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It's hard to imagine that it's been 25 years since the horrific events of 9/11 here in the United States of America. We will always remember that day and continue to pray for all the families of those whose lives were lost and forever changed. There are not enough thank yous to all of the first responders....true heroes.

~ Dream Phantom of the Common Man ~

I have not personally know etva,

I do not know anything about her

except what emerges from his images ....

yet, by visiting his photostream

I have taken a great sadness....

Lately he had taken to support my works

and now it seems so strange his absence.

I met etva elaborating its image under

"winter trees" as the Source Image for the Kreative People

and I wanted to greet her with a new processing

the same image

Thank you Beth

youtu.be/PugIf_WlosA

All gave some ,,, Some gave all

This photo struck a chord with me and made me think of an old song by Skid Row.

Maybe you know the song:

I Remember You

Song by - Skid Row

Woke up to the sound of pouring rain

The wind would whisper and I'd think of you

And all the tears you cried that called my name

And when you needed me I came through

I paint a picture of the days gone by

When love went blind and you would make me see

I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes

So that I knew that you were there for me

Time after time you were there for me

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand

Love letters in the sands, I remember you

And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day

I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember you"

Oh, whoa

We spent the summer with the top rolled down

Wished ever after would be like this

You said, "I love you, babe," without a sound

I said, "I'd give my life for just one kiss

I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss"

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand

Love letters in the sands, I remember you

And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day

I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember you"

We've had our share of hard times

But that's the price we paid

And through it all, we kept the promise that we made

I swear you'll never be lonely

Oh-oh-oh, oh

We woke up to the sound of pouring rain

Washed away a dream of you

But nothing else could ever take you away

'Cause you'll always be my dream come true

Oh my darling, I love you

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand

Love letters in the sands, I remember you

And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day

I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember you"

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand

Love letters in the sands, I remember you

Through all the sleepless nights, through every endless day

I'd wanna hear you say, "I remember, I remember you"

Yeah, oh yeah

Here's a YouTube link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjuEXKwnkLE

Cannot be played loud enough :)

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Que porqué la primera vez es la mejor? Porqué es la que se recuerda.... Quien lo sabe....

Esta es mi primera Via Láctea y aún recuerdo el día.

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Animal lovers know the pain of losing a beloved nonhuman family member. We mourn, we remember, and we move on. However, sometimes an animal companion leaves an indelible mark on our souls, a hole in our hearts that can't be filled. Chloe was such. She chose us that day in the shelter, she sassed her way into our hearts, gave each of us love (and a piece of her mind when she felt it was warranted). I've been blessed with many animal companions through the years, as has my husband. And we both agree that none have made such an impression, left such a mark, as our loving, smart, sassy tabby, Chloe. We were blessed the day she entered our lives.

It's the 3rd anniversary of her passing and we love and cherish her memory.

Chloe, forever in our hearts.

Thanks to all for viewing, faving and/or commenting! Much appreciated! L

We've hit the late autumn "gray" in Michigan, so that leads me to looking back at brighter days, like this one at Dow Gardens in Midland, MI, summer, 2024. I miss the greater prevalence of butterflies and hope those days return, too.

Have not been out photographing in a couple of weeks, it is so cold here! Looking back over some of my fall shots and missing the colors. This was taken just as the sun came up over the horizon in the San Juan Mountains.

You still had your old camera back then.

IL MAESTRO GIUSTO

C'era una volta un cane

che non sapeva abbaiare.

andò da un lupo a farselo spiegare,

ma il lupo gli rispose

con un tale ululato

che lo fece scappare spaventato.

Andò da un gatto, andò da un cavallo,

e - mi vergogno a dirlo -

perfino da un pappagallo.

Imparò dalle rane a gracidare,

dal bove a muggire,

dall'asino a ragliare,

dal topo a squittire,

dalla pecora a fare « bè bè »,

dalle galline a fare coccodè.

Imparò tante cose,

però non era affatto soddisfatto

e sempre si domandava

(magari con un « qua qua »...):

- Che cos'è che non va?

Qualcuno gli risponda, se lo sa.

Forse era matto?

O forse non sapeva

scegliere il maestro adatto?

(Gianni Rodari)

NOI IL MAESTRO GIUSTO LO ABBIAMO AVUTO...

DI FOTO; MA ANCHE DI VITA....

grazie GIGI...

As we move away from those summer days in Australia, we're still experiencing a lovely Indian Summer in Melbourne with very warm Autumn days.

I thought this blend of 2 images would make a good upload for Remembrance Sunday and the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day. The base image is my shot of the Bury Hill Poppy Field at dawn taken on 13th June. Layered on this is an image taken at Arundel Cathedral in August. This was part of “There but not there” a nationwide event lasting to today in commemoration of the end of the 1st World War. The usual figures are of a 6ft tall transparent silhouette outlined in black which stand with their head bowed, rifle in hand, and with a poppy on the chest. Another version is of a seated silhouette with no outline.

The images were blended with a mix of layer opacity and a layer mask using a brush at differing opacity

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTA2buWlNyM

"Life changes as we're having dinner."

It's an expression I've heard over the years

and eventually understood it by experiencing it.

It's shocking the first time it happens. We somehow adjust.

And then, again, our lives change. We adjust over and over.

And now we have a pandemic, Covid-19, and this, too, shall pass. And we will hopefully return to what will be our new normal . Maybe we'll be a bit softer, not so angry,

not so opinionated in our political beliefs,

not so hateful with our words.

Maybe, just maybe, we won't take our everyday comforts for granted.

Hopefully we'll come to see a dawning of a new world,

one where harmony and good will towards those who hold different beliefs will reign...

and let it begin with me.

Hallelujah!

Own image and textures

One of my hardi cacti blooming

Remember

San Jose NM, mid-1950s . That's my great-grandpa Sam, WW1 vet. He was very much loved and is fondly remembered by many many people some 30 years after his death. He made homemade wine, and I'm guessing that's what's in the cup. He had a small ranch with horses in San Jose (at junction of Santa Fe Trail and Pecos River). That's my mom he's holding. She's still around, being my mommy:). I wish that Ford was in my driveway. Thanks for looking!

Thank you for taking the time to visit, comment, fave or invite. I really appreciate them all.

I am still experimenting with AI in combination with my own photos. In this one the woman was created in DDG and then used as the input image for Wombo to create two photos which were merged. Elements from my own photos were included and everything was further manipulated in both Topaz and Photoshop.

All rights reserved. This photo is not authorized for use on your blogs, pin boards, websites or use in any other way. You may NOT download this image without written permission from lemon~art.

RICORDANDO L'AUTUNNO

Foresta di San Gerbone, AP Italy

Uno degli innumerevoli edifici del tempio di Preah-khan.

Ragusa, Sicily.

An beautiful sleepy town steeped in history. Although it was a rainy day, it did not spoil its charm.

Awakened Remembered Memories

gouache on paper , 30.x40 cm, 2018 , (GOU2018016)

www.peterseelig.com

#painting #gouache #peterseelig #art

I was everything you wanted to be;

but wasn't

I was your hope.

Your destiny

But it was all wrong

That wasn't meant for you

it was meant for me

How do you feel?

Being second place?

You'll never be anything like me.

Mainly?

because I have it all;

and you clearly, dont.

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This image is protected under the United States and International Copyright laws and may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without written permission.

Thank you so much for your visits, kind comments and encouragement.

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Thank you, Mat, for this gorgeous texture.

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A tragedy today in Aurora, Colorado.

Remembering those who died protecting our freedom.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.

Posted for CMWD - Sunday black and white.

BLM honor their memories

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The facts cannot be debated......

April 2022 Available now:

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Photo taken by Tiy

Clothing credits (on page 106)

Ascend: Biker Striker Leather Jacket

Gabriel: Skinny Fit Ripped Jeans

L'Emporio&PL: Titanus Boots

Kunst: Rusty Cross Necklace

Motorcycle: Iron Craft by MotoDesigns

HSS!

We're about to be housebound for the next two days with blizzard conditions and arctic temperatures. I thought memories of summer would help me get through this period.

de Dali - Laguna Colorada, Potosi (Bolivia)

Great character, just sitting outside a coffee house, not sure why he was dressed up, just because he could maybe.