Category Archives: photography
Heading Towards Denali
We had some time to kill before everyone arrived in Fairbanks, so we walked around our lodge and the surroundings. Found something unusual: This is a nursery. The plane parts look real to me. What do you think? I still … Continue reading
Fairbanks and a Surprise
I took this shot as we were approaching Fairbanks, Alaska. It was two a.m. and the sun was just coming up. So weird to be flying over such dark clouds with clear blue sky and a streak of sun above. … Continue reading
Back Home with a Preview
Hi there. We just returned from one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen: Alaska. Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to see one of our own states, but I’m glad I waited until I knew something about … Continue reading
Hello Sunshine
I brought home some gerbera daisies from the grocery store the other day to see how they’d photograph. Plunked them down in front of a window in our office and got this: The petals remind me of chamois cloth here. … Continue reading
Goofy’s Gas
Station, that is. 🙂 We went to Disneyland a while back and I took these shots in Mickey’s Toontown. Yes, I’m an adult, but I love Disneyland. I went the first time when I was around nine years old and … Continue reading
Pink Plumeria
Last year at the State Fair I took a chance and bought a piece of plumeria. It looked like a tuning fork and didn’t have roots at all. I planted it in a large pot and crossed my fingers. This … Continue reading
Travel Scan: Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds
One of the villages we visited in the Cotswolds was Bourton-on-the-Water. The River Windrush that runs through the town and is so picturesque. Several low, arched bridges have led to Bourton-on-the-Water being called the “Venice of the Cotswolds.” I love … Continue reading
Back at the Farmers Market
More of the fresh produce and flowers at the Farmers Market…. Hope your week’s going well so far. {carole}
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Tagged California, dahlias, farmers market, gerbera daisies, pistachios, squash blossoms, succulents, sunflowers, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, vegetables
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Independence Day
It’s America’s birthday tomorrow, so I’ll wish everyone who celebrates a safe and Happy Fourth of July! Everyone else, have a great weekend! {carole}
Summer Reds
Honestly, does anything evoke summer more than fresh strawberries? We hit the farmers market recently and were wowed by these beauties: The peppers weren’t too shabby either. ******************************************** Well, I made it through the first week without Rocky. It was … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 