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Roadside Memorial

Seen along a country road in West Texas.  Looks like a memorial for two construction workers. Boots, gloves, hardhats, flowers, cross.

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Two Pelicans

These two birds were just sitting on the rocks looking around.  They didn't move from the rocks for the longest time so I was able to get a lot of different images of them.  I liked this one the best.

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Was it a Garage?

Seen behind an abandoned house on some private property down a country road in rural Texas.

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Railroad Bridge

I took a side road the other day and came across this railroad bridge.  This isn't a common sight here where I live because everything is so flat so I couldn't resist making an image of it.  

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Circles and Diamonds

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Off Road Cabin

On the way to Rule, Texas we saw this very, very abandoned cabin just off the main road.  There's probably not anything redeemable about this structure but it sure makes for a great photo.  We walked all around the cabin and there wasn't a bad perspective to be seen considering how decrepit the structure is.

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White Birch

At a pond located at a tourist stop in Fairbanks these birch are clustered on the opposite bank.

I just thought it was an interesting composition.

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Tall Grasses

I read a book a number of years ago called "Tall Grasses".  It was about one of the internment camps in the United States during WWII.  It was a really good book...I should try to find it and read it again.

This image from my files made me think about it.

My heart is grateful that:

I got called to assist for a photo job, spur of the moment.

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An abandoned home

Another abandoned structure in Bradshaw, TX.  

Just thinking that this was someone's comfy home once upon a time.

I'm grateful that:

I get to see the world anew again through the eyes and excitement of my grandkids

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Abandoned Horse Trailer

As I was driving down a country road, I saw this abandoned horse trailer.  When you consider how much these trailers cost, it makes you wonder why anyone would abandon one.

My heart is grateful for:

the rain and cooler temps we had today

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Abandoned and Abandoned

I saw this abandoned house and truck on my way home from a small town about 30 miles outside of Abilene.  I almost rode on by but at the last minute I decided to go back.  I only had my trusty Canon point-and-shoot with me, but that camera takes amazing photos.

I was able to get close to the house because part of the fence around the property was damaged and I easily stepped over it into the "yard".  I desperately wanted to get into the house, but there's no telling how safe it is and I wasn't wearing good shoes, so I reluctantly passed up the opportunity to go inside.

It's been a long time since I've managed to get an image that I like as much as I like this one.  These scenes are few and far between around here.

I'm grateful for:

random adventures and surprises

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Decorative Grasses

I think this might be pampas grass, but I'm not 100% sure.  I tried looking it up but all the picks show the grasses with fluffy flower-type things.

In any case, these grasses decorate the edge of a yard area outside some eating places in town.

My heart is grateful for:

having brunch with a friend

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Wall Art

One of the newer burger places in town is in a complex with other food businesses.

Wherever there's a garbage bin area, the bins are surrounded on three sides with a cement wall and the walls are decorated with beautiful wall art.  

What a great way to provide some beauty to hide an ugly (but necessary) sight.

My heart is grateful for:

being able to celebrate Mother's Day with my daughter and her family