Life: Through the Lens

We have had a spectacular adventure, one full of surprises.  That's one of the special things about going somewhere new, where everything you see is new and engaging.  You operate on your loose agenda, in our case, and then are amazed as you stumble upon the unexpected.  Such was the case in Oxford, England. Our itinerary became a little tight as we made our way from Cornwall, the southwestern area of England, with two stops prior to our time in London.  The first stop was Bath, the second Oxford.  Both stops would be relatively short, so we knew we would have little time to fully explore these towns.  In Oxford, we had one full day, so we set off for the visitors center to get a town map and formulate a plan to see some of the colleges which make up Oxford University.   It's always great fun to explore someplace new... and the history and literary atmosphere in Oxford is so rich.  We happened to be there on graduation day f...

Besides the parade, the Arts and Crafts show is usually exceptional. This year there were a number of authors, selling their tales of mystery and magic. We always stop at the photography booths, or course; I love to get more ideas on how to display our photos, and what we might do with them as far as gifts and sales. There's so much color and creative energy. While we wandered through the outdoor venue we chatted with people we don't see on a regular basis, talked with vendors and admired their wares, and generally just enjoyed being outside on a beautiful spring day. Great fun. How did you spend your own Memorial Day weekend?

I love this photograph. You can see the natural world through the outer ring of circles and again through the purple around the center. The colors are important, and take your eye around the circle and into the center. Color describes something you see, but it can also describe feelings, and hopes and dreams. We're looking forward to seeing what everyone has to offer as they open their color wheel this week:).