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Amerpie by Lou Plummer

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    When I worked at a large rural high school, I used to take a walk every day at lunchtime, even when we’d have a rare southern snow storm.

    Footprints form a trail in fresh snow, leading towards a line of trees under a clear blue sky, with shadows casting patterns on the ground.
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    Lorikeets, a nectar eating parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia.

    Colorful parrots perch closely on a branch, displaying vivid green, blue, red, and yellow feathers. The setting appears outdoors amidst indirect sunlight and blurred natural surroundings.
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    Sunrise over Tomales Bay in Inverness, California.

    A bird glides through a vibrant sunset, with rolling hills and mist over a calm body of water. The sky blends hues of orange, yellow, and blue.
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    The tulips in the spring in Central Park, New York City

    Tulips bloom vibrantly, creating a sea of light and dark petals. In the background, a statue stands amidst trees and people, capturing a serene park setting.
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    I love the way the snowy background makes them look so brilliant. #birds

    Birds gather at a snowy bird feeder; a cardinal hovers mid-flight while others perch nearby. Falling snowflakes enhance the wintry scene with branches visible in the background.A small bird with a reddish crest perches on an ice-covered branch, surrounded by a blurred green background.

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    A winter view of the dogwood and azaleas in my front yard that will be so beautiful come spring.

    Snow-covered trees stand still, their branches laden with white, against a backdrop of a road lined with more snow-blanketed landscape and bushes, under a dim, pale light.
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    Useless Things - Hiking Edition. The little known national scenic trail, the Nuesiok, located in the Croatan National Forest in North Carolina floods frequently and the park service tries to help, kind of.

    A narrow wooden bridge crosses a small, flooded area on a forest trail surrounded by trees.
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    I took this photo out the window of a restaurant while eating dinner near (not with) David Sedaris who has a vacation home nearby. In case you ever make it to Atlantic Beach, NC, check out Amos Mosquitos for fresh caught local seafood.

    A house with windows lit stands against a vibrant sunset, surrounded by marshland with tall grasses under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
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    Another photo from the now closed North Carolina Aviary - A Victoria Crowned Pigeon with its vibrant blue plumage, deep red eyes, and a dramatic crest of lacy, white-tipped feathers #bird

    A Victoria Crowned Pigeon with its vibrant blue plumage, deep red eyes, and a dramatic crest of lacy, white-tipped feathers.
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    When he was tiny like this, my grandson was very attached to his Mom, so it was rare for him to voluntarily leave her like he did in this photo when his curiosity led him to walk with me across this field. He eventually got tired and simply sat down on the grass and had to be carried home.

    Person and child, both in red shirts, walk across a dry, grassy field with trees and houses visible in the background.
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    A winter sunset over Badin Lake in the heart of the Uwharrie National Forest in central North Carolina.

    Sunset sky casts a warm glow over calm waters, with silhouetted trees and driftwood framing the serene lake scene.
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    I’ve been looking at this giant oak since I was a kid when it was in front of the local newspaper. After the paper moved, the area became a notorious red-light district patrolled by civilian police and Army MPs. Today, the tree is on the grounds of the Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum.

    A large, sprawling tree with thick branches spreads its canopy in black and white. Sunlight filters through the leaves, set in a grassy park with a fence in the background.
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    I captured this snap of a Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot, one of the smallest, at our state aviary before it closed a few years back. It was one of my favorite places in the world

    A Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, a small, bright green parrot with a blue cap, red throat patch, and yellow and red rump, clings to a thin branch.
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    Winter sky

    Bare tree branches stretch upward, silhouetted against a bright sun in a cloudy sky, creating a stark contrast. The surrounding trees add depth to the scene.
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    Located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, NC, Cone Manor, the former home of one of NC’s textile barons, overlooks the frozen surface of Bass Lake down below.

    A frozen lake with cracked ice sits quietly beneath a cloudy blue sky, surrounded by dense, leafless trees and distant rolling hills.
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    Linville Gorge in Western North Carolina, home to some of the most challenging hiking in the Eastern US.

    Two towering rock formations stand with a narrow gap between them, allowing a glimpse of a bright, distant sunset. Lush greenery covers parts of the rugged cliffs.
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    We appeal to the angels we have, even if they aren’t the angels we think we need.

    A bronze angel statue gazes upward, its textured wings spread slightly, set against a cloudy sky backdrop.
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    Lonesome Lake in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, seen from the shoreline and again the next day atop Franconia Ridge in the background.

    A calm lake reflects surrounding green forest and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky, creating a serene natural landscape.Distant green mountains stretch across the landscape, covered in dense forest. A small patch of sunlight highlights a hidden lake nestled within the valleys, under a hazy blue sky.

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    The Aberdeen and Rockfish Railroad in North Carolina.

    Railroad tracks stretch into the distance, flanked by leafless trees and a worn wooden fence, creating a desolate, rural atmosphere.
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    Texas Lake, located on Ft. Liberty in North Carolina, after a thunderstorm.

    Tall trees stand by a calm lake, their reflections mirrored on the water's surface. Mist hovers above the water, creating a serene, forested landscape.
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