Random 5 Friday, March 4th

Lots of Linkups

 1. This cat picture is for a Feline Art Friday.  I haven't linked to that "Kitty Par-tay" before; I don't even have a cat. But I do admire them! This one was at the vet's office.

I altered this picture in Photoshop, adding a couple of filter effects.

2. Mersad has challenged us to post some scenes of the "Great Outdoors" for My Town Shoot Out.  The boy gazing at Redbud Run captured my attention. Earlier he had excitedly told us his family was going to have a picnic after they took a walk! I remember feeling like that when I was a child.

Also sharing with Weekend Reflections

and Orange You Glad It's Friday

3. I have always loved the great outdoors! My parents took us to many parks and forests when we were growing up.  Here are two black and white photos that my dad took of me and my younger sister at Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan on a vacation.

Sharing with Willy Nilly Friday ~ 

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4. We also visited local places on weekends, and of course I still do. Here's a picture I took at the Chapman-Beverley Mill when I was 11. Years later the mill burned and a group called Turn the Mill Around was formed to preserve it.

A few months ago Frank and I visited what remains of the mill. It's impressive!

Sharing with Photo Friday ~ Theme: Structural

5.  I can't talk about the great outdoors in our region without bringing up Skyline Drive. The views are spectacular! And since it's in Shenandoah National Park, there is nature to enjoy as well as many trails to hike.

Sharing with Skywatch Friday

and Scenic Weekends