Tag Archives: photography

Where the Heck are My Glasses?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I can hear my mother chuckling at herself after misplacing something, saying, “It’s hell getting old!” My mom was a very sharp 86 when she passed away, but she did occasionally give us gentle reminders us that she missed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged aging, Eyesight, Glasses, Health, Mine, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Senior Health | 50 Comments

The Autumn Leaves… Fabulous Foliage

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We’ve lived most of our married life in either Upstate New York or New England – two of the première areas for Autumn “leaf-peeping.” We love our Autumn leaves. In the Winter, only the last vestiges of leaves remain. Oak … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged Autumn, Foliage, Leaf-Peeping, lifestyle, nature, photography, photos, Seasons, Weekly Travel Theme | 53 Comments

A Solitary Swan

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Last month, we travelled to Stratford, Ontario for the day. Like Stratford in England, the town is on a river called the Avon. Although the main attraction in town is theatre – primarily Shakespeare – the village has a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Avon River Park, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Solitary, Stratford Ontario, Swans | 18 Comments

Peaceful White

Posted on September 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I unfortunately wasn’t home on Friday to do a “white” post in honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace. I know I’m late for the day, and early for the season, but there is nothing more quietly peaceful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Peace, photography, photos, UN International Day of Peace, Weekly Travel Theme, White | 32 Comments

Leading a Textured Life

Posted on September 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

What textures make up the substance of your life? Do you prefer a smooth, simple, serene tempo, or do you enjoy a more varied, unpredictable, mixed up energy in your days? Merriam-Webster has many definitions of texture. My favorites are: something … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, Texture, Weekly Travel Theme | 28 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It was on a whim that I stuck my head into a castle cannon battery hole, and took a quick shot of one of my favorite places – Edinburgh’s Old Town. I didn’t realize until later how much there was … Continue reading →