Category Archives: photography
Audiovisual treats
I’m listening to classical music–Rachmaninoff to be exact–with my dog at my feet, looking at beautiful photos on Flickr. Heaven! Here are some faves…. by Dorothée via Flickr by Flipped Out via Flickr by Giovanni88ant via Flickr Edward Dullard via … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, music, photography
Tagged cat, flip flops, passion flower, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Rachmaninoff
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Fun with texture
I think I’m finally getting the hang of this texture thing. It can get addictive downloading free textures, but I need to stop or I’ll get so overwhelmed I won’t do anything. The possibilities are literally endless if you have … Continue reading
The Connectivity of it all
This morning, I looked at Flickr photos and clicked on one that was really beautiful. It took me to a blog, which led to another blog with a link for a truly motivating video. It dawned on me that we … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, cottage style, photography
Tagged blogging, Cape Cod, Flickr, Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs Inn, Victorian gingerbread
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Making friends & textures
Hello there! Hope everyone had a very nice and safe Memorial Day weekend. We were quite busy with parties and such, but had a great weekend overall. I think the best part was making a new friend. Have you ever … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, photography
Tagged friends, Kim Klassen textures, macro, rhododendron
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Stone cottages can be warm
I just love me some stone cottages. I want to live in one, but that would mean I’d have to stay on the East Coast and I don’t want to do that. If all goes well, we’ll move back to California … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, home, photography, Travel
Tagged Cotswolds, England, Hagley Museum, limestone, Pennsylvania, porch, stone cottages
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Brain-dead
Hello…. I’ve been downloading things like Photohop Elements 8 and textures and actions for two days, plus viewing tutorials on said programs, and…my brain is fried. As usual, I’m trying to cram in everything as fast as possible, because I’m … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, photography, Travel
Tagged bell tower, church, gardens, palm trees, pigeons, Real Alcazar, Seville, Spain
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Apologies and peonies
I must apologize for the lackluster header and fonts on this blog. I’m very new to WordPress and haven’t quite figured everything out yet. I followed the directions for the font kit, but have no clue as to how to … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, gardening, photography
Tagged flower bud, paeonia, peony, pink flowers, White Flower Farm
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More peonies
Oh, what I’d give to own some of these peonies! At least I have the photos now. Here’s a little trio, showing the different stages of bloom. The color is something else, hmmm? I call this one “lit from within” … Continue reading
Peony fields
Yesterday, Mr. Prose and I went to a nearby state park and I took photos of the many peonies growing there. Peonies, you ask? I know, a bit unusual for a state park. Evidently, a wealthy man who was also an avid gardener established … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, gardening, photography
Tagged field, paeonia, peony, photography, pink flowers, red flowers, state park, weeds
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Brandywine Valley
More on our little getaway to Brandywine Valley, PA. Aren’t these tree blossoms lovely? I’ve never seen them before and thus can’t identify them. I pretty much know most of the plant names on the East Coast, but this one … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged Brandywine Valley, echium, Longwood Gardens, PA, Tower of Jewels, wisteria
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Pearls & Prose 