TWO THINGS CHALLENGE: Stars/Stripes

STARS - la tour Eiffel

Once in a blue moon I participate in the prestigious Two Things Challenge.  I am always so pleased with myself when I can......  1. Figure out what the 2 THINGS CHALLENGE is for the week  2. Can find something to enter!  Well today it's a titch of a stretch but I am happy to be part of Team 2 Things again!  Stars and Stripes is our theme this week.  My stars is none other than the fabulous Eiffel Tower resplendent with the stars signifying the European Union.  The stripes is the bamboo forest in the afternoon sunlight at the Japanese Gardens. 

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 A Special Thank You! 

My talented friend Mary Beth Shelton and I did a portrait swap this week.  My new avatar is her work.  She and I met a year ago when we were in a photography class together. We have learned from each other ever since.  I admire her work and was so honored that she asked me to photograph her.  Check out her website!  

STRIPES - Bamboo Forest, Japanese Gardens