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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Simplicity.

Welcome to my One Hundredth (that is 100th!) My Town Friday Shoot-out.  Starting in March of 2009 with PEOPLE, spanning well over 2 years, learning about my towns, about my camera and very much about myself.   Along the way, I have met many wonderful ‘shoot-out gang’ members.  Being invited in, at the very beginning by Patty H in Maryland and Gina when they were first conceiving ‘My Town’. Getting to know Gordon and Chef E while putting together the Friday Shoot-out blog, and working that blog for nearly a year before turning over the reins to Doreen, et al.  Corresponding with Pauline, Jarielyn, Mark, and many others, off and on over the years; enjoying moments of total understanding and acceptance.  So many great moments like ringing the bells for Barry and participating in the final honorary post after his passing. 

You all know by now that I post based on where I am on any given Friday. I routinely enjoy giving you bits and pieces of Nova Friburgo and of Rio de Janeiro in Brasil, and from Houston, Texas my hometown, but I’ve also brought you topics from France, Italy and from other cities in South America and I hope you have enjoyed this trip through towns and cities around the world as much as I have.  A big Thank You to all that have passed through my computer bringing me interesting topics, laughter and tears, from my town to yours and back.

And the one hundredth – Simplicity.

Another view, another mood from the veranda in the mountains north of Rio,

As the day begins in the Valley Stucky, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brasil.

June 14, 2011

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20 comments:

  1. Oh Ginger, this is stunning! I can't imagine having sight of all that you do. My goodness, where you travel....simply, WOW...for a small town, small state, girl like me.

    Now, you have me wondering how many FSO's I've participated in over the years. It's been awhile since I've chanced it, but I'd like to find myself able to participate regularly again.

    Happy 100th!!

    Stop over to see a little bit of Vermont's simplicity, through my eyes, if you like.

    Best to you, Heather

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  2. Heather, How great to hear from you. It has been a while - do like I've been doing lately - keeping track of the topics and do one when I've got something to say.... is fun still, even after 2 years of fridays.

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  3. Dear Ginger,

    Happy 100th!
    It has definitely been a wonderful and inspiring ride! :)
    What an awesome picture!!!
    Friburgo is breath taking and amazing!

    Ray

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  4. 100 beautiful Fridays: congratulations! I think this is my 72nd, so I'm not too far behind you. I agree that it has been a super interesting group in which to participate. I'm so glad to see you this week!

    Your photo of Nova Friburgo is positively fantastic, a dream-scape with layer upon layer of beauty. Simply stunning. I hope you have this framed and hanging on your wall.

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  5. Wow 100! I´m just in the beginning of blogging! Love your photo. It´s so amazing! LG Tina

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  6. Congrats GingerV. I have learned so much from you. Sometimes simplicity is majesty.
    QMM

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  7. Is this the view you wake up to? Is this from your veranda? You live in paradise!! And no matter where you shot it - this is a contest winner! This is National Geographic! This is SIMPLY wow!
    And congratulations on your 100th post - it is great following you.

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  8. 100th Friday! That's awesome! I think I've already lost track! haha

    Beautiful shot! Absolutely gorgeous!!

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  9. Congratulations on your 100th FMTSO post. I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. This photo is definitely a winner like Mark said. Simply Wow! The beauty is breathtaking.

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  10. You've taken my breath away with this shot! Happy 100th FSO Ginger!

    Elaine

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  11. wow! 100 FMTSO posts. that is dedication. and your photo is so gorgeous. you know I always enjoy your shots of the mountains and clouds. awesome! it looks like a painting to me.

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  12. Wow!!FSO is one century. FSO is the meme I enjoy most.

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  13. Wow, what a breath-taking view!

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  14. Wow this is what I call simple but fantastic!!

    FMTSO

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  15. There is a house in the water droplet :) LG Tina

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  16. Happy 100th anniversary. You prompted me to look back to when I joined the gang - May 29, 09 and I don't think I've missed a shoot out yet, so I missed a reason for a celebration.

    Your photo this week is breathtakingly beautiful! Extremely lovely!

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  17. This beautiful picture just made me sit still and stare at it for a few minutes. Life is soooo good and there is so much beauty in the world. I can't imagine how anyone lives without seeing the beauty in their midst.

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  18. Congratulations! And this photo is a STUNNER!

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