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In honour of the July 4th...what, I ask you, is more intrisically American than cowboys and the Wild West? ;-D Another one of my romantic and old-fashioned propensities, I think most of us love a good western every now and then, and the timeless appeal of the masculine man with an independant spirit, skill in his craft, and an unswerving sense of morality, justice, and loyalty is undeniable, even to our modern sensibilities...perhaps even more so. ;-)

The majority of these are various stock images of men in cowboy hats on horseback, but towards the end there are several paintings by famous western artists as well, such greats as Remington, Eakins, and Russell. They are a bit older, but not too terribly bad so as not to be posted, LOL.

As always, never alter my graphics, comment, credit, and enjoy!

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( just remember the Red River Valley // and the one that has loved you so true )

At the suggestion of one of my friends, a batch of icons dedicated to innocent (and adorable!) babies and children. So many people regard them as a burden, a hindrance, something to be avoided at all costs, when in truth children are a blessing from God. Besides -- who can possibly resist such utter cuteness? ;-)

As always, never alter my graphics, comment, credit, and enjoy!

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( part of you will live in me... )

I've rounded up a few icons that I've been making on and off for a while now, all with the theme of Scotland. ;-) Scottish castles, scenery, thistles, and a few Scottish paintings, including the very famous Scotland Forever! by Elizabeth Thompson. I've also included love banners and a wallpaper for those of you who love Scotland as much as I do. :-) I've been really in a Scottish mood due to reading and watching Kidnapped, lol.

As ever, my icons are not bases, please credit/comment if taking, and enjoy!

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( Scotland the Brave )

This is kind of killing two birds with one stone, since the First Day of Spring was only yesterday, and I'm getting to share some of my floral_icontest entries. Subjects range from poppies to snowdrops, to bees to clovers, with a couple things inbetween. ;-)

As ever, my icons are not bases, please credit/comment if taking, and enjoy!

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( all her lovely companions... )

I decided to try my hand at making icons from stock photographs. For the most part they are either autumn or winter, but there are some of rain and a few other things as well. ;-)

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( A star shining in a universe far away... )