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As the fireman opens the door of the fire truck to get out, a set of stairs automatically descend. When he closes the door, the stairs retract back into the fire truck.

This Corgi is relaxing on the stoop in front of his owner's art gallery on King Street in Alexandria VA.

The original Wooton desks was made in the 1870s and produced until about 1884 .It was perfect for the affluent doctor, lawyer, teacher or merchant who wanted his paperwork organized. This desk featured many pigeon-holes and numerous compartments for storage.

The Turk's Cap Lily, also called the Martagon Lily, derives its name from the shape of the flower which resembles a cap or turban used in the Turkish culture.

Blue Tang are a favorite in the home aquarium because of their vivid color.

A Victorian parlor was a room set aside for entertaining guests. The centerpiece of the parlor was the piano which often played a role in this entertainment.

Market Street in the Gaffer District of Corning, NY contains many colorful shops and restaurants.

A favorite summer pastime is taking your family to the fair with its colorful concession stands and exciting rides.

Design of a dramatic sunrise at sea with the glowing sun and a large, brooding dark cloud

Walking along King Street in the historic district of Old Town in Alexandria VA, you can find many quaint restaurants to enjoy.

The poinsettia symbolizes good cheer and success

I love browsing through antique shops because you never know what interesting things you'll find such as this interesting collection of birdhouses.

Image of a coiled hose on the side of a fire truck. The contrast of the green fire hose against the red fire truck make an interesting still life in its own right

As I took a stroll in Cold Springs, NY I came across this charming clock shop.

The fire axe is painted in a vivid color so that it is easily visible in an emergency. It has an axe head at one end and a pointed pick at the other end and is used for breaking down doors and windows. You can see a fireman's axe and a hose on this vintage fire truck.

This little girl is enjoying an apple on her first visit with her father to the New Amsterdam Market, an open air farmer's market near South Street Seaport in New York.

Piper playing bagpipes at local Saint Patrick's Day parade.

Walk your pet in style with one of these colorful leashes or harnesses. This stall was at a local state fair.

The cherry blossom has various meanings in different cultures. For some, it is a symbol of humanity and hope.

Design of white, yellow and lavender wildflowers.

Anyone who enjoys small towns will love this design of this charming country store in Shelburne, Vermont.

Canandaigua is a quaint town in the Finger Lakes region of New York with picturesque antique shops and cafes. I liked this particular antique shop because of the green and yellow striped awning.

This stained glass shop is one of the quaint stores in the Gaffer District in Corning, NY.

A beautiful autumn afternoon in Echo Lake Park is the perfect time for a stroll.

The general store the gathering spot for the surrounding communities selling everything from plows to cloth and sewing supplies to different food items such as these freshly baked cookies.

Black Eyed Susans symbolize encouragement and motivation.

Charming law office with an old-fashioned clock hanging outside in Cold Springs, NY.

Ladder on top of a fire truck.

The Tulip is a classic flower of love and it generally means perfect love. It is the flower for the eleventh anniversary.

A favorite during the Christmas season and any other time of the year, this orange and white amaryllis would look lovely in your home.

Ornamental grasses as seen in this park are a favorite in the autumn because they add both color and texture when other plants are dying.

The Ragdoll cat got its name from its tendency to go limp and relaxed when picked up.

One of the most beautiful parts of the holiday season is when all the shops in town decorate for Christmas. This beautiful shop is decked out in wreaths, bells and bows for the enjoyment of all the people who pass by.

Quaint shop at the mall selling a beautiful selection of colorful hats.

This dress shop is one of the lovely, colorful stores on Market Street in the Gaffer district in Corning NY.

Fresh from the orchard, delicious apples being sold at a roadside stand.