Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.
Abraham Lincoln, as quoted by Noah Brooks, August 1879.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.
Abraham Lincoln, as quoted by Noah Brooks, August 1879.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Oh, there I was searching for you in the distance and then I found you up close!
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hee hee!
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https://photographyofnia.com/2025/11/13/square-shadow-13-november-2025/
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Tree shadows can be the best.
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That’s a great composition, Becky. The shadow just finishing at the tree line. Very skilful.
I’ve got a literary shadow today: https://picturesimperfectblog.com/2025/11/12/eldorado/
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Looks so warm and summery. Lovely!
https://mariawijk.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/sillhouette/
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Tree shadows are always fun to see with all the patterns and how they move with the breeze.
Here’s my entry:
https://wp.me/p3RE1e-n6F
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Nice shadowy trees Becky. I do see you. You been in a few of your photos this month! Here’s mine today: https://grahamsisland.com/2025/11/12/abstract-shadow/
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I do see you. 😉
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