full moon

This photo was taken in response to a text from one of my girlfriends telling me to take a look outside at the moon. I always have had a hard time taking photos of the moon.. either the photo is too light and the moon looks like a giant white blob or the photos too dark and there's no definition.. well this one almost falls into the second category except for the house lights at the bottom. I need to use a tripod which is impossible to use hanging out of my bathroom window but I think that this is the closest I have come to actually producing what I am seeing. I will keep practicing.. stay tuned.

boardwalk infra-red

Went to Santa Cruz over the weekend and stayed right across the street from the pier and beach. The weather was perfect - sunny and in the 70's! Santa Cruz is full of lots of colorful characters and we were kept quite entertained. This is a photo of one of the many we had the opportunity to observe...

Happy New Year

1.1.11.....Hope everyone has made it through the first day of the year safely and in good spirits... Here's wishing you all a wonderful and prosperous year to come.. with lots of love, laughter and good friends..

It's Christmastime

Whenever I unpack our christmas decorations box I anxiously search out Frosty, the ornament above. He has travelled with me through time to reappear every holiday to be put in the prime spot on the christmas tree. I'm not even sure how old I was when Frosty first appeared I just remember that he seemed to always be there. He reminds me of every Christmas that has past... that magic of believing, feeling loved and cared for, wonderful gifts, sharing moments with family and friends.. and of the christmas's that haven't happened yet.. the promise of more to come. Have a very Merry Christmas!!! (and for those who don't celebrate this holiday.. peace and happiness!)

you better watch out...

Santa is here and he is HUGE!!! This big blow up Santa must have been 100 ft tall (as far as Adam was concerned)... I just love Christmas especially when it's through the eyes of a 6 year old.

"REDRUM"

Hotels with long hallways ALWAYS remind me of the movie "The Shining" with Jack Nicholson... the book is even scarier (of course written by my favorite, Stephen King). Thankfully we had no visitors waiting for us in our tub or phantom bartenders down in the lobby.. next post I will try to be more in the Holiday spirit... emphasis on the 'try".. have a great week!

Reflecting..

Its that time of year again when we look back on all that has past and look with hope towards the coming holidays and beyond.. can't believe that 2010 is almost done! What a great year! We had some rain (thunder and lighting as well) Sat. night and when it was over the city was washed clean and the lights reflecting in the puddles made some interesting photo ops.. Have a lovely Thanksgiving!