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The Red, Red River

We spent the day driving backroads in north Texas and southern Oklahoma, taking pictures of the flowing Red River, nearby creeks, roadside flowers, and eating in small diners for the prompt of Cellpic-Sunday: https://photobyjohnbo.com/2024/05/05/cellpic-sunday-the-museum-of-illusions/ The Red River gets its name because of the red soil it runs through along the Texas and Oklahoma border in… Continue reading The Red, Red River

Musing Challenge

The Queen of Thorns

So smooth to touch So appealing to caress My fingers ache to feel Peaks and valleys of your shape I reach to tenderly stroke To pet your beauty Unaware adoration is costly  And distance is demanded  A sharp prick stings  Warning against closeness Afterall, she whispers, My thorns protect and shield My juices for feeding… Continue reading The Queen of Thorns

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Yellow for Easter Sunday

Yellow is the color for Travel with Intent’s One Word Sunday Challenge https://travelwithintent.com/2024/03/31/yellow-4/ and for Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2024/03/29/weekend-fotd-march-30-31-dahlias/. This little bumble bee is darling in her yellow wings. A setting sun brightens the evening sky with it’s shades of yellow. A yellow vest is the perfect thing to wear for Easter…or… Continue reading Yellow for Easter Sunday

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The First Shoot

My contribution to Ragtag Daily Prompt Saturday–Shoots. See more at https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2024/03/02/rdp-saturday-shoots/ It’s only a hint a bloom will come A small nub peeking out to test the air The first on the branch, Encouraged by the less courageous Daring but tentative, Wondering but unsure Is it safe? Am I too early? Warm sun rays urge… Continue reading The First Shoot