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Week 26: Morning Routine, 2023

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“ Letting the Cat Out ”

Hazel routinely wakes one of us at first light. Usually it's Sally, with screechy meows (which I sleep through), reinforced by light clawing of her neck and arms. But if I'm groggily stumbling out of the bathroom at the appropriate time, I'll do fine. At first light the night animals are often ...

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Ana Higs Edited 2 years ago

Good unusual composition with the paper at the bottom, Hazel at the top sliver, and flowers in between. I might have darkened the white gutter/spout. That media in… more

Good unusual composition with the paper at the bottom, Hazel at the top sliver, and flowers in between. I might have darkened the white gutter/spout. That media in your hand is what we like to get on Sundays when we are in the US. Coming up in the not too distant future :)

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Denise Veiser Edited 2 years ago

You have a beautiful garden, Derek, it looks just perfect to enjoy that first cup of coffee and read the newspaper. I'm afraid Hazel was hiding far to well for me to… more

You have a beautiful garden, Derek, it looks just perfect to enjoy that first cup of coffee and read the newspaper. I'm afraid Hazel was hiding far to well for me to find, but cats are like that.

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Charli Couchman Edited 2 years ago

Okay, I think I found Hazel, but I'm really enjoying that gorgeous garden and would gladly take my reading out to pass the morning.

Okay, I think I found Hazel, but I'm really enjoying that gorgeous garden and would gladly take my reading out to pass the morning.

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Anne Dubitzky Edited 2 years ago

What a lovely garden. I see both our morning routines involve cats & old fashioned print newspapers. I agree with the comment about being closer to… more

What a lovely garden. I see both our morning routines involve cats & old fashioned print newspapers. I agree with the comment about being closer to Hazel. I wouldn’t have noticed her without reading the caption and looking for her. Black cats are often a challenge to photograph - easier to photograph where they are not. Clever to use a composite to get all the elements in focus.

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