Moon Waxing 89 Percent - Photograph

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I took that photograph as the sun was setting. The sky was pink in the East, and the moon was visible above the trees. The full moon will be on December 4, 2025.

Sunset Pink East - Photograph

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I took that photograph as the sun was setting today. The sky was pink in the East. I am unsure if that sky color is good news or bad news for tomorrow's forecast for my area.

Dictionary - Celestial (SPA Guest Host) - Postcard

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This week I have the honor of guest hosting Sunday Postcard Art, and I chose the challenge theme "Dictionary."

Apologies about the sample piece not making it onto the challenge site on time (the email with it got lost or the email didn't go through without giving me an error message, which sometimes happens).

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Fog Sunrise - Photograph

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I took those photographs this past week.

"Time Piece" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Time".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

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I want one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
Then in that one moment of time
I will see eternity
And I will be free

One Moment in Time - Whitney Houston

Red Sunrise - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week.

"Rain Of Fire" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Postage Stamps" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Postage Stamps".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Christmas Cactus Red - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week.

Deer (Buck) - Photograph

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I took those photographs this past week.

Most of the leaves have changed color and fallen, but a few remain. This Buck strolled through my yard, with his Doe. The deer are now a dark brown, their Fall/Winter coat color.

"Mona Lisa" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Mona Lisa".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Orange Gold Brown" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Orange, Gold, and Brown".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Pagan Ceremony" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

First Snow of 2025-2026 Winter Season - Photograph

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I took those photographs between about 2pm and 2:30pm today, as some snow squalls passed through my area. Southwest Connecticut does not normally have snow in November, but it has fallen as early as October in some years. This partially covered some areas in white, but it started to melt when the sun reappeared.

"Moths" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Moths".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week.

Foxglove Plants - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week. A few weeks ago, I noticed several small plants growing. I think these sprouted from seeds that came from the lone Foxglove plant that grew two years ago. Their germination time is similar to what I think is an Evening Primrose that I harvested seeds from, and which grow two years after the seeds drop from the flowers onto the ground. In the past, in the Fall (Autumn), I have seen plant growth similar to this for the Evening Primrose flowers, and then in the Spring, the plant grew to full height. I am hopeful that will happen with these Foxglove plants.

Fall Foliage - Photograph

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I took those photographs this past week.

Moon Behind Trees - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week. There was a thin cloud cover, giving the moon a mysterious look.

"Pattern Art" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Patterns".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

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We were dancing
We were wild in the ocean
And the last thing I remember was you holding me
In the ocean

Ocean - Calvin Harris (feat. Jessie Reyez)

"Autumn Colors 4" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Autumn". This is my second entry. (Note: there are no Autumn Colors 1 and 2 because they ended up in my reject pile.)

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Autumn Colors 3" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Autumn".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Ghost 2" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Cemetery Dance" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Moon Behind Trees - Photograph

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I took those photographs this past week.

"Full Moon Ghoul" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Halloween Cake - Photograph

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I took that photograph of a Halloween cake. Happy Halloween!

"Moonglow" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Behold Death" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Headless Horseman" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Witch's Familiar" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Witches".

This is my second entry. I recently found some Medieval images that I've been using for Halloween artwork.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"(Halloween) Full Moon (SPA Guest Host)" - Postcard

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This week I have the honor of guest hosting Sunday Postcard Art, and I chose the challenge theme "Full Moon."

Although movies like to portray a Full Moon on Halloween, it only occurs on that date every 18 or 19 years. The previous Halloween Full Moon was in 2020. The next one will be in 2039. A full moon on Halloween is also a Blue Moon, because it is the second full moon in the same month.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Witch Storm Brew" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Witches".

I colored this Medieval witch image, but I don't like how it looks. I finally had to enforce my "pencils down!" rule.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Teddy Holding Halloween Envelope Card From CJ - Photograph

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I received a wonderful surprise in the mail today. CJ, who does beautiful calligraphy work, sent me a stunning Halloween envelope and card. We both like cats, old cemeteries, Medieval topics, all things Halloween, etc. :-)

I should have realized something special was arriving in today's mail, because Teddy, who normally doesn't move when the mailman stops, knocked me over and ran outside to get the mail before I could. ;-)

Teddy is always thrilled when anyone mentions him, and says he loves CJ because she always does. ;-)

Earlier this year, I had started a Teddy Tales weekly blog post, but my creativity has not been what it was in the past. Receiving this Halloween treat brightened my day. Thank you again, CJ! And if anyone is unfamiliar with CJ's fantastic calligraphy and artwork, I encourage you to visit her blog.

"Ghost" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Ghosts".

This image has become my "go to" guy for ghosts, ghouls, and other things that go bump in the night. :-)

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"The Masque Of The Red Death" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Poe (Edgar Allan)". This is my second entry.

The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Poe - The Black Cat" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Poe (Edgar Allan)".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Featured in the weekly sampler.

"Skeletons Danse Macabre" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Celestial Tarot" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Vampire" - Postcard

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The October 1 My Soul's Dark Imagination theme was "Vampires".

Congratulations to My Soul's Dark Imagination on its first year Anniversary! I won't be entering for any of the contest prizes, and I won't have time to do the Halloween Blog Hop, but I will try visit those who do.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Halloween Ball" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Halloween Queen" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Orange and Black".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)