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Monarch Butterfly on Pink Flowers - Throw Pillow shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/mon...

Gorgeous, decorative pillows for your home!

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February 4, 2026 at 3:56 PM

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Clearing Storm Around Half Dome

A veil of storm clouds lifts to reveal Half Dome glowing through the winter mist, its sheer granite rising with quiet power above the valley.

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Clearing Storm Around Half Dome

A hush of winter hangs over Yosemite as Half Dome emerges from a parting storm, its granite face glowing softly where the light slips through thinning clouds. Wisps of vapor curl around the monolith like breath in cold air. Snow brightens the valley floor, sharpening the contrast between shadowed cliffs and illuminated stone. The scene feels crisp, silent, and immense—nature exhaling after turbulence.

January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM

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Rainbow Falls

This striking composition turns Rainbow Falls into a study of power and elegance, offering a timeless, dramatic focal point for any refined space.

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Rainbow Falls

A column of water surges over the cliff in a smooth, silken sheet, then explodes into a churning cloud of white mist as it strikes the dark volcanic rock below. The black‑and‑white tones sharpen every texture—the slick, glistening stone, the frothy turbulence, the deep shadows carved by centuries of flow. You can almost feel the cool spray on your skin and hear the steady, thunderous pulse of Rainbow Falls echoing through the canyon.

January 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM

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The Pt Reyes Abstract

I don't do too many abstracts but I do like them. I'm normally looking at the big picture, the wide open spaces. But abstracts help me see what I don't normally look for.

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The Pt Reyes Abstract

The image feels like standing inches from the weather‑beaten bow of an old wooden boat, where time has carved its own artwork into the surface. The wood is rough and sun‑scorched, its grain rising and falling like tiny waves frozen in place. Soft browns, muted tans, and silvery grays mingle across the planks, each color worn into place by years of salt air and coastal wind.

Diagonal lines sweep across the frame, creating a gentle sense of motion—almost like the boat is still pushing through water even in its stillness. The curves of the bow add a quiet rhythm, guiding your eye along arcs that feel both organic and deliberate. Sand clings to the lower edges, adding a gritty texture you can almost feel beneath your fingertips.

The whole scene carries the scent of brine and old timber, the whisper of fog rolling in from the Pacific, and the quiet dignity of something that has endured countless tides. It’s abstract, yet deeply grounded—an intimate portrait of weather, time, and the quiet poetry of decay.

January 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM

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The barn stands as it did in remembered mornings, wood weathered by time; boards keeping count of seasons. Click ALT for details

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The barn stands as it did in remembered mornings, wood weathered by time; boards keeping count of seasons. The tin roof catching the first thin light. The Oak stretched wide, moss swaying softly as if acknowledging another day. The dirt trail beneath guided footsteps toward the open fence, revealing fields washed in early light. Morning stirs through the scene, a hush before attending to the day’s chores. Birds take flight, the breeze cool, as the day awakens slowly with the sun. There was the gentle comfort of an old dawn, a familiar rhythm reminding that life, in its simplest ways, could unfold quietly, patiently, and without hurry.

January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM

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Winter in the Valley
Looking up to the Northeast the Merced River flows down from Happy Isle and crosses in Front of Half Dome. To the south you can follow the river down along the eastern walls of the valley.
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Winter In The Valley

A quiet winter hush settles over Yosemite Valley in this scene. Fresh snow softens every surface, turning the landscape into a world of muted whites and silvers. The Merced River moves slowly through the frame, its dark, glassy surface reflecting the pale sky like a strip of polished obsidian. Along the riverbank, snow-laden pines lean inward, their branches heavy and still, absorbing sound the way thick velvet absorbs light.

Half Dome rises like a ghost emerging from thinning clouds—its granite face catching a faint wash of afternoon sun that glows warm against the cold surroundings. The air feels crisp enough to sting the lungs, carrying the faint scent of wet stone and pine bark exposed beneath the snow.

The entire valley seems to exhale slowly, as if pausing between storms. Light drifts across the scene in soft, shifting patches, illuminating the western bank where the sun briefly kisses the fresh snowfall, making it sparkle as though dusted with crushed crystal. It’s a moment of stillness, clarity, and quiet awe—winter holding Yosemite in a gentle, luminous grip.

January 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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From a rocky perch above one can take in the breathtaking beauty of the Sedona’s desert landscape with Cathedral Rock straight ahead.

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A black and white landscape of Sedona's majestic desert beauty. From a rocky perch above Red Rock Crossing one can take in the breathtaking beauty of the Sedona’s sweeping desert landscape with Cathedral Rock straight ahead.

January 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM

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CN Red Locomotive in Autumn Landscape - Art Print shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/cn-...

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January 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM

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January 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM

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Majestic Horses Eye Close-Up - Canvas Print shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/maj...

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January 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM

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Pathway Through Algonquin Woods - Acrylic Print shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/pat...

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January 18, 2026 at 7:56 PM

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Monarch Butterfly on Pink Flowers - Tote Bag shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/mon...

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January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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Purple Finch Staring Off - Canvas Print shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/pur...

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January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM

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Walking Bridge II

In this picture you see the trestles of the Pudding Creek Bridge. The bridge was built in 1915 as a railroad bridge that helped move the north coast lumber. It has since been converted to a pedestrian bridge.

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Walking Bridge II

You’re looking at a photograph of an old wooden trestle bridge stretching across a sandy beach along the Northern California coast. The bridge stands on tall, evenly spaced wooden supports that create a repeating pattern of vertical lines, giving it a strong, rhythmic structure. The wood appears weathered, with warm brown tones that contrast gently against the pale sand below.
Soft light washes across the scene, highlighting the textures in the wood and the subtle ripples in the sand. The bridge recedes into the distance, drawing your attention toward the far end, where the structure narrows and fades into the horizon. The overall feeling is calm, nostalgic, and rooted in history—an old railroad bridge now serving as a peaceful pedestrian walkway.

January 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM

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"The fence heard stories, laughter, and dreams
The conversations that drift like sunbeams"
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Beneath the tall oak’s embracing shade,
Two friends would play where field grasses swayed
The fence heard stories, laughter, and dreams
The conversations that drift like sunbeams

Now the fence stands quiet, worn and still,
The Oak stands silent, waiting for hours to fill
Sit awhile and you might hear
The friendship that echoes across the years

Visual: A black and white photo that shows an open grassy field with a giant Oak tree with Spanish Moss hanging from it. Under the shade of the tree is a portion of a wooden fence probably 12 feet in length.

January 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM

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The Golden Gate

A bright winter view of the Golden Gate Bridge, its orange towers rising over choppy blue water as a ship passes beneath, sunlight sharpening the cold, windy February scene.

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The Golden Gate

Before you rises the Golden Gate Bridge, its deep orange towers glowing warmly against a crisp, cloudless blue sky. Sunlight glints off the steel cables, creating thin, shimmering lines that vibrate in the wind.

Below, the bay churns with whitecaps—small, sharp bursts of foam that crackle like torn paper as the wind whips across the water. A ship glides beneath the bridge, its dark hull cutting a smooth path through the restless blue. The air smells of salt and cold metal, and the wind carries a low, distant hum from the bridge’s traffic.

The entire scene feels both vast and intimate: the monumental sweep of the bridge contrasted with the delicate sparkle of winter light. It’s a moment suspended between stillness and motion, warmth and chill, human engineering and the raw energy of the Pacific.

January 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM

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Maybe the best thing in the USA - The National Parks.

Sunbeams among sequoia trees from along the Generals Highway. Photographed at Sequoia National Park.

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January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM

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Lisa S Baker Art

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The Lady Bug and the Goose: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/the...

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Whimsical illustration of a white goose with large expressive eyes, wearing a soft pink flower by its head, standing among white peony blooms with a small red ladybug on one flower against a clean white background. Art by Lisa S Baker.

January 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM

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South Tower

A crisp portrait of the Golden Gate Bridge, captured from the south end. The storm‑free day reveals striking detail and atmosphere, turning this iconic landmark into a bold, timeless statement piece for collectors.

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