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Season of Rebirth – CFFC

Dan Antion
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Cee continues to work he way through the seasons with her Fun Foto Challenge. This week, she says:

This week our topic is either Spring or Wood. Please feel free to use archived photos for this challenge. Note: I want to see Spring where you live no matter what the weather is.

Use your imagination and see what you can come up with. Be creative and have fun with this challenge.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

OK, let’s see what I can find in the archive, cuz spring is a long winter away.

A sure sign of spring
The sun was bright, but I like the photo. The color of the house and the trees both say spring
This guy survived the winter and the recent spring clean-up crew
These lilacs are in full bloom and full fragrance.
“What? If I’m going to lay on this, I have to check it out.” “That’s not for you, MiMi”
Ah spring
Sign of spring.
Mulberry slab. A little trim and I’m sure we can find a coffee table in there.
A little springtime action.
Not the first robin of spring, but an early one
Ambrosia Maple has stains left over from the fungus that lived in the wood.
Ready to spread some dandelions – I know, I know.
Apple blossoms
This is the sidewalk on the way back to work from our morning coffee run.
I can’t pass the Beauty of Moscow blossoms up
One flag – every citizen. This might be my favorite photo.
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72 responses to “Season of Rebirth – CFFC”

  1. Wendy Brydge Avatar
    Wendy Brydge

    Could we just skip to Spring, please!!? :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Now now, Wendy. Where would we be without winter? Although, if we had your winter, I might understand the request better.

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      1. Wendy Brydge Avatar
        Wendy Brydge

        Where would we be without winter? Heaven, Dan. We’d be in Heaven. 😇

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          😂

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    2. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      I second that!

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  2. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    A great collection of spring and wood pictures here, Dan. The last one is very special.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Darlene – the way time seems to be passing, spring will be here soon.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        Beautiful 💜😊😊

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Thanks Willow!

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  3. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Spring is indeed a long winter away, Dan, but your photos are the next best thing to being in March 2024. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave. I’ve added a vest to my morning walk. Next comes the jacket, then the coat.

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        And then the igloo. :-)

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  4. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    I will second the idea that we just skip right to spring. :-) Great photos, and you are right – the flag photo is perfect.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Judy. I want just enough winter to feel like winter, but I’m not in charge, so I’ll try to be ready for anything,

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  5. Ginger Salvatore Avatar
    Ginger Salvatore

    Wonderful photos of spring and wood! Of course, my favorite shadow is the best! I wish we could just enjoy fall, skip winter altogether and then enjoy next spring and all its promises.

    Today’s photo of Old Glory is just gorgeous.

    Hope this turns out to be a great week for you. Hope too your hand is fully functional again! Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. My hand feels fine. I’ll be back out there getting this place ready for winter in a couple hours.

      The long shadows of fall and spring just aren’t the same.

      Seeing the flag at the memorial like that always starts my day moving in a better direction.

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  6. GP Avatar
    GP

    I agree with you on the flag image!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks GP.

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  7. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    It doesn’t get much better than bunnies and lilacs.
    ❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Our lilacs have taken a beating this year with all the rain. I hope they come back strong in the spring.

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        Ours didn’t do well either.

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  8. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Well done on the prompt, Dan. I can see why the flag is one of your favorite photos. It’s a ‘big wow’.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jennie. There are few points in the year when the sun is just right.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        Yes, that’s true. Thank goodness you capture those!

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  9. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    How timely. Now is a good time to be reminded of rebirth, and your photos do the reminding beautifully. The flag photo is eloquent. Of course the Beauty of Moscow gets me every time, and those apple blossoms are so crazy out of order at this autumn moment that they are even better than they are in spring! Thanks for the reminder.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you enjoyed these. It won’t be long. We just have to slog through winter. It did feel good to see the lilacs. This area was hit by some kind of lilac fungus. The leaves dropped off early. I hope they come back in the spring.

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  10. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Wonderful spring shots, indeed!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dale. It won’t be that long…will it?

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Ummmm nkay ;-) I don’t mind enjoying fall for a bit longer and may winter be short (never is for us).

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  11. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    The photo of the flag is exquisite. It definitely belongs in a photo contest, Dan. As for Spring, it’s going to be a long wait in our area, but I’m enjoying the chilly weather, so all is well. 😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Gwen. I love fall, and spring, but I also like winter – to a degree. One good thing about winter is that I find more time to read and write :-)

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  12. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    I’m never ready for winter or cold…this morning it’s 45 in DFW and I hate it!
    Anyway, nice pics, Dan. I don’t envy you y’all’s winter 🥶

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      And I don’t envy anyone that has to deal with multiple days in a row where the temperature needs three digits. We can enjoy each other’s weather vicariously through blog posts and photos.

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      1. Kim Smyth Avatar
        Kim Smyth

        Exactly!

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  13. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Ow, beautiful images, Dan. The tree lined sidewalk is my favorite. I love perspective shots. I was just now taking photos of budding things in the yard before I opened your post. I’d already planned to share. That Beauty of Moscow is brilliant. Happy new week. 🙂

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cheryl. We actually have a new lilac blossom. Not sure why.

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        Perhaps it is just a hopeful plant. 😊

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  14. lois Avatar
    lois

    Beautiful images all, Dan. Is that called sun flare when you shoot right into the sun? Whatever it is, I think it always looks good. 50 degrees here in sunny FL this morning!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I do not know what it’s called, but i like it 😊 it was 5o here this morning, too.

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  15. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    Oh, thank you for that delicious taste of spring!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You’re welcome.

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  16. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Lilacs! I want a lilac bush here and this post is a good reminder to add that to my bucket list of plants I want to add to the flower beds next spring.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad to help where I can

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  17. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    Love that maple wood photo

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad. It’s very pretty

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  18. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Robins are always a sign of spring. I enjoyed viewing your gallery for this week. Thanks Dan for playing along :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cee. I enjoy these challenges.

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  19. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    A great cross-section of spring, Dan. I love the Apple blossoms.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I worry that Public Works is going to take that tree down, John It’s one of two flowering trees in the park. I love seeing that every year.

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  20. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    Ahhh, the glory of lilacs in spring! I can ‘almost’ smell their divine scent.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s funny, we noticed just today that one lilac is blooming now! I love the scent in the yard when they’re all in bloom.

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  21. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    What a lovely challenge to tide us over the dreary months to come.

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  22. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    Yes to lilacs and apple blossoms in the spring!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Some of the best things around.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        Absolutely!

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  23. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Wonderful choices, Dan. I hope there isn’t much pain from the hurt wrist (I hope there isn’t any at all, but…) so you can enjoy the new week. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. My wrist feels close to normal. I was able to do some work today. Spring is very colorful around here, and after our winters, it’s always welcome.

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  24. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    You’re right – that last photo is amazing! My lilac bushes didn’t blossom this year! Don’t know why but at least they appear to be alive!

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  25. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    Your lovely blossoms will keep me company until spring, Dan! Your last photo is my favorite also.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We actually have a few new lilac blossoms. Not sure why, but they are pretty.

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      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
        Miriam Hurdle

        Part of the country had an Indian summer. It might’ve boosted it a little.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Perhaps – a welcome bit of confusion.

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          1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
            Miriam Hurdle

            Exactly! How’s your hand?

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            1. Dan Antion Avatar
              Dan Antion

              All better, Miriam. Thanks for asking.

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            2. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
              Miriam Hurdle

              Good to know, Dan.

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  26. kzmcb Avatar
    kzmcb

    That last one is a great shot of sun through trees.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks. I’m glad you like it.

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  27. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I like all the blossoming trees and bushes Dan – they are the best part of Spring. And bunnies … always the bunnies. The long shadows were fun!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Linda. The trees are the best.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Something to look forward to during the long Winter ahead.

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  28. Nicole Smith Avatar
    Nicole Smith

    Great pictures, I also wouldn’t mind going from fall to spring.

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  29. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Lovely, Dan. I’ve had a heavy work week so I’ve not done any challenges this week.

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