Opal Reflections
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Category: Weekly Photo Challenge
Weekly Photo Challenge: “The Sign Says…”
As we traveled through Provence during the Spring of 2012, we spent a few days at the hilltop, medieval village of Eze. While leisurely exploring the hilly cobblestone alleys and promenades, we soaked in the Mediterranean sun and saturated colors; a spectacular backdrop for… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: “The Sign Says…””
Weekly Photo Challenge: In The Background
This photo was taken in our Paris hotel room on May 1, 2012. Initially, I was drawn to the ultra modern window wall, with striking geometric sweep and simpatico materials of construction, creating dramatic contrasting and coordinating shades and shadows. One could return to… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: In The Background”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
The patterns of this scene jumped out at me, as I set out to capture a rather ordinary set of deck stairs, rising from the soil and mulch, and finished with wooden, cross-hatched trellis. I had been drawn to the contrast of the competing… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern”
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
From above, many otherwise unnoticeable or unremarkable images are transformed into unusual and unparalleled works of art. Whether Nature’s mastery or human creativity, opportunities abound to capture the mystery. This gallery was photographed using a Pentax K30, an iPad2, or an iPhone 4S. Usually… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details (2)
We awoke this morning to a blanket of snow.  Striking though, is the beautiful way this wet whiteness clumps and clings to the hexagons of  thin chicken-wire fencing.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details
While photographing my sleeping puppy, who had found his snuggle-bed atop my knitting project..a red and white afghan; I decided to approach it from a puppy’s eye view, only to rediscover the beauty and symmetry of the knitted stitch and the striking intensity of… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
Since the early eighties, we’ve called Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village, our ‘home away from home.’Â 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”
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.’ Â A little boy’s love and a special ‘blankie’ proving the wisdom of the expression: Â “Home is where the heart is!”
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. Â Texture, reflection, contrast and color, all captured in a single, unanticipated moment. this was posted in response… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Uninvited Guest”
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”
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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