At last, the image seems to say. I had the honor of photographing a small Russian Orthodox wedding story. It was fascinating for me, watching the traditional ceremony for this bride and groom. I am giving you just a glimpse of what I captured.
I thought this one image summed up the entire bond between them.
The view from my room.
Well, it has been quite awhile since I could find the time to blog. I have been busy with changes, challenges and just returned from a trip to England. Gorgeous country and lovely people. Europe always makes me feel so humble – it is so rich in history, culture and architecture.
I stayed in the gorgeous area of the North – Lakeland District. I was fortunate enough to find this perfect little inn, called the The Eagle and Child Inn. The owners, Richard and Denise, are fantastic hosts. Their staff are ever attentive and I loved coming back to my cozy room each evening after very long days, to a comfy bed, tea and sweet treats in my room. The colours of this inn are warm and inviting and it is just so much fun to sit each evening, and watch the goings on in the pub or drink a beer and have a chat with the locals all of whom were very friendly and I adore their wonderful sense of humor. Every one of them is a wickedly funny comedian! Well. . . there was one grumpy one in there. The food is absolutely superb! I made many new friends and though I was not on the winning team, I thoroughly enjoyed quiz night on Thursday night. I only contributed one correct answer for my team – truth is, the heavy accent of the quiz master, made it difficult for me to understand the questions . . . well, that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it! Did I already say that it was great fun drinking beer and hangin’ with my classmates? Each evening I tried a half pint of a different beer. They change kegs frequently so there are so many incredible choices of local brews, how can I not try them all? Well, I gave it a small try, anyhow.
Everyday, I hopped on the bus and took in two villages a day. So I really explored the area extensively. All the photographs below were taken with my Sony instamatic! I love that camera. It goes everywhere with me. Thin and lightweight – fits in a special pocket in my purse. I have not even downloaded my images from my Canon or Nikon yet so if keep checking back. If I get some good ones, I may share them at a later date.
I was attending a photography course and I came back newly inspired and cannot wait to incorporate all I learned into my life and work.
Keep checking back! I may come up with more images.
Cheers! Thank you for stopping by.
Just a little view I chose, this is one of the gardens where you can sit, eat or have yet another beer at Eagle & Child Inn. The panoramic view is 3 times the size but I did not want to photograph all of the people around me, that were enjoying the same space. Plenty of gorgeous countryside.
A table for one? Wouldn’t you just love sitting at this inn, eating dinner each night?
I just love the colours in this one and that I can see the brilliant blue sky reflecting in the ratty windows of this abandoned building. Aren’t the windows so cool?
This day I was in Windemere and stopped for a cool fruit smoothie with strawberry and bananas.
Gawd, I just love park benches . . . benches of any kind. This bench was in a church graveyard that I visited in Grasmere. I visited the gravestones of the poet Wordsworth and his family.
Actually I think I found THE bench to get home for my garden. I discovered this really awesome little garden shop called Myrtle & Mace located in Staveley.
Having tea in Kendal after an intensive day of exploring and shopping! I loved how the lighting came out on this one. It really was a very bright, sunny day and I am sitting right outside in it!
I stopped here again in Kendal for a break, after walking to the ruins of Kendal castle. I had a rest under this tree. Another park bench was calling my name . . . and yes, if you were wondering, those are my knees.
. . . and this is the sky I saw just above my head, laying in this park. The air was a dreamy temperature with slight cool breeze under the trees.
So many fun steps and nooks and crannies. I absolutely love the alley ways of the England’s streets. When you walk down them, you can actually envision another time of long ago.
Just a short note today. I was recently photographing a family of 3 at my one of my favorite lake spots. The Gregg family turned me onto this small lake when we photographed with them last year.
In a split of a second I saw this shot of this little boy. Quite the serious fisherman, in all his 2 years. The lighting was magical and you can see the water swishing off his line. I snuck the shot, spoke with his mother and now I share this image with you, with her permission. I only wish you could see more of his super cool, red rubber boots!
Enjoy. Life is all full of these moments when you take the time to see.
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