Horses

This week I've been photographing horses at a farm in Hubbardston, MA. They have six horses..."Cowboy, Baby Behr, Codi, Zeke and 2 more whose names escape me at the moment. Here's one photo I took while there. I'll be returning on December 21st to take some photos during the Winter Solstice.

Christmas.

I don't spend a lot of time writing on this blog. Probably because I'm a photographer and not a writer. But some have said if I write down everything I say it would fill a book. Are they saying I "talk too much". Probably. So, if you are so inclined to read this, I just want to tell you that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. That may mean just a religious holiday but for me it means a lot more. I grew up Catholic and learned a lot about "religion". But it wasn't until I was about 29 years old did I come to realize that this "Christ" they spoke about in Sunday school, actually was and is real. How do I know? Well, I became a "Born Again" Christian on 4th of July weekend in 1984. No one, before that happened, would have ever been able to explain being "Born Again" to me without having me look at them with a "yeah right" look upon my face. So, if you're not getting what I say, that's normal. But one thing I can say is....everything after that day in July, 1984, everything changed for me. The sky was more blue, my thoughts were more clear and in my eyes, miracles happened for me. I was able to get out of a bad situation, my life improved dramatically (emotionally) and I seemed to have many good things happen to me quite unexpectedly. So. If you want to know more about what happened (and still does), keep looking at this blog. It's nothing special but yet again, it is. Just keep looking.

I posted a tree here because its a weeping willow. It derives its strength from water.

A lily farm in Vermont

Camdon, Maine 2010

My Front Yard

This photo was taken in my front yard. I have a parking lot and an island of flowers that I planted through the 8 years I've been there. The background looks like mist but it's actually the pavement on the street. I always find it fascinating that the photo I thought I took comes out so differently. Makes it exciting when I process the memory card.

Barbados, 2002

Up and about...

I was up at 7:30 a.m. and waking up at 55 is so much different than when I woke up in my 20's. More aches and pains but that doesn't stop me. After a bit of walking around and feeling the life come back into me, I'm ready to try again. Today I have to get a few things done with Press Releases about a show I have here at my small Gallery (The Celtic High Crosses of Ireland) and another Press Release about the group show my photography group is having at the library the month of December. Along with that I have to show a house this morning.

So, I'll post a photo soon today.

Carolyn

My Favorite Rose...

I'm back...

I took a break from the blog to campaign for State Representative here in Massachusetts. As you may know, the election was last week and unfortunately I was defeated by the Republican Candidate, Rich Bastien. He campaigned fiercly for 8 months and I have to applaud his hard work and dedication.

But, there is a silver lining to every loss in life. I'm able to come back and post on my photography blog and hopefully someone will listen and look.

Thanks for visiting this page. I hope you enjoy my photography.


Coming attractions: My visit to Tower Hill Botanical Garden this past weekend. They had an Orchid show and I took over 150 photos. Be sure to check back to see what I've posted from the show.

While on Newcastle Island near Fort Constitution, I decided to take the obligatory photo of their lighthouse. The day started out rainy but cleared up by the time I needed to take this shot.

I haven't been blogging lately since I've been busy with photography and real estate as well. Last Sunday my friend Norm and I went up to Portsmouth, New Hampshire to check out Constitution Park. Here's one of the shots.

Calen at the Pool in Viera, Florida

My Sister and Nephew Shucking Corn in their Garage

What can I say....this was too strange not to photograph.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

I've been neglectful of my blog for a couple of weeks but I'll be posting new photos here every day from now on. There are boxes beneath each photo to express your level of interest for each image or you can simply make a comment.

My Facebook friends have been a key factor in the continual improvement of my images. I hope to post more unique images using various software I've purchased which give the subject a "special effect". The most recent software creates High Definition of which this is an example. I hope you enjoy!

This image was taken at a park in Cocoa Village, Florida in April, 2009.

Time off from Blogging

I haven't been posting in the past few weeks. Not only has the weather gotten me down but I was attacked by an awful stomach virus. I'm starting to feel better and posting photos has always brightened my day. I hope it brightens yours as well.

I took this shot on Rte. 101 in Ashburnham, Thanksgiving Day, 2008.

February 7, 2010

I took this photo while travelling to North Conway, New Hampshire a few years ago. The bear was amongst other carvings and its expression and hand in the air made me think he (or she) was saying, "Pick me! Pick me!" So I did. Or at least for the photo.

February 6, 2010

Under the bridge in Melbourne, Florida.

February 5, 2010

Chincoteague, VA

Horses along the Irish Coast

I've always wanted to take photos of horses running on the beach. While driving through Ireland in 2008 my husband and I were looking for a pitstop and we passed by a group of horses on the road. About a mile up, we pulled into a small parking lot where there was a restaurant next to the beach. Within seconds the horses ran by us, I went to the car and grabbed my camera and was able to capture a dozen or so shots. What great timing!

February 4, 2010

The Irish Coastline, 2008

February 3, 2010

Roses on a trellis in Ireland, 2008

Corn on the Cob

Who doesn't like corn on the cob. I was at my sisters this summer and couldn't resist taking this photo.

February 2, 2010

Well, I've finally caught up with my promise to post a photo a day for this year. Here's something I just edited. What do you think? I try new things and am still best at flowers so.... Please feel free to leave comments by clicking the the word "comment". Thanks.

February 1, 2010

January 31, 2010

January 30, 2010

January 29, 2010

Trying to catch up with my commitment to post 365 photos this year.

January 28, 2010

This was created with some enhancements in Photoshop CS3.

January 27, 2010

I saw this flower somewhere in Florida. They grow in warm climates near the beach.

January 26, 2010

I've finally caught up on my postings on this blog. Thanks for being patient with me. Sign up as a follower to let me know you're here looking.

January 25, 2010

I travelled by myself to Europe in 1984 never having gone anywhere by myself before, let alone to a foreign country. I bought a ticket to Paris to return a month later. Little did I know it would be the adventure of a lifetime. I landed in Paris on July 13th and didn't even have a hotel reservation. For some reason I thought I could get on a plane, land in a foreign country and just wing it. Well, I did and was surprised at how friendly and helpful people were. This photo was taken towards the end of the trip when I went to Brugge, Belgium. Walking down a side street I felt I was being watched so turned and there was this mural painted on the wall. I had to take the picture.

January 24, 2010

I'm constantly amazed at how many different ways a flower can be photographed. I try to find the best angle. This photo was taken with me laying down on the ground, with the camera on the ground angled up.

January 23, 2010

One more flower....taken at the Convent in Richmond, NH.

January 22, 2010

These Crocus flowers were taken at Pickety Place in Mason, NH. That is a very nice place to visit to photograph flowers in the spring.

January 21, 2010

My 2010 goal has been to post a photo a day and I'm trying to catch up. I hope you enjoy this photo. I use it on a greeting card and is very cheerful looking to me. I'll catch up with my posting soon.

January 20, 2010

For years I had been thinking about the Chincoteague Ponies that inhabit this island in Virginia. This April while driving to Florida I decided it was time to take a side trip and finally see this area. This photo was taken about 6 a.m. on the island and what a beautiful place it is. Unfortunately the ponies were quite a distance away so we didn't get a good viewing of them. But this view was worth the trip.

January 19, 2010

Today I start a new chapter in my life. I have found that happiness can only be gotten by an inventory of our inner self. We must take care of ourselves. No other person can make us truly happy. We have to find that on our own. I thought marriage would make my life happier and it did not. Today I am divorced. It is a sad day indeed yet I know I will carry on, a stronger and better Carolyn

January 18, 2010

When I've needed help in life I remember this Bible passage:

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

January 17, 2010

Flowers are a gift from God.

January 16, 2010

Flowers have always cheered me up. I hope they cheer you up as well.

January 15, 2010

I've been not up to posting photos for the past few days. I'll continue to post one photo for every day. I'll catch up soon.

January 14, 2010

Everyone seems to like this photo. It's a rose I photographed either at the Rose Garden in Niagara Falls or at a rose garden in Rye, NH. I'm not sure which one. This rose was stunning.

January 13, 2010

We traveled to Ireland for our honeymoon and I also received a grant to study the Celtic High Crosses while I was there. It was an exciting time and I was so in love. There were several crosses to photograph and this one was in Clones. We got to the city square and couldn't find the cross and we looked all around and couldn't figure out where it was. It was pouring rain to we were so frustrated and cold and wet. We stood in the square where the map said the cross was to be found. Funny thing is we were standing right in front of the cross the whole time. It was right in front of us and we didn't see it. Such a metaphor for life. Sometimes we have things staring us in the face and we fail to see it. My life has been very blessed and God has been a big part of it but sometimes He's shown me things and I haven't seen them....although they were right there all the time. I so wish that God was precise and would just say, Carolyn look to the left....or to the right. Instead He remains silent and wants us to figure it out for ourselves.

Ireland 2008

This was a neat looking shop in Ireland. Maybe we all need to be "Stone Mad" to have a gallery? I loved the colors. I hope you do too.

January 12, 2010

I'm writing in RED today because it's one of my favorite colors. When I'm not into a real color I like white. I once had a closet full of just white shirts in college and someone asked me why. I replied "Isn't that what angels are supposed to wear?". It was funny at the time. I'm hoping that some of my photos appeal to people and help them remember good things. Sometimes a flower can make you think of spring when it's freezing cold outside. Sometimes a photo of a horse can bring back a good memory of riding horses as a child. A photo of a cat can bring comfort and a smile. I hope my photos bring out the best in people and help you get through the day. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Carolyn

January 11, 2010

The year is already seeming to go by fast. Spring is right around the corner and new things will be happening for me this year. Here's the photo for the evening.

January 10, 2010

This is one of my favorite flower photos. It was taken at Pickety Place in Mason, New Hampshire about 3 years ago. If you haven't visited there, you should take the ride in the spring. They also have a small restaurant there and gift shop.

January 9, 2010

This photo was aptly named "Mr. Ed" by one of my Facebook friends. I was traveling through Hubbardston this fall looking for a horsefarm my Chiropractor had told me about and did locate the place. There were no horses around so I drove on and got lost. I drove what seemed to be in a circle and I ended up back at the same place I started. I looked towards the barn and lo and behold there was a horse with his head sticking out the barn window. I stopped the car and was able to get this image. He looks like an Arabian but I'm not sure.

January 8, 2010

I still haven't gotten my photoshop uploaded to this new computer but this was an image I took at Leu Gardens in Orlando a couple of years ago. It didn't seem to need much editing, so here it is.

January 7, 2010

I almost forgot to post a photo today. Here' something random I took off my hard drive. I believe this was a building across the street from a turn off on Rte. 1A going from Hampton to Portsmouth. It may be Rye, NH.

January 6, 2010

I don't have a photo to post tonight that's new but here's one I may not have posted. I decided to hook up the old computer as well as the new and try to adapt to the new one as I wean myself off the old. I used to see the world in black and white and now it appears that I'm noticing shades of grey. It certainly reduces my stress.

Anyways. Here's the photo. This was taken at Johnson's Sugar House in Orange. They serve a nice breakfast and sell Maple Syrup.