Dome at St. Peters Basilica

Rome is one of my very favorite places!  This was taken while in the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica.  It's an astoundingly beautiful place! The opulance is over the top and quite sad when you think of the disparity of wealth in the world, but I tried not to think of it but just enjoy being there and observe.

Fussen, Germany

This was the little town that we stopped in on our way to the Neuschwanstein Castle.  I think this is where we got the carriage that took us most of the way up to the castle before we had to get out and walk the rest of the way.  Anyway, we had been in Germany over a week and I had expected it to be snowing the entire time or at least have snow on the ground...but it actually snowed only our last two days there...this one was clearly one of those days.  I was in heaven! I love snow!

Warm Sunset - Skywatch Friday

It's finally getting warm again here.  Sorry for all the sky photos with the Biltmore Hotel in them, but working late this is the only angle I get at the seeting sun and it's a little hard to leave it out. To enjoy more sky photos from around the world, check out Skywatch Friday!

Pine Island Sunset 2

This is another shot from the night I took photos of the sunset off Pine Island in West Florida (see first posting dated 11/28/09).  For Christmas I had this one printed on canvas and gave it to my Mom as a gift.  She was the one with me that night and while I was farther down the road taking other photos she pointed out how the color was changing in the sky, I ran down to her and took this pic...so I thought it was only fitting that she have that moment for herself.  Thanks Mom!  You're the best!

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Over Christmas my Mom was able to convert some old photo prints to digital for me.  This one was taken years ago on a trip to Germany.  At the time...I was using a disposable camera and it was snowing.  This image is not modifed in any way. Not sure why it turned out so blue...maybe it was too cold for the film or they processed the film weird...all these castle shots came out really blue...but I kind of like it.  It was cold that day and I think the blue actually gives it the feel of the chill in the air. This was the last time I saw snow and much as I don't relish the cold...I sure do miss snow!!!

Skywatch Friday - Red Sky at Night...Sailor's Delight

It's been unseasonably cold in Miami this week...I know what you're thinking..."if you think that's cold you should come...." and you're right...but it's all relative and to us Floridians...this has been COLD! Anyway, the skys have been phenomenal with this cold weather.  I just couldn't resist tonight's...it's the redest I have seen a sky in a long time...amazing! Enjoy...and to see more skies from around the world click on the title to go to Skywatch Friday :o)

Sky's the Limit in 2010 - Skywatch Friday

I have high hopes for myself and the world in general for this new year.  I pray we all enjoy renewal, happiness and joy in great abundance. Sky's the limit...reach and aim high :o)

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