Jungle of Rose Petals

Who doesn't like a jungle of roses? The rose past her prime is so much more interesting than the just blooming rose, don't you think? I love the petals draping over the stamen. She is exhausted in a beautifully dramatic way...

Santa's Elf Arrived Early This Year

Well, I know it is a little early to be talking about Santa. I am all for waiting until after Thanksgiving...that is, until I saw this rose. Do you see the elf wearing his red (okay, it's pink) Santa hat, coat and pants? He or she appears to be bending over the stamen...smelling them or maybe just getting a closer look.

Clearly even Santa's little helpers like roses. Next time you see some roses, get a little closer. They might surprise you.

Fall into Color

This year is spectacular. Don't you think?

I drove up my driveway (not this driveway!) yesterday and was blown away by the sight of my house surrounded by yellow trees. It looks like the house is sitting inside a giant golden bowl. Last year, which was my first fall at my house, super storm Sandy "blew" away all of the color, so this is my first year witnessing what happens here. I tried to shoot it, but I didn't capture its splendor. 

I will try again, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy these shots of an allée of trees instead.

A French Spider from Jamaica

Happy Hallows' Eve!! I have a new appreciation for spiders...as long as they have dreadlocks of course. Don't you? Notice the jaunty beret-esque-ness of it all!! C'est magnifique!

Snack Hunting

A Great Blue Heron looking for a snack in the early morning...

Sangiovese Grapes

They are so juicy and fat that they are popping!!

Boo!

Halloween is just around the corner...are you getting in the mood?!

Star Power in Pienza

This is a section of the ceiling of the side chapel in Pienza's Duomo. The interior of the Duomo is stark and bare, but the dimly lit side chapel is anything but.