Fine Art Photography by Stephen R. Kifer

annual journey ends

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annual journey ends did we reach beyond ourselves time to see further Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area, Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 2019

annual journey ends

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step in our journey

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step in our journey fallen tree crosses our path stories to tell now Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area, Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 2019

step in our journey

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walking by the lake

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walking by the lake looking across the water more life to explore Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area, Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 2019

walking by the lake

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peaceful forest scene

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peaceful forest scene another world only glimpsed at a path not taken Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area, Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 2019

peaceful forest scene

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berries on a leaf

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berries on a leaf who will they nurture this fall the sweet juice of life Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area, Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 2019

berries on a leaf

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miniature flowers

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miniature flowers blooming on a sturdy tree walking down a path Train Station Parking Lot, Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 2021

miniature flowers

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murky way ahead

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murky way ahead life finds a way to stand out just stop and look close City Dock Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia, June 2020

murky way ahead

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look at the world and

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look at the world and see truth and life abounding what shall we cherish Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2021

look at the world and

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paying a visit

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paying a visit welcome guest stops by today autumn feast awaits Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, November 2019

paying a visit

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traveling respite

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traveling respite brief stop along the journey field of yellow blooms Roadside Rest Stop, Alabama, May 2021

traveling respite

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bounty of nature

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bounty of nature precious to the gardener routine for the bee Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, September 2021

bounty of nature

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journey through the world

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journey through the world handy leaf along the way a moment of rest Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

journey through the world

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white and black and gray

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white and black and gray hope and darkness and journey flowers bloom today Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, September 2021

white and black and gray

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islands of beauty

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islands of beauty along every path of life stop look see cherish Rappahannock River at Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 2020

islands of beauty

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different and same

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different and same standing together as one life's breath flows through all Rappahannock River at Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 2020

different and same

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across the river

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across the river trees stand silent careful watch peace on distant shores Rappahannock River at Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 2020

across the river

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taking flight freely

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taking flight freely soaring above the treetops living on a wing Rappahannock River at Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 2020

taking flight freely

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journey of hardship

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journey of hardship sunshine filters down ahead life finds a way through Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 2020

journey of hardship

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spotted while walking

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spotted while walking tree hollow along the path mystery beckons Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

spotted while walking

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walk in the new year

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walk in the new year signs of winter holding on signs of spring bring hope Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

walk in the new year

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chirp bids me to stop

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chirp bids me to stop look closely to find the source small beauty shines through Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

chirp bids me to stop

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gray mist looking out

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gray mist looking out worlds within worlds looking in courage to move on Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

gray mist looking out

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small vista delights

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small vista delights the steps and journeys of life grand vista astounds Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

small vista delights

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grand vista astounds

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grand vista astounds the journeys and steps of life small vista delights Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

grand vista astounds

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wading on the shore

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wading on the shore wondering what today brings somewhere together Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

wading on the shore

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moments in time strike

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moments in time strike suddenly without warning treasured and held close Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

moments in time strike

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so many flowers

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so many flowers always time for another time with us so short Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

so many flowers

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by the river shore

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by the river shore life's journey ends and begins gently flowing stream Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

by the river shore

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into the darkness

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into the darkness together we will journey beauty flourishes Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2021

into the darkness

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a side reaches out

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a side reaches out invader or welcome guest who will determine? Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

a side reaches out

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fields and trees waiting

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fields and trees waiting long since harvested leaves gone turning the corner Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

fields and trees waiting

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soaring high above

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soaring high above searching seeking looking down ever vigilant Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

soaring high above

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stopping by a field

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stopping by a field vistas on the horizon wonder close at hand Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

stopping by a field

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peaceful wilderness

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peaceful wilderness subtle and growing louder clashing melodies Seven Bends State Park, Shenandoah County, Virginia, March 2021

peaceful wilderness

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one among many

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one among many all shining bright and lovely many among one On the Sidewalk, Winchester, Virginia, April 2021

one among many

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can you see it glow

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can you see it glow can you hear it living now can you feel its life On the Sidewalk, Winchester, Virginia, April 2021

can you see it glow

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stop look see listen

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stop look see listen simple acts to discover peace strength beauty joy Manassas National Battlefield Park, Prince William County, Virginia, July 2020

stop look see listen

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moments in time shine

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moments in time shine buried hope springs forth anew see back now ahead Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2021

moments in time shine

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peacefully flowing

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peacefully flowing desired journey not taken rocks in out hinder Manassas National Battlefield Park, Prince William County, Virginia, July 2020

peacefully flowing

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Vietnam Women's Memorial

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Vietnam Women’s Memorial

In honor of Women’s History Month and the National Vietnam War Veterans Day here are two photos I took last month while taking a photo walk along the National Mall.

Vietnam Women's Memorial (#1 of 2)

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Vietnam Women's Memorial (#2 of 2)

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paved trail through the woods

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paved trail through the woods easy afternoon stroll waits tree grows worlds collide Virginia Central Railway Trail, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2021

paved trail through the woods

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dappled sunlight beams

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dappled sunlight beams trails stretch new life out ahead past is left behind Manassas National Battlefield Park, Prince William County, Virginia, July 2020

dappled sunlight beams

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slender strong narrow

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slender strong narrow winter spring summer and fall new old enduring Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

slender strong narrow

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now we remember

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now we remember in the moment we marvel tomorrow we live Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

now we remember

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step after step and

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step after step and winding roads without an end branches and branches Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

who am I but life

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who am I but life where am I but a journey why am I but life Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

who am I but life

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flying in freedom

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flying in freedom diving in rewards await living in purpose Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

flying in freedom

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hidden sparks abound

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hidden sparks abound kernels of life and spirit future hope today Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

hidden sparks abound

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reaching to the sky

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reaching to the sky wrestling with thorns inside out living for today Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

reaching to the sky

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looking close and far

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looking close and far focus within focus out holding both with peace Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

looking close and far

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to the end of time

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to the end of time one wanders and meanders beauty is here now Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

to the end of time

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reaching and growing

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reaching and growing paths unseen guide silently journey's end begins Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

reaching and growing

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new and old alike

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new and old alike seasons come and seasons go living enduring Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, December 2020

new and old alike

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early morning prowl

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early morning prowl will the fog roll in a catch crossing unseen paths , Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 2020

early morning prowl

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waiting and watching

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waiting and watching circles and wonders and life each moment cherished Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, May 2020

waiting and watching

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stuffed and silent pair

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stuffed and silent pair settled in no need to run watching and waiting Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, May 2020

stuffed and silent pair

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circles round and slight

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circles round and slight beginnings into endings center thread of life Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, May 2020

circles round and slight

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dawn approaches now

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dawn approaches now another day begins fresh promise fear hope love View from the Train, Woodbridge, Virginia, July 2020

dawn approaches now

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sun shines through the trees

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sun shines through the trees enduring and revealing life and death in one Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, May 2020

sun shines through the trees

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if only there was

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

if only there was another side for escape beauty flourishes Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

if only there was

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worlds apart today

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worlds apart today watchful eyes yet vigilant words yet unspoken Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

worlds apart today

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a glow of beauty

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a glow of beauty making your own way and path thank you for living Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

glow of beauty

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spirit of trees see

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spirit of trees see each journey along the way here and everywhere Around the Neighborhood, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

spirit of trees see

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glow

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thank you for your glow

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thank you for your glow reminding hope and beauty are around to see Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

boundaries and borders

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boundaries and borders fences protect and divide yet life attacks thrives Around the Neighborhood, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

boundaries and borders

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pass noon

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pass noon light still strong

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pass noon light still strong trees standing aglow with life thank you every day Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

warming in the glow

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warming in the glow wonder and beauty always everyday is new Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, April 2020

warming in the glow

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morning breaks anew

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morning breaks anew majestic view everyday life and hope affirmed Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2020

sun seeker blooming

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sun seeker blooming

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sun seeker blooming solitary trail blazer soaking rays of light Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2020

sun seeker blooming

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Haiku Frames

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A couple of months ago I was preparing a set of four images as a single print and composition. The work seemed to call for something more than just the images and some text providing the title and location. As I allowed the images to settle and to reflect on them, a phrase came to mind.

a pair of beauties

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a pair of beauties life enduring everywhere together with hope Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2020

About

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I have dabbled off and on in art and photography for decades, but have never consistently developed final work nor shared much that I have done. I enjoy the process of creating and capturing images, but there is also joy in seeing a project reach completion and having a chance to share it with others.

pair of beauties

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Pair of Beauties

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A pair of beauties  
  Life enduring everywhere
    Together with hope

Stands Broad

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Stands broad but not high
  In a lot to decorate
    A journey begins

stands broad but not high

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stands broad but not high in a lot to decorate a journey begins Train Station Parking, Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 2020

stands broad but not high

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sleepy afternoon

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sleepy afternoon have not a care in the world must chase the squirrel Around the House, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, March 2020

sleepy afternoon

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Sleepy Afternoon

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Sleepy afternoon
  Have not a care in the world
    Must chase the squirrel

Blowing Mightly

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Fredericksburg, Virginia; May 2020 Blowing mightily Swaying and standing firmly Forever quickly

Birds at Dusk