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My weekend was consumed by...

and...

I was inspired to (finally!) get an iPhone after seeing a recent presentation by Mark Hirsch, a photojournalist based in Dubuque, Iowa. 

After purchasing his first iPhone a year ago, a friend commented on the quality of the camera.  Being a professional photographer, he (of course) scoffed. 

But he was curious, so one day he took a photo of an old burr oak tree located in a field in nearby Platteville, WI.  

He posted the picture on Facebook. 

Then he posted another one. 

Then a friend challenged him to take a picture of that tree every day for a year (using only his iPhone!), which eventually lead to That Tree.

I have no interest (AT ALL!) in taking a picture of anything every day for a year.  But, Bellevue is a beautiful town that I'd love everyone to see!