Black and White . . .

by default

When I saw the branch of this dogwood tree 

after the overnight snow,

it reminded me of an outstretched hand.

"God has given us two hands, 

one to receive with and the other to give with." 

Billy Graham

Joining

Outdoor Wednesday

A Reminder of Things to Come

Joining The Weekend in Black & White

Here We Go ...

a caroling 🎶 ♬🎶

A Christmas carol (also called a noël, from the French word meaning "Christmas") is a carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas, and which is traditionally sung on Christmas itself or during the surrounding holiday season.

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A Peaceful Gathering

“Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.” 
― Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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Identical or Fraternal?

Nice contrast either way.

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Inn at Cook Forest

Seemed appropriate to present the old Inn

in Black & White

The Cook Family homestead 

is now open as a bed and breakfast. 

Ancient, towering forests. The National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. Thousands of acres to explore. Stay at the heart of it all with a hearty breakfast in the morning.

no link up with Black & White Wednesday this week
Adrienne is having computer issues.

Silhouette

Hummingbird in Silhouette

Nice to see they take a break sometimes.

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'Sharp' Contrast

Sharp in more ways than one

Canada Thistle

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Not many words needed; the photos speaks for themselves.

These were two of the photos I used as part of

a Photo Challenge for 
black and white photos-candid shots.

Joining:

Black and White Wednesday w/Adrienne

Frozen Twigs Reflected in Water

Joining:

Wordless on Tuesday

and 

Black and White Wednesday

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 Cheers!

 

 

 

 

 

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Black and White Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday, Black and White Wednesday

 

Advent Begins

 

 

 

Joining:

Wordless Wednesday

and

Black and White Wednesday

 

Black n White

I am finding metal objects great subjects

for Black n White photos.

 

 

Joining Cee for

Cee's Black & White Photo Challenge

and

Joining Dragonstar for:

The Weekend in Black and White

 

 

 

Another Beautiful Weed - Black n White Weds. 102815

This seedpod did well as black n white

Swamp Mallow Seed Pod

Another beautiful weed.

 

 

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Black and White Wednesday

Black & White

Color

or

Black & White

 

the variety of patterns on these squash create wonderful contrasts.

 

 

Linking with:

Black & White Wednesday

and

The Weekend in Black & White

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Welcome - a word of kindly greeting or reception;

as to one whose arrival gives pleasure.

 

A cast iron 'thrifty find' by the RG. 

 

Trying to use the tri-pod more often for clarity

and experimenting with manual settings.

 

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Black and White Wednesday

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Sentinels

Guards at a point of passage.

 

 

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Black n White Wednesday

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Even in Black & White

the twinkle in its eye remains.

 

and the fur exudes soft and fluffy.

 

 

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Black & White Wednesday