St. Augustine Beach-Waves from Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene did not come ashore in Florida but the beaches definitely got her waves as she was moving up the coast line.  Saturday morning there were hundreds of surfers at the beach. 

Banana Trees, Grapefruits and Humming Birds - Chuck's Oasis

Some folks know how to create a garden, an oasis in their yard.  Lemon tree in the front, Banana trees on the side, grapefruit trees in the back.  A natural greenhouse embraces the landscape. An oasis garden created by Chuck's green thumb.

Serenity at Night Fall - Matanzas River



Our friends Jessie and Chuck live on the Matanzas River.  This view is from their deck.   The scenes are so serene and blissful with the river glowing with light from the setting sun.  One would think this was a romantic getaway. 

Seagull the Mistress of her Domain

It was a beautiful day at Washington Oaks State Beach.  A seagull stretch her wings flying over the ocean floor like a mistress inspecting her domain. 

Gathering of Clouds that No Man can Climb

I have a fascination with clouds.  No two are the same and they fill the sky with wondrous shapes and images.  Driving over the bridge to Marineland, clouds were gathering and building a tower to reach the heavenly host of which no man can climb except through the son.

Oakbluff Owls

We have a family of owls that we listen to every evening.  Surprisingly, they were out and about during the early evening visiting our neighbors front porch rails.

Ode to Barns Past of Bad Axe

Ode to Barns Past Conceived in need, and built with pride, by careful loving hands. Mystique, with styles of purpose blend, from your ancestral lands. Your mow and stall made food for all, with plenty left to sell. You’ve sheltered countless herds and flocks, and served your masters well... (by R.Talada)

Jack's Flowers Bad Axe, Michigan

 "I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one."
By Edna St. Vincent Millay

A Crow and an Old Barn - Why is he staring at me?

One crow came, sat on yonder barm
Looked straight down and cawed at me
“What is it? What message?” I implored
He looked silently, but spoke no more
I laughed, and thought, “I sound like Poe”
“Talking to a Crow”, I’ve got to go!

Jack's Old Barn at Night Fall - Bad Axe Michigan

A Bird's Eye View Quito, Ecuador

A Hot Mexician Rose - Mexico City

My husband likes to take pictures of flowers when he travels.  This rose was in Mexico City blooming outside a manufacturing plant in the hot month of August.

Quito, Ecuador - The Mountains Sparkles

Inspiration for those difficult jobs! Quito, Ecuador

Sunrise Mexico City An August Rush Morning