STILL GRACEFUL AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

"Still Graceful After All These Years" (9-2-18 002v5) was just fussed from a pic taken only a few days ago. It's right around the corner from the market I often walk to in Isla Vista. For ages I've thought to take pix of it, but it's setting makes that quite a challenge. As does the lighting during the time of day I'm always walking by it. However, I decided to give it a shot (literally, several shots). This crop is actually a compromise. I much prefer the shots that take in the entire tree. However, that then has to include a bunch of distracting bushes on the left, and a white R.V. on right. I have versions attempting to deal with these distractions but tend to think this more cropped in close shape is better. If not all that great. :-) And, yes, I do kinda, sorta identify with this old tree, hoping there's some grace left in this old broad, too.

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT ... KNOT!

"What It's About ... Knot!" (9-15-16 005v3) was morphed some time ago from a two year-old pic of mine. This is that jacaranda I often stand beneath and take pix of its branches. Haven't done so recently. Walks are just too hard and I harbor my energy to be sure I get where I need to (usually to shop in a market in I.V.). I have another version I made this morning of this same pic/crop. But it's rather dark in feel (tentatively titled "The Devil's Workshop"). So I thought rather than further encourage/support my miserable mood, I'd post this lighter pic. However, I don't think this one is any great shakes. Honestly, I've yet to get a pic of this tree that really gets across what I feel when I stand beneath it. But I'll keep trying, I'm sure. On some walk when I'm either in better shape, or don't have any particular goal in mind that needs to be met ... other than enjoying the day and the sights.

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