Category Archives: photography

Birds at Mill Creek

On our recent trip to Mill Creek MetroParks, we saw lots of birds. Early in the day, I thought the female red bird would be the best picture of the day. However, I captured these two. As we left Fellows Riverside Gardens … Continue reading

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A Walk in the Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Although chilly, we had a beautiful walk in the garden on Saturday. The pansies put on a colorful display on the cloudy morning. We liked the pink flowers on the trellis. The many of the rhododendrons in the garden were blooming. … Continue reading

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At the Beach, Presque Isle

Last Friday we went to Presque Isle.  It was a little chilly, but a great day overall. The park was fairly empty of people.  Animals on the other hand … In our initial drive through the park, we saw a … Continue reading

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Phipps Spring Flower Show

Phipps Spring Flower Show is a highlight of gardens around the world. Without leaving Pittsburgh, we were able to visit the  Polynesian Islands,  the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, India, and  France. Spring is blooming everywhere.

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Photography Exhibit

The photography exhibit opened at Fellows Riverside Gardens over the weekend. We had a good time looking at the art, as well as the flowers and wildlife in the garden.

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Punxsutawney Phil

Saturday, we were in Punxsutawney, PA.  According to tradition, on February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil appears to forecast the weather. If Phil sees his shadow, there are six more weeks of winter. If Phil does not see his shadow, spring is … Continue reading

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Fort Worth Stockyards, Christmas Eve

Bass Hall in Fort Worth was all decorated for the holidays. After the final performance of the Nutcracker for the 2011 season, my brother took us to visit the stockyards. I was fascinated by the signs. We did some window shopping. … Continue reading

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Garden Nutcracker

Where does inspiration begin? At the Phipps Winter Flower show, it began with the Nutcracker.  Just like Mary, visitors could look through the keyhole into the delights beyond. Fancifully decorated trees and a variety of other vignettes abounded. Some of the rooms … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Walk

Today we went for a Pumpkin Walk at Fellows Riverside Gardens. We saw many, many pumpkins.  I stopped counting at 700.  There were easily more than 1,000. The creativity of the carvers was amazing. Near the entrance to the rose … Continue reading

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Sunflower

I’m not the only one enjoying the sunflower.

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