New Moon, Venus, and a Very Faint Jupiter + 1 More

I didn’t venture too far for this image; just down the street. In hindsight I should have sought higher ground. Venus was setting fast and if I had been higher I might have been able to photograph longer ,so that Jupiter would have been brighter. Live and learn!

I do like the way the Moon looks, and am pleased I didn’t blow it out. 🙂

Jupiter is that teeny tiny white dot above and to the right of Venus which is the bright star next to the New Moon.

+ 1 More…

He-Man and I have been hiking every week-end together since his Dr. and Therapist gave him the okay after he ruptured his Patella Tendon and had surgery last November. He’s really come a long way.

Today he was up for hiking the steepest, and longest hike since he was given the okay.

We gained about 1000 ft in elevation and hiked just about 5 miles. Here are several images I made along the hike.

All were taken with my iPhone 5 and developed in Photoshop CS6

Hiker’s Foe…Poison Oak

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Mexican Elderberry

Rain Clouds in the Southeast….

<Moffett Field Historic Hangers

An unidentified wildflower…or not

Garrod Pond…when we take #1 Grandson on Pony Rides it’s at this stable, and pond that the guides walk him. I love seeing how excited he is walking the Ponies around this pond looking at birds/ in the trees for birds, and looking for ducks in the pond. His Mother says I am influencing his interests. I can’t say I’m totally innocent or sans motive! If I am able to influence him to love nature, an his environment then I think I can take a back seat and let the young lead.

I OT: I offer no excuses I love being a Grandma, and I’m really glad that I’m able to keep hiking, moving my legs, and hope that I am able to for many years to come! I hear the secret to living a long happy, active life is keeping the legs moving.

I am going to try my best to keep moving…uphill! The reward is going home down hill all the way baby! 🙂

More to come…

20 Comments

- melissabluefineart
- Posted September 3, 2015 at 7:07 am
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Good news that He-Man can join you on hikes now. I think you are right about keeping our legs moving, and I’m going to go do some of that right now. I love it that you are influencing your grandson. What a delight, and what a lucky little one 🙂 Love these images.
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted September 6, 2015 at 7:29 pm
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  Thank you so much Melissa! I’ll be trying to hike a lot these next few weeks. Even though I was good on the cruise I did eat dessert each night. 🙂
  - - melissabluefineart
    - Posted September 7, 2015 at 5:40 am
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    Absolutely~how could you not?
- Marianne Wedell-Wedellsborg
- Posted July 21, 2015 at 7:01 am
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Wonderful images, Deborah. It must be a thrill to be able to spend so much time with your grandson.
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 21, 2015 at 7:29 am
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  Thank you Marianne! It’s a lot of fun having a little one around again. I’m eating up every minute cause I know all too soon he’ll be grown up.
- joylovestravel
- Posted July 21, 2015 at 1:06 am
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Love the shot of Jupiter! Sounds like a great walk too – the best ones are downhill home!!
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 21, 2015 at 6:23 am
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  Thank you Joy! Downhill is the reward isn’t it! 🙂
- the dune mouse
- Posted July 20, 2015 at 3:33 pm
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beautiful post and sentiments Deborah! let the young lead!
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 20, 2015 at 7:51 pm
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  Thank you Cybele! At the rate he’s growing it won’t be long before I give up the reins. 🙂
- Jackie
- Posted July 20, 2015 at 5:35 am
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Wonderful shots, Deborah. Keep up the good work of influencing #1 Grandson.
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 20, 2015 at 6:20 am
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  Thank you Laura! As long as he’s willing to hang out with Grannie I will. 🙂
  
  Speaking of painting… I sketched a Chick-a-Dee the other day intending to paint it with watercolors, but haven’t yet. I’m not as good as you are about painting everyday.
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 20, 2015 at 6:21 am
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  Thank you so much Jackie! I will try for as long as he’s willing to listen, and hang out with me. 🙂
- Laura (Createarteveryday)
- Posted July 20, 2015 at 4:00 am
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Gorgeous shots! I love the moon the best, but many of these could inspire a painting. 😉 Thanks for sharing them!
- Jodi
- Posted July 20, 2015 at 3:44 am
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Gorgeousness!
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 20, 2015 at 6:14 am
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  Thank you so much Jodi! Hope your Holiday is wonderful!
  - - Jodi
    - Posted July 20, 2015 at 2:56 pm
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    Having a ball Deborah! Watch for tomorrow’s post 🙂 Wink!
- Dan Antion
- Posted July 20, 2015 at 3:18 am
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I really like the sky shot and the hike looks like a wonderful way to spend some time outdoors. Beautiful photos.
- - circadianreflections
  - Posted July 20, 2015 at 6:14 am
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  Thank you Dan. I went through a long period of not hiking, but am glad I found my way back to it. I do find my “happy place” on the trail.
  - - Dan Antion
    - Posted July 20, 2015 at 8:17 am
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    My daughter is trying to get me back on the trail. I have agreed to hike with her in August. I’ll let you know how that goes.
    - circadianreflections
      
      Posted July 20, 2015 at 8:30 am
      
      
      
      Good for her, and you for agreeing! I’m looking forward to hearing about the hikes.