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Museum of Man

I went down to Balboa Park and found a photographers Paradise. The buildings are magnificent and the architecture is out of this world beautiful.
This building was built for the 1915 Panama-American Exposition and is truly an impressive structure.
I had explored most of the park and then saw this beautiful structure looming up framed by the palm trees.

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Museum Of Man

The scene rises with a kind of quiet grandeur, the Museum of Man tower lifting into a sky of soft, luminous blue. The architecture feels almost sculpted from sunlight — warm stone glowing with a golden tint, every carved detail catching the light like a chisel mark preserved in time.

Tall palm trees frame the structure on both sides, their fronds arching inward like natural curtains. You can almost hear them rustle in a gentle San Diego breeze, the leaves whispering against one another while the trunks stand dark and textured, grounding the composition.

The tower itself is a feast of intricate ornamentation — arches, reliefs, and flourishes that seem to ripple with history. The stonework has that tactile quality where you can imagine running your fingers across cool, weathered surfaces, feeling the dips and ridges carved more than a century ago.

Light pours across the façade, creating soft shadows that deepen the sense of depth and craftsmanship. The sky behind it is a clean, inviting blue, the kind that makes colors feel sharper and air feel lighter. The whole image breathes with the atmosphere of Balboa Park in the morning — bright, open, and quietly majestic.

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Golden Gate Bridge - From The Edge

The Golden Gate Bridge is by estimation, the most photographed bridge in the world.
This image was captured on what was actually a cold day in February from the San Francisco side of the bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937. The bridge has become iconic and one of the very recognizable symbols of the State of California.

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Golden Gate Bridge - From The Edge

The Golden Gate Bridge rises in front of you like a massive sweep of burnished orange steel, its nearest tower so close it feels almost touchable. The vertical cables descend in tight, rhythmic lines, glowing with a warm, sunlit sheen that contrasts against the cool February air. You can almost feel the metal radiating the day’s thin sunlight, a fleeting warmth in an otherwise brisk, wind‑whipped moment.

Below, the bay churns with whitecaps — sharp, bright flecks of foam that flash in the light as the wind pushes across the water. The surface is a deep, wintery blue, textured and restless, carrying the cold straight into your skin. A ship glides beneath the bridge, small in scale but steady, carving a pale wake through the dark water like a quiet signature.

The sky is a clear, crystalline blue — the kind that only appears on cold winter days when no clouds linger to hold the warmth. The sunlight hits the bridge at an angle that sharpens every edge and curve, making the structure feel both monumental and elegant. The air seems thin and bright, the kind that stings your cheeks but sharpens your senses.

Standing at this vantage point, the bridge feels immense, almost alive — a towering presence rooted in the rock and reaching out over the restless bay. The combination of wind, water, steel, and winter light creates a scene that is both powerful and intimate, as if you’re witnessing the Golden Gate in one of its truest moods.

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Indian Corn

That's all I've ever known these ears as. That is until I started did an internet search to learn more about these colorful ears of corn.
Growing up in the Midwest these colorful ears adorned many of houses that I hung out in. Little did I know what a staple this was and how hardy this plant is, especially when it's compared to the white and yellow corn that most of us grew up eating.

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Indian Corn

The ears of corn sit bundled together like a small harvest altar, each one wrapped in its own papery husk that curls and twists with a soft, weathered elegance. The husks feel dry just by looking at them—thin, crinkled layers that would rustle with a whisper if you brushed your hand across them.

The kernels themselves are the stars:

Deep burgundy reds that look like polished garnets

Golden yellows glowing like tiny drops of honey

Earthy browns and muted purples that add weight and warmth

Occasional creamy whites that break up the rhythm

Each kernel is smooth, glossy, and tightly packed, catching the light in a way that makes them appear almost lacquered. The colors shift subtly across each ear, creating a natural mosaic—orderly yet organic, like beadwork crafted by the land itself.

The overall palette is unmistakably autumnal: warm, rustic, and comforting. You can almost smell the dry straw, the faint sweetness of corn, and the cool air of a late‑season farm stand. The composition feels grounded and tactile, inviting the viewer to lean in and appreciate the hardness of the flint kernels against the fragile, peeling husks.

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Red Barn On Hoyt Road

Red Barn On Hoyt Road.
This red barn stands out in my mind as the iconic red barn of all times. Looking out over acres of lush green pasture land that the horses feed on throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
The barn has gone through some changes over the years and it's good to see that it's been restored, maybe even improved beyond restoration.

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Red Barn On Hoyt Road

The photograph opens like a breath of clean country air. A deep, confident red barn sits centered in the frame, its fresh paint glowing as if it’s been warmed by years of sunlight. The boards look solid and tended to, the kind of restoration that respects age rather than erasing it. The roofline is crisp against a wide, open sky, a soft blue brushed with faint, high clouds that feel almost weightless.

In front of the barn, lush green pastureland rolls outward in gentle waves. The grass looks thick and springy, the kind that sways in slow motion when a breeze moves through. You can almost hear the quiet rustle of it, or the distant, rhythmic sound of horses grazing somewhere just out of frame. The greens are rich—early-season vibrant—contrasting beautifully with the barn’s saturated red.

The light is clean and bright, likely late morning or early afternoon, giving the scene a clarity that feels almost tactile. Shadows fall softly, adding depth without harshness. The overall atmosphere is calm, steady, and rooted—like a place that has seen work, weather, and memory, yet still stands proud.

The image carries a sense of heritage and continuity: a barn once used for logging horses, now sheltering boarders; a landscape shaped by labor but resting in the present. It feels both lived-in and timeless, a rural icon rendered with crisp detail and quiet affection.

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Little Bear And Little Bunny are just the sweetest, happy Tuesday!
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This is a canvas of a sweet little black bear with a sweet little bunny under some peony flowers.

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The Point Reyes In Black and White

The Pt Reyes has been one of my favorite photographic subjects ever since I discovered washed up on the shore of Tomales Bay many years ago. When I first shot her I didn't really know the significance of the boat and why she was there. What I do know is that over the last 5-7 years I have watched her slowly deteriorate and return to nature.
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The Point Reyes In Black And White

The weathered hull of the Point Reyes rises from the shoreline like a ghost of California’s rugged coast, its sun‑bleached planks and charred stern telling a story of time, tide, and resilience. In black and white, every crack, curve, and shadow becomes more dramatic — a striking interplay of texture and contrast that pulls the viewer straight into the quiet solitude of Tomales Bay.
This photograph transforms a once‑forgotten vessel into a powerful fine‑art statement piece — bold, nostalgic, and irresistibly atmospheric. Its monochrome palette makes it a perfect fit for modern interiors, coastal homes, creative workspaces, and collectors who appreciate imagery with history and soul. Whether printed large on metal for a sleek contemporary look or on canvas for a warm, gallery‑style presence, this artwork becomes an instant conversation starter and a timeless anchor for any room.

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Edsel Ranchero

The Edsel was introduced on E-day, September 4, 1957. These cars had many innovations includingt the pushbutton teletouch automatic transmission. warning lights for low engine oil, parking break engaged and engine overheating.
The most memorable feature of the Edsel was the Horse Collar or Toilet Seat Grill.

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Edsel Ranchero

The Edsel Ranchero sits in the frame like a rare jewel, its green-and-white bodywork glowing under the California sun, each curve and chrome accent catching the light with a nostalgic shimmer. The iconic “horse‑collar” grille commands attention immediately—bold, unmistakable, and steeped in 1950s Americana—inviting viewers to step closer and savor the craftsmanship of a machine built in an era when cars were rolling sculptures. Knowing this is believed to be one of only two Edsel Rancheros left in existence adds an irresistible sense of exclusivity, transforming the photograph from a simple automotive portrait into a collector’s dream and a conversation‑starting centerpiece for any home, office, or showroom.

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Shoshone Falls with Rainbow

This photograph captures Shoshone Falls at its most breathtaking, where the Snake River surges over rugged basalt cliffs in a thundering curtain of whitewater. The falls erupt with motion and texture a living force you can almost hear and feel as mist rises in cool, shimmering veils from the canyon below.

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Shoshone Falls With Rainbow

Shoshone Falls erupts before you in a roaring, white‑veined cascade, the Snake River hurling itself over rugged basalt cliffs with a force you can almost hear vibrating in your chest. The water doesn’t simply fall — it surges in a thundering curtain of motion and texture, each plume exploding into cool mist that rises in shimmering veils from the canyon floor.
In the heart of that mist, sunlight catches and transforms into a vivid, full‑spectrum rainbow, a luminous arc suspended in the spray like a natural prism. It feels fleeting, magical — the kind of moment you only witness when nature decides to reveal something extraordinary
The cliffs surrounding the falls are weather‑carved and ancient, their raw, elemental surfaces framing the water with a sense of permanence and power. Below the chaos, the river gathers itself again, smoothing into a tranquil, glasslike flow that contrasts beautifully with the explosive energy above.
The entire scene radiates a dynamic tension — force and serenity intertwined — giving the image a presence that commands attention and instantly becomes the focal point of any space.

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The Point Reyes Beached

The Pt Reyes has been one of my favorite photographic subjects ever since I discovered washed up on the shore of Tomales Bay many years ago.
I drove out to her a couple of weeks ago as there was talk of having her removed as she has now become a safety hazard.

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The Point Reyes Beached

The weathered hull of the Point Reyes rests in quiet dignity along the edge of Tomales Bay, its peeling paint and sun‑bleached timbers telling a story of endurance and time’s slow, poetic touch. Soft coastal light wraps the abandoned vessel in a gentle glow, highlighting every crack, curve, and rust‑kissed detail as the calm water mirrors its fading grandeur. This striking composition invites viewers into a moment of stillness and nostalgia—perfect for collectors who want a piece of California’s maritime soul on their wall.

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Oakville Grocery

Napa Valley sees so many tourist every year. It seems that more and more come every day. It has gotten to the point that most locals don't want to drive up through the valley on weekends. Just about everyone that has driven through the valley has gone past the Oakville Grocery store. It sits on the east side of highway 29 about halfway between the city of Napa and the town of Calistoga.
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Oakville Grocery

Sun‑warmed California light spills across the historic façade of Oakville Grocery, bathing its vintage red signage and weathered wooden trim in a glow that feels both nostalgic and inviting. This is the Napa Valley as travelers dream it—rustic, timeless, and steeped in the charm of wine‑country heritage. Every detail in this photograph whispers of leisurely drives along Highway 29, where visitors from around the world pass this beloved landmark on their way between Napa and Calistoga .

The image captures the building’s iconic presence—a beacon of local flavor and small‑town authenticity—set against the quiet hum of a valley that welcomes millions of visitors each year . The composition invites the viewer to step into the scene: to feel the warmth radiating off the sun‑bleached boards, to smell fresh bread and artisan cheeses drifting from inside, to hear the soft crunch of gravel underfoot as they approach the entrance.

This artwork doesn’t just depict a place—it evokes a memory, even for those who have never been. It’s a celebration of California’s wine country, perfect for collectors who appreciate Americana, travel photography, or the romance of iconic roadside architecture.

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I'm happy that my Fluffy longhair cat soft pastels painting won third place (tie) in the Fine Art America contest 'longhaired cats'.
Thank you to everyone who voted for my image.

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Fluffy longhair cat by artist Karen Kaspar is a pet portrait painting in horizontal format painted in soft pastels. It shows a beautiful cute cat with long fluffy fur in shades of silver, gray and beige. She is standing and looking to the right side. The background is abstracted in shades of green.

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Relax, dream of summer and enjoy the silence ...

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Canvas print in a bedroom - Enjoy the silence is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A small boat with white sails is sailing on the deep blue ocean painted in vibrant shades of blue,teal and emerald green. In the foreground the sandy beach. Above the blue sky, no clouds. Dreaming of a perfect day - sailing in a small sail boat on the ocean, nothing but the blue sky above you, the sunshine is kissing your skin, just the sound of the waves and some seagulls around you, a soft breeze in your hair - enjoy the silence.
Reload your batteries with positive energy.

Enjoy the silence is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A small boat with white sails is sailing on the deep blue ocean painted in vibrant shades of blue,teal and emerald green. In the foreground the sandy beach. Above the blue sky, no clouds. Dreaming of a perfect day - sailing in a small sail boat on the ocean, nothing but the blue sky above you, the sunshine is kissing your skin, just the sound of the waves and some seagulls around you, a soft breeze in your hair - enjoy the silence.
Reload your batteries with positive energy.

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Heute im Aldi-Prospekt gelesen - "Mama preiswert beschenken"... 🙄 😭

Wie wär's statt dessen mit " Mama was einzigartiges schenken" - z.B. Blumen für die Wand, die nie welken?!

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Collage von sechs meiner Blumengemälde - linke Reihe von oben nach unten:
Zwei Sonnenblumen Aquarell, Rote Mohnblumen Aquarell, Rote Rose Aquarell, rechte Reihe von oben: Schmetterling mit pinkfarbenen Zinnien Aquarell, With love herzformige Sonnenblume Aquarell, Margeriten Aquarell

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I wish you a harmonious day full of positive energy!

Golden cat in harmony with the flower of life - my new hand-painted acrylic painting
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Canvas print on a living room wall - A cat sits with its back to the viewer, gazing at an intricate mandala pattern, the symbol of the Flower of Life. The cat and the abstract background are bathed in a warm golden light. The warm colours create a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background of this hand-painted acrylic painting is abstract, rendered in shades of purple, pink and orange, and the circular symbol of the Flower of Life is clearly visible.
The Flower of Life is an ancient, powerful symbol representing harmony, cosmic order and the cycle of life. The symbol consists of 19 circles that overlap one another and are enclosed by a single circle. It is said to act as an energetic protective symbol, strengthening positive energy and promoting the unity of body, mind and soul.
In interior design, the painting can create a harmonious atmosphere and contribute to energetic harmonisation.
The painting Golden Cat in Harmony with the Flower of Life is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.

Framed print - A cat sits with its back to the viewer, gazing at an intricate mandala pattern, the symbol of the Flower of Life. The cat and the abstract background are bathed in a warm golden light. The warm colours create a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background of this hand-painted acrylic painting is abstract, rendered in shades of purple, pink and orange, and the circular symbol of the Flower of Life is clearly visible.
The Flower of Life is an ancient, powerful symbol representing harmony, cosmic order and the cycle of life. The symbol consists of 19 circles that overlap one another and are enclosed by a single circle. It is said to act as an energetic protective symbol, strengthening positive energy and promoting the unity of body, mind and soul.
In interior design, the painting can create a harmonious atmosphere and contribute to energetic harmonisation.
The painting Golden Cat in Harmony with the Flower of Life is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.

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She reached out, ever so softly, ever so gently, and brushed her fingers lightly across the blossoms of the flowers.

And the flowers, ever so softly, ever so gently, touched back.

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Bathroom with canvas print of a woman in a towel, reaching out to flowers.

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When you stay where the crowd is, you see what the crowd sees, hear what the crowd hears, and are very much at risk of believing what the crowd believes.

Why not step away, and see things from a different perspective?

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Neighborhood in Venice, Italy.

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The Cat's seat is always the best one!
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This is a canvas of a sweet ragdoll cat sitting in a window seat gazing at a meadow of spring tulip flowers.

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Mt Lassen From Lake Manzanita
Mt. Lassen is the southernmost Volcanic peak in the Cascade Range and is located about an hour east of Redding California.
The mountain rises roughly 2,000 ft above the surrounding terrain and is one of the largest volcanic domes on earth.
From the peak you can look across the valley over to it's sister mountain, Mt Shasta. Very pretty indeed.
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Mt. Lassen From Lake Manzanita

The scene shows Mt. Lassen rising clean and bright above Lake Manzanita, its snow‑dusted slopes catching the cool morning light while the lake below lies still and dark, offering no reflection of the peak. Pines wrap the shoreline in deep greens, their needles softening the volcanic ruggedness of the mountain. The crisp air, open sky, and quiet water create a feeling of calm, high‑country solitude.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

I had one chance to get up in the mountains on a visit to Colorado some time back. Despite the nice sunny look, at 14,000 ft it was rather cold at the summit.
I wish I could have gone the previous day when a storm was skirting the area but I obligations. Although, to me, this is very beautiful, I can only imagine what it would have looked like with clouds around the peaks.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

The scene opens like a deep breath of alpine air—crisp, bright, and impossibly clear. A broad sweep of the Rocky Mountains stretches across the frame, their ridgelines etched sharply against a sky washed in cool, high‑altitude blue. Sunlight pours over the peaks with a clean, metallic brilliance, the kind of light that feels thin yet piercing at 14,000 feet, illuminating every crease and contour of the terrain.

Below the summits, the slopes fall away into rolling layers of forested green and tawny summer grasses, each band of color softening as it recedes into the distance. There’s a sense of vastness—an almost physical spaciousness—that makes the air seem wider, the silence deeper. The atmosphere carries that unmistakable mountain clarity, where even the farthest horizon feels close enough to touch.

The overall mood is one of stillness and altitude: the quiet confidence of a landscape shaped by wind, weather, and time, standing luminous under a sun that feels both gentle and fierce.

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Wild Mustard

Wild Mustard grows all over Northern California. Typically it's living all year round but the blooms only open when there is plenty of rain. Out here that usually means springtime.
The vineyards let the mustard grow between the grape vines adding a little spice to the soil. When you travel through the Napa Wine Country in the spring time the valley is filled with the tiny yellow flowers.

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Wild Mustard

he photograph glows with the warm, sun‑washed energy of wild mustard in full bloom, each tiny yellow flower creating a soft, shimmering carpet of color . The blossoms feel almost weightless, dancing above slender green stems that hint at the early‑spring moisture that brings them to life in Northern California Current page. There’s a gentle brightness to the scene—an airy, uplifting quality—like the first true breath of spring spreading across the vineyards and open fields of Napa Valley

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Fog In the Solano Hills
Every summer in the morning hours the heat from the inland valley of California pulls the cool moist air from the San Francisco Bay over the hills of Solano County. As the morning progresses and the valley heats up the fog burns off leaving a clear blue sky.
This is the view I have as I drive down interstate 680 on my way to work. Nice golden hills blanketed in fog.

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Fog In The Solano Hills

A soft, milky veil of morning fog drapes itself over the rolling Solano County hills, turning their familiar golden slopes into something dreamlike and half‑remembered. The fog doesn’t sit still—it breathes, rising and thinning in delicate currents as if the land itself is exhaling. Beneath that pale blanket, the hills glow with their warm summer gold, the color deepened by the cool moisture settling across the grasses.

The atmosphere feels hushed, like the world hasn’t quite woken up. The air would be cool against your skin—moist, carrying that faint mineral scent of inland California mornings when the Bay’s marine layer pushes inland. Light filters through the fog in a muted wash, softening every contour until the hills appear almost fluid, their curves blending into one another.

There’s a sense of motion in the stillness: the slow burn‑off that will come as the valley heats, hinted at by the faintest blue beginning to press through the upper edges of the mist. It’s a fleeting moment—one of those scenes you catch from the highway, as the artist notes while driving down Interstate 680, where the landscape feels both familiar and transformed, suspended between night’s cool breath and the day’s coming clarity.

The result is minimalist, serene, and quietly luminous—a portrait of California’s summer hills wrapped in their morning fog, holding onto the last traces of coolness before the sun claims the sky.

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Merci beaucoup to an artlover from France for purchasing a canvas print of my hand-painted acrylic painting Blue Window.
May this artwork fill your heart and home with joy.

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Canvas print on a livingroom wall above a blue sofa - Blue Window is an acrylic painting in a unique horizontal panoramic format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. It is painted with loose expressive brushstrokes in different shades of blue. It could be a window in a sky full of storm clouds, Or the morning mist still hanging between the houses in a rainy city, only slowly revealing a view of the colourful hustle and bustle. Or maybe simply geometric shapes like squares and rectangles dancing on the paper.

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"So, do we have any particular destination in mind?"

"Nope."

"Any schedule?"

"Nope."

"That sounds quite perfect to me."

"Yep. That's what weekends are all about, you know?"

Red Sail Day canvas print -- https://www.pictorem.com/2648021/red-sail-day/

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Sailboat on the bay.

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I send thanks to the buyer from France who purchased a wooden print of

You Me and the Sea -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/you-me-and-the-sea-steve-henderson.html?product=wood-print

May the artwork take you to a grand and beautiful day of warmth, and joy, and love.

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Couple standing arm in arm in the surf.

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