13 responses to “Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Memories”

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   Diana

   February 26, 2026 at 9:20 pm

   The American River is gorgeous! What wonderful memories! 💞

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      Maria

      February 28, 2026 at 10:04 am

      Thank you! I agree! We lived close to the American River in a small gold rush town when my daughter was born.

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   John

   February 26, 2026 at 10:54 pm

   Great photo and name, Maria! Did you use a fish eye lens? I hope you and the kiddos are well. 😊

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      Maria

      February 28, 2026 at 10:06 am

      Thank you! I did :) For a while I used a fish eye lens almsot daily, I thought it was so much fun.

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         John

         February 28, 2026 at 4:52 pm

         You’re welcome, Maria, I like the effect that lens produces. Photographers all have a favourite lens. I like the 26mm lens, so versatile.

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            Maria

            March 2, 2026 at 8:01 pm

            So true! I can see why you like that lens.

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               John

               March 2, 2026 at 9:19 pm

               Thanks, I just posted some photos from this morning using the 26mm…

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   Eliza Waters

   February 27, 2026 at 1:39 am

   “California dreamin’ on such a winter’s day!” :)
   No place like it. :)

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      Maria

      February 28, 2026 at 10:06 am

      Exactly! :)

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   Laurie Graves

   February 27, 2026 at 2:35 pm

   Such a bold landscape!

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      Maria

      February 28, 2026 at 10:08 am

      Yes! When I lived in Northern California I loved hiking and riding my horses along the American River, the same trail where The Tevis Cup takes place. The views are spectacular.

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   Awakening Wonders

   February 27, 2026 at 7:59 pm

   Nature at its finest!

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      Maria

      February 28, 2026 at 10:09 am

      Amen to that!

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