle ..

11 Jun 2010 1 224
[Archive Airings - AA20 - A worm's-eye view!] no, just down in the grass with my camera .. capturing him playing 5 drums .. go ahead... get down and look with me ! ^SOOC © All rights reserved

Reflections upon a nap ..

04 Jun 2010 116
naps are good for you .. according to the Pew Research Center, 1/3 of all adult Americans nap daily .. "A large study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of Athens Medical School (UAMS) in Greece suggests that taking naps is actually good for your heart." 50plus.com/Health/BrowseAllArticles/index.cfm?documentID=... hmm, so along with dark chocolate & red wine a nap should be added to the list ... see ya later .. it's Nap time ! © All rights reserved

This is a strut !

03 Jun 2010 97
yes, traffic stopped in both directions until he reached his destination ! it was all I could do to hold the camera .. laughing..... ^SOOC © All Rights Reserved

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