The Flower Hour #28: Flowers in Water

For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, fungus, algae, cacti, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour; just use your own photography.

Flowers Along the Spokane River Centennial Trail

soring color on the lake — Spring tree blooms reflected on the Spokane River

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope, especially by the water’s edge.” – Unknown

Arrowleaf Balsamroot sunflowers along the Spokane River

Water Framed Flowers On Our Road Trip

yellow flowers Hood River Bridge — Holly bush frames the Hood River, Oregon Bridge

beach flowers — Coastal Rock Cress grows on the Northern California Beach!

“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.” Psalm 1:3

yellow daisies San Diego Coast — Yellow Daisies Compete with the San Diego Coastline

Please note that I plan to take a very short break from May 2-4 while I switch my blog from a classic theme to a block theme. Don’t be alarmed if you see my blog offline during that time. I expect to post on time for the May 5th Flower Hour.

This week, I’m linking to Dawn’s Spring Festival and Lens-Artists: On the Water.

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

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92 responses to “The Flower Hour #28: Flowers in Water”

ladyleemanila

May 1, 2026 at 1:48 am

Spring Festival 2026: Week #7~ at the garden centre and our garden – Ladyleemanila

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robertawrites235681907

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:06 pm

Hi Terri, here is mine: https://roberta-writes.com/2026/05/01/roberta-writes-w3-dan-antions-writing-challenge-thursday-doors-and-the-flower-hour/

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Roberta Writes – W3, Dan Antion’s Writing Challenge, Thursday Doors and The Flower Hour

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:04 pm

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Floral Friday/The #Flower Hour/Spring Festival — 2026 May 01 – Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography

Apr 30, 2026 at 9:21 pm

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Flowering now (orange and purple) – bushboys world

Apr 30, 2026 at 7:52 pm

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The Flower Hour #28: In The Ripples of the Water – Enchanting Essex

Apr 30, 2026 at 2:28 pm

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Sofia Alves

Apr 30, 2026 at 8:17 am

Gorgeous, Terri as is your photo at the end 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 30, 2026 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thank you, Sofia! I’m glad I could join the L-A theme this week!
  
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Egídio

Apr 29, 2026 at 2:31 pm

This was a great response, Terri. The flowers are gorgeous. I decided I was going to keep your challenge of flowers in the water. Here’s my take:

https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/pickerel-what-weed-by-name-wonder-by-nature/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 2:51 pm
  
  Thank you, Egidio! I love trying to meet the various challenges within my two weekly posts!
  
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Apr 29, 2026 at 10:59 am

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Graham

Apr 29, 2026 at 8:17 am

Love your watery theme, Terri. The flowers are wonderful and the reflections are too. Here’s mine this week: https://grahamsisland.com/2026/04/29/rhyncholaelia-digbyana-haiku-green-orchid/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 11:45 am
  
  Thank you, Graham! I try to plan my flower hour posts, but the L-A theme had to be met!
  
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Apr 29, 2026 at 8:12 am

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photobyjohnbo

Apr 29, 2026 at 5:01 am

Wow! Terri, your opening photo is a stunner, I can see why you led with it. All of the flowers in your shots are complimented with the presence of water!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 7:11 am
  
  Thanks so much, John! Jodie recognized the featured photo immediately (from Scottsdale). I’m glad I took a few of those flower/water pics on out trip!
  
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Eugi

Apr 29, 2026 at 4:48 am

Absolutely gorgeous photos! Good luck with your switching to a block theme.❣️

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 7:12 am
  
  Thank you, Eugi! Did you take your blog offline while you changed yours?
  
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  1. Eugi
    
    Apr 29, 2026 at 12:45 pm
    
    You’re welcome, Terri. No, I didn’t take my blog offline, but I think it is a good idea. That way you can take your time.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 29, 2026 at 2:57 pm
    
    That tactic was recommended. Thanks, Eugi!
    
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  3. Eugi
    
    Apr 30, 2026 at 4:32 pm
    
    Most welcome, Terri.
    
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Klausbernd

Apr 29, 2026 at 3:31 am

Hi Terri
Flowers and water makes us immediately think of the Netherlands. We see the huge fields of tulips on the channels.
You have beautiful tulips in your garden. Unfortunately, in our garden the deer eat them all.
Thanks
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 7:16 am
  
  Thank you, KB! I’ll bet that is quite the sight with all those tulips reflected! Our tulips are in garden beds which are surrounded by a tall fence. Darn deer!
  
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Toni Pike

Apr 28, 2026 at 11:41 pm

Wonderful, Terri x

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 7:17 am
  
  Thank you, Toni!
  
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Apr 28, 2026 at 10:58 pm

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Hazel

Apr 28, 2026 at 10:36 pm

Enjoy your short break, Terri. I love all the flowers, especially near the lake. Amazing shots!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 29, 2026 at 7:18 am
  
  Thank you, Hazel! I hope my blog’s theme change helps with some of the small glitches!
  
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  1. Hazel
    
    Apr 29, 2026 at 3:50 pm
    
    I hope so too. My pleasure, Terri
    
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NEERAJ SINGH

Apr 28, 2026 at 9:44 pm

2. ”Nature’s colors at their finest. This is such a soothing perspective.”

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 10:03 pm
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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cindy knoke

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Gorgeous!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thank you, Cindy! 🌷
  
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Linda Schaub

Apr 28, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Very nice Terri – what a great variety of flowers you have showcased here. Good luck with the tech stuff changing to the block theme.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thank you, Linda! I enjoyed snapping flowers on our trip for my vast collection! 🌸🌷I expect all to go well. I’m starting Saturday and I already copied content from each page to a word document in case I have to reinvent the wheel! 😄
  
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  1. Linda Schaub
    
    Apr 29, 2026 at 5:33 pm
    
    You did say before your trip that you hoped to get a lot of flower photos for Flower Hour. I would copy my content before tackling that conversion too because I would be upset if I lost major portions of my blog. I copied my main page four photos in the header when WP wanted me to change my background recently, just in case there were issues. Here are my Pond Lilies from today’s Wordless Wednesday post:
    
    Water Lilies after the rain. #Wordless Wednesday #Koi pond at Emily Frank Gardens
    
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Anonymous

Apr 28, 2026 at 4:58 pm

Good job! And good luck with the switch

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thank you, kindly!
  
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cindy knoke

Apr 28, 2026 at 4:21 pm

Lovely Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thank you, Cindy!
  
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mitchteemley

Apr 28, 2026 at 2:52 pm

Hi Terri. Beautiful gallery of images! P.S. I’m not actually a subscriber, but WordPress sends me your posts anyway, so I thought I might as well respond.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:16 pm
  
  Well I’ll thank WP for sending you my way today! Much appreciated, Mitch!
  
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Bernie

Apr 28, 2026 at 2:19 pm

“Get Well Flowers”

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Bernie

Apr 28, 2026 at 2:15 pm

That holly bush one with the bridge is such a beautifully composed photo.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 2:34 pm
  
  Thank you, Bernie! The view really drew me in.
  
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Terri’s Flower Hour #28: Flowers on the Water – Wandering Dawgs

Apr 28, 2026 at 12:48 pm

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bushboy

Apr 28, 2026 at 12:25 pm

The opening photo of the canal is lovely Terri 😀 The reflection on the water are so good.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:03 pm
  
  Thank you, Brian! That was taken in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona!
  
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Apr 28, 2026 at 11:54 am

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1. ghostmmnc
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 11:58 am
  
  P.S. that anonymous was me 🙂
  
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  1. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 3:04 pm
    
    Oh thank you, Barbara for letting me know! I hate when my posts want to be anonymous!
    
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Anonymous

Apr 28, 2026 at 11:18 am

Love all the flowers. Seems everywhere you look there are more to see, and in all colors. I’d be snapping pictures all the time. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:05 pm
  
  Oh this must be Barbara.. thank you so much! While we were on our long trip, I took countless floral and plant pics–some I never see around here. Good thing I have a huge cloud storage account 😉
  
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Three by Lisa

Apr 28, 2026 at 11:11 am

Another great collection of flower pictures.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:06 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Lisa!
  
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vermavkv

Apr 28, 2026 at 11:08 am

This is a beautifully curated and inviting piece that celebrates both photography and the quiet joy of observing nature.

What stands out most is the variety and richness of imagery—from purple tulips in a garden to wild coastal blooms and riverside flowers. Each setting feels distinct, yet connected by a shared sense of calm and appreciation for seasonal beauty. The movement between locations—Spokane River, Hood River, San Diego coast—creates a gentle journey that keeps the reader engaged.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 11:14 am
  
  Thank you.
  
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restlessjo

Apr 28, 2026 at 10:48 am

A triumph, Terri. You definitely made it work xx

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:06 pm
  
  Wow, a triumph, Jo, you are so kind! It was fun to make that work for Lens-Artists!
  
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Kymber @booomcha

Apr 28, 2026 at 10:41 am

Your photos are gorgeous! I’m glad I saw them.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:07 pm
  
  Thank you, Kymber, I appreciate your lovely comment!
  
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Wandering Dawgs

Apr 28, 2026 at 10:39 am

Terri, I love these colorful spring flowers on the water! Thanks for joining the Lens-Artists challenge with this beautiful post.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:08 pm
  
  Thank you for the added inspiration, Beth! You’ll have to read my comment on your FH post 😉
  
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robbiesinspiration

Apr 28, 2026 at 10:29 am

Flowers in water is a lovely idea. Gorgeous pictures.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:08 pm
  
  Thank you, Robbie! I’m glad you “get” me!
  
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Tina Schell

Apr 28, 2026 at 10:06 am

One cannot post too many flowers IMHO Terri!! I loved them all, especially the bright yellows. How can one not smile?!?!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 3:11 pm
  
  Thank you, Tina, I’m glad to read that! You know I always find a way to combine my challenges with Lens-Artists!
  
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Sadje/ Sadie

Apr 28, 2026 at 8:25 am

Beautiful photos Terri

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:27 am
  
  Thank you, Sadje! Too many flowers you think? 😁😉
  
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  1. Sadje/ Sadie
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 8:30 am
    
    There can never be too many flowers. 💐
    
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Suzette Benjamin

Apr 28, 2026 at 8:15 am

Superb theme and gallery, Terri. I do love the ocean and coastlines. What a beautiful photo of the Coastal Rock Cress; it makes me feel like I am right there at the shoreline. Love the tulips; they look so regal in their festive purple.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:26 am
  
  Thank you, Suzette! When I saw Beth’s “around the water” theme for L-A I knew i had pics from our trip. The water drops on those tulips was luck!!
  
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  1. Suzette Benjamin
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 10:59 am
    
    Awesome! Luck is always good in photography, eh?
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:14 am
    
    I believe its at least 50 percent of photography 😁
    
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  3. Suzette Benjamin
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:34 am
    
    Most Excellent! I agree.
    
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Colleen Chesebro

Apr 28, 2026 at 8:15 am

I love seeing all the beautiful flowers, Terri. Those pops of color bring great joy. 🩷

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:29 am
  
  Thank you, Colleen! During our trip we experienced 3 extra springs. So good for MY soul, too! 🌷
  
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  1. Colleen Chesebro
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 12:27 pm
    
    How fun! I’m glad you guys travel while you can. 💙
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 3:02 pm
    
    So are we, and we feel blessed to do so!
    
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Nancy

Apr 28, 2026 at 8:13 am

Love them all but I really like another new sign off! You framed in flowers. How pretty!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:24 am
  
  Thank you, Nancy! Now I can’t remember if I made that with ChatGTP or Google images AI. I added my own selfie and voila! It even gave me a floral blouse 😄
  
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  1. Nancy
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 9:35 am
    
    I love it!🌺
    
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Apr 28, 2026 at 8:09 am

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Dawn M. Miller

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:43 am

Flowers on the beach, that’s amazing!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:01 am
  
  It was amazing to see. These are kind of a succulent, so it makes sense they grow in sand! Thanks for hosting the challenge!
  
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Jacqui Murray

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:41 am

You found a lot of flowers!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 8:02 am
  
  Yep, thanks, Jacqui!
  
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John

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:38 am

Beautiful blooms!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 7:40 am
  
  Thank you, John! 🌸 I’m so glad it’s spring!
  
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  1. John
    
    Apr 28, 2026 at 7:51 am
    
    You’re welcome Terri. 😊
    
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Jodie

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:32 am

I recognize that first photo…Scottsdale.
XOXO
Jodie

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2026 at 7:40 am
  
  Sharp eye, Jodie, thank you!
  
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