The Angel of Inverness
The Angel of Inverness For centuries, the Inverness Cathedral has stood as a majestic sentinel on the banks of the legendary Ness River in the Scottish Highlands. I find myself…
Amsterdam is Like Being in a Painting
Amsterdam in a PaintingAmsterdam is like being in a painting; the canals mirror the sky, stretching out like broad strokes of a master's brush. Their waters weave through the city,…
Beautiful Amsterdam
Beautiful Amsterdam Amsterdam after dark is like stepping into a painting. The city's iconic canals shimmer with reflections of streetlights and ancient canal homes, creating an enchanting ambiance. The narrow…
Can Spring be Far Behind?
Can Spring be Far Behind?My reluctant orchid is covered with blooms this season - a rare occcurance. It is my harbinger that spring is just around the corner. Indeed, the…
Last Flight Out
Last Flight Out As the afternoon sun slides toward the west, another weary day fades into the horizon, mirroring the slow end of this year, slipping through my fingers like…
Waiting for Spring – El Nino Go Away
Winter Pond Waiting for SpringAs I plod through the seemingly endless winter, my craving for spring grows more intense each day. The landscape around me is dull and lifeless, even…
The Giant Oaks at the Sheldon Church Ruins
Sheldon Church Ruins - Infrared The Old Oaks at Sheldon Church The giant oak trees surrounding the ruins of Sheldon Church have witnessed much. They were likely there in…
Impressions of Black-eyed Susans
Black-eyed Susans Impressions Black-eyed Susans in the early morning light present a breathtaking and magical sight. As the sun rises and casts its gentle rays, these golden-yellow flowers come alive…
Tropical Foliage in Infrared
A riot of tropical foliage at our local botanical gardens photographed in infrared. I used a 720nm infrared filter and iPhone 14Pro's native camera. The filter allows only the infrared…