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Only one thing of any significance this week, the baptism of my friend's daughter Lillian Grace. This is her enjoying a brief nap after a strenuous day.

Had to go to a baptism so only had the nifty 50 on me. loved the delicate coloring of both of these lilies

This one's for you Wendy @wthorson. My Cannas leaves and another And continuing my education with the 60mm micro And the always lovely star gazer

Got to spend an hour at Phipps Conservatory yesterday and was able to continue testing my 60mm micro. I have come to conclude that it does better if shot in manual focus, White Lily Of course everybody likes to hang out at the Phipps. You just never know who you'll run into and finally this...

At the Phipps

Here is the other engine that was in use on Mt. Washington the day we rode the cog railway. It is a fun ride but almost impossible to take photos when this train is in motion.

Amongst my favorite Shakers buildings are the Meetinghouses. Since their design was proscribed by the Central Ministry they all tend to be more or less the same. The overall design is very well balanced and their interiors served the needs of Shaker worship exactly. This one is located at Hancock.

In my brother-in-law's yard in New Hampshire And just up the road on Sunday

I photograph thousands of flowers a year without knowing their back stories. But this little,fragrant rose was grown in great quantity by the Shakers and from it's pedals they extracted their Rose Water which they sold for many purpose and was even used in cooking. This one was growing in the...

A few more Shaker buildingsThis building is located at Lebanon New York this building is located at Canterbury Village in New Hampshire and is in fact, a schoolhouse

Finally after 30 years I can finally check riding the Cog Railroad to the top of Mt. Washington off my bucket list.

Lavender at Shaker garden at Canterbury

Visited 3 Shaker Villages on the way to New Hampshire. Of course the Shakers are well known for their furniture and with good reason. Their unique and simple style may well be the only truly American furniture style. And the building of their furniture was only another form of worship to them as...

Another Shaker barn

Well @Roy1961 you are somewhat close and@mikew nailed the builders. It' unique design allowed the Shakers much more effiency in the management of their milk herd. The barn is located in Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts

A wanna be flower

Posting late this week because I was on the road and had no way to post photos but this one was taken in the right time frame. Anyone who knows where this magnificent structure is should feel free to chime in.

@wev, I have it on good authority that Zippy has retained counsel to sue you for defamation of character. He has posted on his Facebook page ,"I am not a pinhead" however, his counsel would probably be willing to settle out of court if you were to offer a "really sweet deal". Just thought you...

It's just like riding a bicycle @Marilynne, you can pick it back up in no time. Good rainy day hobby for you. My problem is my lathe is gigantic and only suitable for large projects. I need a mini or midi lathe to do smaller objects. Unfortunately they all seem to be made in the PRC today and I...

Off to the David Lawrence Convention Center today for an International Woodturning symposium. Awesome pieces on display and bowls of all shapes and sizes and how about a hat buckaroos. or something more artful Or one of my favorites The whole show was amazing and is rekindling my...