turning up again

Reykjavik  reminds me of Ushuaia

just bigger

these two points

polar-glancing

the top tip

the tip toe

either or

gaze depending

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Peekaboo

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ballerina

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what a difference a day makes

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Embryo

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A Roiling Sea…

.. near dusk

 

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Shelter 2

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spot the shyest hydrant!

Fire Core

Spying these stems

Was I suckered into a moment of romanticism?

Blood!

Fire!

Or simply crimson lacquer? 

 

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Shelter

This photograph captures a bright red fire hydrant, a striking focal point against a backdrop of lush greenery. The hydrant is positioned centrally, framed by the dense foliage of trees and shrubs that arch overhead and flank the sides, creating a natural alcove. A vibrant yellow band encircles the middle section of the hydrant, adding a pop of contrasting color and drawing the eye to the warning inscription below. The lighting appears to be natural daylight, with sunlight filtering through the

Is it….
neatness and modesty
the wish to avoid attention
vanity for trimmings
or some other motive

certainly not
standards regulations
engine placement
or emergency access

that dictates the bushel
hiding place
of this shyer hydrant

Into the Light

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Vienna woods edge on aged communities

stocked with every end-of-life demise

hostel and hospice

still, there’s tapfelspitz

at the local bierkeller

bent on re-affirming life

away from the center