This empty car showroom holds a lot of memories to me. I lived opposite this place for the first 17 years of my life (my house was facing where the Clio is parked). It's been a car showroom for many years, longer than I can think and long before my time. I spent many, many happy hours in this place between the ages of 9 and 15 (1999-2005), at weekends, after school and in school holidays, up close to and getting rides in some lovely cars. (things like 80s/90s Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Rolls Royce, Bentley etc, all reasonably newer cars then than they are now). I was probably more of a nuisance than a help to the many people who ran and worked at this place in that time, but I still see many of them on a semi-regular basis today, and call them all friends.

I was saddened today to see a sign inside the showroom stating that it is soon to be a letting agents. I learnt the majority of my knowledge of the motor trade hanging around here, and I seriously doubt I'd be where I am today without this place, and the people it's connected me with. End of an era.

This pretty little wood duck was out on the creek today with his girlfriend, the female mallard and another mallard couple. He thinks he is a mallard!

Avila Beach, CA

This made EXPLORE on 4-12-08 in position #447. Highest position #338

Last Thursday, December 1, we had an outing to Roger's Gardens, inside a treasure trove of seasonal scenes and symbols this time of year! Inside we we floated in reds and glitter! Outside, full of succulents, didn't look so much like "Christmas". Nevertheless what was there is part of my Christmas experience this year. I took over 50 pictures that day so I'm uploading them a bunch at a time! (Five outdoor pictures this morning!) Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of that outing! 9-)

For six word story.

Taken on the way to Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar, California. © 2016 All Rights Reserved.

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This is a very old painting.

about On finding the story.

But I did not finish it.

This month is the theme of Flowers. Tulips in the garden are in their prime!

This article was from the Rubberist early 1980's and wow did it awaken something in me. Pictures of Gwen would appear of her wearing female masks occasionally.

This was just like stepping into the movie for my daughter, and an awful lot of fun!

This bush along the bank of the Courtenay river, just shy of the estuary always stands out in winter with it's orange branches.

This one doesn't seem to have changed much

This old church ruin stands in Pont l'abbe and is from the 13th century.

Thank you for your comments, favs or views - I hope you enjoy my images.

This was what they paid us with. I brought home a nickels worth.

Americal Div. 4/21-11th infantry Brigade (Jungel Warriors)

1968-1969. This was my all expenses paid trip to Southeast

Asia. Thank you Uncle Sam.

This photo was taken in May 2010. I think we need a reminder of the Spring to come.

jack-o'-lanterns.

This external view of a corridor shows the expanse of glass used for its' construction. The location of the college means users have long distance views into the countryside and to the rest of the campus.

This was shot with a Nikon D7100 and a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens .....No post processing

This Flickr Slideshow link will always start with Mikey G Ottawa's Most Recent Photo HERE:

www.flickr.com/photos/mikeygottawa/show/

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This is the place where bartender place the various beers for customers to choose.

THIS IS CARRIE I GOT HER & MY 2 OTHER DOLLS YESTERDAY!

This photo was taken just outside of the beautiful town of Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland! www.presetpro.com/landscape-photography-valley-road/

SOMEBODY COME POST MY BOND!!! I WANNA GO HOME!!!!

This is a large sculpture. the height is 44"

side to side is 32" and the sculpt is 22" deep. This lion head can be easily mounted to the wall. There are 5 discreet anchor points around the outside of the mane.

Check out www.liondrinkingfountain.com for more info on how to order your very own lion head.

You can also call me at 218-851-7965

This is a scratch-built model of my grandfather's Vespa Garage in Wing Hing Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 1950s. I only used very limited photos as the reference to create this model.

This is one of my most unique model I have ever created because it is based on my family's history. I try to bring back the past which i never experience through making this model. It is a very meaningful project.

This model is the Winner of scratch-built category in the Australian Model Expo 2012.

This Enviro 400 is at Backwell on the X1 from Bristol to Weston.

Mon 22 Sept.2014

This shot was my primary aim coming to London today although once again it was a shed on this train again - I rarely seem to get 70s! The rake of track panels is crossing the MML and will shortly plunge into Hampstead Heath Tunnel.

Incidentally the new flats being constructed in the background surrounded by four large cranes now cast huge shadows across the North London Line at West Hampstead so another shot bites the dust!

This one went out to Australia.

This is the largest Flicker I've seen so far. Found him in this tree close to the water in Sechelt.

This was taken during an outing of the Indiana Photographic Society. This is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and was completed in 1901 to honor Indiana veterans of every war up to the completion of the monument.

This is the sign that hung above the stage at the concert.

This former Kroger superstore has been renovated, painted, stuccoed, annexed, and subdivided for good measure, but it still remains plainly obvious what the building started out as. This store is in plain view of Interstate 64 in Scott Depot, West Virginia.

This newly constructed arch is made from repurposed Prunus serrula (Tibetan Cherry) branches. It now spans the herbaceous border and will soon be covered in climbing plants.

I accidentally left my ISO at 2000 hence the crazy grainyness..

but i really like this photo anyway!

this guy was so brave

This is one of the photos I took with a borrowed Nikon D800. Great camera! I wish I had one!

借り物のニコンD800で撮りました。ほしいなぁ。

This rolling kitchen island features a butcher block top and a base made from pipe and Kee Klamp pipe fittings

This man caught my eye. He comported himself with a great deal of grace and dignity.

this shot reminds me of how amazing my eyes can be... (and how someone used to refer to them)

oh, and the sepia... is just for you, Andy!

[could've been Day 333]

This used to be a Zodys Department Store in Garden Grove, California, I remember it being closed around 1985, remodeled and opened as a Pavillions/Vons Supermarket for years then closed around 2002-2003. This view was actually the Zodys front entrance but when Pavillions opened the entrance was moved to the other side and this became the back (delivery door). From what I've heard this was the first Zodys store, (would like to know if it is for sure). I remember before it was remodeled the exterior was a greenish color and had Z's around the store.

This is the b&w version. The beach have over 100 graves from the iron age. In fron of the big mound you can see small graves on a line.

This Scania 113m and tri-axle boxvan combination operated by Polkacrest is seen exiting the M6 for a break at the Sandbach service area.

This photograph captures a unique perspective within the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. The composition focuses on a long, straight passageway, creating a sense of depth and leading the viewer's eye towards a distant tower. The architectural details of the palace are highlighted by the contrasting textures of the stone and brick walls, and the play of light and shadow adds visual interest.

My 360° Istanbul Video on youtube

This link will bring you to my immersive 360° YouTube video.

This is the last WIP picture, also the last shot without a proper name for this vessel. Four more support craft have yet to be built- two heavy fighters and two forklifts.

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This was taken right on the edge of Ojai in the Ojai Valley California.

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