These are from our drive through Wyoming just a few days ago. We somehow slipped through a little crack in the storm in order to avoid the worst of the weather, but the clouds were beautiful, especially with the mountain background.
It’s definitely winter, and the holidays are just around the corner!
I have a fascination with sunsets. That much is clear. But finding the perfect sunset? I’ve found a few, and this one comes close. But I’ve never worked as hard to find a gorgeous sunset as I did on Thanksgiving this year. To make room for our big turkey dinner, we hiked up the ridge above Shell Beach. Pismo Beach was to the South and Avila Beach was to the North. It only took 2 miles and about 600 vertical feet, but we finally found the perfect spot. Our reward? A 2010 Roche Syrah, and a beautiful sunset.
Happy sunsetting.
While Derek was in town at the end of June, we visited many of the iconic destinations San Francisco has to offer. One of them was the Palace of Fine Arts. There are few locations in the States that make me feel like I’m wandering the beautiful old architecture of Europe, but this was definitely one of them. With my camera in hand, I proceeded to get lost in the beauty of my surroundings. What a beautiful place to go for an afternoon stroll.
Near the eastern entrance, the tops of these giant columns all have figures facing inward. I don’t know what it means, but it is beautiful architecture.
Looking toward city residences, I thought this was a beautiful view. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a house right on the park?!
This was my attempt at an artistic shot, looking straight up from underneath a set of columns.
The architecture reminds me of ancient Rome, but the color almost reminds me of ancient Egypt. How fascinating.
It was a lovely visit, and the late afternoon sun created some beautiful shots. I highly recommend adding the Palace of Fine Arts on to your visit into the city. You don’t have to stay long, and parking is free. It truly is a magical place.
My husband’s younger brother, Derek, was out for a visit last week. It was his first time to California. Naturally, I wanted him to see the ocean, and maybe a few of the wonders the California Coast has to offer.
We started our day driving out D Street to Point Reyes Station. We turned South on Hwy 1, and down the coast we went. There is always a lot to see when driving the coastline, but here are a few of my favorites.
First, the view looking north from Muir Beach Outlook.
Next, we walked through Muir Woods, which is absolutely one of my favorite places out here. The trees are like giants. Some of them were even standing long before we declared our independence from Britain. Amazing.
I continue to be amazed at how much beauty surrounds us here in California. The views are stunning, the open spaces vast, and the magic of the redwoods truly humbling. I hope you are able to visit these amazing places, and appreciate them as much as I do.
My Mum started taking a photography class recently. One thing her instructor suggested to her was to try to turn ordinary everyday things into art. As a result, she came up with several pictures of a staircase. One looking up, and one looking down. Very cool pictures, I must say.
So here is my attempt to take a lesson from my Mum. It doesn’t have the same effect as the stairs, but with the sun rising this morning, I thought I would take a shot or two of the love seat on our patio.
It was a fun experiment. I will have to start doing this more often. Thanks for the lesson Mum!
Shifting the Balance 