Winter Sky at Sunset

Thanks for watching the sun go down with me. I’d love to have you along for the ride so if you haven’t yet, come visit me at Life on the Bikeand Other Fab Things.

Just Not Feelin’ It

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

The last of the Thanksgiving guests had gone, two days of parties were over (oh my what a fabulous holiday!) and it was time to revisit the Monochromia post that I’d scheduled over 2 weeks ago. As I looked at it, I knew … I just wasn’t feeling it and a change had to be made.

I sat at my desk and stared out the window and pondered the situation. The last three day’s photography efforts were all about family and friends. Copious amounts of food and drink had left me contentedly sluggish. What to do, what to do?

So there you have it. The view from my chair.

I’m thankful for a holiday that celebrates gratitude … and thankful, too, for the opportunity to be a part of Monochromia.

Sycamore #2, and Geese, too

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

Taken the same morning as the previous image, but the mist is rising higher in this one, and the geese are much more visible. I wish you could have heard all the calls they were making.

Sycamore

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

Sycamore Trees are often found on the river’s edge and are easily seen in the early morning light because of their smooth, white bark. The Canada Geese, on the other hand, are not so visible this frosty morn.

Idle

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

The leaves continue to fall, and then to whirl around my carport, never idle. Meanwhile, my much loved bike has not moved in over a week. My camera too, has not seen much action.

How does life get in the way of things that we love?

Each morning I walk by and feel regret … but also hope … soon I will feel the wind in my face and the camera in my hand.

Water Therapy

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

… and to be perfectly honest, there was plenty of wine therapy, too!

For a few more photos from a lovely wine weekend, check out this post on Life on Bike and Other Fab Things

So … your team is losing the game. What do you do?

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

You sit in the stands, taking photos of the rain.

(because of course … you never, er … rarely, leave the game early)

Come on over to Life on the Bike and check out the rest of the photos from an otherwise great trip to Pittsburgh!!

Trestle Across the New

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

The New River.

Around these parts, folks like to claim that the New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world. Whether that’s true or not is argued by geologists and historians, but it really doesn’t matter.

We sure do love our river.

Please visit Life on the Bike for more images of the New River surrounded by the beautiful colors of fall.

Contentment

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

Contentment: a few quiet moments on the bank of the New River.

To see more photos from a lovely day on the bike, please visit Sunday Afternoon Ride.

The Shining

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

As I walked around the house one evening this past week, I saw the setting sun shining brightly on the leaves of this small tree. As my friend Gary says “right time, right place”.

Visit Life on the Bike to see this image in color.

Have an enjoyable weekend, whatever the weather and whichever hemisphere you’re in!