I missed Opening Day, for the most part. I went to a party, and two people asked what I did. I said I had a blog on the Viewpoint.

Lilacs Sometime in May 2011 (I)

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It's sometimes claimed that cats are unruly, while dogs are obedient. While there may be a grain of truth to this, nevertheless, dogs can be quite difficult, too. They don't always go where you want them to, as can often be observed in canine-human interactions at the Viewpoint, although not in the case pictured below.

Guy with Dog, Apr. 17, 2011

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I've found that by moving forward or backward a step or two can drastically alter how I perceive something. Maybe this goes without saying. But then, is it so wrong to delight in stating the obvious?

Moving Back a Little, Apr. 17, 2011

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I hope you won't think I'm repeating myself. A subtle difference in lighting or vantage point can have a strong impact on the message communicated by a given image.

Lovers, Apr. 17, 2011

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There's often a couple under the laurel tree. Whoever it is who happens to be sitting there will often have been sitting there a long time.

Couple under Laurel

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Although there are sunny days at this time of year, there are many rainy ones, too. The weather changes quickly, and often.

Guy with Dog, Apr. 17, 2011 (I)

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Beautiful weather today! This is an idyllic time of year.

Bench, Apr. 17, 2011

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