Monthly Archives: February 2017

My Contribution to Becca’s Sunday Trees – 276

Posted on February 26, 2017 by merlinjr01

This what I call the “Anhinga Cypress,” taken in the Florida Everglades near Orlando. See many more cool trees at Becca’s  “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”. And thanks to Cee’s Photography for reminding me of the Becca’s weekly challenge.

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Looking Down at Things

Posted on February 21, 2017 by merlinjr01

The View from above. Several photos, one recent, others not so much.

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Sunday Trees – 275 – Shady Rest

Posted on February 19, 2017 by merlinjr01

Here is my entry to Becca’s Sunday Trees – 275 Tree challenge. Thanks to Cee’s Photography for leading me to this challenge. An image from a recent trip to New Orleans. The live oaks throughout the area are simply stunning.

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Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Perspective

Posted on February 16, 2017 by merlinjr01

Here are several photos taken on a recent trip to southern Louisiana for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Perspective

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National Ferris Wheel Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by merlinjr01

Today, February 14, is not only Valentine’s Day, it is also National Ferris Wheel Day. The first Ferris wheel, designed by Pennsylvania bridge builder George W. Ferris, was the centerpiece for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition (World’s Fair) in Chicago.It … Continue reading →

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The National WWII Museum – Why New Orleans?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by merlinjr01

…A Wooden boat! The World War II (WWII) Museum was founded in New Orleans in 2000, and, in 2003, designated the official national museum of WWII by the U.S. Congress. Major expansions were completed in 2013 and 2014 that helped … Continue reading →

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