Seen Better Days

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For Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge: Seen better days.

22 thoughts on “Seen Better Days”

Perpetua says:

October 8, 2021 at 2:31 pm

Somehow, there’s still beauty of the remains

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 8, 2021 at 3:35 pm
  
  And the intrigue…
  
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-Eugi ☕️ says:

October 5, 2021 at 10:14 am

The first image is fascinating! Great shot!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 6, 2021 at 4:28 am
  
  Thanks 😊
  
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  1. -Eugi ☕️ says:
    
    October 6, 2021 at 3:04 pm
    
    You’re welcome. 😊
    
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Anne Sandler says:

October 4, 2021 at 11:56 pm

Nice images for this challenge VJ. Both have seen better days.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 5, 2021 at 8:23 am
  
  Thanks Anne
  
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purplepeninportland says:

October 4, 2021 at 8:09 pm

That first image took my breath away!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 8:21 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Amy says:

October 4, 2021 at 6:19 pm

The first image is my favorite, VJ! Beautifully captured!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 8:19 pm
  
  Thanks Amy
  
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Jazz Jaeschke says:

October 4, 2021 at 10:51 am

The lack of foliage (seasonal or end-of-life) reveals fascinating geometric art – no two trees alike!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 12:01 pm
  
  You are so right. These old trees fascinate me.
  
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Deborah says:

October 4, 2021 at 10:25 am

These are very lovely! 🙂 ❤

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 11:59 am
  
  Thanks Deborah
  
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Tina Schell says:

October 4, 2021 at 8:30 am

Poor tree – it really HAS seen better days.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 9:41 am
  
  Still standing though!
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

October 4, 2021 at 8:02 am

I particularly like the first image. It’s mistily evocative.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 9:41 am
  
  Thanks Liz. It was a foggy morning.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    October 4, 2021 at 9:44 am
    
    You’re welcome, VJ. I do enjoy a foggy morning.
    
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Keith says:

October 4, 2021 at 7:46 am

VJ, that tree by the road looks like sentinel. Halt, who goes there. Keith

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  October 4, 2021 at 9:40 am
  
  Yes, it does. Greets us on our way into town.
  
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