Yearly Archives: 2006
Gargoyles
These demon looking creatures carved out of stone are called gargoyles. They are one of the many eerie stone figures that adorn the gutters of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Gargoyle comes from a Latin word, meaning gullet or drain. That’s what the strange looking creatures are, they’re drainpipes. Each grotesque figure has a passageway inside that carries rainwater from the roof and out through the gargoyle’s mouth.
Luminaria
Schiller Park in Columbus was an integral part of the Village Lights. This is one of the ponds in the park, which was illuminated, along with the rest of the German Village area, with 10,000 luminaria. A beautiful evening was spent walking the park and streets listening to carolers and bands sing and play Christmas songs.
Grand Canyon
Even in black and white the Grand Canyon is impressive. This was taken just before arriving at Grand Canyon Village, on the Rim Trail.
Mission Santa Barbara
Mission Santa Barbara was the tenth of the California missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. It was established on the Feast of St. Barbara, Dec 4, 1786. The original buildings were of adobe and unpretentious. As the years passed, there was progress and development. There were three adobe churches here, each larger than the other, before the present church. The third was destroyed by earthquake in 1812. Thereafter the present church was planned. It was finished and dedicated in 1820. The present friary residence was built gradually, first one story, then a second was added. It was not finished until 1870. The beautiful fountain in front of the Mission was built in 1808. The earthquake of June 29, 1925 damaged the Mission Church and friary considerably. Restoration work was completed in 1927 and the towers reinforced in 1953.
Lower Falls – Old Man's Cave
The Lower Falls beyond Old Man’s Cave. There weren’t too many people around and we started exploring the area more. We got chased out by a Park Ranger for being this close to the falls. Actually, he was very nice about it and gave us the required lecture about the dangers of being off the marked trails. He liked the photo too!
Trail to Cedar Falls
On the way to Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills. It was very quiet and you can hear the running water in this stream.
Hocking Hills
Surprised Emilia on her birthday by booking a cabin in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio for the weekend. The weather was perfect and the fall colors were almost at their peak.
Fatherly advice
My second cousin Audra recently got married. Here she is dancing with her father, and receiving some last minute advice. The look that Audra has on her face is just of pure love for her father. There is so much going on in this photo. The beautiful bride, the concentration of her father, her hand on his shoulder with her wedding band, the sparkle in her eye. Very powerful, the little girl has grown up and is now a bride. Best wishes!
Covered Deer
Out photographing the covered bridges near Doylestown, PA when this doe and her fawn walked across the road, being framed by the opening of the covered bridge. Great to be at the right place at the right time!