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About admin

Born in Ohio, raised in Texas, and spent time in parts between. I enjoy exploring precincts near and far. I took all the photographs in this website, although most of them I took earlier than the date posted. If anyone browsing this site is encouraged to further explore their own backyard or beyond, that’s good enough for me.

Grand.

A view of Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.  Des Moines is the capital of Iowa, and its most populous city.  The metropolitan area covers 5 counties and includes 562,900 people.  The city proper counts 198,680 population.  Most of Des … Continue reading

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Lily lake.

Near the Amana Colonies, about 90 miles east of Des Moines, Iowa, I saw a sight I have never seen in Texas, a lake of lilies.  Not a pond.  A lake.  170 acres of lilies.  Thanks to abundant rains this … Continue reading

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