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
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max f/2.8 • 1/1233 • 9mm • ISO32
Location: Gaston County Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Cosmic Photo Challenge-In motion.
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters
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Coreopsis lanceolata is a North American species of tickseed in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Eastern and Central parts of the United States, naturalized in Canada, the Western United States, Mesoamerica, South America, South Africa and Eastern Australia. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, plains, glades, meadows and savannas.
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max f/1.78 • 24mm • ISO64
Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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One Word Sunday-Orange
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Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max … All Rights Reserved.
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Rudbeckia hirta is a short-lived perennial that should be treated as an annual. It may likely endure few winters, but will often self-seed prolifically. The flowers are showier than other Rudbeckia species and have been widely hybridized. (Clemson.edu)
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max f/1.8 • 1/4016 • 6.86mm • ISO64
Location: Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Ludwigs Monday Windows
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit : ©️ 2023 Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Sunday Stills-Hints Autumn
One Word Sunday-Orange
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters
Cameras: 1) iPhone 14 Pro Max; 2-4 Canon EOS Rebel T3i
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Johns Cellpic Sunday
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Video Created with Google’s Utilities Movie Feature
Location: Ferguson Park; Gastonia, North Carolina
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I’m a little late for NPC #25, but I hope better late than not at all. This one was a challenge for me. I hope I’ve done it justice.
Nature Photo Challenge #25-Seedheads
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: iPhone 14 Pro Max and Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S18-55mm lens.
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Sky over Robinwood Lake:
Both shots were taken while standing in the same location at the Warlick Family YMCA by the Outdoor Patio.
Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge-113
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max f/1.8 • 6.86mm • ISO64 for first & ISO100 for second photo.
Location: Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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The Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris deffinis) is a moth of the order Lepidoptera, family Sphingidae. It mimics a bumblebee in appearance. It is sometimes called a “Hummingbird Moth” due to its ability to dark quickly from flower to flower, and its ability to hover over nectar sources.
The Snowberry Clearwing is hovering from flower to flower, which are called Phlox Carolina ‘Gypsy Love’. The Phlox carolina ‘Gypsy Love’ have narrow, pointed foliage and pink flowers in early summer. The Carolina Phlox are native to the southeastern United States. They are an herbaceous perennial boasting broadly cylindrical clusters of lavender to pink or white flowers over a long season.
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S18-55mm lens with Altura Fisheye Lens attachment.
Location: Out Front of The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Leannes Monochrome Madness
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Playscape; Nature Trail; Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina
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From 2021:
From 2022
From 2023:
Cee’s Black and White Challenge-Finale
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
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Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-Any Word that Begins with an “O”
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
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Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters
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This is a hard one to decide which photos to choose, there are so many which hold precious memories and special moments that money could never buy. How to decide, that is the question?
From 1975:
My Family from 1986 through 1999:
These represent happy memories in the beginning. The last photo was taken at my eldest son’s high school graduation & it was the last time we were together as a family. Everything changed from that point on, but I still loved him.
From 1994:
From 2019:
From 2019:
From 2020:
These were taken in February of 2020 when I went on a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. I went with my sister-in-law’s sister, Monica, however, she tended to stay in the cabin more than wandering around. I chose to make the most of the trip enjoy myself, which I did. I had a fabulous time on and off the cruise ship.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC)— MasterCard – There are some things money can’t buy…
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Snipe Hunting Finds – a pups eye view
Interesting perspective for the Cosmic Photo Challenge this week, our perspective scenes from ground level. Hope y’all enjoy my snipe finds from a pups & child’s viewpoint.
Cosmic Photo Challenge-Low Evelation
Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Carriage House Lane; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
Location: Avon Catawba Creeks Greenway; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Here are this week’s questions:
1. Have you ever been fishing? (not just for the guys as I have!)
I have been fishing. Not very often and hardly ever hit more than a few.
2. Do you prefer to watch football, rugby, tennis or hockey on TV?
None of the above. I typically do not watch any kind of sports on TV.
3. Have you ever ice skated?
I have ice skated in my youth, however, I was never very good at it.
4. Did you enjoy sports at school?
I enjoyed watching my high school football team play. Go Cardinals! I also loved to play Tennis 🎾.
Gratitude: Nature’s Beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Forms in Nature
Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters
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Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge-#112
Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
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The Chiweenie is a mixed breed dog; a cross between a chihuahua and a dachshund. These types of dogs are compact, energetic and loyal. My eldest son has had Dinah since she was a puppy approximately around 2012.
Chiweenie’s go by several other names, some of which include Choxie, Weeniehuahua, the German Taco, and the Mexican Hot Dog. These other names I had never heard previously referred to the mixture. They make excellent apartment dog, however, they are better suited for small or single-person households. They are an affectionate and friendly breed. It is said that this breed can be rather happy, but I have not ever experienced that trait with Dinah.
Photo Credit: 2015 Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 6 Plus
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
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Xylocopa virginica, sometimes referred to as the eastern carpenter bee feasting on PHLOX CAROLINA ‘ROSE BOUQUET’ flame flower.
WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE-2023 WEEK 33
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Ludwigs Monday Windows
Photo Credit : Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Sunday Stills-Celebration
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Lens-Artists Challenge #263: Faces in a Crowd
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Johns Cellpic Sunday
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max f/1.8 • 1/4367 • 6.86mm • ISO 64
Location: In front of Gaston Inn; Gastonia, North Carolina
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Leannes Monochrome Madness
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
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Here are this week’s questions:
1. Do you use a feather duster for cleaning?
I think I have a swifter feather duster somewhere, but with the last move in February I’m not sure where it is. Therefore, I just use a soft cloth for now.
2. Do you use a washing liquid, ‘ball’ thingie or washing powder?
I use a powder laundry detergent. In my opinion, it works better and lasts longer than liquid laundry detergent. I don’t care for laundry pods or anything similar. I have used a laundry bar soap previously especially for hand washing.
3. Do you own anything that has to be hand washed?
I currently do not own anything that requires hand washing. When my children were little and in diapers I would hand wash the cloth diapers I used and hang them out to dry on a clothesline.
4. Do you use, or have you ever used, a laundry service?
I currently do not use a laundry, however, I have taken clothes to a dry cleaners previously. When my daughter was in high school I took her ROTC uniform to the dry cleaners & also her prom/ROTC Ball gowns to be cleaned.
Gratitude:
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” –
~ Henry Ward Beecher
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Cee’s Black & White Challenge– Hot and Cold Items
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
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Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-Pick Your Topic from My Photo
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Pull Up a Seat:
Coleman’s choices for Pulling Up a Seat in August differentiated from various Playground equipment to Picnic Table and Lounge chairs and even to Sand and Rocks. I never know where he’ll select to Pull Up a Seat. Where will you Pull Up a Seat this week?
Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens and iPhone 14 Pro Max
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This is a throwback photo from January 2018 taken on a visit to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Riverbanks is home to more than 3,000 animals that represent over 400 species around the world.
The Zoo first opened its gates to the public on April 25, 1974. It has continued to be a popular destination to connect and learn about wildlife life for individuals, families, and groups. It is considered one of the largest mid-sized zoos in the United States. It draws an estimated one million visitors annually.
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone X
Taken: 2018 January 7
Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
Location: Avon Catawba Creeks Greenway Trail; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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What brings you peace?
When I think of Peace I remember the song “Peace in the Valley” I used to hear song in church.
Peace in the Valley to me is having faith in God through Jesus Christ. No one and nothing else can bring me peace but Jesus. No matter what I’m facing, what troubles lay before me, I know that Jesus is always here with me and will give me the peace and understanding to see me through.
“ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
~ Philippines 4:6/7 KJV ( King James Version)
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Lens-Artists Challenge #262: Framing Your Photos
Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i and iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
Location: Lineberger Park; Gastonia, North Carolina
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As Seen From the Y:
These were all taken while relaxing in lounge chairs outside of the YMCA on Friday, August 11 angled in different directions.
Cosmic Photo Challenge-The Sky’s the Limit
Hammads Weekend Sky #111
Photo Credit:©️Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: By the Lake; Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina
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Clare’s Share Your Desktop
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Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography 
