Vacationing at Christmas isn't something we have ever considered, but the family chatted and agreed that Paris was a good idea. The kids had ten days to work with, and we had a similar allotment, so we dedicated five nights together in Paris, followed by time to explore other destinations separately. Malcolm and I split …
Category: photography
Picture Me Blue
Have you ever noticed that the color blue doesn't shout to make its presence known? It isn't loud ike fire-engine red or sunflower yellow. It is quiet, reverent, and all-consuming at the same time. It says, 'sit with me for a while, I'll soothe your tired mind, aching heart, troubled soul'. The color blue quietly …
Celebrating Cee – #1Day4Cee
I don't remember what year I started following Cee Neuner's photography blog, but I know I quickly fell in love with her enthusiasm for the craft, her beautiful photographs, and her willingness to share her knowledge. Marsha Ingrao (here) and Dan Antion (here) are hosting a one-day tribute to Cee today, November 7th, on what …
Autumn Has Arrived – and other fibs
I saw an Instagram meme the other day with a picture of a dead palm frond lying on a patch of green grass beneath the tree. The caption read, "Fall has arrived in Florida." Yup! Fall doesn't 'arrive' in South Florida like it does in other places. It merely limps in gradually until one day …
Conversations With Trees
Terri, at Second Wind Leisure Perspective, has challenged us to present photos of 'Trees' this week. We all know that trees are essential to life, but they are also important to our emotional well-being, and they embody characteristics that we embrace - patience, tolerance, and resilience. When you think of your favorite walk in nature, …
Picture Retirement 