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lines, lines .. everywhere there are lines .. wait in lines .. hurry up just to stand and twiddle your thumbs .. but, clouds waiting in lines .. no, but the perception is interesting .. maybe not enough coffee ... ^SOOC

in my front yard, the grass makes a great place to sit while observing planes and birds .. ©SD All Rights Reserved

Amaryllis under the orange tree .. still blooming with filtered sun falling on them .. making them more beautiful, if that is possible .. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-tEq4HP3E by: Harry Chapin "The little boy went first day of school He got some crayons and started to draw He put colors all over the paper For colors was what he saw And the teacher said.. What you doin’ young man I’m paintin’ flowers he said She said… It’s not the time for art young man And anyway flowers are green and red There’s a time for everything young man And a way it should be done You’ve got to show concern for everyone else For you’re not the only one And she said… Flowers are red young man Green leaves are green There’s no need to see flowers any other way Than they way they always have been seen ..." (partial lyrics) We, my teacher and I, played this song for every intern, student teacher and volunteer we had when I worked in kindergarten in North Carolina. Some were deeply moved, others not so. Teachers mold our children, consciously or not; I think all should be required to listen to this Harry Chapin song before setting foot in front of any youngsters. But, that is my opinion. Hope you will listen to the YouTube link; the words are more than just about children ... May you all have a beautiful weekend, my Friends! © All rights reserved ^SOOC

you've got to be kidding!

think, think, think ... ^SOOC

great cloud formations.. can get your imagination really going .. what do you see against this Florida blue sky ? ^SOOC

floaters.. puffy ones .. layers .. sun-kissed .. shadows .. it was a great cloud-shooting day .. so, if you don't like cloud photos .. or think there are too many .. no apologies .. they were there & in all their glory .. captured for my digital memory bank ! ^SOOC

tree trimming .. worker in the bucket, reaching for a branch out of my sight .. ©SD All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

he is threatening with his posturing .. I'm still there with my camera .. not moving ... yet ! ©SD All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

have been spotted behind my car .. no, he is not happy .. ©SD All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

eveng though she had gone .. it is that time of year with Mute swans .. courtship .. but, she didn't agree ... saw her flapping as fast as she could .. before I could pull over and get her photo .. he was really disgusted .. there is a series on Mute swans .. hope you enjoy .. ©SD All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

for a big swan, he was moving too fast for my liking .. maybe just a couple more shots .. before he gets too close .. he didn't hiss .. make any sound .. 14/52 Project 52 ^SOOC © All rights reserved

not comfortable ! hanging in to get 'just one more' photo .. even though his posture tells me to move ! © All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

no moving.. or posturing .. not advancing .. photog feels very safe .. One of many fiberglass swans around town .. Swansation benefit project .. ^SOOC

is how this look is interpreted .. for such an elegant bird .. he surely can look like a nut ! ©SD All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

looking from my front porch down the street .. ©SD All Rights Reserved ^SOOC

no idea what he's checking out .. #13 Project52 ^SOOC

of orange blossoms is like no other .. the buds look rather ordinary .. but, when they open .. not only is the fragrance amazing .. the flower (which will become a juicy orange) .. is such a delicate thing .. ^SOOC © All rights reserved