Photos of the Week: May 14, 2022

 I have been so unmotivated to take any photos lately!  We finally had some warm, sunny weather this week and I managed to get all the photos taken in just 2 days.  


– Spot in Town – Quarterly



– Starts with M-- We went hiking at Moore State Park.



– at last-- Everything is finally starting to turn green and bloom at last!



– in the moment- I find that living in the moment often includes taking in all the little details. 



– your choice


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  1. Amy JohnsonMay 14, 2022 at 8:01 AM

    What beautiful photos! I love the dam.

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  2. JayneJeaneMay 14, 2022 at 11:45 AM

    Moore State Park is beautiful. You have definitely inspired me to "get out" and hike!

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    1. Joanne May 14, 2022 at 3:59 PM

      It really is lovely! It's one of our favorite parks.

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  3. Kim CarberryMay 14, 2022 at 4:09 PM

    I felt like that over the last week, I had no motivation to take photos at all but today the sun has been shining and has given me that motivation back.
    It does look that spring has sprung, it is nice to see everything blooming.

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    1. Joanne May 15, 2022 at 1:18 PM

      I find the weather makes such a huge difference on my mood.

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  4. Tamar SBMay 15, 2022 at 7:03 AM

    So many pretty nature shots!

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  5. All About That Mommy LifeMay 15, 2022 at 7:28 AM

    These pictures are beautiful, you always help motivate me to get outside and hike!!

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  6. nassahMay 15, 2022 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful pictures of nature

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  7. Kym May 15, 2022 at 9:10 PM

    Beautiful photos! What a lovely spot in town, and I really like the trees over the pathway.

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 16, 2022 at 8:28 AM

    It looks like lovely weather to be outside. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne May 16, 2022 at 1:29 PM

      It has been fabulous these past couple of days.

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  9. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 16, 2022 at 9:02 AM

    I noticed we turned green at last here too!

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    1. Joanne May 16, 2022 at 1:29 PM

      Yay! At last!! Right.... I mean that's how I felt despite the pollen headaches.

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  10. Soma @ inkTorrents.comMay 17, 2022 at 12:37 AM

    In the moment is certainly the way I am doing things at the moment. Such wonderful photos.

    -Soma

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  11. betty-NZMay 18, 2022 at 3:51 AM

    Your photos are really awesome to see. I really like the tender leaves on the branch a lot.

    Feel free to share at My Corner of the World.

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  12. VillroseMay 18, 2022 at 6:32 PM

    Pretty surroundings. It's so nice when it turns green!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2022 at 7:52 PM

      It really is so nice to see everything turning green again!

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  13. Veronica LeeMay 20, 2022 at 7:40 AM

    Loved the gorgeous nature shots.

    Have a great weekend. Joanne!

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  14. LyshaJune 3, 2022 at 10:43 AM

    Amazing crystal ball shot

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  15. Joanne June 4, 2022 at 7:57 AM

    Thank you for hosting!

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