Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge for this week is “Wood”. Looking through my photos, I realized how prevalent wood is in our lives! Here’s something to add to our gratitude list…”Wood”! My entries for wood are in a variety of categories—architecture—trees—bench—fence—hammock pole!
Architecture
Crescent Lake, Washington – 2011
This week’s “A Word a Week” photo challenge at Sue’s blog…”A Word in Your Ear” is “Weather”. I chose photos that depict two definitions. The typical types of weather we encounter and when something or someone is weathered due to the elements.
Wet
Portugal is one of my favorite Countries in Europe! And the people of Portugal are simply beautiful!! I love people watching and of course…snapping photos of them! Here are a few from my three-week trip (that you can read about here) back in 2010…
I saw this couple near Sintra, Portugal. Aren’t they darling?
Hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon is another “must do” if you love hiking like I do! My adventure was back in 2007 and although I hiked down solo…I met a couple of guys to chat with along … Continue reading
I’ve just discovered yet another weekly theme…Travel Theme…over at Where’s my backpack! This week’s theme is “Up”! I’m always looking up, down and all around for photo opportunities! A few of these may be somewhat recent for those of you that keep up with my posts…but there are some new ones!
Taken on my recent six-week Solo US Roadtrip at Rosemary Beach, Florida…
The Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge is Beyond. I believe these photos represent “Beyond” beyond a doubt! Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Hiking in Zion and Bryce National Parks in Utah is a must-do for any nature enthusiast! In 2007 I flew out to Las Vegas, rented a car and was able to spend three nights in Zion, two nights in Bryce, … Continue reading
Yosemite National Park is as grand as everyone says! I was fortunate to hike about 14 (long and rugged) miles of it one day back in 2006 while traveling solo for a week through California! That’s me…looking small beside the … Continue reading
Over-the-Rhine, is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. I was there a few days ago taking photos and after researching the web, discovered that it is believed to be the largest, most intact urban historic district in the United States. It also contains the largest collection of Italianate architecture in the United States. According to Wikipedia, “its architectural significance has been compared to the French Quarter in New Orleans, the historic districts of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, and Greenwich Village in New York City.” I didn’t take a ton of photos of the architecture because I was mainly on the hunt for Street Art…which I posted about yesterday.
Up until about six years ago, Over-the-Rhine used to be one of the most dangerous and poorest places in the United States. But, with a heavy police presence and redevelopment, it is now one of the most promising in the nation!
Over-the-Rhine was included in the 2008 book, Frommer’s 500 Places to See Before They Disappear.
I like being able to see the windows at the back of this empty space through the front windows…
Red on Red!
This is Music Hall from two different perspectives…
Taken from within Washington Park…which is across from Music Hall.
I was glad it was an overcast day. The colors seemed to pop more!
The following photo is not considered Over the Rhine (just Downtown), but I like that the buildings have vines growing on them…
It’s nice to learn about places…especially when they’re in your own backyard!
These weekly photo challenges are fun! I’m enjoying looking back through old photos and remembering. I have four “round” photos for your viewing pleasure. I thought I’d throw in some interesting “round” quotes also!
Photo taken in Cincinnati, Ohio
“Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.” ~Rumi
This photo taken in Columbus, Ohio
“And finally I twist my heart round again, so that the bad is on the outside and the good is on the inside, and keep on trying to find a way of becoming what I would so like to be, and could be, if there weren’t any other people living in the world.” ~Anne Frank
This photo taken in the Edison/Ford Museum in Ft. Myers, Florida
“A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.” ~Mark Twain
This photo taken in the Edison/Ford Museum in Ft. Myers, Florida
“Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile.” ~Sean Connery
See you tomorrow! Make it a great day!!
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Illumination. Looking through my photos, I realized that things can be illuminated from different directions and sources. It was tough…but I had to narrow my selections down to seven.
This photo was taken in the “Siq” at Petra, Jordan.
Light source from beyond
This photo is from a yearly event in Cincinnati called “Balluminaria“. Unfortunately, I had not taken a tripod with me and the wind had picked up…so my photos weren’t as good as I had wished for.
Light Source from below
You may remember this photo from my road trip through Florida.
Light source from below
This was taken in Peru…back in 2009. I remember thinking…”Wow–just the small village is being lit up”!
Light source from above
This was in New Mexico in 2011.
Light source from above
This was taken in San Francisco in 2011.
Light source from above
During the holidays, The Cincinnati Zoo has a fantastic light display throughout the zoo and this is the entrance.
Light source – All Around
I believe 2013 will bring much clarity or illumination to all of us!
Cincinnati Street Art is amazing! Having viewed Street Art in quite a few Cities recently, I realize that our City is very artistic. I now have a drop down category on my blog entitled “Tourist in my City” because I … Continue reading
Leaving my house thirty minutes earlier than necessary to meet friends for lunch yesterday, I had enough time to take photos of the Ohio River and the Downtown area of Cincinnati from the Kentucky side.
I didn’t expect the beautiful fog. I live 35-40 minutes from Downtown and as I crossed a bridge into Kentucky, I had to pull over on the Highway to take a photograph.
After arriving in Newport, Kentucky, I walked on to the Purple People Bridge, which is a pedestrian only bridge.
Bridges always fascinate me. I love all of the lines and angles.
This little girl is so colorful with her oh-so-long lollipop!
The fog dissipated pretty quickly…
I have some lovely shots of Cincinnati Street Art for tomorrow! Hope you have a wonderful day!
The children of Africa are so spirited and expressive! During my six weeks touring through six countries in Africa in May/June, I was fortunate to briefly interact with some of them. These little girls from Solitaire, Namibia have so much … Continue reading
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