Taking a Break

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Bless those who take accessibility into account when planning areas of recreation.

Strategically placed benches offer slow moving vehicles like me a chance to idle away a morning or afternoon, in the company of my cherished feathers friends.

(For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Taking a break.)

15 thoughts on “Taking a Break”

JohnRH says:

August 9, 2019 at 8:47 pm

Great, peaceful photos.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  August 10, 2019 at 12:16 pm
  
  Thank John.
  
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Fleur McMorrow says:

August 8, 2019 at 5:15 pm

Love your photos–and YES to breaks for REST! Love the birdies too ❤ I like benches–found a nice pic to use sometime 🙂

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 11:31 pm
  
  Thanks. Somehow I photograph many benches.
  
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  1. Fleur McMorrow says:
    
    August 9, 2019 at 3:20 am
    
    They definitely invite a response–contemplation, photos, poetry… 🙂
    
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oneletterup says:

August 8, 2019 at 1:20 pm

I agree – a great place for a break 🙂

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 11:27 pm
  
  Yes it is. Thanks.
  
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  1. oneletterup says:
    
    August 9, 2019 at 7:01 am
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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awisewomansjourney says:

August 8, 2019 at 12:11 pm

This is so very beautiful V.J.! ❤

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 11:26 pm
  
  Thank you.
  
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Jazz Jaeschke says:

August 8, 2019 at 8:42 am

Love the expression “idle away” … here’s to all of us DOING that!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 11:25 pm
  
  Yes! Thanks Jazz.
  
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Rupali says:

August 8, 2019 at 8:34 am

🙂

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Tina Schell says:

August 8, 2019 at 7:46 am

LOL for your slow moving vehicle description VJ! Lovely spot and the bird is a perfect addition

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  August 8, 2019 at 11:24 pm
  
  Thank you, Tina.
  
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