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Nature’s flow, nature’s calm

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I need to go out into nature more often.

I am stuck today.

Does anyone have any nature pics to add here so we can experience it when we feel stuck and can’t get out?

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Lali2018

Love your photo…

A garden
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Starrlight in reply to Lali2018

Love yours, too. Thanks for posting it. ❤️

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Mrspjsmom

Here you go. I liked these unusual clouds so I took a picture of them. I think it was this past summer. Today is just gray with snow flurries off and on. I am hibernating.

Clouds
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Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom

Awesome sky. Thanks for posting. Oh I wish we had snow flurries here. Love snow. Ha I feel like hibernating today too. ❤️

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lovely photo i took this rainbow one i was feeling down and looked up in park there was a big double rainbow we saw one like that the day of funeral my step dad died boxing day many years ago the record mam played at the funeral was eva cassidy somewhere over the rainbow i always say a few words to the universe when see rainbows,how are you we have covid but on mend x

rainbow
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I love rainbows, especially after a loved one has passed. It feels like a sign from them that they are okay.❤️🌈😇

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Dolphin14

That is a gorgeous picture!

❤️🐬

Snowy am
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lovely photos on here heres one off me hope you are well dolphin hurbert and starrlight and anyone reading me and my mam have covid but at the end i wouldnt want it again we have bad chesty coughs now on off and no taiste hardly i am very thirsty, we got out for nice walk in park blue sky then it went pink so good to see nature and the blue sky again xx

snow in park
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That is a beautiful picture. It looks so peaceful. A bit of snow and a bright blue sky makes for a great walk.

I'm sorry to read you are you mam are getting over Covid. Keep drinking your fluids and get as must rest as you can

❤️🐬

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thanks heres one to make you smile hes been a pain tho as he has missed his cuddles and nose on nose kisses 😾🤧😷

pixies snow
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Dolphin14 in reply to

So sweet. Surprised there are no boots in those little paws.

They do get a bit testy when their lives get switched up on them:)

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hello dollphin yes i dogs in coats with legs too but no boots there feet paw pads must be very endurable, suns out today hope you are warmer too 😺🐆🌟

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Nice on the sun:) I think we are getting sun today.

I tried boots on my dog once. He stood still would not move till I took them off.

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🤣

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Healing vibes going out to you and your mam(((((((((((

beautiful pic

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thank you bless you have a good xmas and some happines lots hopefully in 2o23 x

mam during lockdown
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Starrlight in reply to

Thanks you too sweet Twinklystar

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Starrlight

Yours too! I want to go into the pic and be there.

Nice walk in summer.

Boardwalk that runs along the shoreline.
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

so beautiful

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Isn't it? There is a cool mist on your face as you walk. Seagulls soar and dip to accompany your walk.

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Mofro in reply to Nothing_but_books

I could hang out there all day! Nice shot! 👍

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your photos are lovely heres another for you

swan lake
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Nothing_but_books in reply to

Thank you! I can't make your bird out well, is he a swan? I've never seen one except in pictures.

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hi yes its a swan theres a lot in the lake near where we live i wish you a peaceful and happy christmas and new year 🐆🌟

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Nothing_but_books in reply to

Thank you. How wonderful, I'd love to see them too!

Happy holidays to you too.

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heres a close up they have babies grown up now tho, but young on here changing colour 😁

😁
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Nothing_but_books in reply to

It's so kind of you to share this. So beautiful.

The ducks and geese love it here in the warmer months.

Waterfall
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Wow it’s freakin beautiful.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Is this near by your home?

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Just a short drive. The town built a small park around the waterfall. It's cool, even on the hottest days.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Nice

Why did the goose cross the road?

Because the chicken had a day off.

A bag of corn gets you a lot of attention!
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

🤣haaaaaaaaa!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Another short drive in the other direction. I used to love to go and feed the geese.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

They are adorable

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

They're serious about "Gimme that corn!

No, me!"

One of them even has a little routine, where he stares in your eyes, and trembles his face and neck like palsy. "I'm not well! Feed me first!" 😊

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Frankie24 in reply to Nothing_but_books

adorable !!!

Honey, have the hot chocolate ready.

Just another day 'round here.
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Wooaah

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

We got lucky this weekend. Not too bad, just a couple inches.

Last one.

Green-cheeked parakeet.
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Awwwwwww ☺️

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

My baby's a cinnamon color mutation. This is what they look like in the wild. 💜

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

❤️

What a nice idea. I can seldom get out -- this helps. I love the pictures today.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Thanks yeah me too

A sunset taken from patio during Covid isolation.

Sunset during Covid isolation
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Wow such vibrant colors

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Yes, it was so pretty to see during covid isolation. It reminded me that not all was lost. Thanks for letting me share it 😀

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Adamj

bird flying

Bird fly
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Starrlight in reply to Adamj

Such freedom to fly… wish I was a bird ha!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Adamj

Is this near where you live?

I don't recognize the bird. Do you know what he is?

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Adamj in reply to Nothing_but_books

it’s a Great blue heron I believe and yeah it’s like an hour or so from me

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Adamj

Beautiful! You're so lucky. I only saw one of these guys one time.

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Adamj

the woods

The woods light shinning through
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Starrlight in reply to Adamj

Stunning 😍

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I’m seeing the forest through the trees; love it 😀

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Adamj

sun

Sun setting behind clouds
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Starrlight in reply to Adamj

Really pretty thanks for sharing these Adam

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Gorgeous!

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Frankie24

I love the his one, love hydrangeas

Beautiful hydrangeas
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Starrlight in reply to Frankie24

So nice Frankie!

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Those are beautiful!

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punkster

This was a picture I took at Mammoth Lakes, CA. We hiked up to this beautiful lake I love being in nature, but if I can't I search YouTube for hikes and watch them. I like to watch hikes in the High Sierras, the Alps and in the Rocky Mountains. I did this during lockdown regularly and it helped my mental health.

Sparkling blue lake surrounded by pine trees with a snow dusted mountain
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Wow, what serenity. Love it.

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WOW, breathtaking !!

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Starrlight

Wow this is so amazing thank you so much for sharing Punkster! Good idea to watch hikes when you can’t get out.

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AnxiousSilver

Beautiful picture as usual. :)

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Starrlight

😊

lovely lost starrlight i enjoyed it heres another from my old collection i took during the pandemic lockdown

spring blossom it will soon be back
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Starrlight in reply to

Beautiful cherry blossoms! Thanks for sharing and glad you are enjoying this thread

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hi star felt down drank too much last night clicked something and the fate people the spirit guides brought me here these pictures are really soozing me im on break as got brain fatigue but be back v soon i posted last night read through post i had laugh dolphin was on too if you fancy looking thanks again dear friend big hug to you🤗💛🌟🐯🌠🌠🌠heeling vibres to you and me

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Hi you! Yes healing for us. What is the title of the post you are talking about that you and Dolphin laughing on? I want to laugh too 😂

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theres been a few NBP post the other night, bit confusing but cheered her up but my post this morning its involving make up brushes that breed lol youll understand when see hermins photo my post called strange post what are you choosey about, have a peaceful night 🤗🌠🌠🌠dolphin was on earlier not sure if shes still resting

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Adlon57

Nothing like the peace and calm of nature🤗🤗🤗

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Mofro

Just saw your post and enjoyed everyone's photos. I love photography as it gets me out in nature and takes my mind of my usual problems of the day. Thought I'd share one also. It's at a botanical gardens where I live and it's an oasis for me with the ever changing beauty. I take a lot of walks there. Keep them coming. I love to see other people's creativity. 😊

Along the path at sundown.
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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

What an amazing capture of nature at its best.

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Mofro

This was just last week one night

Mountain Sunset from my driveway
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Starrlight in reply to LifeIsThePitts

I love the bright orange color

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Starrlight

It was vibrant...no filter! Point and shoot 📸😂

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Starrlight in reply to LifeIsThePitts

God paints a beautiful sky…😌

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Starrlight

He's got a beautiful canvas😊

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Frankie24

Amazing !!

hi thanks cat we send you our best wishes for xmas and new year and wish you better luck for your new home search next year 😷🐆🌟

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Mofro

Here is another I hope you can enjoy.

Eagle ready for flight.
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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

beautiful

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Frankie24 in reply to Mofro

I love Eagles ! I think they are so magestic !! 🦅

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Mofro

MAJESTIC

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Mofro

Not feeling that great this Xmas day, so I thought I'd post another photo that hopefully someone can enjoy. Trying to get out of my head.

Murder of crows at sunset.
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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

wow this is amazing! Did you take this pic? 😍

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Mofro in reply to Starrlight

Yes, some years ago. A different place at a different time. Much has changed since then, but photography is still one of my main passions along with music. Glad you enjoyed it. I'll probably post more at a later time as it gets me out of my head, if only for a short time.

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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

Awesome! Please do post more.

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RemySue

I LOVE all these pics!

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Adlon57

Stuck in the middle of a housing estate, limited transport to go to that place of freedom with nature🥴🙄🤔

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Starrlight in reply to Adlon57

I’m stuck right now too. We can look at all the pics for now. ☺️

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Mofro

While I'm not a big fan of winter, it can provide some beautiful landscapes. I used a star filter for the sun, and a graduated filter for the sky in this one to give it a somewhat surreal look. Hope you enjoy it.

A frosty winter day.
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Agora1 in reply to Mofro

Breath taking. :) xx

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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

So beautiful Mofro! Thanks for sharing.

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Mofro

This is breathtaking

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Mofro

Anyone still feeling stuck inside? Days are getting longer and it won't be long now until Spring, but I just had hip surgery and will be housebound for a while. Even when I can get out of the house, I still won't be able to drive until my surgeon says. It won't be easy and I've actually been more concerned how I would do in this recovery phase, more so than the surgery itself which went well and I was home the same day. Not in much pain and getting around the house better, but when I find myself housebound for more than 3 days max, I really struggle. Even during the worst weather I could at least get out and drive somewhere, if only for a short period. Let me know if anyone is still following this post, and I'll try to round up some photos from the past and post them. Might help someone and myself in the process. ✌️

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Mofro

Stuck inside is a way of life for me. I can only make short trips out for essentials. Thanks for finding this post.

I remember this picture.

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Mofro in reply to Nothing_but_books

Here's one to get things rolling again. I just had a hip surgery, and will be housebound for awhile so I'll be back.

~windmill at dusk~
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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

Woah your photos are so amazing 🤩 Mofro!

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Mofro in reply to Starrlight

I've always had problems accepting compliments, but I'll sure try to get used to it. Thank you so much. 😊 I would love to see others' photos as I'm always looking for new ideas. Everyone has their own eye and perspective, and each is unique.

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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

Hope your surgery went well. Healing vibes for you((((((((((((

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Mofro

One more from my part of the world.

A couple more ounces and the roof's coming down.
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Wooooaaaah

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Mofro in reply to Nothing_but_books

Is that you on the roof? What part of our globe are you from? Hope that will end for you sooner than later.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Mofro

Thanks.

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Starrlight

This contraption grows seeds with moving water only - no soil.

My newest indoor nature- flowers and strawberries 🍓 🌺
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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Hydroponic? Are they in soluble food?

I miss having plants inside.

Will the strawberries come out this year? (Yum!)

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

They are in sponges that I assume have nutrients in it.

Get yourself a plant 🪴

I will let you know if the strawberries produce.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

It's a major pain trying to find a non-toxic plant. 🪴

Baby 🦜 chews everything. Nurseries say they don't know.

Even some things that are edible for us are deadly poisons for her. (Avocado for instance.) I don't keep them around because it'd only take a moment absent-mindedness to share my food.

Or the little monster would sneak it when I'm not looking. 😊

Did I ever mention I'm her poison tester? When I offer her a new food, she won't eat any till she sees me take a bite and not keel over. (I didn't sign on for this!)

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Wow she’s smart and funny. Sounds like a human child the way you need to watch her. Ha!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Exactly. I've had dogs and even a cat once. I wasn't prepared for how truly wild a bird remains, even when you share a home. You don't domesticate birds, you accommodate to them. She started teaching me the rules our first day together. 😊

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Aww wow. They are amazing! Yeah I’d say they have rules. I had trouble with my bird, not the Doves I had but I had a green conure years ago and she was a handful. I love her and all animals but they need constant attention for sure.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

I didn't realize you'd had a conure once. I like that we share that. Handful is a good word. I can't imagine if I'd brought one of the big parrots home.

youtube.com/watch?v=5UUjJys...

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Sounds like me when I’m overstimulated with ocd. Ha! 😆

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Sounds like he's invoking Bael.

Sunset during Covid lockdown…

Sunset during Covid lockdown…
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woah so pretty

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It really helped me that day! Yea, it was like a “sign.” Being locked up but seeing something so beautiful really lifted my spirits that day. So glad I took the picture and saved it. Haven’t seen a sunset like that since. 💕

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That’s awesome!

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I thought so too. Thank you for letting me share it!

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Starrlight in reply to

Share any nature pics at all. Everyone seems to really dig them.

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Will do! I go running in the woods nearby my home and love to take nature pics. I fell on Wed morning and have stitches in head and cheek from fall. Ruined favorite headphones from fall! Saw a pack of coyotes before falling which would have made great picture. Will try again when up to going back! :)

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Oh no I’m so sorry that happened to you! Healing vibes(((((((((((((((

I love hiking. Cool on the coyotes. We have them here in VA but I’ve never seen one. Only fox and deer. Bears mountain lions too. Never seen bear or lions here.

In Arkansas and Maine there are so many nice beautiful areas of nature.

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Was raised in MO and spent lots of time on MO/ARK border at a cabin on a lake. Lots of snakes however. 😩 Now in CA. Didn’t realize how many mountain lions and coyotes are here. Would love to get pic of mountain lion but probably don’t want to get that close. ;) One of my kids is moving to Norfolk next month. He’s in the Navy. Can’t wait to go see VA. Never been but here it’s beautiful!

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Starrlight in reply to

Oh when I lived in Maine we stayed at a cabin on the lake too! We saw moose and black bear. The thought of a mountain lion scares me 😱 You’ll like VA I bet.

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Mofro in reply to

Beautiful...I never get tired of sunsets and the color they produce in the clouds.

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Starrlight

Beautiful photo

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Starrlight

Hsppy Monday? Tomorrow will be a full moon- will anyone photograph it? I plan to and will post it here.

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Mofro in reply to Starrlight

No chance of a full-moon photo where I live as it was a rainy night. Even so, still recovering from my hip surgery so I wouldn't have been able to get a shot anyway. I thought I'd pull one from the archives, though not a full-moon shot. Hope the weather was better where you are.

Amber waxing gibbous moon
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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Mofro

I'm fully aware of the surgery recovery spiel. Hope you're improving ❤️‍🩹 stay safe, follow Drs orders and DON'T SKIP PHYSICAL THERAPY 😜 stay as active as possible. I'm always around if you want to vent about the recovery process. I know it all too well.

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Starrlight in reply to Mofro

It was cloudy. How are you feeling?

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Mofro in reply to Starrlight

Better on this day than for a while. I suppose a big part of it, was being told by my Dr. today that I was cleared to drive again during a followup to my hip surgery. That ends 15 days of staring at walls. It just proves that much of our suffering is in our minds, and how powerful our own minds can be in controlling us at times. So simple but yet so overwhelming complex. Thank you for asking.

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LifeIsThePitts

This is for Starrlight & Mofro! Thanks for the beautiful reply 😊 🐕 we get dog walk sunrise daily 🌞 it's the best way to start the day

Sunrise in Vegas
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Starrlight in reply to LifeIsThePitts

freakin beautiful!!!

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Starrlight in reply to LifeIsThePitts

it looks unreal - amazing

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Mofro in reply to LifeIsThePitts

I love the texture of the clouds. Looks like a place I could see living at.

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to Mofro

Every morning is a different painting 🎨

This was a regular outing with Dad. I think he was happy here.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

That so nice 😊

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Thank you. It's a comfort I can find pictures of our walks and remember.

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Mofro in reply to Nothing_but_books

Looks like you have a wonderful eye for composition. I love the way that the steps, railing and river all flow in the same direction leading us up the path. Well done!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Mofro

I wish that was me. No, I just searched for pictures of a walk I used to take with Dad.

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