Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Photography
Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
Since the early eighties, we’ve called Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village, our ‘home away from home.’ We always stay in the same building; lagoon view, with a room facing the Magic Kingdom and a patio that spills onto the plush green lawn strip that… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward”
Haiku Friday: Leafy Paris Hardscape
Paris – so much more Than City of Lights and Love; City of Shadows.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss
Stephanie met 12 week old “Bandit” and immediately fell head over heels, as evidenced by this KISS. There have been many puppy kisses enthusiastically shared since this moment last April, but somehow, lasting bonds were formed at this memorable first meeting.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Home
D-Man (Grandson # 2), welcoming our puppy, Bandit, to his new home by becoming his ‘crate-mate.’ A little boy’s love and a special ‘blankie’ proving the wisdom of the expression: “Home is where the heart is!”
Haiku Friday: Sticks and String
Nature’s fibers spun Sticks and string worked in tandem; Snugly toddler toy.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Uninvited Guest
This unique juxtaposition of linen tablecloth, wine served in sculpted plastic glass, and our uninvited guest, was captured at the Fall, 2012 SteepleChase in Far Hills NJ. Texture, reflection, contrast and color, all captured in a single, unanticipated moment. this was posted in response… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Uninvited Guest”
Many Are Called
Father John, her favorite parish priest and regular confessor, was an obvious choice from whom to request a college recommendation. Church and school were the heart and soul of her world, augmenting perfectly the love and support she received, unquestioningly, from her family. Her… Continue Reading “Many Are Called”
Shared Secrets
“D-man, what’s your best, all-time favorite movie?” “Les Miserables…I know every song by heart!” “But you’ve never even seen that movie – it’s rated PG13! “So what! It’s still my favorite.” This was written in response to Trifextra Challenge Week 53, in which we… Continue Reading “Shared Secrets”
Weekly Photo Challenge: BEYOND
This handcrafted iron gate, conjures up visions of artisans of ages gone by, toiling to exact perfection; to create a rock-anchored, impenetrable edifice. Standing here, clenching the scroll work, I am moved by the intrinsic, cold strength of the grilled scrolls in the palms… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: BEYOND”
2012 Photo Review
I am posting this response to the Weekly Photo Challenge from a few weeks ago. Yes, it is late for the challenge. The reason it is late is because I had so many lovely images from which to choose I took an inordinate amount… Continue Reading “2012 Photo Review”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Illuminations
After a lovely dinner at a brasserie in Place Victor Hugo, we strolled back to Place de l’Etoile, en route back to our hotel on Avenue Wagram. After having photographed the always breathtaking l’Arc de Triomphe, with lights from La Tour Eiffel in the… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Illuminations”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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