From the Photo Archives: Monhegan Trail

On June 16, 2016June 12, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph2 Comments

From the photo archives, circa 2007 – Monhegan Trail…

The trails on Monhegan are so fabulous, volunteers work hard to keep them nice. So when you get off the island and see a map for sale, buy one, support the local businesses while you’re there. Something this fabulous deserves to be around forever and ever.

Remember to leave no trace – take everything you brought with you. The logistics of trash removal (for residents and businesses) on the island boggle the mind and the pocketbook!

Catch you back here tomorrow – Back to regular posting next week!

From the Photo Archives: Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, SC)

On June 15, 2016June 12, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Photograph, SCLeave a comment

From the photo archives… Palmetto Bluff, (Bluffton, SC) – taken September 2007.

We headed out on a road trip shortly after our last dog passed away – Reggie, he was a sweetie. Needed to get away from the silence and busy our minds with beauty. Let me tell you Palmetto Bluff is the perfect place to do just that!

Catch you back here tomorrow – Back to regular posting next week!

Flag Day!

On June 14, 2016June 12, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS1 Comment

Happy Flag Day!

This photo was taken on the Elizabeth Ann from Monhegan Boat Line (we have always taken Elizabeth Ann on the way to Monhegan and Laura B on the return, both are such cool boats)! Monhegan Boat Line is located in Port Clyde, Maine – a place that is near and dear to our hearts. The nicest people, with a sense of humor, which is so appreciated. They also have a cool gift shop, don’t pass it up!

Catch you back here tomorrow – Back to regular posting next week!

From the Photo Archives: Alligator at Palmetto Bluff

On June 13, 2016June 12, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Photograph, SCLeave a comment

Photograph from the archives…

This creature was just perched on his own little island minding his business when we walked past… I snapped a photo and kept moving.

It’s best to respect the distance between us, ha ha… This was taken in 2007 at Palmetto Bluff. Have you ever been? If you get a chance, it’s a beautiful place to visit – don’t miss it!

Catch you back here tomorrow – Back to regular posting next week!

Another Charleston Photo…

On June 12, 2016June 3, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

Love the shadows, don’t you? Charlie loves to walk downtown… different smells and different “friends” that he runs into along the way. It’s the time of year to head out early, humidity isn’t fit for man or beast, ha ha…

Bring a camera! Most of my photos are taken with my phone nowadays, I can grab it and run out the door and snap along the way. Fred and Charlie walk fast, so I snap, snap, snap then run, run, run to catch up. It’s a workout, but one worth it’s weight in gold!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston Photo!

On June 11, 2016June 3, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

I love the wrought iron gates in Charleston, SC. Each is a masterpiece. The views beyond the gates are even more of a masterpiece. A peek at that white steeple against that oh-so-blue sky is just beautiful. The palm makes it tropical, the shadows on the old brick are stunning.

No matter where you look you find something absolutely beautiful. Not only downtown in the historic district, but everywhere! Keep your eyes open for it!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Sun and Shadows – Charleston Photo

On June 5, 2016June 2, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph2 Comments

I’ve mentioned the beautiful window boxes throughout the city. Each one as gorgeous as the next. Some with unexpected plants that seem to flourish in their surroundings. Obviously planted by someone who knows what they’re doing!

Another fine example. What a treat to round a corner and find even more beautiful window boxes just waiting to have their photo taken!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Sunrise on the river!

On June 4, 2016May 19, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, Photograph2 Comments

Breathtaking, isn’t it? When I go home to visit my parents the sunrises always get me. I’m running up and down the street in PJ’s with my phone (didn’t take a camera this time). Michigan really is beautiful. The weather? I LOVE IT! It was coolish, with some warmer days. Perfect!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Dramatic Shadows!

On May 29, 2016May 23, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

This is one eye-catching geranium in it’s hot coral splendor! Just look at the dramatic shadow. I have a thing with shadows, they always catch my eye, it’s like a work of art!

Have a wonderful Sunday and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

Marine City Fish Company – Michigan!

On May 24, 2016May 19, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, FOOD, Michigan, PhotographLeave a comment

Bell’s Battered Fish & Chips – Marine City Fish Company, Marine City, MI

Last time I went to Michigan to visit family, we stopped at a favorite place for dinner. Marine City Fish Company. They have fresh seafood from the nearby lakes (wallet, perch, whitefish, salmon) and they have “Oceanside Seafood”. Normally I pick the local variety, but this flash fried, beer battered, Icelandic cod sure did sound good. The hand cut shoestring fries were amazing, and I’m not a big french fry eater… the homemade tartar sauce was impeccable. The carrots tasty, as was a good-size garden salad. Very good! Of course I had to get the photo shoot in prior to taking a bite, I’m just glad I remembered! Check out their menu! I love menus, ha ha!

This photo is from a previous visit, this is the Cedar Planked White Fish with homemade chips. Wow! Wow! Wow! This actually won a photo contest years ago (thank you Jericho)! It’s as beautiful as it was delicious!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

St. Johns Marsh as Seen Through the Car Window…

On May 22, 2016May 19, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph2 Comments

St. Johns Marsh as seen through the car window – Clay Township/Algonac, MI. Many times when I see a photo and grab for my phone there just isn’t time to get the window down as well. So… that weird reflection in the middle isn’t something in the marsh. Look at this sky. Those peeks of bright cobalt blue underneath the whites and grays of the clouds.

Read more about St. Johns Marsh via this link: bluewaysofstclair.org

Catch you back tomorrow!

Simple beauty.

On May 21, 2016May 12, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

I love the simple things in life. A smile, a beautiful flower, dew on a leaf in early morning. As we go through life we all encounter difficult times, happy times and times that we just go through the motions from day to day. Make a point to stop and “smell the roses”, notice the little things to be grateful for, it will make you smile, and when you smile, others will too!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Uncle Henry’s and the Sunflower – Monhegan, ME

On May 15, 2016April 29, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, PhotographLeave a comment

I think I took a photo of this scene each time I walked by it. Sometimes foggy, in sun, in shade, early, late, wind blowing, wind still… this scene mesmerizes me. Uncle Henry’s in the background, a very cool cottage near the wharf. The two adirondack chairs are perfectly placed to see everything that is going on. I love this place!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Monhegan Island, Maine at Sunset

On May 14, 2016May 5, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVELLeave a comment

This photo was taken early fall last year. Almost every night there was a beautiful sunset. These breathtaking scenes just happened to be at the time of our dinner reservation each night. Thankfully Fred is understanding while I run out and snap “a few” photos. I think we need to make a reservation after sunset, because when there is a sunset like this it is so awe inspiring you can’t help but to be captivated by it and to feel so utterly blessed to be in such a magnificent place, especially when you can share your love of this place with those you love.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston – Beautiful!

On May 13, 2016April 29, 2016 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

This turned out to be quite a dramatic photo. Those cool Italian Cypress (I think that’s what they’re called) trees are so striking, especially against a sky that is full of clouds and light! There are so many photos to be taken in Charleston – beauty… everywhere!

Back to normal posting 5/16!

Catch you back here tomorrow!