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For all of my readers that need a smile today.

This has been reposted by Gary Gray aka garydotgray. The photos are quite beautiful.

Since tropical storm Earl, the weather on the Island has been moody and unsettled.

But despite gray cloud and fitful sunshine, these bright flashes of colour bring a smile.



American goldfinch and purple finch at the feeder.



garden sunshine



The planter on my deck - still going strong!

Happy Wednesday!
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Mr. Crayola

To all of my readers that enjoy the simple things in life

This post is being reposted by garydotgray aka crayola902 from an email sent to me by a friend.

Sometimes we just need to know the possibilities that are attainable from the simplest of things like a basic box of crayons. 

Read the short story and then look at the pictures. They are pretty amazing.  Enjoy!

MR. CRAYOLA

Don Marco... The Master Crayola Artist

Don Marco was born in Northern Minnesota in the late 1920's. His interest in art was evident even before starting school. As a young adult in the Army Air Corp, he began his life's career in Air Traffic Control, which continued until his retirement from Honolulu International Airport in 1973... Much of his spare time was spent as a professional artist.
Before retirement, Don started developing a technique to create fine art, using Crayola Crayons. Shortly after retiring, he published his first print. Living in Southern California, his work was in demand, including commissions from Burt Reynolds and a one-man show at his Dinner Theater in Florida ...

Hard to imagine these are done with crayons!!!
                      Burt Reynolds

Tom Selleck


Seascape


River Elk


Quigley


Navajo Meeting


Mountain Man


James Arness


High Country Morning


Geronimo


End of the Day


Apache


Bear Bull


Black Eagle


Catch of the Day


Chief Red Wing


Christ


Clint Eastwood


John Wayne


Eagle


What Talent!!! Enjoy & be sure to share this with others.