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Amerpie by Lou Plummer

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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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    Christmas Tree Rd., Sampson County, NC I took this picture because it represents the kinds of things you can still see in the rural south. I’m recording - not proselytizing nor mocking.

    <img src=“https://amerpie.lol/uploads/2025/day-one2025-02-01-at-07.34.56.jpeg" width=“600” height=“392” alt=“A horse stands beside a rustic, red barn with corrugated metal roof. Large white text reads: “JESUS SEEK AND FIND HIM FOR ETERNAL LIFE.” Surrounding are leafless trees and open fields.">

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    This is a female eclectus parrot. They look so different from the males that scientists who discovered them thought they were two different species. #birds

    A female eclectus parrot in rainforest greenery
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    School memories, new lab day was always fun but a lot of work

    Rows of iMacs stand idle on a long table, aligned in a bright room with a tiled floor and white brick walls.

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    Watching the sun set into the Atlantic Ocean - in North Carolina. Eat your heart out California.

    A person walks along a sandy beach during sunset, with the sun near the horizon casting orange and pink hues over the calm ocean.
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    From the Côte d’Azur, it’s #WindowFriday

    A stone planter holds vibrant yellow and white flowers against a rustic orange wall with blue wooden shutters. A small sign reads "rue de la Fontaine" nearby.
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    White Top Mountain in southwest Virginia was the site of a huge traditional music festival for a few years towards the end of the Great Depression. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, it remains undeveloped. It’s bisected by the Appalachian Trail and a good spot to see black bears.

    Tall evergreen trees stand on a grassy hillside under a partly cloudy sky, overlooking distant mountains and valleys, creating a serene natural landscape.
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    A cold morning on the Uwharrie Trail. We were hiking along and heard the unmistakable sound of bagpipes echoing through the woods. Cresting a hill, we saw the piper, a considerable distance off the trail, standing on a small rise just playing away. So odd and memorable.

    Trail covered with fallen leaves and patches of snow, winding through a forest of bare trees at sunrise, with a yellow trail marker on a nearby tree trunk.
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    Sushi for two from one of our favorite date night locations

    A rectangular plate holds assorted sushi and rolls, including nigiri and maki with various fillings, like tuna and eel, accompanied by wasabi and ginger. Dining table setup nearby.
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