Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography
This blog is for my insights on life, the Bible, hiking adventures with my grandson and whatever is important to me
— In Monochrome —
Cosmic Photo Challenge-Wide Open Spaces
Photo Credit:©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: 1 & 3) iPhone 14 Pro Max; 2) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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A Variety of Cars Through the Years
Race Cars:
At a Car Show:
Toy Cars:
Son’s Cars:
Antique Cars:
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Cars – new, vintage, toy, etc.
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God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
Shadows can be seen everywhere, at least when the sun is shining brightly. Shadows materialize along walkways, piers, and trails as well as anywhere imaginable.
Here are my entries for Debbie’s OWS Challenge this week which calls for us to show our SHADOW.
Debbie’s One Word Sunday-Shadow
Photo Credit: ©️2023/4 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: 1-4) iPhone 14 Pro Max; 5) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Locations: Various sites in North and South Carolina, USA
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Photo Credit:©️2024 Shirley Hunter
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
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— At the Greenway
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max — Telephoto lens.
Location: Horse Stables; Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.
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Photographing Public Art Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Marsha Hayes
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Photo Credit: ©️2015 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 6 Plus
Location: Andrew Jackson State Park; Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
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On the Road or on the Trail Signs let us know where we are, where we are headed, and Which Way not to travel.
My entries for this week’s CWWC …
Cee’s Which Way Challenge- Roads with any sign
Photo Credit:©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
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Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge 2024 Week 7
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Mobile Unit Doors
Normally, most people would only think about wreaths and or the laying of wreaths at cemeteries around the Christmas holiday season. The Christmas Season being the annual time for wreaths to be laid in the Arlington National Cemetery as well as other cemeteries across America.
Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 by the Worcestershire Family with the support of Veterans Organizations and a variety of other groups. These groups had previously helped with their annual wreath ceremony in Arlington. Wreaths Across America was formed as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, to continue and expand this effort, and support others around the country who wanted to do the same.
The organization’s mission which was established is to Remember. Honor. Teach.
Wreaths Across America is dedicated to teaching all generations about the value of their freedoms, and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms.
In 2022, the organization launched its expanded TEACH Program and collaborated with like-minded organizations focused on character development and service projects for young people of all ages, with lesson plans for all grade levels and learning abilities.
The Wreaths Across America (WAA) continues its commitment to remember our fallen servicemen and women all throughout the year. One way they do this is with the Remembrance Tree Program.
The Remembrance Tree Program was established as another way to remember and honor our veterans. WAA established this program for families of veterans to provide a living memorial to their lost loved ones.
The Remembrance Tree Program is a part of the Wreaths Across America organization that we ( my daughter and I) had not been familiar with prior to visiting the Wreaths Across America Mobile Unit when it came to Fort Mill, South Carolina.
The WAA purchased their own dog-tag machine which allows feed families of the veteran the ability to customize their message for the dog-tag. The family or their representative is taken out to the balsam tip land, in Harrington, Maine, to find a tree that will become a living memorial to their loved one. The dog-tag is then placed on the trunk of an evergreen tree of their choosing and a red marker is placed on the tree to show that it has been chosen as a memorial.
One of the Volunteers with Wreaths Across America was kind enough to inform us of this special program and gave us the opportunity to provide the information for a dog-tag to be made. The information has been given and we are waiting to hear when it will be placed on a tree as a living memorial to my late husband and father to my children, Sgt. Terry Leon Wilson Vietnam Veteran (1954-2018).
“To be killed in war is not the worst that can happen. To be lost is not the worst that can happen… to be forgotten is the worst.”
— Pierre Claeyssens (1909-2003)
The WAA is continuing doing all they can to ensure that no veteran is ever forgotten. They have been traveling all across America with their mobile unit to provide support and assistance to honor their commitment to Remember. Honor. Teach.
To all who have served and or are serving, Thank You for your Service. To all Vietnam Veterans, Welcome Home!
Dan’s Thursday Doors
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Wreaths Across America Mobile Unit: In front of Cabela’s; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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My entries for Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge this week were all taken at Goat Island Park & Greenway along the South Fork River Trail, a part of the Carolina Thread Trail System one year ago in February 2023.
Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-Pick a Topic from my Photo
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
Location: South Fork Carolina River Trail; Goat Island Park and Greenway; Cramerton, North Carolina, USA
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Here are my entries this week for Dawn’s Monochrome Madness-Rocks.
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
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What are Burial Mounds?
Who used Burial Mounds?
When were they first used?
Burial Mounds are artificial hills of earth and stones built over the remains of the dead. They are also known as barrows, kurgans, and tumuli. They are characteristic earthwork monuments of the prehistoric periods approximately between around 5,800 and 3,400 years ago (3800-1400 BC). [Earthworks are described as any activity which disturbs soil, earth, or land surfaces.]
Burial Mounds were used by Anglo-Saxons in England during the late sixth (6th) and seventh (7th) centuries AD. Approximately one hour north of Dublin in Ireland burial mounds can be seen sprouted from the lush countryside. The archaeological site in Ireland features two ancient burial mounds. These mounds are thought to be older than the oldest pyramids.
In North America Indian Burial Mounds have been located in Wisconsin, Arkansas, Illinois, and elsewhere in eastern North America. The Native Americans built earthen mounds for ritual or burial purposes or as the location for important structures. The Mississippian people in eastern Arkansas were using mounds when the Spanish explorers arrived in 1541. Sadly, a vast majority of the mounds that were built in Arkansas have been destroyed by modern development and vandalism. Luckily several hundred still remain and are recognized as important religious and cultural monuments.
The photos posted here are representative of the types of Burial Mounds which were used by many of the Stone Age period. This mound is located in the Stone Age Circle which can be seen when taking a walk/hike along the Nature Trail of The Schiele Museum of Natural History.
In these two Coleman and I are taking a closer look at the Burial Mounds.
Photo Credit: (c) 2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Location: Stone Age Circle; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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FOTD
Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Along the Trails
Cosmic Photo Challenge-Bare Trees
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Take a hike. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting the Greenway and for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Scents and Sounds
Hear and Smell My Favourites
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Favorite Scents
Lens-Artists Challenge #287 – Sound
Photo Credit ©️Deb L. Waters
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Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone Pro Max
Location: Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Teal
The following are my entries for Debbie’s One Word Sunday Challenge-Teal. Teal can be found, if one’s looking, around the world including the United States. It can be found in all kinds of places like doors and signs or even statues.
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— Potted Perennials
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge-02.19
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Take time for yourself, take a walk, smell the flowers and enjoy your week. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
Wanna Share a Bite?
When Coleman and I visited The Farm On at The Schiele Museum on Tuesday Mike and Lucky were busy chomping away. It was feeding time and they were hungrily munching their food to their hearts (and belly’s) contentment.
I do not believe I would partake in their diet, however, they did appear to enjoy it themselves.
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a fabulous week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Settings: f/5.6 • 1/125s • 200mm • ISO3200
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Garden in The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024- Week 7
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max – Telephoto lens.
Location: Green Trail; Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Here are this week’s questions:
1. When was the last time you bought a new item of clothing?
The last time I bought an item of clothing was last month when I received a new Til Valhalla t-shirt.
2. When shopping for clothes, do you like to colour co-ordinate several purchases or buy one thing at a time?
I tend to buy want I need, and not necessarily colour coordinate. For pants, I stick to basic colours of black, blue, khaki ( I also have a pair of olive green hiking pants.) For shirts, I like to have ones that will go with whichever pants I choose to wear ( not colour coordinate to a particular pair.
3. Do you prefer sweat shirts, cardigans or jumpers?
Basically, I wear hoodies when it gets chilly, or a hooded jacket. No sweaters at this time ( used to when I worked outside the home.)
4. Do you wear sandals in the Summer?
I rarely wear sandals during the summer or any other time. I mostly wear hiking boots.
Gratitude:
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Sparkles ✨, Sun ☀️Rays,
and Refreshing Reflections
I bought a Sedremm Compatible with 58mm Star Filter set containing 4 Points, 6 Points, and 8 Points for my Christmas present to myself.
On this week’s visit to the Warlick YMCA I tried out using the 8 Point Star Filter attached the my Canon EF-S55-250mm lens on my Canon EOS Rebel T3i. I think some of the shots came out pretty cool looking, mind you I am only barely learning to use the Star filters.
Whatsoever Is Lovely Challenge-2024 Week 6
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Location: Robinwood Lake; Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.
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God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.
Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Roads with traffic
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge-Streets
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters (1,3-4);©️2024 Loran L. Watson (2)
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Anne Springs Close Greenway Pond
These challenges are so fitting with our recent activity of hiking at the Greenway. We had a lovely hike and enjoyed watching the Canada Geese fly in, taking a dip and flying back out of the water. It was fun and amusing to watch.
Cosmic Photo Challenge-Water, Water, Everyway
Jez’s Water Water Everywhere #209
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Video created in Google Utilities
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-Walnut Brown Color
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With the weather somewhat improving and a bit warmer (still not warm enough – jacket weather), Coleman and I are able to venture out on the trails for some delightful hiking. The trails are pretty muddy due to all the strong rainstorms we’ve been experiencing. Some of the trails are blocked off as closed for maintenance due to the damage occurring from the storms.
However, we managed to observe some amazingly beautiful sights ( not posted here.) Since we always hike in the woods, we (I) were able to capture a variety of weathered wood for this week’s challenge of Cee’s CFFC.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Weathered Wood
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: 1-2) iPhone 14 Pro Max – Telephoto Camera; 3-4) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens
Location: Green Trail/Quartz Loop; Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.
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On My Laptop:
On My iPhone 14 Pro Max:
Naturally, my desktop wallpapers include my beloved Coleman, my favourite subject, my heart, my love.
Share Your Desktop-February 2024
Photo Credit ©️2023/4 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
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Sunday Stills-Red and Pink, the Colors of Life
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters
God Bless. Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.
Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L.Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibition; Cabelas; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Thank a Veteran. Remember the Fallen. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.
Today was rainy again but we had some beautiful weather with clear blue skies over the weekend at the
Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Lens-Artists Challenge-Weather
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Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max – Main Camera
Location: Airport Pond; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. May you gain insight into your purpose and may your heart be blessed throughout life. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
Roses
One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge-February 2024
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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School Construction — Slow Progress
The construction on the new school next to The Schiele Museum is making extremely slow progress. However, I think with spring being on the way the construction progress may increase as the weather starts to improve.
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: 1) iPhone 14 Pro Max; 2-4) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Location: Shot from Parking Lot; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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A Highland Cow
(bos taurus taurus)
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: 1) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens; 2-5) iPhone 14 Pro Max – Ultra wide Camera
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Wreaths Across America
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge – 02.12.24
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibition; Cabelas; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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L❤️ve My Family
Love of Family is special. It doesn’t always mean you agree with one another or like what each member does, but you love them anyway.
From top to bottom:
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Horses Love and Show Affection
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibition; Cabelas; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Coleman Style
One never knows where Coleman will decide to Pull Up a Seat for a spell. The first two are of places he chose to Pull Up a Seat at the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia and the third one is of his selection in the Greenway.
XingfuMamas Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge: Week 6
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: 1 & 3) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens; 2) iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Coleman Loves the Greenway
Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Dirt Roads or Dirt Pathways or trails
Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge-2024 Week 5
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway (ASCG); Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Thank you for visiting the Greenway with us and for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.
Hiking Trails in the Carolinas
Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Dirt Roads or Dirt Pathways or trails
Photo Credit: ©2023/4 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Locations: 1-3) The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina; 4-8) Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Thank you for trekking with us and sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.
Red Roses 🌹 for Your Friday
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Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Location: Nature Trail; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens.
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Thank you for visiting the Farm and for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography 