garden notes

a gate opens and closes in the cold afternoon air . . . humming a song for this day

relax . reflect . rest . renew . rewind . repair

simply west

the direction to drive as the sun set
clouds cover the sky dancing with trees
drenched in shadows and light

west...a simple canvas for
soft wind . humming tires . dreams of arrival home . sky colors .
telephone wires . bare branches . trucks . motion . life . contentment
along a road lined with red and white lights ahead like stars along the way
my friend who lives west of me and a bit north embraces simple today will you?

life is a leaf

weathered . elaborate . unique . worn .
no matter the angle or side
and that is ok

wishes by the bunch

you are a winner ... not 1st runner up
embrace the bouquet . enthusiastic applause . a grace filled standing ovation
you deserve love . joy filled moments . carefree fragrance of flowers . a knowing smile

made clear in the fog

me in the passengers seat with camera close by
a morning of surreal light enveloped the city
fog is very unusual in my neighborhood

I saw the answer to a question that had been in the back of my mind...
"should I begin another photo project for a new year?"

Red or Gray Black & White will be a simple blog
using little or no post processing
as the images become clear
just what i see

bottled up

. vivid . sweet . shine . full .

. flow . sleek . strong . smooth .

. bright . open . flair . savor .

words poured out in this little space for you

T O D A Y

i enjoy the cycle of paper whites . i am missing laura . i will sing old favorites . i can feel the sun . i dream so gently . i will

i am spending time with mary . i have begun a year long black and white project on a new blog

sparkle in the driveway

before warmth melts the early beauty of the day
a canvas of magic appears on the windshield
encouraging me to see it everywhere I go

cups in a row

early riser that i am
embrace still . quiet moments
before the day fills with
coffee . tea
. friends .

. pen . fabric . thread . paper . photo .

we will always be your safety net
when Life
appears to unravel
and the threads seem crooked

a note written .. shared with you

p a u s i n g

among the branches of life
slightly rusted
yet bright
blue

feelings of black and white as well
flying anywhere towards
simplicity .. trust .. hope

four photos [] eight hours

early morning on my street says good bye to the moon

shadows and brightness welcome me at my work

afternoon sky brings a bold farewell to the sun

just a brief moment at the kitchen sink

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water . rocks . bulbs

no matter the stage...even in winter...bloom

in bowls filled with rocks paper whites grasp life
encouraging me to do the same