Optimism
“If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm. ” — Frank Lane
There’s Still Life
“What Defines Still Life? Still life refers to artworks that feature non-living objects, carefully arranged to create a meaningful composition. These objects may include natural elements like flowers, fruits, and shells, as well as man-made items such as books, ceramics, glassware, or musical instruments.” — Josefina Vergara I enjoy mentally playing with words and phrases…
Beneath The Surface
The photo shows the bare underside of an old cedar shingle roof, weathered and with a few areas that are prone to leaking. With time and moisture, the wood grains have been strengthened, and there is some discoloration on some of the cross pieces, which I suspect might be pine. I’d guess that those leaky…
A Cooler Spot From My Photo Archives
It’s too dang hot 🥵 to be outside making new photographs, so I’m ‘traveling’ via my photo archives today. The feels-like temperature today will be over 100°F, with the actual temperature just slightly below, accompanied by moderately high humidity. Dog walking and plant watering were all done late yesterday and early this morning, and the…
Hillside Fern Project: Update Late June 2025
I’m still trying to figure out how to photograph the entire fern project. When I step back far enough to capture the entire scene, the ferns look too small and seem insignificant. However, if I move in closer, I can only focus on a few of them. In both cases, the hillside, which is relatively…
Satellite Dishes Amid Ancient Rooftops
From the Archives It took me a moment to notice all the satellite dishes on the roofs in this photo, and this was in 2012, so it might undoubtedly be worse today. I also noticed that you now have to book advanced reservations to visit the gardens. In contrast, it was merely a walk-in visit…
