31 January 2008

The play of light on water


before noon II - Austin, Texas - 30 January 2008

30 January 2008

Before Noon Series


before noon I - Austin, Texas - 30 January 2008

29 January 2008

Glistening Orbs


More rain III - Austin, Texas - 22 January 2008

28 January 2008

Nature never ceases to amaze


Happened upon - Austin, Texas - 22 January 2008
Happy Birthday Gram (26 January), so glad you had such a super day!!!

24 January 2008

An adorable one year old!!!


Easson - Bainbridge Island, WA - taken by Kim - January 2008

This fantastic photograph arrived in our mailbox today, with the sweetest little thank you note from Easson! Of course I had to scan and share it with all of you. Thanks so much Kim for sending us this darling snapshot of the wee one, wearing the hat we sent for her birthday. We can appreciate why this is your favourite photo of the darling girl at the moment, great capture!!!!

23 January 2008

winter weather


more rain II - Austin, Texas - 22 January 2008


I just adore the beautiful shade of red and the water droplets in this shot. For full effect, be sure to click on the image above for a larger view. Hope all is well in your corner of the planet!
P.S. A few interesting to me links you might enjoy: artist Mary Temple; artist Catherine Campbell; Small magazine / Winter 07.

22 January 2008

more rain & a bit of fog


more rain (not cropped) - Austin, Texas - 22 January 2008
I too prefer the full version.

19 January 2008

Rediscovered I


Discovered in a churchyard - Bratislava, Slovakia, January 2007

This is a photograph that I am drawn to, it soothes me and brings piece of mind. Each time I look at it I discover something new. I am captivated by the wings, especially the feathers. Wishing each of you a brilliant weekend!!!

16 January 2008

This arrived in the post yesterday!


It was such a treat finding this photograph in the mailbox yesterday. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, Kim, it is a terrific capture of a moment of sheer bliss!!! Easson is just darling, I had to scan the photo and share it with everyone.

15 January 2008

a gift


A birthday gift for Easson. Hand embroidered, machine sewn patchwork pillowcase (my first) with envelope closure and pillow insert (also machine sewn). Hope the wee one enjoys it. In case you were wondering, I purchased the embroidery pattern from Wee Wonderfuls.

14 January 2008

Happy Monday!



Both images were taken during a beautiful sun filled afternoon last week. Sunny days during the winter are certainly something I enjoy about living in Austin. Wishing each of you a beauty filled week!

Additional information about the first photograph provided by Erin: Hi, Mel! Yes, I know these very well. They are the dried seeds of sycamore trees. While they are on the tree, they are bright green and sharp as tacks! When they fall to the ground, they look like your photo and (happily) aren't so sharp anymore....

13 January 2008

Happy Birthday Easson!!!

Wishing you more love and happiness than your heart can hold!
Have a brilliant birthday celebration today, wish we could be there with you, but know that we are there in spirit.
Sending all our love.
oxoxoxoxxo

11 January 2008

An amazing life

Sir Edmund Hillary, 1919-2008

more reflection photographs



out & about III - Austin, Texas - 8 January 2008

A favourite reflection photograph taken the same day.

They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. In their grey visions they obtain glimpses of eternity . . .
Edgar Allan Poe

10 January 2008

images


January snowfall in Bratislava - Bratislava, Slovakia - 23 January 2007

More churchyard photographs found here.
This photo made me smile.
Gorgeous creatures here, here & here.
Love this shot of Emily's.
Enjoy the treasures each new day brings!!!

09 January 2008

Reflections in the wind


out & about II - Austin, Texas - 8 January 2008

08 January 2008

Remnants


out & about I - Austin, Texas - 8 January 2008

07 January 2008

Happy Birthday Emily!!!!


Flight - Heron Point Farm - Ontario, Canada - 2 November 2007

Emily, we wanted to wish you another year full of joy, love, good health & discovery! Remember that each day is a beautiful gift. Sending all our love.

04 January 2008

Beautiful light


Evening glow and shadows - Austin, Texas - 3 January 2008

02 January 2008

Northern Ontario Winterscape


Taken years ago with an old point and shoot film camera - Northern Ontario, Canada

This image so reminds me of my childhood winters...

Welcome January 2008!!!


Close of the first day of 2008 - Austin, Texas - 1 January 2008

The New Year holds such promise...