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Category Archives: Summer
Hot Texas Summer Sun
Rocks glowing beneath fire-breathing dragon hot Texas summer sun. The temperature for this area is predicted to reach 105 degrees (Fahrenheit) today, and I can already hear the hot sun hissing on the horizon. Luckily, last winter, we had Emilio Ramirez … Continue reading
Posted in Haiku, Nature, photography, Poetry, Summer
Tagged agave, cactus, desert, Grasshopper, heat, Texas, yucca
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Grasshopper Camouflage
Standing motionless surrounded by old brown grass baking in the sun, how did you notice me and my perfect grasshopper summer camouflage? ~ms I saw the grasshopper from a distance, in spite of its clever camouflage, because its long legs … Continue reading
Early Morning Virginia Beach
Sunrise awakens early morning on Virginia Beach. A beautiful sight! Diamonds of early sunlight drip onto blue water dancing a summer delight. Anticipating a busy summer day— trucks begin raking sand. After the raking, a solitary man walks along the … Continue reading
Posted in ocean, photography, Summer
Tagged King Neptune, morning, sand, sun, Virginia Beach
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Dueling Storm Clouds
Loud thunder rumbles within dark storm clouds dueling over the last piece of summer blue sky. ~ms When I looked out of my kitchen window and saw two dark clouds arguing with each other, I immediately grabbed my camera and … Continue reading
Posted in clouds, Nature, photography, Poetry, Summer, Thunderstorms
Tagged Lightning, Thunder
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The Dragonfly Rests
Two pairs of transparent wings sparkling in the sun like stained glass windows reflecting the morning light— the dragonfly rests. ~ms Standing on water’s edge, I thought I could easily take photos of a few dragonflies. Wrong answer! An … Continue reading
Where Earth and Shadows Play
A cool respite beneath tall trees where earth and shadows play, leaves refreshed by raindrops light on soft breezes sway. ~ms *** In the last photo–do you see the wooden tree creature that appears to be carrying something into the … Continue reading
Darkness on Summer’s Edge
Shorter are the days on summer’s edge, darkness comes early. Night shadows reveal natural beauty destined to fade away. What was yesterday and what is today will soon be no more. So please! When I wither and vanish from sight— … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Philosophy, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, Summer
Tagged flowers, soul
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