Ramblings (Inspired by a Neon Sunset)

From my spot in this seat, the horizon is electrified; neon colors in the distance promise every conveince possible.

Whores for your dollar, they will say whatever is required to keep you under their spell.

Hour after hour, cause and effect, want/take.


Instant gratification, friend.
Isn't that what you wanted?

No desire left unfulfilled; no challenge.
These days, who wants a challenge?

Wants have given way to must-have's.
Now, now, now!

"Violet, you're turning violet, Violet." I murmur, half to myself; a sad view of society. The woman on my left with the curlers in her hair looks at me like I'm the crazy one.

Project 365....day 235

Day 235 was an exciting day for me; it was my first chance this year to photograph some fall leaves! Fall is my FAVORITE season, for so many reasons, but the photog. in me can't resist the colors. ♥ Here are a few of my favorites.

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Project 365....day 232

Day 232 was a day for beautiful summer flowers and plants. Here are a few of my favorites....this is the first time I ever took pictures with a certain pre-set in mine, but thanks to Laura at Pretty Presets, that's exactly what I did. (PS. you can view her amazing presets for lightroom here)

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Project 365....day 227

Day 227....Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...



...Gobble, Gobble....

Project 365....day 225

Day 225; The Perseid Meteor Shower. The sky looked like it was falling down on us. It was amazing.

"I would rather be a meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, then a sleepy and permanent planet."

-Jack London (1876-1916)



“I see myself as a huge fiery comet, a shooting star. Everyone stops, points up and gasps "Oh look at that!" Then- whoosh, and I'm gone...and they'll never see anything like it ever again... and they won't be able to forget me- ever.”

- Jim Morrison (1943-1971)



“Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun.”

- John Lennon (1940-1980)

Project 365....day 223

DISCLAIMER: In working on this blog post, I went off looking for a profound quote or two about fire.....instead, I found Jack Handy, and as any SNL fan knows, Jack Handy knows all. I couldn't NOT use this. Sorry.

"If you ever catch on fire, try to avoid seeing yourself in the mirror, because I bet that's what really throws you into a panic." ~Jack Handey



"Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born." ~George Bernard Shaw

Project 365....day 221

Day 221.....yah....it's a tiny watermelon. I've got nothin'.

Project 365....day 216

It's nearly the end of the summer....that means that the black berry bushes are in FULL swing!!



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Project 365....day 214

For day 214 I took a ride, and wound up somewhere between Caroga Lake and Bleaker. (I know exactly where I ended up, but it sort of ruins the magic of it all, to my mind anyway) I stopped, initially, to capture a beautiful little stream, which I did, but the pics didn't turn out the way I imagined them, so those got scrapped. That's just how I roll.

Instead, I found a pretty little flower...



And an AH-MAZ-ING red dragon fly! (Yes, you read that correctly, this sucker was BRIGHT red!)



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Project 365....day 210

You belong among the wildflowers
You belong in a boat out at sea



Sail away, kill off the hours
You belong somewhere you feel free



You belong among the wildflowers
You belong in a boat out at sea
You belong with your love on your arm
You belong somewhere you feel free

Project 365....day 209

Day 209......

People say I'm lazy dreaming my life away
Well they give me all kinds of advice designed to enlighten me
When I tell them that I'm doing fine watching shadows on the wall
Don't you miss the big time boy you're no longer on the ball

I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
I really love to watch them roll
No longer riding on the merry-go-round
I just had to let it go



Lyrics by (the AMAZING) John Lennon

Project 365....day 208

On day 208 my wonderful husband and I went out in the canoe again looking for an adventure....this time we started out near Good Luck Lake and moved up through the channels of the Sacandaga River. We found tons of beaver lodges, among other things.....like these amazing looking dragon flys!



This guy was the most intense colors.....emerald green and black!



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Project 365....day 207

Day 207 brought me back to the covered bridge in Edinburgh, NY...you know, the one I blogged about here, and here. Well anyway....I headed back up there to see what I could see, and I found a few beautiful bits and pieces!!



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Project 365....day 205

Day 205 was another long day at work for me. When I finally got home that evening, I grabbed up my camera and went out to shoot!! I got this shot, and as soon as I saw it on the computer, it made me think of my friend Solomon. A man who, whenever I complain about the bad weather cramping my shooting style, reminds me of what the great Robert Hunter once said;

"Every once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right..."

With that in mind, here is my photo of the day for day 205...

Project 365....day 202

For day 202, my amazing (tolerant) husband took me out in the canoe so I could get some fun pictures, and try my hand at photographing Lily pads again! Here are my (fantastic) results!!

A water Lily....



...a dragonfly...



...and a tiny turtle!!

Project 365....day 199

Day 199....kayaking with my (awesome) friend Heather. ♥ Peace, quiet, beautiful scenery, and best of all? Some ADULT time!! ♥



I ♥ Lily pads....and if you look closely, you can see a couple of electric-blue dragonflies!!

Project 365....day 198

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!! Sunday meant another double this week, but I was lucky enough to buy some time and be able to look for some pictures in the clouds...



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What do YOU see?

Project 365....day 196

Friday brought me a LOOOOONGGGGG-ass day at work. I subbed in for a party, and pulled a double, and only had 15 minutes free between 11 am and 11 pm; the 15 minutes it took me to go to Johnstown and pick up my little cousin so that he could wash dishes at the restaurant that night. That said, these flowers made me smile.

Project 365....day 195

Day 195.....

Make Way For DUCKLINGS!!



...and very lazy kitties....



.....and beautiful crimson lilies!

Project 365....day 194

For day 194 I took a little ride to visit my friend Mrs. Falcon. Her babies are getting bigger!! ♥ I actually got a peek at them this time, which, let me tell you, was a HUGE highlight of this amazing photo week. Here, for your viewing pleasure is 'The view from up here'

Mama Falcon.....



A quick glimpse of the babies....



Then a couple of other goodies I found right there on the side of Rt. 8!



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