Tag Archives: bokeh
Jacaranda Season
It’s that time of year again. The blossoms make a bit of a mess, but they’re so beautiful! Hope you’re all healthy…. {carole}
Painterly
This photo makes me want to get out the oil paints. It has a painterly quality that I really like. I do miss East-Coast azaleas…we have them in California, but they’re small and not that great. Since we’re still sheltering … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
Getting kind of hectic around here, so I’m re-posting a photo of a patchwork wreath I made many years ago. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, or whatever you celebrate, surrounded by family and friends, and many blessings … Continue reading
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Tagged bokeh, Christmas lights, Christmas tree, embroidered patchwork wreath
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Autumn Poplar (I think)
This time of year always makes me think of the fall colors back East. I’m pretty sure these are poplar leaves. If anyone knows otherwise, let me know. I got so I could name a lot of plants back there, … Continue reading
I Never Get Tired of Tulip Magnolias
Even though we don’t get them in California, I have a lot of tulip magnolia shots to remember them by. Here’s one of my favorites: And is anyone else watching Dr. Foster on Netflix? Each episode pretty much leaves me … Continue reading
Portrait Mode on the iPhone 7 Plus
I’ve had my new iPhone for a few months, but just got around to trying out its “portrait” mode. Thought I would start with one of my favorite subjects…. The first photo was shot in standard mode: The next one … Continue reading
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Tagged bokeh, iPhone7plus, iPhoneography, portrait mode, Siberian cat
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Happy Easter
Happy Easter to those who celebrate and a great weekend to everyone else! {carole}
Happy November
“The wind that makes music in November corn is in a hurry. The stalks hum, loose husks whisk skyward in half-playing swirls, and the wind hurries on. . . . A tree tries to argue, bare limbs waving, but there … Continue reading
Happy Friday
A ranunculus for you this fine summer Friday. After May Gray and June Gloom, we are having perfectly gorgeous weather. It’s so nice to be able to eat outside again. We are going on a trip next week and won’t … Continue reading
Autumn Throwback
My stepson is visiting us this week, so I’ll leave you with an autumn shot from the archives and a favorite quote. “How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” ~John Burroughs Great … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 