Our Word View - Unique

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week the word unique  was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week.

I remember taking these shots.  The weather had turned cool and the moss on my back hill was a vibrant green.  These tiny, unique specimens seemed to pop up out of nowhere.  I love how they look like tiny little trees from a fairy village.  They truly make me smile.

Peace!

Our Word View - Tattered

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week the word tattered  was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week.

I had high hopes of getting out for a photo adventure.  Unfortunately an unexpected change in my teaching position prevented me from doing so!  After this week I could simply take a self portrait and that would suffice but I chose to look through my photos instead.   As I perused my images I quickly came across several pictures that showed tattered, spent hydrangea blooms.  Even with their earth tones these flowers hold a lovely beauty that catches my eye.

Peace!

Our Word View - Structure

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week the word structure  was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week.

At first I wanted to use a picture of a home or building for this weeks post but then I started looking at my photos and realized the word structure could be applied to many of my photos.  I took special pleasure in looking at the  following images of flowers that have gone to seed.  I love how they have maintained their structure and beauty even though their color is gone.  These flowers stand next to beautiful purple blooms yet look just as lovely.

Peace!

Our Word View - Grand

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week the word grand  was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week.

Last year at this time we took a trip to visit Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island.  When I read this week's word I immediately thought of that visit and of our upcoming visit this week.  The amount of wealth enjoyed by the families who built their summer homes in Newport back in the early 1900's is unfathomable.  To say these homes are grand is a huge understatement.  Rosecliff has amazing frontage on the ocean that does not overshadow the opulence of the home itself.

The exterior presents like a museum!  The stone work and sculptures on the property are breathtaking.  Really, who has a carved nude in their garden?  Amazing.

The stone columns holding the shade structure are ornate and substantial.  

There is no average water fountain at this property.  Along with a gazing pool overlooking the ocean the front of the property was adorned with this gorgeous water feature.

Again beautiful stone work decorates the exterior walls.  Cherubs carved from stone watch over the property.  

Such beauty amazes me!  

Peace!

Our Word View - Flourish

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week the word flourish  was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week.

One of my favorite plantings in my yard is my lace cap hydrangea.  It has flourished in my side garden.  At the time I purchased this plant I also purchased two others hydrangeas.  My lace cap is the best of the bunch.  It adds such wonderful interest to the garden.  This year I purchased a strawberry and cream lace cap and am hoping that it will do as well.

Peace!