Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Lights and Delight

Our mayor posted a photo of the bridge lit up in green for mental health week, so off we drove to the bridge, but where we got there, we were disappointed.


We were compensated, however, for had never seen the bridge lit in orange. Usually, if nothing special is being featured, the lights have been white. I don't know if orange is just a change of pace or whether there is a special meaning attached.
 
We've also never taken a photo of the bridge lights when it hasn't been dark out, or at least nearly so. This was around 8:15, and I just miscalculated about when it would get dark. However, I kinda sorta liked this look too, so my initial disappointment did fade a bit.

As we sat on the bench while waiting for the darkness to fall, I took a selfie. I once promised Sue that nothing would come between us, but townhall loomed to prove me wrong.


Darkness was slow to descend, and there was a chill in the air, so we left early.

Speaking of leaving, I leave you with this tulip pic before we part today. After a recent very cold night, our tulips opened regardless. I looked straight down the throat of this beauty and snapped my snap. After first showing the bridge lights, I now leave you with this delight.




21 comments:

  1. I rather like your orange bridge picture.

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  2. I think your flower pictures are my favorites. This one particularly.

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  3. Good smiling faces there! Whatever the reason for orange, that photo is just right. Such a lovely tulip too!

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  4. Great job on the selfie! Such a pretty location!

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  5. Lovely photos and always enjoy your selfies.

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  6. The bridge is enlivening, but the tulip is glorious.

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  7. No downhill will come between you two! The tulip is a beauty.

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  8. That bridge photo is a real gem. I think I love this time of day for it even more than the night shots. You two are so photogenic!

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  9. I like the orange, it feels perfect for sunset. The tulip! Oh that's beautiful. Your selfie is full of joy.

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  10. That's the kind of tulip I LOVE! I had one like it but it didn't come up this year. Love the selfie!

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  11. I love that bridge shot.

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  12. That tulip looks like a pop art painting!

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  13. There is also a bridge in my city, and it is a very old bridge. In my last post, I talked about it and put its photo. You can check it out if you want.

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  14. Absolutely gorgeous photos! I love the views, colours and reflections!

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  15. The tulip is magnificent!

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  16. I love the tulip. That bride does make for a nice picture.

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  17. The bridge is pretty cool. That tulip though, WOW!!!! I always love seeing you and Sue.

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  18. That's a fine tulip. The orange could be a nod to Red Dress Day?

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  19. So many smiles lately. Well done doing life, sir.

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  20. Orange you lucky to have seen both the lights and that tulip and to combine them in a post.

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  21. Hyacinth shot is a fine one. It bugs me, though, to have a shoot out of focus. Not sure why. Are the white flowers narcissus?

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