We had a nice fall . . .

Vermont was doing its 'autumn thing' for the tourists when I was there - "October 18" - and I was hooked too.



I had to go back for my camera on a walk when I saw this colorful "Pokeberry Jungle". I was pleased when a judge allowed this weed into an art show with a "Garden" theme!

Oh, to be in Arizona now . . .

On this cold day, I'm remembering a trip to Arizona where the playful shapes of the cacti can't help but inspire. They seemed to be gathering for a meeting (or demonstration?) in "Citizens of Sedona" [bottom]. Then what else could the title for this stately cactus [top] be other than "Queen of Sedona"?

San Francisco coffee shop

I loved the attitude of these two young people waiting for their order, as well as the pattern of their arms and the poster image. My niece Karen kindly let me snap away to get a reference photo.

Nature Up Close

I have a file full of examples of the natural world up close. My collection of stones from Cape Cod and Long Island's shoreline were my models here.

Summer Scenery on a Cold Day

A touch of County Kerry.


Ireland's coastline caught my eye with its meeting of emerald and turquoise.


A quiet spot in Maine at dusk.