In the Fog

 

"Derive happiness in oneself from a

good day's work,

from illuminating the fog

that surrounds us."

                     -- Henri Matisse

Sea Turtles

Recently my husband and I were fortunate to spend a little time at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.  And, although the weather wasn't the best, I did have time to photograph some of the wonderful aquatic life the lives throughout the many lagoons and aquariums on that property.  One of my favorite subjects, the Green Sea Turtles, are featured in today's photos.

Light Looking

With Christmas just a few weeks away, holiday lights illuminate the night as one passes through residential neighborhoods and downtown spaces.  Truly, I enjoy the variety of lights and décor that folks have so carefully arranged and always look forward to hearing what my husband deems his favorite for the year.  But, I just can't help make a reference to the "Clark Griswold" character who goes crazy stringing lights on nearly every inch of the roof -- that image makes anyone laugh!

Transformations Now Open

Gnarly Spine by Stephanie Funke

Currently at the PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont, is the photography exhibit titled TRANSFORMATIONS:  THE ORDINARY MADE EXTRAORDINARY.  If you live in that vicinity, I encourage you to visit and see some wonderful images; however, since I am in Iowa and won't be traveling to that locale, I decided to share the website where you can view the selected pieces, including 40 to be in the actual gallery along with another 35 that are included in the online gallery annex.  One of my images, Gnarly Spine (shown above), was selected for the latter.  To access this interesting photo collection, click on the following:  www.vtphotoworkplace.com/id230.html

Holiday Show Opening Reception

 

You are invited to attend the

 

Art @ Your Library

Holiday Art Show Opening Reception

 

Friday, December 6th

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Featuring 23 Local Artists

 

The Dubuque Carnegie-Stout Public Library

360 West 11th Street

Dubuque, IA

 

Each artist will have a couple items on display and for sale.  If you can't attend on Friday but would still like to see the exhibit, feel free to do so during regular business hours through January 24, 2014.  On the above piece of publicity, one of my photos is shown in the upper left corner and is a scene from the bluffs along the Mississippi River overlooking the downtown and beyond.  Hope to see you there!

Storm Clouds Brewing

 

This photo, Storm Clouds Brewing, I took in July while in a corn and soybean field with rather ominous clouds forming overhead. Recently it earned Special Merit in an online exhibit titled "Countryside."  To see this image and several other extraordinary scenes of the outdoor world, click on http://www.lightspacetime.com/countryside-art-exhibition-december-2013/  On that webpage scroll to and open the four different categories, including overall winners, special merit, and painting and photography awards.

 

                                                           

 

 

That Time of the Year

 

 "Remember this December,

That love weighs more than gold!

                                                                --Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon