Happy New Year

And so 2009 comes to an end.
May what lies beyond be filled with light.

No "Ba-a-a-a-a humbug" here!

Where's the party?

Barnyard Christmas

So this is where the party is!

(Stay tuned)

Keep it simple

Wondering about what to wear to your next Christmas get-together?
A little touch of red and green is all you need!

A Christmas Invitation

Since I live in the quaint little village of Leipers Fork,
I've decided to share my images
of Christmas in rural Tennessee.
No snow for a sleigh yet, but you're invited
to come along with me for a holiday ride.

The Last Rose of Summer

Alas, the time has come when most outdoor flowers have given in
to the cold of winter and will not reappear until next year.
My love for them does not, however, disappear.
Hence, this indoor shot!

Greetings

May your Thanksgiving be outstanding!

Lady in Waiting

With cold weather approaching,a ladybug takes a moment
to contemplate her next step.

Autumn Art

Mother Nature painted the leaves.
I simply laid them on an old iron pot,
much to the delight of my camera.

Meeting Place

Autumn tree tops mingle with a towering church steeple
to create a place of peace and beauty.

Hanging On

A lone beauty makes her encore in the light of the early morning sun.

Fall Colors

The golds and oranges of autumn blend nicely
with the ole red, white and blue. (Look closely)

Autumn Repose

Take some time to simply sit and behold the beauty around you.

Entering Fall

Come along with me as we walk
into the glorious beauty of fall!

Ready and Waiting

With fall in the air, rural barns everywhere quietly anticipate 

their harvest duties.

Nature's Ballet

With fascinating quickness and graceful beauty,
the tiny hummingbirds have exited
the stage of summer.
I will miss their daily performances on my front porch,
and applaud their return next season.

Ode To Summer

One last look. Fall is on its way.

Little Peeps

On The Bright Side

I love sunflowers! Why?
Because over the course of the day (in their budding stage),
sunflowers follow the sun from east to west,
and at night they return to an eastward orientation awaiting
the next sunrise.
Shouldn't we learn to live always watching for the light?

Somewhere Out There

Keep looking, and you will find it.

Morning Fog

Sometimes "Alone" is beautiful.

Reflection

You Gotta Try

(Is there such a thing as "too cute"?)

In The Eye of the Beholder

One can still find beauty in an aging rose.

Facelift

There is unique beauty in old age.
Our vain attempts to "fix it" only detract from that beauty.

Your Time To Shine

When you finally arrive, give it all you've got!

Mule Talk

"You Want Me To Pull What?"

Always Move Toward The Light

Rays of Hope

There, if you look for them.

A Helping Hand

Some days you need a friend.

At "Parade Rest"

Memorial Day 2009

Every military person knows the commander's order
of "Parade Rest," a time to stand at ease.
On this national holiday, parades will march across America in honor
of those who have given us their ultimate sacrifice.

Thanks to the Webeloes (a younger division of the Boy Scouts) from Davidson
and Williamson County who placed U.S. flags on the graves of 35,000
of America's finest at the National Military Cemetery in Nashville, TN.

Stately

Dressed in royal colors, the Iris reigns as Tennessee's state flower.

Passing Through

An intriguing image appears as a result of movement and light.

It serves as a reminder of life itself 

and how quickly we move through it.

Natural Light

Mother Nature paints a stunning work of art with light
reflected from windows on the opposite side of the street.

The Star of the Show

See how she shines!

A Passing Thought

Make it a happy one.

A Place of Peace

Find one in your heart every day.

How You Look At It

Sometimes your perspective makes all the difference!
What might appear as overwhelming can suddenly become
obtainable with a different point of view.

(Shot from the Sears Tower in Chicago.)

The Eye Has It

Bee . . . the Light

Please pardon my pun . . . I am all about "light."

Imagine my delight when I captured
the glow of a setting sun illuminating
the happy wings of a buzzing bee.

With Intent

Moving as one with one goal in mind.

Springtime Welcome

It's that wonderful time of year when Mother Nature invites you
to enjoy some of her most beautiful works of art.

Towering Tulips

Mother Nature makes a striking statement
amidst the concrete and asphalt of city life.

Stop for Spring

Just a reminder . . .
Don't run through life so quickly that you miss its beauty.

The Littlest Cowboy

Can't help but share this one. It is simply too cute.
Need I say more?

Celebrate New Life

Happy Easter!

Asleep at the Wheel

A dear elderly lady takes a little siesta beside her parked automobile

just behind her booth at the craft fair.

Running in the Rain

A Spring downpour puts a little spring in your step!

The Touch of Spring

New life, new beauty.

Sunburst

With winter's end, comes the sun.
With its warmth, springs new life!