Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Tag: Photograph
Urban Renewal
Rushing, racing, crossing Riverside Drive; Nerve endings raw. Frazzled! Tardy! Tense! Suddenly, stranded center-strip, Street sounds suspended, Startled, silenced by shock of serenity! Pavement Paradigm Toppled by verdant vision, Nestled underneath blossoms. 🌳🌳🌳 This photo was taken one raw morning while walking to Columbia… Continue Reading “Urban Renewal”
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”
Haiku Friday: Serenity at Dawn
🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 Birdsong creeps upon me, as starry moon sky sinks low beneath the dawn. 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 I am always inspired and most peaceful just before dawn, when it seems that bird song is moving in slowly, following the departure of the night. In reality the… Continue Reading “Haiku Friday: Serenity at Dawn”
Survival
Sunrise nigh.. Soaring above sea foam, Searching for Sustenance. Day by day… Driven by dawn’s drumbeat, Diving for Deliverance.
Buddies
This photo was taken one languorous, dewy morning at the Polynesian Village, WDW. Â DMan ( #2 grandson) considers this to be his own private beach…sitting lagoon side, watching morning birds and talking about everything and nothing, the teachable moments are plenteous and precious.
Rain
Moisture droplets raining, Slow, steady, staccato strikes, seeping into soggy, spongy, sod. Heaven tendrils, strewing, sowing Tender single seedling slivers; Up-raising  strong spikes, Growing garden-green grass!
Photo Friday: Natural Light
This photo was taken, after having just been seated for breakfast at Ponte Vedra Lodge at the end of March. Â Our window table afforded us the spectacular view seen here. Â Shades drawn just enough to shield our eyes, the sun’s rays shone on us… Continue Reading “Photo Friday: Natural Light”
Chasing the Steeple
Why do I turn away? Centerpiece of this bright day, A Far Hills fete: “The Steeple Chase”. Autumn brilliance sets the stage: Whilst grassy-tracked steeds sling muddy sod, Orange-framed oval, strewn with spectators. Trumpet’s blare calls to all: “ta ra ta da”! I focus… Continue Reading “Chasing the Steeple”
Obsession
Why oh why do I insist on crafting, with a string and sticks? Could it just be the thrill of art,  a perfect piece will soon impart? Or maybe it’s the color blocks, or… Continue Reading “Obsession”
Haiku Friday: Leaves and Lace
Look through curtain-lace to glean a glimpse of greenery harbinger of Spring.
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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