Stripes and Checks

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For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: stripes and checked

19 thoughts on “Stripes and Checks”

Amy says:

January 30, 2021 at 12:02 pm

Cute puppy! I love the bird capture. Thank your for joining in, VJ!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 30, 2021 at 4:25 pm
  
  Always a pleasure, Amy!
  
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JohnRH says:

January 27, 2021 at 10:01 am

ellent.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 27, 2021 at 10:02 am
  
  Thanks John. Is that just a spot off excellent, lol.
  
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  1. JohnRH says:
    
    January 27, 2021 at 10:06 am
    
    UhOh! Speed typing?!?! Yes, EXCELLENT!
    
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  2. V.J. Knutson says:
    
    January 27, 2021 at 10:07 am
    
    Lol.
    
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Tina Schell says:

January 27, 2021 at 8:23 am

Now that looks like one happy puppy V.J.! Fun checks this week 😊

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 27, 2021 at 9:53 am
  
  Very happy puppy. Thanks.
  
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Leya says:

January 27, 2021 at 5:36 am

A fun variety, VJ! The woodpecker is my favourite – is he in your garden?

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 27, 2021 at 9:51 am
  
  Thanks. We have a family of Downy woodpeckers in our backyard. Love their little peep – like a squeaky toy.
  
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  1. Leya says:
    
    January 27, 2021 at 10:20 am
    
    Lucky you!
    
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Deborah says:

January 26, 2021 at 1:39 pm

Gorgeous! Especially that woodpecker! 🙂 3

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 26, 2021 at 5:53 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Perpetua says:

January 26, 2021 at 1:16 pm

Oh, love that bird feeder and feather friend for the challenge.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 26, 2021 at 5:53 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

January 26, 2021 at 8:19 am

Is the bird a woodpecker?

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 26, 2021 at 8:49 am
  
  Yes. It’s a Downy woodpecker.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    January 26, 2021 at 9:10 pm
    
    HIs patterned coloring is beautiful.
    
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  2. G. Paul Randall says:
    
    January 26, 2021 at 9:34 pm
    
    female
    
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