Tree in a Storm

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A lone tree stands majestically in a windy field with dramatic strokes of light and shadow. The sky is filled with dark, swirling clouds suggesting an impending storm.

It was the Civic Holiday Monday.  I lay in bed and listened to the heavy, dense rain fall. The storm seemed to have an emotion of fury, anger. The rain was so thick it did not appear transparent.

The Hurling Match

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A group of athletes playing hurling can be seen in action, one of them in a green jersey and blue helmet prominently in the foreground. The stadium is filled with spectators, emphasizing the energy and competitiveness of the sport.