As soon as I saw that sunflower, I realized the drama inherent in the way the sun played over it. It was an easy catch!

I had fun.

It's a pretty rare purchase around here. They are very very good, though messy!

Your responses do the same for me.

It's good to smile!

You have such an eye!

I am very lucky with my artistic eye. Believe me, I make full use of it.

are making me really hungry!

Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures.

It's an amazing sight. I never get tired of seeing them.

Love those pastries.

Glad you enjoyed them.

I would have definitely bought that stepping stone.

And as always, your photos are wonderful!

It's a pretty big one now, and crowded every week! So much variety.

The stepping stone is actually a large part of a mural on a wall near the Market. It celebrates an organization that supports our Manhattan Beach schools. I have a photo that shows the whole thing; if I have time later, I'll find it and post it so you can see.

Glad you enjoyed!

What a sweet thing to say--it makes me happy to brighten your day.

I also love the flowers against the white wall that seems to divide the frame into two separate images. Very striking catch!

As soon as I saw that sunflower, I knew I had to capture that light!

The flowers against the white wall are growing in planters that rim the ramp I take to get to the Market. I need that for my walker! I've been watching the flowers get ready to bloom. The divided image did work pretty well. Better than I expected, actually.

I had a double take on the 2nd photo. I thought it was photoshopped. It really shows your artist eye by catching the perfectly placed divide (literally) between the light and shadow. A real gem! Well done, Peggy! One of your best, imho. Thank you for sharing! Reis

edited: It's that perfect placement of demarcation that really pulls this photo together rather than making separation! That takes a talented and true artistic eye! Again, well done!

I was actually trying to see how I could lose the divide. It was jarring to me. I want my backgrounds to be, well, in the background. But I couldn't manage it.

But your remark showed me that I could do something else, something that hadn't occurred to me.

This is how I grow. Thank you so much.

when one finds beauty, a skill, a new perspective from something completely unexpected. You did it!

And yes, please call me Reis.