Went to the Cincinnati Zoo to see the Flowers…but there weren’t any!
It was chilly last Wednesday when I arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo to take photos of their massive flower display. I found a $2 discount at Krogers to use on the $15 admission price and avoided the $8...
View ArticleMount Adams in Spring
This beautiful young lady was sitting by some art work in Mount Adams during the Art Walk and I asked her if I could take her photo. As I walked up and down the streets, I discovered interesting...
View ArticleTheodore M. Berry International Friendship Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park in Cincinnati, Ohio has some cool art! The walking path within the Park parallels the Ohio River and is approximately 1/2 mile in length. The Park...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Beauty
Philadelphia has so much natural beauty! Not only its architecture, but all of the small Squares, Parks and Gardens. This is one of the small parks… I found more Street Art… And even an Artist! Hi Ho...
View ArticleRebirth
Spring is so full of possibilities and life! The trees grow fuller, the flowers blossom and our world turns green! Living on five acres, surrounded by trees, I often feel disconnected…as if I’m in a...
View ArticleArt in Ault Park
Ault Park is one of the many beautiful Parks in the Cincinnati area, with frequent events, such as “Art in Ault” that I attended this past week. The work of Holly Schapker, a local artist, was on...
View ArticleFirst Snow of the Season
The first snow of the season is always exciting…even if it’s only an inch of snow. After the sun came up, I was outside in my house slippers to capture a bit of the magic! It seems odd for green …...
View ArticleThe Day After
I went outside again this morning to capture the rising sun and loved the way the trees cast a long shadow. Most of the snow has melted since yesterday. Which photo do you like better? Number 1, 2 or...
View ArticleA Vision of White
I awoke this morning to a vision of white all around me…glorious snow! My kitty Katie was even in awe! The kind of snow that clings to every branch and creates a magical world of silence, surrounding...
View ArticleTaking Photographs on the Way to Photography Class
I know what two of my greatest passions in life are…photography and travel! So, it’s no surprise that I couldn’t help but stop to take photographs of the sunset while on the way to photography class…...
View ArticleFoggy Morning
I woke before dawn and made my morning coffee. Peering out the window, everything was encased in fog. I hastily threw on a jacket over my pajamas, grabbed my tripod and camera, and wandered down the...
View ArticleThe Search for Autumn
My latest assignment for Cincinnati Refined was to find the most colorful “leaf popping” streets within selected Cincinnati neighborhoods, so off I went, on a 40 mile journey and was amazed that I only...
View ArticleHocking Hills Autumn Splendor
A quick two-day mid-week trip to Hocking Hills State Park for hiking followed by soaking in a hot tub with girlfriends was just what the doctor ordered! Located in Southeastern Ohio, 2 1/2 hours from...
View ArticleAsh Cave and Cedar Falls
The weather forecast for Day two of our Hocking Hills hiking adventure predicted rain late in the day, so unlike the previous day, we left our rain coats, umbrellas, and waterproof camera bags back at...
View ArticleRock House at Hocking Hills State Park
Hiking to the Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park, these pumpkin colored mushrooms were a delightful surprise! My friends posed for a quick shot in front of this splendid autumn tree when we pulled...
View ArticleSami Jo
“Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” ~Henry Ward Beecher “The soul is healed by being with children.”~Fyodor Dostoyevsky “Children see magic because they look for it.”...
View ArticleHula Hoop Girl
I introduced you to Sami Jo in yesterday’s post and wanted to share some of her hula hooping photos from our Senior Photo shoot… It’s refreshing to watch someone engage in an activity they’re...
View ArticleVivian
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be...
View ArticleWhat’s Been Goin’ On…
It’s been a busy 10 days, but I wanted to catch you up on what’s been going on with me lately. In addition to the previous senior photo shoots of Sami Jo and Vivian, I attended a Bengals football...
View ArticleHiking with the Clouds
A few days ago, my husband and I headed over to the Longbranch Farms located a few minutes away from our home and took a hike! The sky was gorgeous and it was warm..50 degrees…compared to recently. My...
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