Category Archives: photography
Signs of Austin
We took a trip to Austin, Texas, to visit someone very special, and of course I took a few photos. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that I’m drawn to vintage signs. Austin has some … Continue reading
Morning Glory
I’m away this weekend, so will leave you with these shots of morning glory I took a few months ago. The white picket fence really sets off the blue, doesn’t it? Great weekend, everyone! I’ll be back on Wednesday. {carole}
Dusk
“Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” ~William Wordsworth
Vintage Beauties
A while back, we discovered a little car show going on at Glen Echo Park. There were only three vehicles, but they were beauties! How cool is this 1939 Ford pickup? If you’re thinking the Tweety bird in the back … Continue reading
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Tagged 1939 Ford pickup, 1939 Plymouth, LaSalle, Tweetie bird, vintage steering wheels
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The Stuff of Life
“One may live without bread, not without roses.” ~Jean Richepin Great weekend, everyone. . . . {carole}
A Walk in Safari Park
I meant to add this photo on Monday and forgot. It’s a little bougainvillea blossom with the sun coming through. Reminds me of a Japanese lantern. On to San Diego Wild Animal Park, or rather San Diego Zoo Safari Park. … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn leaves, bougainvillea, elephants, lorikeets, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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A California Break
We were in California for Thanksgiving and I just haven’t gotten around to posting those photos. Here are a few random shots from that brief trip: We almost made the sunset, but had to meet someone, so left before the … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, California, dark skies, fountain, iPhone, palm trees, pink beach cruiser, San Diego Wild Animal Park
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Petals
I thought for sure I’d posted this iPhone shot, but a search proved otherwise. It’s one of my favorites. In case you’re weary of spring petals, here’s a drool-worthy cake I saw in a bakery case recently. . . . … Continue reading
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Tagged bakery case, iPhone4, white cherry blossoms, white dogwood blossoms, white petal cake
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Vintage Blossoms
While browsing through my “archives,” I found this photo of Kwanzan cherry blossoms that I took last April: I like it well enough, but think it lacks a little something. So I applied a Florabella action called “Vintage Spring XP” … Continue reading
Hearts in February
Since it’s February, I thought a few images of bleeding hearts would be in order. Probably my second favorite flower to photograph, after peonies. Hope you all had a great weekend. . . . {carole}
Pearls & Prose 