Week 22. Interpretation of Art

This is a minature piece of art in an acrylic box owned by friends Lois and Bill. They have the most extensive, beautiful and eclectic artwork outside of a museum I have ever seen.
I apologize for the reflexion, taken with my cell phone.

Week 21. Natural Beauty

Reading on my sofa I heard the squirrels in my yard screeching and I saw a shadow pass by the patio window. This usually means a hawk is doing a low fly, looking for something to terrorize or eat. The squirrels disappeared and all seemed fine. Then I noticed a shadow in the palm tree that just looked wrong. Grabbed my camera just in case something exciting would happen, a bear perhaps?
I couldn’t find anything immediately but then I saw the back of a large owl sitting on a jumbled mess of a branch. It would not turn around! I waited with my eye in the viewer for what seemed like forever. This first shot is looking for him, the second is the perfect moment before he spotted me. I think he was playing with me….I’m glad I didn’t give up.

WEEK 20. BELOW THE KNEES

Oh this is going to be a stretch but bare with me please.

On an impromptu boat engine test around the bay a few weeks ago, my husband and I spotted our first White Pelicans of the season. Why they were on this small island I couldn’t quite figure out. (Perhaps trying to read the tiny sign ?) Yet again I didn’t have my camera with me (It really was impromptu) and my cell phone was at the bottom of my purse per usual. We sped by the birds so fast (lead footed Captain) that Imissed the perfect shot.  O.k. I’ll get them on the way back .  My phone at the ready on return and they were still there !
However the island seemed to be missing! The water was now up to there knees. Thus the stretch I asked you to tolerate.
We never could read the sign, I will leave that for you all to fill in.
And yes White Pelicans do have knees…….I think.
                                                                                                                                       

 

 

WEEK 19. SUN FLARE

After our daily long walk around The Meadows Village, our dog Bogey always had to stop and rest in the cool grass under our neighbors tree. Now I know there is another reason….it’s so pretty under its umbrella with peak-a-boo sun flare.

Week 18. SOLITUDE

“It’s hard to have solitude with a crazy, grey haired lady trying to take my picture while trying to keep her dog from barking at me….but I will try to recompose myself “.

WEEK 17 THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME

This is a picture that was difficult to assign a title.
This is what happens when you have a shot fall into your lap and then realize the perfect theme title already has a destination.
With that being said….
While getting a pedicure, one of the manicurist sat down at a station across the room from my pedi chair. She had a darling floral, soft sided lunch pack that she was proceeding to empty. It was lunch time and my tummy was growling with anticipation. (Actually I thought it was a tad inappropriate to eat in the salon.) Well it sure wasn’t lunch !

It was a practice hand, doesn’t everyone have one !? This was a first for me!

WEEK 16. URBAN SCENERY

Aren’t we lucky to be living in Sarasota !
A beautiful view overlooking Marina Jack, with the city to the left and Sarasota Bay to the right. Spending the afternoon playing Maj Jongg with friends and sneaking a picture or two from Carole’s patio. Again just my cell ( I do have a great camera but cannot get in the habit to keep it with me) and bad eyesight but it doesn’t matter because it’s all so pretty…albeit a tad out of focus.

WEEK 15. REFLECTIONS

Yet again another shot from my trusty Android. I thought it was pretty the way the decorative lanterns reflected the sun coming from the window and sparkled all around the room. I have since gone back in the evening and it’s a totally different look in comparison. Dark and secretive.
Don’t we love what our Florida sun can do ?

WEEK 14. HORSES AND HUMANS

I almost was the one getting the ticket. Taking this this shot while slowly driving by was scowl worthy by the two other horsemen standing to the side ( actually they were hiding amount the trees.) However anything for a shot, I snapped it at any rate hoping something would at least be in semi focus. It is amazing how intimidating these magnificent animals are, especially when you have been caught speeding and you are sitting in a car 3ish feet off the ground. The horse and it’s trained human bounded out into the middle of the road seemingly without a doubt that the driver would not stop.
Amazing….thought I was watching COPS reality TV. It was amusing when the driver tried to get out of his door because his window wouldn’t open and the horse just leaned against it blocking any attempt.

I wonder if my ticket is forthcoming in the mail ?

Week 13 ON TWO WHEELS

Not an unusual picture by far for most, but pretty special when you haven’t done it for a few years. After riding a usual 75 to 100 miles a week between working, then stopping, it’s a big deal for a 69 year old. Here’s to my brave warrior Bill, may the force be with him and the wind always at his back.

Honey don’t forget you phone!