“My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.” — Steve McCurry

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Little words this week.

Sunday, 08/09/2026: Posted photo — Stained Glass.

Stained glass in our church. I do not have much more to say about this photo.

Monday, 08/10/2026: Posted photo — Leading Lines.

The theme for my photo project was leading lines. The dock in the photo leads you out to the lake.

Tuesday, 08/11/2026: Posted photo — Nesting Robin.

This robin has a nest at our cottage. This is the third year in a row that it used this nest.

Wednesday, 08/13/2026: Posted photo — Partial Solar Eclipse.

There was a partial solar eclipse today. We had only about 18% coverage. When I woke up the weather was predicted to be partially cloudy. I glad it was not at the time of the eclipse. I stepped out of the office to take this photo.

Thursday, 08/13/2026: Posted photo — Thurmond Station.

Thurmond Station is in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in WV. Thurmond was once among the greatest railroad towns along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. The historic Thurmond Depot has been restored by the National Park Service and now serves as a park visitor center.

Friday, 08/14/2026: Post photo — Acorn.

This 10-foot-tall, 1, 250-lb. copper and steel sculpture was commissioned for Raleigh’s bicentennial in 1992. Dedicated to John Watkins, it is located at Raleigh City Plaza.

Saturday, 08/15/2026: Post photo — Ocracoke Lighthouse.

The Ocracoke Lighthouse is in Ocracoke Village at the southern end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Sumens imagines consolateur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per camera mean.”

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”

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