THROUGH MY LENS
I recently returned from several weeks touring Great Britain. It was an absolutely awesome experience, something I undoubtedly will do again!
My shutter finger developed a callus due to it's protracted use; I love it! I took several thousand photographs, so all I can say is thank God for digital photography! As always, I'd like to share my experiences with you:
WARNING: Viewing the following videos may cause eye strain, irritation, consternation, and/or insanity due to their extreme length and questionable quality. Be fore-warned! Be prepared--have a tall, cool one at the ready!
Now, please enjoy.....
Great Britain 1: Various traditional sites in London, Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Snowdonia, Wales, Llangollen, Caernarfon, Portmeirion
Great Britain 2: Wales, Caernarfon Mens Chorus, Chester, York, Lake District, Whitby, Castle Howard, Gretna Green, Hadrian's Wall, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Animals: During my travels I came across many interesting animals of all sorts. Of course, the British are great dog lovers (that's why I felt so at home there) and canines were in great abundance. But, I restrained myself from taking photos of evry dog I encountered!
Fellow Travelers I also took photographs of humans too, when the spirit moved me. I will admit that this was not a priority for me at all. I took some shots of my fellow travelers and of locals who caught my eye.
Cormerion Men's Chorus: We were privileged to attend a rehearsal of this very good mens chorus in Caernarfon, Wales. They were terrific; and most were sung in Welsh, as was the guidance of the director, Menai Williams.
October 30, 2011
October 25, 2011
GO CARDINAL
Last weekend I traveled up to Palo Alto for a football weekend. I took Erik and Ronan to see the Stanford versus Washington football game on Saturday night. We went to the game on a tandem bike for Erik and I, carrying backpacks on our (of all places!) our backs. Ronan kept his hands free so as to be able to quickly ring the bell on his bike. What a procession, especially in a football crowd!
Some of Erik's friends had kindly invited us to their tailgate party which we finally navigated to. Great food, friends, and fun!
After Stanford had annihilated Washington 65-21, the three of us slung on our packs and ventured into the night and an adventurous ride home.
Sunday morning we brunched on good things from the oven with a good friend of Erik and Rachel's, and his adorable pooch--who's name I can't spell! Nieve and Ronan added playtime in the back yard to their brunching.
As usual, I took a few pix to document the action. Enjoy!
Last weekend I traveled up to Palo Alto for a football weekend. I took Erik and Ronan to see the Stanford versus Washington football game on Saturday night. We went to the game on a tandem bike for Erik and I, carrying backpacks on our (of all places!) our backs. Ronan kept his hands free so as to be able to quickly ring the bell on his bike. What a procession, especially in a football crowd!
Some of Erik's friends had kindly invited us to their tailgate party which we finally navigated to. Great food, friends, and fun!
After Stanford had annihilated Washington 65-21, the three of us slung on our packs and ventured into the night and an adventurous ride home.
Sunday morning we brunched on good things from the oven with a good friend of Erik and Rachel's, and his adorable pooch--who's name I can't spell! Nieve and Ronan added playtime in the back yard to their brunching.
As usual, I took a few pix to document the action. Enjoy!
October 22, 2011
CAMBRIA HARVEST FESTIVAL 2011
Once again it is time for Cambria's annual Harvest Festival. It is a very effective way to add interest to an already interesting town. Every year more and more businesses (and some individuals) are participating in the Festival.
Basically, participants in the Festival create their own "scarecrow" figure(s) and display them in front of their shops or designated common areas. A panel of expert scarecrow judges caravan around town and judge the entries in several different categories. They view these creative efforts with a very critical eye. These awards are quite prestigious (ha, ha!) and are highly sought after. Bragging rights in Cambria is highly valued!
Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Cambria Historical Society, is a fun way add interest in the town during the Halloween and Thanksgiving season. It is a real kick to see the creative ideas of our fellow townspeople.
The following slideshow features most of 2011's entries:
Once again it is time for Cambria's annual Harvest Festival. It is a very effective way to add interest to an already interesting town. Every year more and more businesses (and some individuals) are participating in the Festival.
Basically, participants in the Festival create their own "scarecrow" figure(s) and display them in front of their shops or designated common areas. A panel of expert scarecrow judges caravan around town and judge the entries in several different categories. They view these creative efforts with a very critical eye. These awards are quite prestigious (ha, ha!) and are highly sought after. Bragging rights in Cambria is highly valued!
Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Cambria Historical Society, is a fun way add interest in the town during the Halloween and Thanksgiving season. It is a real kick to see the creative ideas of our fellow townspeople.
The following slideshow features most of 2011's entries:
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