Category Archives: photography
Brush the Sky
There’s a very tall, old tree at the end of our driveway with blossoms on it. I think they’re cherry blossoms, but they always come out before the rest of the cherry trees in the neighborhood. At any rate, I … Continue reading
Tulips for the Equinox
This is part of a series I shot in December. The colors are spring-like, so I’m putting it up today. Happy (belated) spring equinox, everyone. Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}
Tulip Magnolia
The tulip magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) may be my new favorite tree. I love the almost-tropical-looking blossoms and wish they could last longer. . . . After the fall. . . . (The above is an instagram.) {carole}
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Tagged Florabella action, Instagram, soft tones, sunlight, tulip magnolia blossoms
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Strawberry Morning
How about some plump, juicy strawberries for breakfast? I just bought these at the grocery store and am so happy they taste as good as they look. For a few years it seemed like strawberries were going the way of … Continue reading
PaintMee is Addictive, but in a good way
While stuck in a waiting room recently, I played with the PaintMee app on my iPhone. This iPhone shot of condiments and utensils at a Vietnamese restaurant . . . . .turned into this: I had a long wait, so … Continue reading
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Tagged bright colors, condiments, iPhone, iPhoneography, PaintMee app, utensils, Vietnamese restaurant
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Blossoms from the Archives
I have a lot going on in my life right now, so will have to cut back to one photo a day for a while. Here’s a look back at some Kwanzan cherry blossoms, which will soon be reappearing in … Continue reading
A Change of Pace
Thought I’d give your eyes a rest from all the super-bright colors of the last post. Here’s a simple pink rose. . . . Great weekend, everyone!
SoCo Interiors
I was hoping to photograph the inside of more shops in SoCo, but found more than a couple “No Photography” signs. I decided to use my iPhone in the areas that did allow photos. Propietors seems to be more comfortable … Continue reading
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Tagged Allens Boots, Austin, ceramic switchplates, cowboy boots, crucifixes, heart-shaped stones, Mexican arts and crafts, SoCo, Tesoro's, Texas
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Mountain Laurel, Texas Style
Even though it was 91 degrees (F.) the first day we were in Austin, there weren’t many plants blooming. One exception was this blue-violet flowering shrub: I was very surprised to find out the name, Texas mountain laurel or Sophora … Continue reading
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Tagged bokeh, Kalmia latifolia, mountain laurel, Sophora secundiflora, Texas mountain laurel
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Pearls & Prose 