Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Travel Photos
Which Came First…
This photo is reminiscent of the age-old conundrum: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” This ‘split-second’ was alive, vibrant and noisy with the clucking of the colorful chickens at ‘The Aviary’ (Buttermilk Falls Inn, in Milton, NY), which holds several different… Continue Reading “Which Came First…”
Photo Friday: Movement “High-tailing It”
***** Slicing through the sky, Flight feathers gliding, guiding, O’er thermals, soaring. ***** Postaday:
Clarity
The first time she was lost, an injured bird, She’d wondered where she’d erred, how this could be, Accepting blame, she bought in to ‘absurd’ With opened arms, the truth had set them free. He looked into the mirrorwall; saw “he”, She saw;… Continue Reading “Clarity”
Tourist Twist
This photograph displays several counter-intuitive twists; from a vision of “La tour Eiffel” in winter, complete with ice skaters, to the miniaturization of the scene into a Christmas Ball. The third twist is that this street-sized, Christmas ornament was sitting, smack-dab, in the middle… Continue Reading “Tourist Twist”
Leader of The Pack
She is “Leader” Clad in royal blue regalia, She (a queen upon her throne), Poised to pounce, should there be need, Guidance, blessings, protection. I am “Intern” Withdrawing far from madding crowd, I (observer watching from below), Poised to practice as I… Continue Reading “Leader of The Pack”
Water (Photo Friday, Haiku Friday)
***** O’er the glist’ning spout, Engulfing, gushing, rushing, Elixir of life. ***** Postaday:
Special Collection
The first time, buds abloom romantics thrilled, The first time, bending, sniffing budding rose, The first time, whippoorwills their dusk-song trilled, The first time, promising return, we posed. The last time, snowfall blocking sliders closed, The last time, snuggling closely, sipping swill, The… Continue Reading “Special Collection”
Color Guard
My thoughts align, begin to stratify, The fog is gently lifted giving way to clarity, these morning shores do gratify, As grayish morn to colors give its way. Beachside shaders line the closed cafe, Reflecting vibrancy (though dormant) on the deck, Mirror granite, window… Continue Reading “Color Guard”
Wisdom of The Tulips (Photo Friday: Early Morning)
Sepals closed, slumb’ring still, Sun hides well o’er fog-drenched fields, Quiet, dampened dawn. ***** An almost mystical morning hush is captured in this photo, taken while strolling the grounds of the Buttermilk Inn a few weeks ago. My normal routine is to rise early… Continue Reading “Wisdom of The Tulips (Photo Friday: Early Morning)”
Floating Dock
Craving these misty mornings, Escaping to night-shattering dawn, Rocking to the gentle undulations, Sloshing soft on un-named lake lagoon, Beating a metronomic pulse: Soul-stirring. Treading barefoot on grainy planks, Leaving sleepy-land behind, Feeling safely tethered, yet free, Floating, yet (the rub) still captive, Vanishing,… Continue Reading “Floating Dock”
Savvy ‘Savonneurs’
Returning to this aerie, Côte d’Azur Was meant to be a salve, a jaunt, a spree of sorts, yet (tears held back) I’m steady, sure that paths we chose back then were meant to be. ‘Savons en place’ a charming fantasy Of… Continue Reading “Savvy ‘Savonneurs’”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
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