Weekend Photo Trio

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This is my cousin's dog Daisy. She's a good old girl with a bit of arthritis and a tendency to sit with her mouth open. She is lovable and loving and will kiss you a million times. She loves children and is incredibly gentle and patient.

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Summer is a perfect time for outdoor birthday parties, bringing out the convertible, and playing in the yard. These shots were taken at the 1st Birthday of one of my granddaughter's friends. Yes, they have an amazing yard.

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I just love the symmetry of these shadows.

Have a great weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and Grandads and Single Moms

Butterfly Boy

camera critters is right below

This boy was having a disagreement with his parents about which direction to take ...



I encountered them later at the gate to the farm we were all visiting. He told me he had been searching for "cloud flies" - otherwise known as white butterflies. I told him I had only seen one, I showed him the photo I had taken.

He assured me it was the same cloud fly he had seen.




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When Inflatables Attack

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Summer Concert

I took this shot while stuck in the traffic jam created by a lunch time summer concert series. The truck for the band and several police cars were blocking the street. All the parking spots along the park had been roped off so the already intolerable parking situation was now impossible. Only a handful of people were actually listening to the music, everyone else was trying to get in or out.

I think planning is an issue.



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apologies to all my photo friends. i haven't been online much lately and i owe everyone many visits. i haven't been feeling well.

Monster In The Back Yard?

Nope

Just Uncle Mike cleaning up the kiddie pool area





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Hope and Summery Shadows

I never need a reason to post photos of my granddaughter Hope but this time I'm posting these to say ...

Happy Birthday Hope

She was 1 year old yesterday, July 3rd.

Look at those eyelashes ...



Her other grandmother got her this wading pool for her birthday ...



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Weekend Photos

I took this shot right after a rain storm. It's the puddle that formed on the pool cover. It was windy and the ripples in the water distorted the fence around the deck.



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These 2 sweeties are neighbors.
This is Teddy Bear, now mostly called Bear since he got so big ...



that's my granddaughter Hope toddling around in the background. Dog is her new favorite word.

and this is Bear's "big" brother Snow ...



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Nothing says summer like outdoor dining ...





and the shadows provide the floor show.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Summer and Sunday and Shadows

You know it's summer and beach season is in full swing when ...



... they decide to do major construction on the bridge that is the only way to get to the beaches or park.

I took this on a weekday.
Just imagine what the weekends are like.

Oy!

But ...



... you get to relax here once you get there.

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Summer and Sundays and Shadows

This young woman had the waterfront lawn all to herself ...



She had a pile of books and papers with her and looked to be studying. The shadows were quiet ...



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Summer and Shadows and Critters - Oh My!

I'm combining a few photo projects into a little pictorial story of an afternoon at a park near me.
links are at the bottom of the post

How efficient I am! Ambidextrous even.

The sun created some lovely lines down the steps and walkway ...




Summer brings lots of tourists to this park. There is a wonderful Inn just down the road. Everyone comes to take photos of the river and the boats ...




My favorite spot is here - where the green turns to blue and the trees hug the lamp post ...



On my way out of the park I stopped at the flower beds. I hope you can see Mr. B ...




I love his big eye

The Three Trees provided shade on my way back to my car ...



This weekend starts off the second summer of Robin's SUMMER STOCK SUNDAY

Misty is into the second year of hosting CAMERA CRITTERS

I don't know how long the fabulous Hey Harriet has hosted SHADOW SHOTS I just know I'm glad she does

And last but not least I just met Tablescraper through the ELEGANT ELLEN B and discovered that she hosts SUMMER SUNDAYS

I hope you'll take some time to check them out

Have a wonderful weekend

Shadow Shots & Summer Stock: Afternoon Light

Late afternoon on a late summer day.




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Summer Stock Sunday: The Motor Boat Incident

My son and his wife along with my niece took a motor boat out on the bay. The boat died and they had to be towed in by Uncle Peter - The Super Hero of the Jersey Shore.





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Summer Stock Sunday: Taking A Break

Shadow Shot is right below ...

These hospital workers are taking a break in the beautiful garden at the main entrance to CentraState Hospital in NJ.



My grand daughter was born there last week. Every person we encountered was kind and professional and responsive and the rooms and the grounds are beautiful.

My DIL and my son both have solid health insurance coverage. She is a teacher and he works for a major utility company. I think all babies should start their life this way, not just those with expensive insurance.

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Summer Stock Sunday: The Ride

Back when I was younger and stronger (last summer) I volunteered for a youth mentoring group. We took the kids to a local amusement park.

I was thrilled to be event photographer, it kept me off the rides.

The kids had a great day. A child's laughter wafting through the air on a beautiful summer day is bliss.



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Summer Stock & Shadow Shot Sunday: Late Afternoon

I love the light late on a summer day. When things are winding down and cooling off.



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Sunday Double Header: Summer Stock and Shadow Shot

I took these last summer. The girl I was mentoring loved the batting cages.




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