Tuesday, August 12, 2008

An ode to "D"

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Driving in the Dirt,
Deadhorse bound,
on the Dalton Haul Road, while
Displaying a license tag containing a D.

a perfect Day
24 hours of Daylight,
North of the Arctic Circle

Stopped in order for Martha to view wildlife in the
Distance.



Another D photographed in the Alpine regions of the mountains......

Dwarf fireweed
(Be sure to click on the photos for a Dazzling view)


a Different type of landscape,
a few thousand miles to the South
Desolate - Death Valley

Update: I had better add a Dragonfly.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplas longipennis)





Troy and Martha

ABC Wednesday Round 3 is here.
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50 comments:

  1. Pat - ArkansasAugust 12, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Dirty vehicle! But, I know from reading previous posts that the windshield is clean, clean, clean! Clever "D" post, y'all.

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  2. kjpwebAugust 12, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    Excellent shots - especially love the 1st one! :)
    Cheers, Klaus

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  3. DarylAugust 12, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    And here I thought that Ode to D was for me!

    So what wildlife Did Martha see from the Distance?

    :-Daryl

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  4. judi/GmjAugust 12, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    I love this trip!! So glad you took it and share so well.

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  5. Bob JohnsonAugust 12, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Excellent images and Idea, lol at pat-an arkansas stamper, dirty vehicle.

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  6. Jo's-D-EyesAugust 12, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Vey nice this ABC -D- I'll post mine also soon, I love your D-d-d-d riving in the dirt, that I always like to do!! Hahahah!!! Esspecially on vacation where I have no waschmachine.... Thanks for the perfect DAY and D,

    Happy ABC Day!
    JoAnn ( In France) from HOLLAND


    (ok heeh! this SWF I post myself , I have internet that day/evening thanks my helping friends!:)

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  7. LouiseAugust 12, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    Great "D's" and that flower WAS dazzling.

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  8. AphotoAdayAugust 12, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    That is one heck of a "d"irty car, but a badge of honor, for sure...   And that fireweed is impressive!   Always enjoy seeing shots from Death Valley...

    I'll be posting my "d" tomorrow (that'll be officially a Wednesday for me)...   At my age I don't want to rush things...

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  9. Rune EideAugust 12, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    A highly varied and well illustrated D!

    PS In Europe a License plate marked D would mean Germany (Deutchland).

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  10. Leslie:August 12, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    I'd love to do that trip to the Arctic Circle! Great photos and even better enlarged, as you suggest we do. :D

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  11. dguzmanAugust 12, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Delightful.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Splendid 'D' selection. That looks a well travelled wagon.

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  13. Doug TaronAugust 12, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    Delightful dissertation on D. Nice dragonfly photo, too. Most of the blue dashers that I see pictures of are males. It's good to see a female for a change.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful shots all of them. I like the one of Martha taking a photo out the car window. The flower shot is stunning. Happy trails to you...

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  15. PatAugust 12, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    Thank you for visting my blog to see my D, but it won't appear until tomorrow (Wed.) I hope you'll come back; it's a good one! I love all the photos you posted, especially the first one!! We'll be off on a bit of a road trip this summer, too!

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  16. me ann my cameraAugust 12, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    And D for 'dusty' too after all those miles of dirt road driving with your car. All interesting and the northern bound ones enticing!

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  17. PappyAugust 12, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    That daylight all day and all night is a hard thing to get used to. Pappy

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  18. CaBaCuRlAugust 12, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Great array of Ds for today...any room in the vehicle next time you're off somewhere? I'm only little!

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  19. KjerstiAugust 12, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    I love the dragonfly photo!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Looks like a fun trip. You got some great pictures.

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  21. Liz HindsAugust 12, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    There are such good photographers taking part in ABC wednesday! Lovely photos.

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  22. CathAugust 12, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Absolutely brilliant Ds! And I am so glad you added the dragon fly.

    24 hours of daylight? Oh wow.

    Mine is up too.

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  23. MicheleAugust 12, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    I did dirty as well!
    I love the ode to D.. clever!
    The fireweed is fantastic!
    Mountain Retreat

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  24. Kim from HiraethAugust 12, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    Thanks for cluing us in on the 'd' in the license plate! I like your post a lot; it was worth all the work you put in to it to make it d-lightful.

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  25. photowannabeAugust 12, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    Dirty car but devine directions photographed.
    24 hour daylight would drive me daft.....

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  26. Jane Hards PhotographyAugust 12, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Well done on such a fabulous collection for d. No favourites, so many.

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  27. KatneyAugust 12, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    Daring adn Delightful!

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  28. PattyAugust 12, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    Great shots!

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  29. Maria VerivakiAugust 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM

    so many d's!

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  30. LynetteAugust 13, 2008 at 12:37 AM

    Wonderful ABC Wednesday D, from start to finish. Superb photos1

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  31. naturglede/Randi LindAugust 13, 2008 at 12:37 AM

    Realy greate shots. I love the dragonfly.

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  32. Bear NakedAugust 13, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    That is a very DIRTY vehicle.
    Did you leave it that way on purpose for your D photo?

    Bear((( )))

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  33. Daniel Chérouvrier August 13, 2008 at 2:35 AM

    Great post.
    Every pic could be commented.
    The pic above the Artc Circle reminds me several journeys in Laponia, the landscape was pretty much the same.

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  34. TomAugust 13, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    I've come to expect great posts when I visit here, and you both went that extry mile again with these... stunning

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  35. mrsnesbittAugust 13, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    Yes, a well travelled vehicle. Really emphasising the dusty conditions!

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  36. StanleyAugust 13, 2008 at 5:33 AM

    Thats a really nice picture. I really like the picture of the car. Must be some adventure!

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  37. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 13, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    Troy: Those are some great pictures, always daylight, amazing. I loved the dragonfly but would of never guessed Blue Dancer.

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  38. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 13, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    Loved all these pics! This must have been a stunning adventure!

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  39. Gerald (Ackworth born)August 13, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Fabulous post - nothing new to add that anybody else hasn't already said.

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  40. Miss_YvesAugust 13, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    lots of "d"§The flower and the blue dasher are delightful, indeed
    Miss Yves

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  41. ArneAAugust 13, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    Should have been called Declamation of D.
    Nice job.

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  42. Michael PalmerAugust 13, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Nice! Big Bird would be proud!

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  43. DewdropAugust 13, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Great dirt, Troy!

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  44. KimAugust 13, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    I love all of your D's, especially the dragonfly :) Thank you for letting me know the name of my dragonfly, I had no idea what it was. I can always count on you to educate me :)

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  45. becky aka theRAVAugust 13, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Wonderful D post!!! Loved the color of the flower and the dragonfly. I have been seeing a lot of them around my car all over Columbus, GA. I had the perfect D for me. Come see...

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  46. SuburbiaAugust 13, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    Good collection of D's. Death valley looks rather chilling.

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  47. Rambling WoodsAugust 13, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Good choices for D..and that vehicle is very dirty. GG

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  48. HaroldAugust 13, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    The fireweed photo...a gorgeous beauty.

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  49. ShelleyAugust 13, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    All beautiful - really starting to view dragonflies in a new light!

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  50. DragonstarAugust 14, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I love your "D" pictures, and I'm so glad you added the dragonfly. All wonderful!

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