Lizzy's Photos

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T22:46:00.000-08:00

May 2012 be filled with love, happiness, peace & prosperity.

Happy New Year from Cheryl, the G-man & Gertie

Season's Greetings

2011-12-20T19:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!

Abandoned Vehicle

2011-08-30T07:32:00.000-07:00

From the "Abandoned America" series:

found on the road to Mora, NM.

Flying Low

2011-07-15T09:07:00.000-07:00

Pelicans flying low over the Pacific waves.

I love the shadows on the breaking waves.

This is my new favorite photo.

Hanging out in Santa Barbara

2011-07-10T09:44:00.000-07:00

Just another lovely day,

Me and my buddies

Hanging out by the bay

With no worries, no rush, no problems.

Oh yeah!

Golf & the G-man

2011-07-10T09:33:00.000-07:00

Beautiful oak tree with Spanish moss

dripping from its limbs.

The golfer scans the surroundings

as he drives

taking in the loveliness around him.

Do you see the moss, the birds,

the beautiful day?

Do you take time to look around?

Are you fixated on the next shot?

I know the G-man looks around

and is constantly scanning for

the unusual bird.

Golf is more than hitting a little ball,

it is the opportunity to be in nature

that is kept pristine by the greens keepers.

Tattoos

2011-01-30T10:59:00.000-08:00

Wak euprise aboveloo kouts ide

Wake up
Rise above
Look outside

African Paradise

2011-01-13T01:40:00.000-08:00

A refreshing photo from an African summer day.
We are all freezing in the Northern Hemisphere
with 49 of the 50 U.S. states experiencing snow.
A lovely warm day, beautiful country & beautiful horse.

Carlos & Kallimachos in the Garden

Carlos da Silva

Credit to Nicole Walter
Location: walking around my home garden,
Casablanca, west Kilimanjaro

The Window at Big Bend

2011-01-10T20:56:00.000-08:00

The Window

A Drive through Big Bend National Park in West Texas

2010-12-29T10:49:00.000-08:00

Nearing Panther Junction

Driving into the Chisos Mountains

This is known as "The Window"
The hike to look at the basin through "the window" is 2.5 miles.
It is not a difficult hike, but one must carry water.
Even in winter the air is dry & the hike is somewhat strenuous.

This view is from the area where the lodge is located
and is very rewarding without taking the hike.

The Albuquerque Balloon Festival

2010-10-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

Photo by Pablo Garcia

My friend just sent this neat photo of the
Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, NM.
It would be fun to get there in early
October to see this.
One must arrive early because that is
when the balloons lift off.

Carolina Low Country

2010-09-12T14:13:00.000-07:00

Just before leaving South Carolina to cross over the Savannah River into Georgia, we see the last of the beautiful Carolina Low Country. This is a pretty little farm with a lily pad pond, red barn, and lovely country home.

In a few days the G-man and I will be making another trip to the southeast and will stop in Georgia to visit family.... not far from this farm.

Lily Pad Pond

Red Barn

Country Home with Porches All Around

Barn from a different angle

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Squirrel

2010-09-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

Cute little squirrel resting on a hot June day

Hmmm, why is that woman looking at me?

Well, I'm gettin' out of here!

Boo!

The Swamp at Magnolia Plantation

2010-06-25T14:10:00.000-07:00

Lovely flowers and plants at
the Swamp at Magnolia Plantation
near Charleston, South Carolina

Lily Pads in the Swamp

Lovely purple, yellow, and blue flowers
sprung up along the walkways

Flowers with The Rookery in the background

Yes, Texas

2010-04-26T08:46:00.000-07:00

Seen on a ranch near Sealy, TX
on a spectacular day.

The road goes on forever...

2010-04-15T15:26:00.000-07:00

...and the party never ends.

by Robert Earl Keen, Jr.
sung by Joe Ely
found on "Love & Danger" CD

Along the Georgia Coast

2010-03-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Cormorant taking flight.

Great Blue

2010-03-04T20:55:00.000-08:00

Great Blue Heron on shore at Comanche Trace
Kerrville, TX
February 2010

Wood Stork on Jekyll Island, GA

2010-02-17T10:40:00.000-08:00

Moonrise

2010-01-26T21:06:00.000-08:00

Moonrise over the Canyon

Rio Grande near Taos, NM

2009-10-29T16:55:00.000-07:00

The road from Taos to Sante Fe is very beautiful and in many places you are driving along side the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande begins north of Taos and extends to the Gulf of Mexico. It is the river that separates the United States from Mexico. To me the wildness of it is breathtakingly lovely.

Rio Grande looking southward

Rio Grande looking north

Rio Grande Gorge eastern side

Rio Grande Gorge western side

Rio Grande looking down

Foliage along Rio Grande

Dogs playing in the river

Garzilla Grove

2009-10-29T15:00:00.001-07:00

Man & His Truck

Ford

Garzilla Grove

Around & About My Home

2009-08-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

Oh the Beautiful Turquoise T-Bird!

2009-08-05T10:09:00.000-07:00

On Chew Road a Little Herd of Donkeys

2009-07-29T13:41:00.000-07:00

Thunderhead

2009-07-21T09:31:00.000-07:00

West Texas

2009-07-07T19:15:00.001-07:00

Horses along the highway near Alpine, TX

On the road from Marfa to Alpine. Beautiful open sky of west Texas.

Same Folks Dancin'

2009-05-31T17:30:00.000-07:00

Dancin' in a West Texas Bar

2009-05-31T17:25:00.000-07:00

Visit to Pedernales Falls State Park

2009-04-26T13:59:00.000-07:00

I love going to Pedernales Falls State Park. It is lovely any time of the year. These photos were taken in January, 2009. It was a clear, crisp day, beautiful blue sky, but not much water coming down the rocks. As you probably know we are in the midst of a drought so not so much water to see. When there is water it is extremely powerful and dangerous at the falls.

Wishing for new boots

2009-04-11T19:14:00.000-07:00

The Legend Golf Course

2009-04-08T21:02:00.001-07:00

#3 Fairway at The Legends

#7 Green overlooking Lake LBJ

A stand of Oak trees

Oak tree near #7 tee box

Photos from Kingsland, TX

2009-04-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

Live Oak

Moon through the Oak Leaves

Lizard on the Oak Tree

Camouflaged Lizard

Cacti growing on Oak branch

Lone Cactus on Oak Branch

Two Favorite Photos of Paris

2009-03-14T13:09:00.000-07:00

Montmartre by night, December 2008

Eiffel Tower is Blue taken from Montmartre, December 2008

Two of my favorite photographs in Paris. I like the image of Montmartre at an angle. Took this as I was walking down the hillside. I love the people standing and looking out over Paris by night with the cobblestones at their feet and a light from a single street lamp. The Eiffel Tower is blue during the Christmas Season. The blue is so deep as to appear almost purple.

Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills, Glossy Ibis

2009-03-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

Along the Texas coast there is yet another wildlife sanctuary that is full all winter with migrating birds and some birds that live here year around. The pink ones flying off are the Roseate Spoonbills. They are tucked in with the Egrets and Glossy Ibises. I hope we get to drive through there next week. I'm afraid it suffered greatly during the last hurricane (August 2008) that came in near Beaumont. We were through the area in October, but were not able to visit the Anahuac Refuge.

Vivier, France - December 2008

2009-03-06T07:59:00.000-08:00

Sycamore-lined Street leading into the town of Viviers

Alleyway & Courtyard

Lone Tree with Walls & Rooftops behind

Exterior Wall of the Town with Hillside in Distance

Moons for Renee

2009-03-05T20:55:00.000-08:00

West Texas - Near the Pecos River

2009-02-22T09:26:00.000-08:00

Pecos River

Another one of those photo opportunities was this old stone house in Langtry, TX. The Pecos River runs through the area. This is the part of Texas where Judge Roy Bean presided and he was "The Law West of the Pecos". The music hall built there was named after the Jersey actress, Lillie Langtry. There is a Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center on a hill overlooking the land in Val Verde County, Texas.

These photographs were taken in March 2004 when the G-man & I were on our first holiday together. We first went to the Texas valley area and then drove westward with our final destination being the Big Bend National Park. We had a great time stopping at various sights along the way and found we were very compatible travelers.

Old stone house in Langtry, Texas

Yet Another Cool Door

2009-02-19T19:41:00.000-08:00

Photo by Tonya at Lazy Gal Quilting

Another favorite door(somewhere in Florida).

Sidewalk Cafes

2009-02-19T09:33:00.000-08:00

Sidewalk cafes are a favorite of mine. They are so enticing. It doesn't seem to matter to me if it is warm or cold, I love to sit outside. Of course outdoor fans or heaters are needed under extreme conditions, but just watching people come & go, seeing the birds flitting around, and looking at beautiful surroundings whether they be natural or man-made is deliciously enjoyable.

Taos, Summer 2007

Austin, Spring 2007

New Orleans, Spring 2008

Somewhere in France, December 2008

Paris, December 2008

Avignon, December 2008

Just for Fun!

2009-02-17T20:20:00.000-08:00

Came across this today and couldn't resist. Gertie Girl & Miss Kitty relaxing.

Laundry Day

2009-02-17T09:54:00.001-08:00

France, December 2008

The French Wedding

2009-02-16T20:20:00.000-08:00

On the afternoon that we arrived in Arles I decided to explore the town and I happened upon this gathering of people in front of the Roman Amphitheatre. I was about 4 PM on Saturday and a wedding party had gathered to have photographs taken. It was very lovely. It seems everyone lived within walking distance because after the photograph session was over everyone began to disperse going their separate ways on foot. It was the highlight of my afternoon to see this sweet gathering.

Roman Amphitheatre in Arles, France

Wedding Party on steps of amphitheatre

Musician

Bride and Groom surrounded by family & friends

Perhaps Groom's Family

Perhaps Bride's Family on left

Bride & Groom - He in top hat, she with bouquet

Taos Favorites

2009-02-14T15:07:00.000-08:00

Burch Street Casita - my favorite doorway & patio (July 2007)

Burch Street

Gallery with Wind Sculptures in the Garden

Casa in the Country

Entrance to home in Taos

Front Door and Balcony

Windows

2009-02-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

Interior Windows in Church in France - December 2008

Cathedral in the Fog - Lyon, France - December, 2008

Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas

2009-02-12T17:14:00.000-08:00

Sunset behind the Thicket - January 2009

Stream resurfacing from under rocks

Hill Country Vista