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Days like today are magnificent

and here's another from the same evening - the shot originally envisioned before those crazy stage lights turned on

Here is Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on one such evening last week

'Official Park Greeter' Washington In additionBegan photographing this Barred Owl in our campground at Deep Creek Lake State Park. It clearly had developed a tolerance for humankind, and the many chipmunks the campers attract. Eventually it flew out to the main road & literally perched on the sign across from the nature center! The ensuing scene was one of the most respectful interactions between humans and nature Ive observed in some time. The owl naturally caused a traffic jam, as lucky cars