Good Morning Readers,
The Lens-Artist Photo Challenge this week is ALONE TIME
It has been a while since I shared some Priorhouse Street Shots. I have a folder filled with them but rather than sort through those, it just so happens that I have some fresh photos from this month, February 2023, which have a solo vibe. They are not the best quality but I was going for mood, layers, verticals, and subject.



A little music today?
PERFIDIA (1944) Spanish Guitar Solo – by #estebanmusic (2019)



In closing – My Aunt C. passed away this morning. She was in hospice for many months and so it was not unexpected; however, we still feel the loss.
My aunt lived well into her 80s and she had many life fruits.
So this next image (with some roses) is a tribute to my Aunt C.- RIP
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Click here for general information about the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
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Reminder that the #Dickenschallenge runs for another 102 days – until June 9th….We invite you to read ONE noverlla More info here (hosts are Trent, Marsha, and Yvette).
Wow! That capture of the cyclist at the crosswalk jumps off the screen like an image from a plasma set.
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I had another biker but could only fit so many images into this post – ha – thanks for the comment
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The 3 girls are hilarious. You do capture some good moments, Yvette. Lovely roses for Aunt C. RIP.
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Thanks so much Jo
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Your picture of the one man on the balcony and the other below on the walkway is great. I also like the one of the “ladies who snack.” Those heels on the white shoes are impressive. I’m sorry that you lost your aunt this morning. Even though it was expected, it’s still hard.
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Janis – thanks for the feedback – and with the guy in the balcony – I was trying to capture him at the corner of the
balcony but he moved around too much – and getting the other guy below was on accident
and it is such a weird feeling when you know someone is in hospice and have all this time to prep – so much different than the surprise departures – and I am still processing the experience and feelings – hmmm
thanks again
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Well, Yvette, you certainly succeeded in showing solo vibes! And the images fit well what you were aiming at. Sorry for your loss, but beautiful music and lovely roses make the tribute beautiful.
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many thanks, Leya
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This week’s theme is so good for showing tiny snippets of life. The street musician’s sidewalk view is a fresh and interesting perspective. (I’m sorry about your aunt.)
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Hi Dan – thanks so very much for the note about the sidewalk view in particular – it was so blurry, I almost deleted it that day ( I am trying to go through photos right away so I do not have a lot of junky phot o clutter – but it is not easy) anyhow, I am glad I saved that one because it showed the shop worker too
— and now it seems some like it 🙂
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I try to go through my photos and delete, too. Digital clutter is real. But sometimes, it’s not about the photographic quality, but about the story a photo tells.
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well said –
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Lovely roses and music for Aunt C Yvette. Love the dog and the ladies at lunch…..looks like cake and champagne, my sort of women 😂
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hahah – it did look like cake and champagne – or it might be sandwiches in those boxes – I wish I grabbed
more photos of those ladies
and thanks for the condolences
XX
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Hi BB – thanks for the feedback and the three ladies at lunch almost seemed to be part of a movie set – just with their costumes and the mood – hmmmm
thanks for checking this post out
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Lovely photos, Yvette, and my condolences on the loss of your Aunt 😢
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Thanks Clive, for the visit, comment, and condolences. I am still processing how it feels to lose someone when they were in hospice for a while… hmmmm
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It’s never easy to lose someone close, whatever the circumstances. Take care 🙏
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Cool photos! I really like the Chihuly Red Reeds!
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thanks so much Tierney- and the next time you are in this area and in Carytown – you can go right down one of the streets to reach the museum 🙂
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Ah, Chihuly!
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yes – more art for you Jennie the art lover”
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😀
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My condolences, Yvette
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thanks so much Derrick
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I am so sorry for your loss, Yvette. The roses are a beautiful tribute to your Aunt.
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thanks you so much
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Great collection. I love the guitarist in the street. Interesting how he will attract many people, and yet he remains along. I am sorry for the loss of your aunt. Even though it was expected, it is still tough. What a great way to honor her, here. You are not alone in your grief, sending love.
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thanks for the comment on the guitar player – he wqs just setting up as I walked by and so I turned
back around to give my dollar (was shcoked I even had cash on me – hahah)
and with my aunt – thanks for the condolences – I almost didn’t menton it here but I just got the news while
finishing this post and had to!
Also, I heard from everyone that was there with her that she was really ready and was at peace
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There is always comfort in knowing our loved ones were at peace.
I’m surprised you had a dollar too. Lol. The young generation won’t even know the differences in currency. Such is life.
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I always enjoy your street shots. I am sorry to hear about your aunt.
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Thanks Dan, I am still processing it because we had so much time to prepare
hmmm
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Sorry about your loss. Your pics are like an urban slice of life …
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oh thanks so much JT – for the nice comment about the photos and for the condolences
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Great selections. Quite the performance of Perfidia.
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🙂 thanks John
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So sorry for the loss of you Aunt – great photos – love the one of the man on the balcony alone
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thanks for your condolences – and her funeral was special – short but a nice celebration of her life.
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I’m sorry for your loss. What terrific shots! Even the blurry ones jump with motion. Thanks, too, for the roses and the guitar music. I come away from this post refreshed.
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Hi Marian – thanks for your very refreshing comment
((virtual hugs))
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Sorry for your loss! You have a great collection to showcase alone time, like someone else has already said, the three ladies is lovely
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thanks so much Ritva – that three ladies shot is now one of my favs from the post 🙂
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Sorry to hear about your Aunt C and it was nice you memorialized her here with your words and the beautiful roses. I always recognize those Chihuly Reeds even before you identify them. When I worked in Downtown Detroit we often had street musicians, including guitar players, sitting on street corners. It’s been a while since I saw them as we moved from Downtown Detroit when we went out on our own in 2003.
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Hi Linda – the VMFA is not original in having Red Reeds from the Chihuly gang – but ours were the
third official “permanent” installation and I just wish they were out front of the museum so we could see them when we drive by. Why hid them behind the museum?
thanks for the comment
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Hi Yvette, I’m sorry about your Aunt. No matter how expected death can be when someone is on hospice, it’s still a loss like you’ve said. There’s also peace found in the passing moments as the person is no longer in pain. Your tribute to her is beautiful. (PS – as always, I enjoy your street photos, you always capture such unique shots!) 🤗
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Thanks so much Shelley! My aunt had such a sweet ending – her daughter could see the decline nd was able to invite friends and family to come and say goodbye. Wow – that does not always happen….
anyhow, hope you are having a nice weekend – it has been so old here and when I was bundling up – I remembered your point
about the extra bit of exercise ! ha
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Aw, I agree, that is such a sweet way to have peace with the passing of a loved one. For the loved one as well as the family. It definitely doesn’t always happen.
I hope you have a great week…it’s still cold here and I’m sure I’ll have to wear lots of layers again or hit the treadmill instead! Keep on keeping on!
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☀️❄️💨☀️
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These ones were really good. I suppose I appreciate the natural settings way more than beautified ones. Well done!
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Hi Inese – thanks for your comment and natural settings are awesome
I hope you are ding well and I will be over to visit soon
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Wow, awesome shots Yvette!!! Alone time ahhhh love it❣️
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🙏😊
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