Dreams Are Made of This
Can We Brighten Another's Day Without Brightening Our Own?

Flowers to brighten my winter day...

“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily. 
"So it is." 
"And freezing." 
"Is it?" 
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.”
Can We Brighten Another's Day Without Brightening Our Own?

Flowers to brighten my winter day...

“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily. 
"So it is." 
"And freezing." 
"Is it?" 
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.”

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Snake River Overlook at sunrise -- the view Ansel Adams made famous from this spot.  It's now nearly overgrown with trees.

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The Double Muse

Time for some cheer, after a somber day in the US.  I went to the dahlia gardens recently and couldn't figure out where to stop shooting!  They're such a spiritual experience for me:  so many varieties, such incredible colors, all so beautiful.
The Double Muse

Time for some cheer!  I went to the dahlia gardens recently and couldn't figure out where to stop shooting!  They're such a spiritual experience for me:  so many varieties, such incredible colors, all so beautiful.

Also in the Dahlias gallery
The Crooked Shadows

If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow.  Chinese Proverb

Went to the Chinese garden the other day specifically for lotus flowers, but none were in bloom, so I had to settle for the water lilies.
Can We Brighten Another's Day Without Brightening Our Own?

Flowers to brighten my winter day...

“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.
"So it is."
"And freezing."
"Is it?"
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.”

Also in the Dahlias gallery
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Flowers to brighten my winter day...

“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily. 
"So it is." 
"And freezing." 
"Is it?" 
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.”

Also in the Dahlias gallery
Can We Brighten Another's Day Without Brightening Our Own?

Flowers to brighten my winter day...

“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.
"So it is."
"And freezing."
"Is it?"
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.”

Also in the Dahlias gallery
See photo in original gallery.