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Willard Farm


  On a recent morning, while driving the back roads of Central Massachusetts, I came upon this little farm stand. It’s the type in which the family can’t afford to have someone sit out there and wait on customers. They are all busy tending to the farm chores. Instead, everything is on the “honor system”.…

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Cruise Night


Kimball Farm in Lancaster, Massachusetts is the perfect place to get an ice cream cone. But go on Friday night during the summer and early fall; that’s when they have Cruise Night. The parking lot is full of antique cars, hot rods and a few modern cars that are all tricked out. Here are some…

Simplicity


… Nestled in the hills of Western Massachusetts is a place that looks like it is frozen in time. Many years ago, Hancock Massachusetts was a Shaker community. The Shakers were a Christian sect founded in the 18th century. They were known for living simply and for their exquisite craftsmanship. Very few remain today but…

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Chinatown – Boston


Guest Post by Christopher O’Keefe … …       Cars double parked waiting for takeout orders while diners consume buffet and special lobster under the lion’s watchful gaze. … look around! By the same Author: Drawbridge at Eel Pond  … See also: “Seagulls of Stockholm” “Wounded Soul“ … Christopher       Photography is my artistic…

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Rainy Sunday


… As a photographer, I love gorgeous light. Mornings around sunrise are my favorite; the light is just golden. But you can’t always choose your light. As a full-time student, the only time to make photos that I had this week was a rainy Sunday morning. But monochrome works well in this weather. I drove…

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A Whole New World


A chipmunk lives in our front garden. We put out a bit of sunflower seed in the warmer weather when she is out and about. She quickly fills her cheeks with them and then stores them in her den. Because of the way in which she seems to vacuum up the seeds, we have dubbed…

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Old North Bridge


The Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts US, was the site of a famous battle that began our country’s war of independence. Colonial militia and British soldiers fought for control of this bridge. Today, the bridge is part of a National Historic Park. While for a single day, this area played a role in what…

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How to find your passion?


You must have thought that I am always talking about passion so what is passion and how do I find out what is my passion? Dictionary.com refer Passion as – any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate. – strong amorous feeling or desire; love; ardor. – strong sexual desire; lust. –…

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Our Love, Our Love Was…


The purity of our love felt so real Our physical attraction we could not conceal. Felt to the temptation of our flesh Afterwards everything felt so fresh. … Our shapes became one Such a beautiful blurred had begun. Time went by and the frame of your hate was felt Like a candle melts Right at…

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Through a Sunny Window


The view from a chapel window on a recent sunny afternoon. This image was made on Star Island off the coast of New Hampshire in the United States. By the same author: Window Box Guest Post by Christopher O’Keefe Christopher My site is dedicated to developing my skills as a photographer, sharing my images and participating in…

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Hitch hike in Japan


I was a solo female traveller. Yup, I hitch hiked 😛 After 5 consecutive failed cherry blossom trips, I decided to do something crazy… fly to Japan with the JR pass and just chase the blossoms. That means zero accommodation booking ahead of time. I traveled to wherever the news reported that the blossom was…

Belinda B.


The bow of a fishing boat tied up in the harbor in Glouster, Massachusetts.  By the same author: Portsmouth Harbor Guest Post by Christopher O’Keefe Christopher My site is dedicated to developing my skills as a photographer, sharing my images and participating in a creative community. I appreciate feedback on my photographs and enjoy seeing what…

Golden Reflections


Memorial Bridge reflected in the waters of Portsmouth Harbor at sunset. This image was made from Four Tree Island in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  By the same author: Star Island: Chapel and Tuck Memorial Guest Post by Christopher O’Keefe Christopher My site is dedicated to developing my skills as a photographer, sharing my images and participating in…

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Who wants to live a yellow life? :)


Many say yellow represents richness Because, they say, it’s the color of gold But it doesn’t have to represent gold’s richness Yellow is rich and richness for itself a poem by my wonderful Grandpa, AshiAkira . Post by @lookaround_99. More pictures here: A yellow life  

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Pearls


A gift from nature So peaceful for those who can see Calms down their lives too a beautiful Haiku by AshiAkira, my friend from far away

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Lovely dandelion


Dandelion out of season So cold but I can see Waiting for the wind of spring To fly and carry my heart Far far away you know where to go Dandelion out of season Waiting for the wind of spring by AshiAkira, who did it again 🙂

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Sunrise among the blocks


FOR ENGLISH VERSION CLICK HERE . My day began splendidly. With a sunrise among blocks. After several rainy and cold days, the sun smiles again to us. Sun from sunny days. Have a wonderful day my friends, as my day started! I leave you to enjoy the view I saw when I woke up.  …

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Even without leaves trees are majestic


Trees are there to grow Majestic for eye to see Nature so awesome By AshiAkira, my dear friend from far away Few days ago I have started a new project. An amateur photography blog. If you want to see more beautiful, amazing, tremendous pictures with majestic trees and many other photos, please click here: TIME…