Category Archives: photography

“Antique” bistro

Posted on August 15, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Once in a while I’ll arrange a still life to photograph, but more often I’ll just shoot something I see while walking, or having lunch in a French-style bistro…. I took this with my iPhone while having lunch with a … Continue reading →

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Green and red

Posted on August 12, 2011 by pearlsandprose

I’m doing a photo-a-day project on Flickr, and two out of the last three photos mainly consist of the colors green and red…. Swiss Balcon geraniums Figs and a raspberry (I was delighted to see real, fresh figs in the … Continue reading →

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Cleome

Posted on August 10, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Despite the heat and humidity, one plant seems to be impervious: Cleome, or spider flower. Even with very little rain this summer, it continues to shine…. I shot this at sunset, so was lucky to get some golden bokeh too. … Continue reading →

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Sizzlin’

Posted on August 8, 2011 by pearlsandprose

So, how hot is it where you live? We’re finally out of the hottest July in D.C. history, but the temps are still in the 90s and the humidity is back. The air kind of looks like this…. Couldn’t resist … Continue reading →

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Cape May, Parting Glances

Posted on August 5, 2011 by pearlsandprose

If you’re new to the blog, I did posts on Cape May, New Jersey here, here and here. I have a few miscellaneous shots that I’ll share now. Enjoy. Not quite as ornate as the Victorians in my other posts, … Continue reading →

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California Pastels

Posted on August 3, 2011 by pearlsandprose

When it comes to color, I’m kind of a split personality. I love bright, intense colors–even neons–and I love soft pastels. I used to do a lot of black-and-white, but got away from it when I bought a digital camera. … Continue reading →

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California Brights

Posted on August 1, 2011 by pearlsandprose

One of the things I love best about California is the bright color everywhere. The light is so beautiful it makes hues pop even more. Bougainvillea is a huge favorite of mine. Pretty much maintenance-free once it’s established. This was … Continue reading →

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Chicken Papaya

Posted on July 29, 2011 by pearlsandprose

One of the best meals I had in California was at the Cedar Creek Inn in San Juan Capistrano, near the mission. It was a gorgeous sunny day with a slight breeze, and the air was crystal clear. We sat … Continue reading →

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Aero Train

Posted on July 27, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Hi, everyone…I’m back. Had a great trip to California, though it went way too fast. Apologies to the friends I didn’t get to see–this was mostly a family trip to attend a wedding and get my son settled in his … Continue reading →

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Beach Entrance

Posted on July 25, 2011 by pearlsandprose

This was taken at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, just as the sun was starting to set. I like the bikes and pines and that old wood fencing that goes everywhere. So East Coast. Just for fun, I used a Florabella action … Continue reading →

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