Author Archives: pearlsandprose
What’s say we go back to Nantucket?
Jeanne of the lovely blog flyinggma.com reminded me of my Nantucket trip last summer when she mentioned that her dad collected clocks. We saw the most beautiful clock shop on the island, and when I looked through photos the other … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged bicycle, boutiques, clock shop, gray shingle siding, hanging basket, hydrangeas, majolica, Nantucket Island, white flowers, window displays
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A few takes on a clematis
Recently, I watched part of a video series with food photographer Penny de los Santos. It was fascinating to watch a pro at work, and the thing I remember most was her advice to stay with the subject. Change your … Continue reading
Antiques and cutting back
Hope everyone had a good weekend. We certainly did, staying up in the mountains, taking photos, looking at antiques and old buildings…. This was taken at an antiques emporium with lots of nice vignettes. I like the dark tones and … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged American flag, antiques, Batman bicycle, brick wall, old bathtub, old windows, Victorian house
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Peony textures
Take a so-so photo of a peony in the sun… Take out some of the color, add some brightness and then slap on two or three textures by Florabella and les brumes: A bit more interesting, I think. Have a … Continue reading
Raspberry Sorbet Peonies
[This was written when I had a photo of pink peonies in my header.] As you can see by my header and avatar, I love peonies. My mom grew them for years and I have fond memories of their fragrance … Continue reading
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Tagged cream, haiku about peony, lavender, macro, pink, raspberry sorbet peonies, Seneca Creek State Park, Yosa Buson
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Sweet potato fries!
Not too long ago, my husband and I decided to try out an eatery in the D.C. area called BGR The Burger Joint. The burger was good, but the real kicker was the sweet potato fries! Oh my, they were … Continue reading
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Tagged BGR, cheesburger, Coke, iPhone4, Polarize, sweet potato fries, The Burger Joint
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Azalea Walk II
Welcome back to the Azalea Walk at the National Arboretum. There are other lovelies there, besides azaleas…. Clematis Baby pine cones Japanese maples But this is the Azalea Walk, after all. Where you’ll find soft coral… dark coral a garland … Continue reading
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Tagged Azalea Walk, azaleas, clematis, Japanese maples, National Arboretum, pine cones, WashDC
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Azalea Walk
If you ever get to the D.C. area in early May, do the Azalea Walk in the National Arboretum. The azaleas are just about every color, and tended carefully. We were a little late this year, so missed the biggest … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, photography
Tagged Azalea Walk, azaleas, dogwood blossoms, formal garden, National Arboretum
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A Rocky photo shoot
Last week, there was a dog theme on one of my photo sites, so I did a very informal photo shoot with Rocky. No flash, no big lights, no reflectors. Just my little dog on my his favorite afghan. Rocky’s … Continue reading
You too can make scones
For some reason, I had convinced myself that I couldn’t make scones. Those delicious English biscuit-y things you can get at Starbucks. Then I watched Ina Garten (I love her) making a version with cranberries and orange peel and couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, photography
Tagged baking, cranberry-orange scones, Ina Garten, orange slices
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Pearls & Prose 