Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Photo Friday
The Dark Before The Dawn
On this Good Friday, we are reminded that it is always darkest, before the dawn.
Masque Macabre
He hangs ‘mid relics borne of eons past, Not clown, but macabre monster might he be, For ‘neath the fearful fangs and horned masque, True countenance, though hidden well, we see. Photo Friday: Intense
Leave-ing
A walk in the woods, as seen through the eyes of my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, choosing to heed my call, instead of romping freely through the leaves.
A Gathering of Gray
Reflections on watching the gathering, gray storm clouds, as boats in the harbor begin to rock and sway.
Hanalei Rainbow (Photo Friday: Paradise)
Photo Friday: Paradise This was taken overlooking Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Rainbows are commonplace here, but we never grew tired of spotting one (and of course, taking a picture). These islands are truly “Paradise”.
Beyond the Drapes
I oft’ deny a few more precious winks, To rise from down-soft sleeping place, sublime. Beyond the heavy drapes, as night moon sinks, The light is changing with each tick of time. Feeling blindly, camera case inclined and leaning close aside the rattan chair,… Continue Reading “Beyond the Drapes”
Teardrops
Trodden, verdant shafts beneath her soles Bled cool and damp and flattened here once more, Ritual oft-repeated, silenced but unfold- ing her dismay, despair and wounded core. It reached within, like sword in days of yore, To twist and grind the sorrow hidden well,… Continue Reading “Teardrops”
“D-man’s” Decision
Again with focused diligence he trains, Some days he wanes in purpose, yet remains to bear the load, the challenge of this journey, Culminates this day, his black belt tourney, He beams with pride, a new belt girds his waist, Accomplishment, endurance, leadership embraced.… Continue Reading ““D-man’s” Decision”
Stillness
I snapped this photo through the windshield of my double-parked car in a busy, pre-holiday, supermarket parking lot, with my iPhone. Like the spark-spray created by a tossed log on a blazing fire, scattering and splattering glowing shards in every direction, shoppers darted frantically, amid the cacophony… Continue Reading “Stillness”
Depth of Field, A Gallery of Favorites
A gallery of my photographs that utilize depth of field to focus on and accentuate the subject. From macro shots of flowers in bloom, blurring surrounding foliage and contrasting vines into the background, to goldfinch pairs busily attacking a backyard feed, and finally to… Continue Reading “Depth of Field, A Gallery of Favorites”
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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