One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.

― Shannon L. Alder

The guard leans on 150252 as it waits to depart Barry with 2M48 16:56 Barry Island to Merthyr Tydfil.

Part of a series of mini waterfalls along my hike... taken with a natural tripod.. aka a lean against a tree :D

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My best friend. My sister from another mister. My mom's second daughter. I am Sarah. She is Sara. Hatred when we first met. Instant connection when we came back into each other's lives for the second time. Tears. Break-ups. Boys. Laughs. Inside Jokes. Ups. Downs. What haven't we been through in the past 7 years of friendship?

The most kind and loving person in the world. I am so lucky to have her as a best friend :-)

Hello There!

I was just about to leave the boardwalk and thought I saw something move in the water. It turned out to be a duckweed-covered Painted Turtle who quickly made its way onto shore and immediately lay its head on the other turtle. It was a neat moment to observe, especially because I don't have much experience with turtles.

Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta)

Thanks a million for stopping by and for your comments. I do love hearing from you! Have a fantastic day and week ahead!

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This was taken at the Muttart Conservatory. It will be a while before we see ours. We have more snow in the forecast for he next 2 weeks! Sigh

Cattle Egrets with breeding plumage and lores, Alligator Breeding Marsh and Wading Bird Rookery, Gatorland, Orlando, Florida

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Model: Lailah Coching. Make-up by Pam Dionisio. AIC Gold Tower Condominium, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. Nikkor 50mm F1.8D used courtesy of Ten Paras.

Nothing but the shell left of this old homestead being held up by trees.

Digital scan of an 8x10 negative I took at Yosemite.

Technical details for those that care about such things: 1932 Korona 8x10 Commercial view camera, Gundlach Radar 12" f/4.5, Fomapan 400 in Rodinal 1+25 for 5.5 minutes.

Bottlenose Dolphins in the Bay of Islands.

40/52....

Taken at 04:17am last July it was my opening photo of that morning.The opposing lean of the rock column and rig crane attracted me to this composition. A f11 aperture at 74mm helped to keep the two subjects in relative sharp focus and compress the distance between them. Although the colours of the rig contrasted with the blue hour I was never satisfied with the colours from the camera and switched to black and white which still did not do it for me. So I splashed around in LR profiles and decide this desaturated look was what I was after, I think.

Textures are my own and from Topaz Texture Effects.

Quit frontin yall niggas don't sip

another one of my shots that I had ti lay down in the grass , then I couldn't get back up lol

Kennebunkport, ME Famed boathouse surrounded in reeds

A tribute to the late, great Bill Withers.

1938 to 2020.

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Listen and enjoy: Lean on Me - Bill Withers

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs

That you won't let show

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear

That you can't carry

I'm right up the road

I'll share your load

If you just call me (call me)

If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh (call me) if you need a friend (call me)

If you ever need a friend (call me)

Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me

(Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend

(Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me)

Songwriters: Bill Withers

Challenge 193.0 ~ Impressions ~ The Award Tree ~

Schooner America 2.0 - Key West Harbor

Key West, Florida - Florida Keys - 3/23/22

SUNSET - Sunset Sail the Harbor - Spring '22

*[left-click for a closer-look - magnificent, majestic sails]

*[Strong Winds - Full-Sails - American Sail - America 2.0]

History: Designed and built by Scarano Boat Inc. in Albany, N.Y., the America 2.0 had big shoes to fill. Its 1995 predecessor, the 139-foot America (now berthed in Santa Barbara) won the hearts and minds of many islanders on and off the docks. That ship replicated the original America, a 101-foot sailing vessel that won an 1851 race against 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron in what would become known forever as the "America's Cup" in honor of that ship. The 1851 original America ended up a blockade-runner for the Confederacy and after the Yankees seized her, became a blockade-buster for the federals. She remained government property until falling victim to a shed collapse in 1945, and with the shed was scrapped and burned. A 170 year history with two replicas built.

America 2.0 (105 feet) replaced the 1995 replica schooner America (139 feet). The '95 replica is now berthed in Santa Barbara, California

The America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore and many other tall ships are credited with helping

to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years to come

Sunset Cruise on the America 2.0

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwafAYA32Ek

Sailing the Schooner America 2.0 (w/ great music!)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Wm0NQnfKY

America 2.0 - by Classic Harbor Line (w/ great sunset!)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq-KIhBdQsE#t=78.783416

America (original replica : Sept-1995) - Maiden Voyage

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Aw3Fokh32s

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys

"Come Sail Away" - by STYX

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5MAg_yWsq8

to me.

Cow moose at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. This cow with a calf were close to the road and didn't seem to mind a photographer stopping and moving around on the road for better pics.

Everyone needs a little support now and then.

"Lean on me when you are not strong.

And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long, till I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on"

***Bill Withers***

Particularly apropos in today's world.

Northern VA

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Warsaw, Poland

Winter

We know that there's always tomorrow....

This one goes out to you, my dear Flickr friends, for all your nice words, presence and ongoing support - Thank you so much!!

So... lean back... who wants some coffee, some tea, some cookies? :-))

Happy tulip Thursday

Foxes in the climate where I live, look very thin and lean in their summer coats. We have very extreme cold winters and hot summers. This same fox looks twice this size with his full winter coat.

Great Horned Owl love

"In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself"

... and I'll lean right back on you.