Tag Archives: photography

Simple Geometry

Posted on November 4, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Maybe it’s because there’s often been chaos in my day (and in my thoughts), but sometimes I really crave the orderly. Symmetry. Simple Geometry. Architecture is one of the places where I have enjoyed many balanced forms. I’m drawn to … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Biosphere, geometry, Louvre, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, praymids, symmentry, Transamerica Tower, triangles | 38 Comments

Blue Willow – Foreign Stories of Faraway Worlds

Posted on October 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Two birds flying high, A Chinese vessel, sailing by. A bridge with three men, sometimes four, A willow tree, hanging o’er. A Chinese temple, there it stands, Built upon the river sands. An apple tree, with apples on, A crooked … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged Alien, Blue Willow, China, Foreign, photography, photos, postaday | 37 Comments

Drawing with Light

Posted on October 22, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Photography: derived from the Greek photos (“light”) and graphein (“to draw”). ¹ If you think about it, light is both the subject and the paintbrush for most photographic work. It can help bathe a subject in color or brilliance, bringing out every detail – … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Silhouette | 23 Comments

So Big!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We played a game with our children and grandchildren to get them to put their hands in the air when it was time to take off a shirt for bath time, or put on pajamas for bed. How big are … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Big, Dreams, Great Wall of China, Hawaii Island, lifestyle, photography, postaday, Pumpkins, Weekly Travel Theme | 42 Comments

Happy Days – Happy Memories

Posted on October 9, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We had a great weekend. A friend from Hawaii arrived last Thursday evening and left Monday – and in between we packed in a lot of happy New England moments. I love the Fall, and we did all our favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Autumn, Boston, Happy, kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Walking | 22 Comments

Animal Kingdom – It’s Everywhere

Posted on October 9, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Our friend Ailsa pointed out that last Thursday, October 4th, was World Animal Day. This got me thinking about the different levels of freedom and autonomy that animals have in our world. There are places where they are wild, but … Continue reading →