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Monday, March 31, 2008

My father getting a helping hand from my granddaughter (his great-granddaughter) with the bubbles at my son's wedding Saturday. This photo means more to me than I can express.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Saturday, March 29, 2008

My son got married today :) Of course, being the mother of the groom, I took hundreds of photos! The maid of honor is from Hawaii and brought the orchids over for the cake. It was quite beautiful. Of all the non-people shots, this is one of my favorites.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Thought I would post another vacation pic. Until I'm able to get back into the swing of things, you will probably see a few of these. So many photos to choose from!

This is from The Morikami Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, FL. This particular area of the Gardens is called the "Shinden Garden." The entire place is gorgeous!

The rest of the photos from The Morikami can be seen here.

(Date taken: May 31, 2008)
(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Since yesterday was so gray and rainy, it was nice to see the sun today. I like watching the sun slowly creep across the garden and eventually light it all up. I love how the flowers that are not yet in the sunlight have not opened yet. Their siblings in the sun are beginning to wake up :)

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Saturday, April 19, 2008

It's Saturday, and that means a stop at my local fruit and veggie stand. Oranges, apples, peaches, and, of course, strawberries.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Friday, April 4, 2008

I love Spring. Everything just comes to life. This Forsythia tree was certainly a bright spot along the river.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Another gray and rainy day. Playgrounds look so lonely with no children in them!

(Sony DSC-F717)

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Back out to the garden today to see what other little lovelies are starting to appear. I think my flowers are not quite sure what to do this year - bloom or don't bloom. It's finally getting a bit warmer during the day, but still quite cold at night. It's causing mass confusion for the plants in my garden!

(Sony DSC-F717)

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Don't even think about touching my favorite stuffed animal. That's right - I'm talking to you. Move away from the toy ...

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Friday, March 28, 2008

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I put my camera on auto and pointed it directly into the bright sun. I was quite surprised at the outcome. A bit eery, and you would hardly know it was in the middle of the day! This is straight out of the camera, only cropped a bit.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

This is what happens to leaves that you forgot to pick up last fall and have sat all winter. They seem to collect in one spot :) My lawn guys will love me when they come for the first time this spring. (On a side note - I DID pick up most of the leaves - just a few stragglers that I missed!)

(Sony DSC-F717)

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Such a gorgeous day out today. I was looking at one of the trees in my back yard and noticed all the little buds just busting to bloom. It's been more on the chilly side this spring, so things are a bit late blooming here; but when this tree does, it is gorgeous. Hard to believe when you look at it now. It's a flowering Yoshino Cherry tree, and has beautiful little white flowers in full bloom. I can hardly wait!

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Monday, April 21, 2008

Spring just *smells* good outside. Rain showers and Lilacs add to that, for sure.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Sunday, April 13, 2008

The last couple of days have been pretty warm here, so more goodies are appearing in my garden. This is a Geum Blazing Sunset.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Friday, April 11, 2008

I'll admit it, I love Starbucks. They're on every corner around here. I'm pretty sure I've been to them all! I was at the original Starbucks last fall in Seattle, so when they recently came out with their Pike Place Roast, of course, I had to get some from my neighborhood store. Liked the display. Good coffee! Hard to believe they've been around since 1971. Where does the time go ...

(Kodak V1253)

Monday, March 24, 2008

Had to run to the grocery store real quick today, and caught this out of the corner of my eye on the way home. Step on brakes - turn car around - try not to cause accident - pull up alongside - click :)

(Sony DSC-F717)

Thursday, March 27, 2008

The sun on the lake today made for an interesting view. The sunspots on the water were almost blinding. The entire lake was affected, which made for quite a sight (sunglasses required!).

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Monday, April 7, 2008

A stroll along the greenbelt provided some wonderful shadows today. From the trees to the fence ... made for an interesting effect.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Sometimes, I think we get too complacent with our surroundings and forget to really look around. I've driven past this building (The Hall of Mirrors) hundreds of times. Today, the reflection in the glass of the sky, clouds, trees, and even the next building over, was so nice.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Sunset Celebration- Key West

Okay, so this was not taken today, but since I just got back from vacation recently, I thought I would share this shot, anyway :) Gotta get back into the "Daily" groove. The last couple of months have been a bit much ... had to stop for awhile ... life overload ...

The rest of the Sunset photos can be seen here.

(Date taken: June 4, 2008)

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Thursday, April 17, 2008

These are the flowers that are beginning to appear on my flowering Yoshino Cherry tree. I posted a shot awhile back of the tree before it started blooming here. Amazing what happens in just a couple of weeks. Won't be long before it is in full bloom.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Monday, April 14, 2008

Mmmmm, oranges are so good this time of year. One of my favorite snacks :)

(Sony DSC-F717)

Thursday, April 10, 2008

This is the side of an old truck at my favorite fruit and vegetable stand - Reggie's Veggies. The stand has been on this corner for as long as I can remember. So has this truck! Both front tires are flat and the front is pretty beat up. Took this from my car driving by, and obviously misjudged and didn't get the whole truck in the shot :) You're not missing anything. I don't think they could move it even if they wanted to. They do spruce up the paint job each year :)

(Kodak V1253)

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Well, at least now I know where all the birdseed is going. I was beginning to think I had some pterodactyl's in the yard or something. Was having to refill the feeder twice a day. Come on squirrels, you have your own feeder! Reminded me a bit of one of my favorite shots from a few years ago. How could I not remember that squirrels will eat anything!

On a side note, we woke up to about an inch of snow/ice this morning. Too much. Forecast says 75 for this weekend. Talk about a temperature range. Ahhhh, spring in Boise!

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Friday, April 18, 2008

This is in one of our many parks throughout the city. Such a peaceful setting. Was hoping for a bit more light to really enhance the reflections in the water. Naturally, when I was there, the sun was behind the clouds. You get the idea, though :)

(Sony DSC-F717)

Miami, FL

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Spent Christmas with my son and his family in Ventura, CA. Marinas are so colorful. Never really noticed that until this time. Was beautiful outside, although chilly. But it beat the massive amounts of snow back home!

(Date taken: December 26, 2008)
(Canon EOS 40D)

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

An old birdhouse at my parents'. Don't know why, but I really love this birdhouse. Maybe it's the fake little wanna-be Cardinal sitting out front :)

(Kodak V1253)

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Little buds popping up in my garden finally. This is a *very* small flower. Almost stepped on it while pulling a few weeds :) I do love spring ... all that is dormant in the winter just wakes up one day. Pretty amazing to me how something this small can even survive the brutal winter temperatures and bloom in the spring.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

I can't locate the correct name for this tree, but I believe it's a type of ornamental Japanese Flowering Cherry tree. Lots of people have them around here, and I love when they bloom in the Spring. I think it's interesting how the trunk of the tree is so large for what is a rather small tree. Small in stature, maybe, but large in the pretty department :) If anyone knows the exact name, I'm all ears!

(Kodak V1253)

Saturday, April 12, 2008

I drive by this church a lot; I had not really noticed how pretty the glass was towards the top of the steeple. So today, I drove through the parking lot, rolled down my passenger window, and snap snap :)

(Kodak V1253)

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

A little bit of rain today, so not able to get out like I wanted. But poking up in the garden in my front yard was this little fella. About the size of the end of my little finger. First real sign of Spring!

(Sony DSC-F717)

Sunday, April 6, 2008

I do love the clouds we get around here. Big and poofy :) Today, we are expecting rain. Some of these clouds look like they are so full of moisture they could just fall to the ground.

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Ducks one day; Canadian Geese the next. I think these birds are magnificent, albeit, loud and a bit obnoxious.

(Kodak V1253)

Sunday, March 23, 2008

I think Spring is more alive in my parents' back yard than anywhere else I've seen around here. Still a bit on the chilly side early in the morning, but the sky is gorgeous, and this Easter day promises to be a very nice one.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Monday, March 17, 2008

My Pug, Phoebe, one of the loves of my life, was very good to me today and posed for this shot. Maybe it was just that she was scared to death of the camera lens so close to her face, or, the promise of a treat. Hmmm ... I'm sure she has ulterior motives. Very sly, that one.

(Sony DSC-F717)

Around town - Boise, Idaho

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

I love Mourning Doves. I have a lot of them around the house, but it always seems that once I see them, go get the camera and return, they are gone. This morning, there were several (quite a distance apart) sitting on the fence in my back yard. This time, I got a couple of them :)

(Canon Digital Rebel XTi/EOS 400D)

Shore Acres State Park, Oregon (2005)

Saturday, May 9, 2009

I love this time of year. Weather is perfect, sky is blue, Lilacs in bloom, clouds are poofy :) This is a view of downtown (Boise) from the train depot.

(Canon EOS 40D)

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Chihuly at Fairchild - Coral Gables : April 14, 2006
Chihuly at Fairchild is on exhibit throughout Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden from December 3, 2005, to May 31, 2006.

Dale Chihuly is most frequently lauded for revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement, by expanding its original premise of the solitary artist working in a studio environment to encompass the notion of collaborative teams and a division of labor within the creative process. However, Chihuly's contribution extends well beyond the boundaries of both this movement and even the field of glass: his achievements have influenced contemporary art in general.

Chihuly at Fairchild - Coral Gables

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Scenes From the Dewey House/La Mer Bed & Breakfast (Key West) :
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Each time in Key West, we stay here. Usually, we are in La Mer. This year, we were in the Dewey House for two nights and then at La Mer for one night. They are owned by the same company and are right next door to each other. Love this place. Should you find yourself in Key West, do not hesitate to make this your home while you are there! You can find more information here.

Scenes From the Dewey House/La Mer Bed & Breakfast (Key West)

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The Morikami Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach) :
May 31, 2008
The essence of Japan in Florida. The Morikami, with its unique gardens and collections, is one of Palm Beach County's most treasured cultural attractions. Located in a tranquil natural setting, the Morikami has 200 acres of Japanese gardens with strolling paths, resting areas, tropical bonsai collection, small lakes teeming with koi and other wildlife, nature trails, and pine forests.

The Morikami Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)

May 31, 2008 The essence of Japan in Florida. The Morikami, with i ...

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