Tag Archives: l’heure bleue
Hotel Del Coronado Illuminated
The Hotel Del Coronado was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. It opened in 1888 and is still going strong. I finally got to see “The Del” Christmas lights one night last week. We joined two of our good … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged blue hour, Christmas lights, Hotel del Coronado, ice rink, l'heure bleue
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Summer’s end
Today is the first day of autumn, but you’d never know it around here. 95 degrees yesterday, and probably today too! It’s getting a little old, but I shouldn’t complain after the beastly winter we had last year. Please, no … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged autumn leaves, beautyberry, blue hour, Callicarpa, cobwebs, garden clogs, l'heure bleue, lacecap hydrangea, mahonia, Sloggers
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Sad photos and monuments
A recent comment made me think about old photos and how they can make you sad, whereas paintings or drawings don’t. I know I experience a bit of melancholy when I see old photographs of people in an antique store. … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, beauty, photography
Tagged antique stores, Jefferson Memorial, l'heure bleue, Tidal Basin, Wash DC, Washington Monument
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Twilight and leaded glass
Oh, I hope you’re not expecting a blog about the “Twilight” series! I guess that word is forever linked with the vampire set now. This is about real twilight, that subdued light right after sunset. But first, one more shot of … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 