Category Archives: photography
A glimpse of Lewes
We had a great time at the beach seeing my sons and stepdaughter and their significant others. It was kind of a whirlwind and I’m exhausted, but well worth it. Mr. Prose and I managed to catch the ferry to … Continue reading
Peony sorbet
Which of the four flavors is your favorite? Lime, raspberry, coconut or lemon? Great weekend, everyone! We’re going to the beach, so I’ll be back on Wednesday. {ms. pearl}
Summer!
A day late, but Happy Summer Solstice, everyone! I do love me some sugar snap peas, especially when the weather’s warm. I cropped this a bit, then used a Florabella action for a summery, high-key look. Just found out this … Continue reading
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Tagged Florabella action, high key photography, latté bowl, sugar snap peas
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How to capture a big window with a 50mm lens….
I was at a local nursery last week, and had brought my camera with me. Took a few flower shots, then spotted the coolest old Palladian window at a nearby building. I had only my 50mm lens with me, so … Continue reading
Hollyhocks
“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” ~Theodore Roethke Great weekend, everyone! {ms. pearl}
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Tagged bokeh, sunlight, Theodore Roethke, white, yellow and pink hollyhocks
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Luck and Timing
On a whim, I decided to stop by National Cathedral at lunchtime the other day. I lucked into a great parking spot, and the cathedral was open this time. (It was closed for events the last two times I tried.) … Continue reading
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Tagged arches, candles, doors, National Cathedral, neogothic architecture, spectra, stained glass window, stone
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Vintage Carousel
Don’t you just love old carousels? This one is located at Glen Echo Park in Maryland, and was installed in 1921! After checking out a strawberry festival on Saturday, we dropped by the park and I took photos until the … Continue reading
Summer Treats
Looking at today’s weather forecast, I find it hard to believe summer’s still 13 days away. Ninety-eight degrees Fahrenheit already? Yeesh. No matter, it’s the best time for treats like raspberries and cream, ice water with orange slices and a … Continue reading
Back to Nantucket, part two
I do love the colors of Nantucket. A yellow door, a blue sign… Hot pink and lime green totes, a lavender door… bright green sweet potato vine and a tangerine door. As the sun sets, the sky turns a soft … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, boats, boutiques, gray shingle siding, hot pink tote, lavender door, lime green tote, Nantucket, orange door, sunset, yellow door
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What’s say we go back to Nantucket?
Jeanne of the lovely blog flyinggma.com reminded me of my Nantucket trip last summer when she mentioned that her dad collected clocks. We saw the most beautiful clock shop on the island, and when I looked through photos the other … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, boutiques, clock shop, gray shingle siding, hanging basket, hydrangeas, majolica, Nantucket Island, white flowers, window displays
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Pearls & Prose 