Your photos make me curious about fountain design. They are wonderful, Marcia. Thanks for taking us along. (I love that squirrel--looks like he's conjuring a spell!)
Awesome!!! Just awesome. I have a question tho...is this shoeless one someone you know? Perhaps blisters on their feet? Okay, okay...I'm weird. But that was the first thing I thought of when I saw that particular photo. Blisters. Mainly 'cause I get 'em with tennies all the time. Love the bird photos too!!
Hmmmmmmmm, Fort Worth, and y'all have Blue Jays? How come they don't come this far south you wonder. I'm totally jealous.
Marcia, I saw a beautiful reflecting pool in Boston but I didn't think to do what you did... get real close and take shots. What a great job you did! :)
I'm so sad I still have not gotten to see these. Every time I come they are blocked off. How'd your pushups go? I had to go back to week 2 because I couldn't handle doing 16 pushups in a row then 15 more 60 seconds later. I did move up a level in week 2 though so I'm getting stronger.
Nice pics. I like the ones of the sweet little bird and the squirrel but I really love the shot of the persons legs with one show on. That is such a great composition!
I love your WW post. I like especially the one of the sparrow or is it a sparrow or robin. Pardon me, I am not familiar with bird. The second squirrel shot looks really cute : )
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Your photos make me curious about fountain design. They are wonderful, Marcia. Thanks for taking us along. (I love that squirrel--looks like he's conjuring a spell!)
Ahh...that is soothing...Thank you for sharing.
I'm up!
Nice photos. Happy WW! :)
great water shots Marcia! looks like a fun visit...
very cool shots of a very cool place. I have only been there twice, while visiting my sister in TX over the years.
Happy WW
Awesome!!! Just awesome. I have a question tho...is this shoeless one someone you know? Perhaps blisters on their feet? Okay, okay...I'm weird. But that was the first thing I thought of when I saw that particular photo. Blisters. Mainly 'cause I get 'em with tennies all the time. Love the bird photos too!!
Hmmmmmmmm, Fort Worth, and y'all have Blue Jays? How come they don't come this far south you wonder. I'm totally jealous.
Thanks for stopping by my W W
How beautiful. I love the wildlife drawn to the water.
By the way - I do have a job - a new job!
Marcia, I saw a beautiful reflecting pool in Boston but I didn't think to do what you did... get real close and take shots. What a great job you did! :)
Oh my gosh - squirrel is my fav. Gr8 shots!
Gorgeous! That water looks so inviting right now. I'm glad the little animals could get drinks!
I'm so sad I still have not gotten to see these. Every time I come they are blocked off. How'd your pushups go? I had to go back to week 2 because I couldn't handle doing 16 pushups in a row then 15 more 60 seconds later. I did move up a level in week 2 though so I'm getting stronger.
If I were a bird or squirrel and lived in Texas that's where I would want to be too. Beautiful! And refreshing!
Nice pics. I like the ones of the sweet little bird and the squirrel but I really love the shot of the persons legs with one show on. That is such a great composition!
Thanks for visiting my blog and Happy WW :)
Greast shots You always have such excellent posts for WW
That water looks so refreshing, I want to splash along the edges.
we've been twice since it re opened and each time is a treat, it's really lovely there :)
Glad you came to swim today, come again, soon.
Hey! Are those the FTW water gardens? The ones that closed a few years back because of...Well, it only takes one tragedy, doesn't it?
I love your WW post. I like especially the one of the sparrow or is it a sparrow or robin. Pardon me, I am not familiar with bird. The second squirrel shot looks really cute : )
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