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Puddles

 


I took this photo over Winter after a few days of rain at the local dog park with my daughter and Bug the dog. Bug loves mud and will lie down in it when she can. The van in the background is owned the the local furniture store which has branches all over the country. Unfortunately last week that company closed most of it's stores. It seems people don't have as much money as they use to so there will sadly be alot of jobs lost.

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Comments

Gemel said…
I often photograph puddles as well.
roentare said…
What a lovely snapshot of everyday life, though bittersweet with the news about the store closures and the impact on so many families
Beautiful shot with that partial reflection. It looks like we'll be able to enjoy puddles here in the coming days as well.
local alien said…
You had quite a bit of rain! I too love your photos of everyday liife!
s.c said…
Just a snapshot of everyday life. Very well done.
DawnTreader said…
We have puddles here too today, after a day of rain... :)
I like the scene - I'm also sorry to hear of a chain of stores closing.
Bill said…
Nice puddle shot and reflection.
Tom said…
...few if any puddles here!
EricaSta said…
Great shot with the dog, with the reflection
Sharon said…
Puddles don't last very long around here. Too bad about those lost jobs.
Tigger's Mum said…
Bug and Scully must have a common grandparent. Ditch divas and white.

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