While driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, NC, I saw a view that captured my attention. Barren trees with white branches and dark bark that created contrasts; along with rust colored foliage that was still hanging on trees creating wonderful tones and view lines. I was hesitant to submit an abstract image but I like all of the elements and tones in the composition.

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My tool box is a strange container. It seems that my tools are always trying to escape and hide from me. They must have a devious ongoing plan for when I go to get a tool it seems to be missing. These tools are cunning in finding hiding places. Suddenly one will show up totally unexpected somewhere that I don't remember being. Life can be hard when you have such a tool box.

Tags:   Still Life tools chest textures drill wrench ruler box

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One of my favorite places to go when it snows is Central Park NYC. Walking through paths in the snow; it seems like a wonderland. I took this shot a few years ago. The path leads to the Bow Bridge in the park. The San Remo twin towers is in the background on Central Park West. Seasons Greetings to all my Flickr Friends.

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What could be more beautiful than seeing butterflies showing off their amazing colors and shapes. I have a few preserved butterflies so I decided to create a Triptych of them and included textures and backgrounds. This still life was created and edited in Lightroom and Photoshop. Hope you enjoy it.

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