Author: Pepper
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Century of Progress Homes
One of five Century of Progress Homes built for the 1933 World’s Fair, this Wieboldt-Rostone House now stands along the Lake Michigan lakeshore at the Indiana Dunes National Park. These three images are the front side of the home facing the street. Below is a view from the back side of the same Rostone House,…
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In the Stillness
Silence in the stillness of morning at the Great Marsh – Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Patient and Still
Moving across several states in different parts of the country over the years has taught me quite a lot. For one thing, I’ve learned to appreciate the weather changes through four distinct seasons, Having said that, I look forward to settling down in a location full of sunshine, with temperatures between 60 -75° Fahrenheit on…
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Quietness of Chicago
Ah! I stopped and took in the placid quietness of Chicago’s lakeshore. Simply delightful. Ragtag Daily Prompt = Placid
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Hovering in the Garden
I posted the color version of this image early last year. As I was scrolling through my library, I decided to try this one in black & white. Click here for a glimpse of this sunflower and bee in bright colors. I am curious to know what you think of the two. Do you like…
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No Time to Waste
Considering that I happened upon photography through hiking in my later years, I could easily feel downcast about running out of seasons to revel in both. On the days that I find myself wishing I could spend more hours hiking and clicking, I promptly remind myself that there is no time to waste brooding. Besides,…
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One Among Many
One among many vivid colors at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Ragtag Daily Prompt- Vivid
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What Lies Ahead
Beverly Shores Trails – Indiana Dunes National Park Two scenes from the Indiana Dunes National Park trails. The one above was captured a few days ago and as you can see, it doesn’t quite look like spring yet. Below is a glimpse of what lies ahead. Vistas of green are soon to come throughout the…
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Colorful Wispiness
Pansies are showing off their colorful wispiness at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
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Off the Beaten Path
What is more fun than planning a road trip off the beaten path? A chance to revisit some of those unfrequented spots and add a few new ones as well. A trip through southern Indiana is in the works and there’s one place I must stop at again. The Bean Blossom Bridge is a one-lane…
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Helped By a Macro Lens
Today, I was helped by a macro lens and a dictionary. How, you ask? First, the Ragtag Daily Prompt is “embiggen“. Since I had no idea what the word meant, I looked it up and it’s definition is “to make or become bigger.” That led to searching through photos taken with my macro lens, whose…