The Aging Process

Do buildings have an "age" where they feel middle aged? elderly? Do we consider the age of a building as we do with dogs. Or maybe one human year is like a quarter of a year for a building. So compared to a person who is 100, a building built the same year, would be 25. That makes sense because buildings often outlast people. I wonder if when a building burns down, for example, at a young age, is it like losing an infant in the community. I don't know the age of this building but I can see varicose veins.

Back To School

It is almost time....... Was at school at 8am, working hard!! Soon, the students will be working hard!

Senator Kennedy

Maybe because I'm a history buff and perhaps because I love American politics, I watched the Senator's funeral today. I'm always impressed with the dedication of public servants even if I do not personally agree with any one individuals point of view. The armed services, the religious leaders, family, colleagues and friends all behave so nobly in the state funerals. I remember Ronald Reagan's funeral and the heartbreaking, yet dignified way that Nancy Reagan conducted herself. At these state funerals the singing of God Bless America always tugs at me along with Ave Maria. And I can't keep dry eyes when Taps is played on the bugle. And so, with today's funeral, I was inspired to find a picture of something stately. This image is one pillar of a bank in downtown Amsterdam. The glow isn't from a filter but two flood lights that were on the roof. I did add a blur which then created a heavenly light.

Abstract Shapes and Colors

I could not wrap my brain around the "Friday Shoot Out". I apologize to that group of followers. I decided to go modern today..artsy... Another day down in the 365 day challenge.

Twins

The photo above was created with two images. My Thursday assignment, given by Linda, a photographer friend and member of a photo group that I belong to, was to combine two photos. The objects in each photo were to have something that links them together. Twins are perfect for this assignment and I am fortunate to have very cooperative twin nieces. I chose a brick background on purpose because it is uniform and made the combining of the images easier. This isn't exactly the process Linda wanted me to use; however, I could think of no other way to make it work. Another experiment and another lesson learned.

A Heartfelt Thanks

Oct 1st is the end of the 365 day photo challenge. This post is an early heartfelt thank you to all those who have commented on my blog and encouraged me throughout this challenge. My friends, who are also involved in this challenge, deserve my praise too. Thank you for showcasing your work for me to view and, through your stories, I've come to know your families and friends and your adventures.

Autumn In The Air??

At my photography group's meeting this evening I captured this image off of Linda's (the host) deck. Linda hosted a great evening with corn on the cob and chicken and all sorts of delicious snacks. The only flaw to the meeting was that I had to give up control of the coveted photo-trophy. I held the award for four months but alas it was time to pass it along. Jayme won and is deserving of it. Trish and I, also extremely deserving, left with the hopes that we can take it home next time.

Through all these complex years I thought I was alone...

Having time to experiment, I headed to my favorite place for interesting subjects to which I tried different approaches and techniques in creating these images.

Sometimes when I'm alone,

I wonder aloud,

If grace is watching over me,

Some place far abound.

Then I must reverse my life

For I cant live in the past.

Then I will set my soul free,

Where it will belong to me at last.

Linda's Inspiration

A few posts ago, Linda showed some Infrared photos on her own blog and I was reminded how creative images are when using this technique. Copying is the biggest form of flattery, so thank you Linda. The trail above is the one that leads to abandoned houses which a few of us photographers have explored.

Above is the dead tree that you must climb on in order to jump the metal fence which leads to the houses.

After climbing over the fence you must then get yourself up and into this window in order to make it inside. Ahhhh...adventure! Dirt, glass, mosquito bites, ripped shorts, cuts in the legs..a fantastic day for me!