Divine

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When I visited Brugge, I made sure to eat a lot of chocolate, drink some Belgium beer and visit the Belfry in the town square. It was there I met this lady with her divine gaze. I hope one day to visit Brugge again.

Massive

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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC is Massive. One feels diminutive when standing within its walls. Pride swells within your chest as you gaze out across the Tidal Basin toward the other memorials scattered across Washington D.C.

Beauty

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These Beauty Queens arrived about halfway though the Fremont Parade. Their eyes lit up when they saw the mirror and squabbles broke out as each fought to have the mirror to themselves. It is amazing how one little thing can bring about such joy and such passion.

Order

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This week's Photo Friday theme is "Order" which reminded me of these magnets in one of the many Amsterdam markets. These were everywhere and one of my travelmates slowly grew obsessed with purchasing as many different kinds of these minature houses as possible. I purchased a few for family but Jen really outdid herself on that trip.

Happiness

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Another photo from my visit to the Fremont Fair. This dog was enjoying the parade next to my group on the sidewalk and of course figured out that Julie was the one to impress. He wiggled his way over and in the midst of mad petting, I snapped this photo. I think the dog just looks so happy here, as most dogs do when they get the chance to meet Julie.

Chaos

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Every year I end up attending the Fremont Fair and I always come away with a new appreciation. This chaos driven parade features some painted bicyclists -- some dressed, some not -- each one representing their own unique-ness in the midst of so much chaos

One

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Chuckles is one special dog. I love his coloring and his intent focus in this photo. I believe his owner was taunting him with delicious treats. He is singularly focused here as only a dog can be.

Complexity

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This week's Photo Friday theme is Complexity. When I was last at the National Cathedral in Washington DC, I captured this image on film. I love the layers of complexity shown from this perch high up in the Cathedral. It was a wonderful visit.

Somber

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This week's Photo Friday theme is Somber. When I visited Paris last Fall, I wondered around a few cemetaries, famous and not so famous. It was in one of the smaller cemeteries that I found this grave marker. It seems so somber.

Attractive

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This week's Photo Friday theme is Attractive. When I visited Southern France last Fall, I found that this house had the most attractive view in all of France. The water was bluer from their windows and the sun seemed to shine brighter. That was a beautiful trip.

SIlky

This week's Photo Friday is "Silky" and my cat, Destiny has the silkiest fur I've ever felt in a cat.

Candid

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This week's Photo Friday theme is Candid and when I took this photo last Summer, Zubin was watching for squirrels from his best friend, Roux's porch. I barely got his attention before he took out after an imaginary squirrel and more Roux wrestling time. Those two really like each other.

Used

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This week's Photo Friday theme is Used and this photo made me think of how often this particular gargoyle is used to show Paris to people at home. I'm sure foreigners believe there is only one gargoyle who overlooks Paris with this much authority.

Orange

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This week's Photo Friday theme is Orange and the curtains in the house I was recently watching were VERY orange. I loved how they swooped back with the wrought iron curtain tieback and burst forth with color.

Sporty

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This week's Photo Friday theme is sporty and these buckets struck me as especially sporty. At my old job, I created these for a sports promotion where these buckets were hand delivered to specific locations by a "cheerleader". These were a hit!

Nerdy

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I'm a little late on this week's Photo Friday but since I was traveling this will have to do. I took this while shopping in Ballard one evening and this week's theme reminded me of it. The letters struck me as a bit "nerdy" in relation to how much letters and books make my heart sing.

Rose

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As I pulled into the driveway tonight, I noticed this particular rose dripping from the recent rain. I love the pink-ness of this flower and how just a few days ago, it was only a thought in the rose bush's mind.

Cookie

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I caught Cookie sleeping last night. She began to wake up when I approached the couch but for once did not run away when I brought out the camera. Shortly after this she fell back asleep. A cat can never get enough sleep.

Rare

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Photo Friday's theme is Rare. I love crepes but it is rare to find an exceptional crepe like the one I had for breakfast in San Diego when I was visiting a friend. This was an exceptional crepe!

Symbol

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Photo Friday's theme is Symbol. I took this last Fall while traveling through Paris. Napolean's insignia was once the symbol of a nation. It helped define the reason behind a war and how a changing nation was lead by a man full of symbolism. I enjoyed seeing Napolean's tomb though I wonder why such a short man required such a large capsule. Maybe to hold his ego?