🔥 Current year posting percentage: 100%

Days posted this year: 276 / 365

Current streak: 320 days in a row

Longest streak: 320 days

Total photos on site: 1053

Total posts on site: 581

Sun Kissed (56/365)

Auto-generated description: A round, spiky cactus is surrounded by small, reddish-brown rocks.

Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus, sun-kissed by the morning’s first light.

On Guard (54/365)

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On a walk today, I found this little guy guarding his turf. iPhone shot and processed.

Ocean Glow (52/365)

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I’ve decided to stick with my current format and just post all the days' extra shots under the Name “Stray Pixels”, since they’re strays or extras from the daily shot. I will also add the category stray-pixels to the post so they are easier to find.

I’ve struggled with how to handle the days' other photos, making a whole new blog, or making stray pixels a separate post, but this seems to be the cleanest, easiest answer. All the photos are automatically sent to Flickr as well.

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Auto-generated description: Two tall palm trees sway under a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining through.

Auto-generated description: A hanging lamp casts intricate shadows on the wall, creating a textured and dynamic lighting effect.

Auto-generated description: A tractor with attached equipment is parked on a sandy beach near the ocean, surrounded by seaweed and lush greenery.

Auto-generated description: A green tractor is parked on a sandy beach near the ocean with a clear blue sky overhead.

Auto-generated description: A rectangular tray holds a large stack of eggs in a monochromatic setting.

Wild Palm (51/365)

Auto-generated description: A tropical beachfront scene features swaying palm trees, a row of beach loungers with straw umbrellas, and a softly lit building at sunset.

Two legs to CUN. Not a bad place to spend 24 hours.

Rings of Light (50/365)

Auto-generated description: A modern ceiling features circular, glowing light fixtures arranged in an artistic pattern, complemented by angular architectural elements and a soft, warm color palette.

Long day getting to LAS, it’s cold and rainy here. Got my shot in the hotel lobby. ☺️

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Auto-generated description: A modern architectural ceiling design features circular chandeliers suspended beneath a geometric skylight, enhanced by dramatic contrast and lighting.

Texture Tuesday (48/365)

Auto-generated description: A geometric pattern featuring a repeating series of 3D rectangular shapes creates an optical illusion effect. Auto-generated description: A high-rise building featuring a grid-like facade is shown against a stark black sky.

This was the coolest building exterior I’ve ever seen. From a few days ago, on an LAX overnight, but I saw the #texturetuesday hashtag, and this photo came to mind right away. Here’s to Texture Tuesday!

Ground Water (41/365)

Auto-generated description: Fountains spray water into the air against a backdrop of a sunset and city buildings.

Nice late-afternoon walk after dinner; found these nice fountains.

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Auto-generated description: A dynamic splash of water is captured mid-motion against a bright, outdoor backdrop.

Auto-generated description: A series of water fountains shoot upwards against a cityscape backdrop, captured in black and white.

Damn Good Water (38/365)

Auto-generated description: A bottle of sparkling mineral water labeled Aqua de Piedra stands on a table next to a glass with a slice of lime.

It may sound weird, but sparkling water (water with gas) varies greatly in taste, hardness, softness, and level of carbonation, so when you find one that stands out, it’s almost exciting! LOL

First time with this one. It’s outstanding. Plus, it looks even better with Bokeh in the background ; )

Pipes (37/365)

Auto-generated description: A complex network of industrial pipes and ducts is arranged intricately against a dark background.

Don’t forget to look up, you never know what you’ll see.