Photography Club Crashes Farmer's Market

A couple of times a year our Photography Club will go on assignment together, or as we like to call it "Photo Walks" at nearby photogenic locations. This time we dispersed with our cameras in tow at the local Farmer's Market. What better place to find such a variety of people and tons of photo ops! 

Pick up some juicy ripe apples while you're there...

Or perhaps a beautifully decorated sugar cookie....

We shoot people (with our cameras, that is)

This little boy picks out some flowers for Mother's Day...

"Here's your change Mr. Wilson"...

Can those vegetables be any more appetizing?

The candy selection is endless!

The market winding down...

Have you ever tried chocolate covered bacon? This was my first.

We made many friends...

Some people really wanted their photo taken...

And some were oblivious to our cameras....

Our Photography Club will soon celebrate it's one year anniversary.  I am enjoying the club and getting to know so many wonderful people who share my love for photography.

Bringing Spring Indoors

Oh how I love the smell of blooming lilacs - the official smell of spring time, don't you think?  They are so fragrant. It just doesn't seem fair that they only bloom for a short time. I look forward to bringing a fresh cut bouquet into my home every spring.  

Country Girl

If I had to pick one special thing I love about living in the country, I'd pick the green pasture that butts up to the back of our property. It certainly makes for a great photo backdrop and a breathtaking scene when the sun rises over the horizon. 

It is just one of the many things I will miss when we leave this place. 

Ant Wishes

NYC - A Friendly Place

View of One World Trade Center (prior to spire placement) from Staten Island Ferry

There's something energizing about visiting New York City. Its' eclectic, fast paced and diversified atmosphere makes you want to visit time and time again. I have found that even the people who live and work in New York are friendly and helpful, especially when it comes to riding the very intimidating subway lines, which happens to be the largest system in the world! During every one of our subway riding experiences, we encountered a friendly "New Yorker" willing to direct us. Of course we had the obvious "tourist" appearance - you know - camera around neck, map opened, confused look. If you don't pay close attention, you may never reach your destination. Anyway, we were pleasantly surprised but somewhat apprehensive about taking the advice of complete strangers. It all worked out though, and riding the subway was all part of our New York City adventures. I can tell you from experience that if you decide to ride the lines, (because it is the quickest mode of transportation) don't hesitate to ask a New Yorker for help. You will need it and you will appreciate it.

View from inside subway car

Confucius Say...

Here's to finding beauty in your weekend....enjoy!

19 Crimes in 24 Hours

I am spoiled by my husband and for that I am forever grateful. He whisks me away on romantic weekend getaways, he listens to me ramble on in conversation (at least I think he is listening), he is kind-hearted, gentle, and loving. What more could a gal ask for? 

Today, I'd like to wish my wonderful husband a very happy birthday...

Psst.... the title of this post is an inside joke between him and I, but you can probably read between the lines!

Taking Time To Reflect

Time has passed, but the memories of 9/11 remain forever.

Thousands of people gather daily to visit the 9/11 memorial and the twin reflecting pools. 

There are 2,983 names inscribed on the bronze panels that surround both reflecting pools. 

The waterfalls are 30 feet deep.

Each pool is 176 feet in perimeter.

Architects, Michael Arad and Peter Walker created the design. They were selected from a global design competition of more than 5,200 entries. 

There are 400 swamp white oak trees planted around the memorial plaza.

 Each pool pumps 26,000 gallons of water per minute.

 Public admission is free to the memorial, but requires a reservation.

One World Trade Center towers over the 9/11 memorial site. The 1,776 foot building is scheduled to open for business in 2014.

It is a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a terror attack on American soil in all of American history.

Friday's Fences - Landmark

This fence borders the pathway to Burnside Bridge, an American landmark at Antietam National Battlefield. The bridge is one of the most photographed bridges of the Civil War. 

Hop on over to Jan's to check out some other really cool fence photos~!

Not Your Mother's Dining Room

Normally, I wouldn't post about a fantastic new place to eat that I discovered this past weekend. But I'm going to make an exception, because I exceptionally love this place! 

Nestled in the middle of historic downtown Brunswick, Maryland is an old church on West Potomac Street transformed into a lovely, quaint cafe serving up popular gourmet dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, home baked goods and a variety of fresh brewed coffees and teas.

Located along the Potomac River and nearby Harper's Ferry, Beans in the Belfry is a great place to stop while on your sight seeing adventures.  You won't be disappointed.