Various destinations
I came across these photos and had a fun time putting this unexpected post together. —————– Since my mental hard drive is limited and I like to be specific, here’s the map so I wouldn’t have to remember the church … Continue reading Wedding Couples in Florence, Italy
These are among my favorite photos—I’ve wondered where or how I’d use them. Now that I have this blog this is the perfect place. I don’t remember the circumstances that brought me to this intersection along the Central Expressway access … Continue reading Wingback Chair at Central Expressway
In trying to select the next set of photos to share I came upon a stash of photos that are among my favorites. I’m surprised it has taken me several weeks to realize I need to start an obvious new … Continue reading Seize the cookie!
This set of photos was taken in historic downtown McKinney, Texas. There are quaint buildings that have been turned into boutiques, specialty shops and some really fun antique stores. As my friend Tore and I were walking along the sidewalk, … Continue reading Same setting, different points of view
This photo was taken in a classroom at my friend Michelle’s home. It was Christmas time and her children and I were playing “Bakery and Ice Cream Shoppe”. They had a very elaborate system set up—one person welcomed me and … Continue reading The Bakery & Ice Cream Shoppe of Michigan
We visited Auschwitz and Birkenau back in August 2009. While I took many photos I’ve never done anything with them nor do I ever look at them. But the image of the toilets somehow remains in my memory. In reviewing the photos I came upon this photo of a kid splashing in a puddle. He was oblivious to the building the people were entering. (Gas chamber) Continue reading Perspective
This morning I was telling my coworker I wasn’t happy with my first blog post. So here’s another round on the same Plaza de Toros experience. Once the bullfighting began and I got a handle on the rules I decided I’d cheer for the bulls. I didn’t want the bullfighters to get injured but I did enjoy seeing them cornered. Towards the end of one of the rounds, the bullfighter’s cape got stuck on the bull. The crowd, kids among them, laughed at the sight. This massive creature, stood helpless with its head covered with a pink and yellow cape. … Continue reading Secretly I was cheering for the bull
We were sitting on the upper deck of a tour bus in Florence, Italy when I took this photo. I was watching “closing time” for a street vendor. The vendor was carefully wrapping up her jewelry then placing the items in her car when a wave of customers came by. She greeted them as they briefly looked at her products. They walked on without buying anything. She continued to pack her items into the trunk of her car. Then a mother and son walked by. Again, the vendor greeted them. The mother looked at the items and seemed interested enough. … Continue reading Day in the Life of a Street Vendor
I admit this is an unusual photo to launch my photography blog with. You’ll either like it or hate it. Here’s the background: This was our first day in Madrid. We landed mid-morning, got settled in our hotel then scoped out the sights to see. It just so happened there was a bullfight that Sunday evening. It was the only day available– so we got a taxi and off we went. I didn’t realize what I was getting into until the bullfighting began. (Surprisingly, I don’t always think things through 😉 ) It was a 2-hour experience. A new … Continue reading Plaza de Toros
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