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Just a little somethin' somethin' that makes me smile...

{look at the expression on the blue heeler dog's face}

I hope it makes you smile too.

Thank you, National Geographic.

And thank you, dear friends,

for being you.

xo

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Fall Palette...

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Painted Hills, Oregon

I'm a huge fan of National Geographic.  It's one magazine I still subscribe to.  This photograph was taken at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills, Oregon.  Have you ever seen a more magnificent Sunrise?  Talk about inspiring.  From my point of view as an artist, this is very much a part of my Fall/Winter Palette.  To me, nature is the true palette no matter what your artistic medium is.

It's always so lovely to hear from you...Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to find the time for yourself to stop and appreciate nature...xo



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Turquoise Tuesday...

Hello, dear friends, and Happy Turquoise Tuesday!  Is everyone having a good week so far?  I certainly hope so.

Today's feature is one photo.  It's a stand alone photo, as are most photos from National Geographic.  I chose this particular picture because the surfer, brave soul that he is, appears to be frozen in time in a water capsule of turquoise.  The way the sea changes color in this photo is simply stunning.  You couldn't pay me to attempt to ride a wave like that, but I'm so glad this guy went for it.  As a result of his skill as well as the photographer's skill, we have a magnificent photograph to enjoy.

National Geographic Photo of the Day for June 21, 2010.  Surfer in Maui.

I hope you have a beautiful Tuesday, and thank you for stopping in to see me...

You bring a smile to my face...xo

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Photo of the day..

National Geographic's Photo of the day...

Mosaic Jellyfish

I don't usually publish two posts in one day, but I just was so mesmerized with today's National Geographic photo that I couldn't resist.  I hope you find it as amazingly beautiful as I do.

Don't forget to check out today's Turquoise Tuesday feature here!

Have a lovely evening, dear friends...I'll see you tomorrow....xo
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