Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Photo Friday
Sky Line
It’s not the silhouette of steel and glass That breaks the line of sight ‘tween land and sky It’s not the tallest spire, a gleaming mass of condos, hotels glitzy, rising high. It’s not the “Golden Gate” or “Bridge of Sighs”, Though they are… Continue Reading “Sky Line”
Family
After finding this teepee in the woods I imagined a family adventure neath its sheltering boughs. Read more…
Pristine
Though I, too, enjoy a refreshing dip in a cool pool on a hot Florida afternoon, my spirits are refreshed by mornings such as these. Read more…
The Game’s A-foot
This gentle little creature that I spy, Knows movement would proclaim his presence there, His wriggling nose has warned that danger’s nigh, I’ve caught him in my camera’s aperture. Though I’m content to ogle from afar, My Cavie cares for nothing but the game… Continue Reading “The Game’s A-foot”
Downtown
Photo Friday …Downtown, prompted me to post a small gallery of downtown scenes, and a sonnet (of course).
After The Storm
The drenching storms that caused such havoc through the night, were gone by morning’s first light. A clean and freshly showered landscape has always had a positive effect on my spirits and on this day, I knew I just had to go for a walk up to Brightwood Park, my favorite “Green Acres” reservation.
Sunset on The Seven Seas
The end of the day, at our Polynesian Village, another incredible sunset, after another memorable day in our little piece of a peaceful world.
Sculpted Scroll
Sculpted Scroll…a sonnet to ponder the fascinating history of an ancient implement of survival, photographed while on display at the museum on Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Clinging Vine
While soaking in the wonder of a Berkshire sunrise, I was struck by the insistence of nature, evident in this tendril of new growth, clinging to the stone bridge over a babbling brook. “My Lord, What a Morning,”
Home
This sonnet is a reflection of the happy days so long ago, when we surreptitiously (or so we thought) parked across the street from our new home.
Perspective
When first I contemplated which photo to post in response to the Photo Friday prompt, “Patterns“, I immediately thought of the many knitting patterns that I’ve used, in creating beautiful handmade gifts; until I remembered this shot, taken a few weeks ago, of the… Continue Reading “Perspective”
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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