Looking for bridge trolls

I am searching under the bridge.  Searching for those elusive bridge trolls.  I don't see any.  Maybe I need to come back after dark.  Or maybe I need to find a bridge in Hollywood to look under....  Good thing there are no trolls here.  My grandkids are playing in the creek.

Looking for bridge trolls

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iPhone 5S, vividHDR, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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Keep an eye on those kids

Rainy afternoon, seven grandkids cooped up in the house bored out of their minds.  I know, let's take them to the "jumpy toys!"  Off we go to the warehouse full of inflatable play toys.  Only problem with this diversion lasting hours is that the toys have a weight limit of 150 pounds.  Hey, what about us big kids?

Keep an eye on those kids

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iPhone 5S, ProCamera, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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Dust stencil

You might think I should dust my furniture more often.  However, I have been working on a new art project so there is a clear reason that this furniture piece avoided the dust cloth for so long.  Just think of the possibilities...  With a little more practice I could develop some real fine art work here while at the same time reducing the household chore burden.  Stay tuned....

Dust stencil

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iPhone 5S, ProCamera, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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Homeless

This singular dried up leaf is lost, alone, dehydrated and moving with the wind.  Even the gentle breeze carries it along the ground, never staying long in the same place.  A homeless leaf...

Homeless

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iPhone 5S, ProCamera, Snapseed, Retouch, PhotoStudio

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Nails--last day of these angels in the home

Today is the last day of having these little visiting angels around the house.  They wrap up their summer vacation visit and head back out of state.  It has been a wonderful visit and we certainly are going to miss them.  No more of these sweet times, nails and all.....

Nails

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iPhone 5S, ProCamera, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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Country Sunflowers

Another walk in the country and view of the gorgeous sky and the remaining sunflowers.

Country Sunflowers

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iPhone 5S, vividHDR, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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FAA Radar Ball

I always thought this was a water tower out in the distant flat farm land.  Upon closer inspection, and reading the signs around the fenced in area, I now understand--it is an FAA radar ball helping to control flights and keep our airspace safe with all the air traffic and airports nearby.  Guess I should get out more....

FAA Radar Ball

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iPhone 5S, Native Camera, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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Quiet Afternoon

Afternoon sun settles over our quiet mountainside community.  The clear blue sky is reflected in this bird refuge pond which is really much muddier than the surface reflection suggests.  The vividHDR camera app saturates the colors and contributes to the quiet afternoon feeling captured so well.  Enjoy!

Quiet Afternoon

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iPhone 5S, vividHDR, Snapseed, Retouch, PhotoStudio


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Scorched Earth

Lots of mud.  No water.

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Scorched Earth

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iPhone 5S, ProCamera, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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Water? What water?

This spot reminded me of all the recent news stories of the major drought conditions and water shortages in the Southwest and California.  What happens when all water disappears?  In some spots this is exactly what happens....

Water?  What water?

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iPhone 5S, Native Camera app, Snapseed, PhotoStudio


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