Rose through glass blocks

Interesting photo of roses that was put through an effect of glass blocks. The green brush like stroke in the middle appears as if a bold artist came back a last time to add a leaf.

My sister Diane shared this photo from her trip to India this past year. I asked her about what kind of crowd she was hanging with these days and were they as far out as her E. Michigan U days and alternative lifestyle people. I do remember some her rock concert days and some face painting. When she answered "colorful characters" as her new homeys I didn't picture the ashram crowd that she attracted as the Dreads in the pic. Zero in on her and she is obviously happy and that makes me happy.

Jackson and Family at the Austin iconic HULA HUT.

Of course we are doing our part to....KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!!!!!!!!!

Dianes' visit to Austin Texas

My sister Diane and Debra sharing some fun and stories. Diane is here in Austin for a week long holiday and we are enjoying catching up on family and recent events. Diane lives in Costa Rica and has had adventures in Peru and India.

Super Stars Austin Zombieland

Recently "Zombie land" premiered in Austin and the stars and Hollywood moguls turned out in droves. A popular gathering site and watering hole was the Four Seasons. While tight security help back the paparazzi and stalkers there were sitings that leaked into the broader press. This glam couple posed for a quick glimpse into that elite " we're here and you're not" knowing snap. One and only one pic captured this truly Austin event.

Canadian Rockies Fall Colors

This picture was taken in the afternoon on the Vermilion chain lakes in late September. The lakes run for some miles west of Banff. It was unseasonably warm at 78 degrees. Locals said it snowed in early October and sure enough they had light snow on October first. At the tree line you can pick up some golden aspens and the lake shore shrubbery has the fall color burst.

Santa Fe Market

When I recently brought back pictures from Santa Fe, the most often comment from those viewing was "wow, all the colors....". A corner outdoor vendor had piles of woven blankets and these probably best captured the color blast seen around town. Click on the pic for large view. I think these particular blankets were from Peru.

Snails Pace

This is about as fast as I intend to go today, the proverbial "snails' pace". I took this picture trying to pick up the earthen colors and after viewing noticed the slime. Since the snail is on a vertical wall the slime must have some adhesive qualities.

Santa Fe Water Creatures

A clear sunny day at 7000 feet in Santa fe. What to do? Jump into the lap pool and have a blast. the baby float puts Jackson into the action.