Category Archives: photography
A Little Texas-German Vibe
Fredericksburg, Texas, was founded in 1846 and named after Prince Frederick of Prussia. The first German settlers used a dialect called Texas German because they refused to speak English. Can’t help wondering what that sounded like. We thought this German-Texan … Continue reading
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Tagged Betty Boop, boutiques, Fredericksburg, handpainted oxford shoes, quilts, Texas, Texas Hill Country
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Vintage Signage
I do love me some vintage signs. The following were shot in Austin, Texas. . . . I applied a cross processing filter to both. Hope your week’s going well so far. {carole}
Taco Truck Meets PhotoToaster
I took this iPhone shot of a taco food truck in Austin, with the idea that it was going to be on Instagram. I didn’t crop out the telephone pole, because I knew the square cropping would take care of … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Instagram, PhotoToaster app, taco food truck, Texas
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Freeway Daisies
Osteospermum, or African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy, can be found all over Southern California. They’ll grow just about anywhere, hence the title of this post. When I first moved to the area, I asked a … Continue reading
A Happy Fourth and Coke
I’m posting early this week to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July. If you don’t celebrate this holiday, have a great weekend! In the spirit of Independence Day, here are some shots I took with my iPhone at a … Continue reading
Joshua Tree-gram
I used my iPhone for this shot of a Joshua tree back in March. New subscribers can see more photos of Joshua Tree National Park here and here. I liked it well enough, but thought it would be fun to … Continue reading
Travel Scans: Eagle’s Nest
Eagle’s Nest, or Kehlsteinhaus in Southern Bavaria, is situated at the top of the Kehlstein mountain (elevation 6,017 ft. or 1,834 m.) The structure was a 50th birthday present for Adolf Hitler to serve as a retreat, and a place … Continue reading
Jacaranda
I finally got to see the Jacaranda trees blooming again after four years away. There are lavender clouds everywhere. . . . I read that Pretoria in South Africa is called the “Jacaranda City” because of all the Jacarandas in … Continue reading
Side Door
I have photographed this car before, the but side door wasn’t off then. I do like the added fairy lights. Kind of like denim and lace. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Travel Scans: Musée d’Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay in Paris is one of my favorite places in the world. The last time I was there, we spent eight full hours and it wasn’t enough. This art museum is housed in the former Gare d’Orsay, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaux-Arts clock, ceiling detail, Le Souvenir, Marius Jean Antonin Mercié, Musee d'Orsay, Paris, sculpture
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Pearls & Prose 