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Portland, Maine
photographed 3.15.2026

here we are now going to the south side

I saw this the other morning on my way to work – the light was good, sort of bouncing around the V-shape of the sign but I was camera-less. I went back the next morning to get a photo, but there was a guy on a riding lawnmower, cutting down all the tall grass that I’d liked the day before. On the third day*, I went back and this time the sprinklers were going, but I braved the elements to get the shot.

Now that I see it, though, I am not sure it was worth the effort.

Lubbock, Texas
photographed 7.10.2026

*Yes, I do crack myself up. Thanks for asking.

tan, white, and blue

For some reason, that white(ish) brick wall doesn’t look like it belong here, but I know for sure it was that way when I made the photo. I mean, I *think* I know that for sure…

Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026

…and she’s down

This young woman had a remarkably good throwing arm, and the cheerleader on the perch landed in the water on three of her five throws.

Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026

the preparation

The cheerleaders were getting ready for the dunking booth.

I think those things would be a lot more fun if they’d let you pick who sits on the platform waiting to land in the water.  Apparently, however, that’s “not how it works” so they missed out on my interesting list of participants.

Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026