Color Explosion

These lovely  flowers are by glass artist Dale Chihuly.  They are a spectacular burst of color as you enter the lobby of the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Birmingham - Goin' to the Dogs!

Perky, pampered pups, struttin' their stuff!

Red Door

These great red doors are found at Space One Eleven, a community arts organization.  The gallery is located in downtown Birmigham on 2nd Avenue North.

Still Life With Mason Jar

A picture is worth a thousand words.  Enough said.

Play It Again, Sam

Renaissance Records on 11th Avenue South in the 5 Points area, is a quaint little shop that specializes in records, tapes, posters and old and rare books.  It's the kind of place you can poke around in for hours and still not see everything.  The red walls and low lights make it very inviting.  If I only had my old turntable.....

Shadows from the Past

Historic Rickwood Field is the oldest ballpark in the U.S.  The Friends of Rickwood Field have done a good job preserving this Birmingham landmark.  Today it is used for high school and some college games and the Birmingham Barons play the Rickwood Classic here each year.  I love the way the afternoon sun cast shadows across the walls and floor through the front entrance gate.

Gates

My favorite gates in Birmingham! These are found at The Garage on Birmingham's southside.  I have photographed these particular gates a hundred different ways.  I love the symmetry, the timeless design, the rust - well actually everything about them.  Interestingly, these gates are probably the only orderly thing about this place.  It is a delightful jumble of old iron pieces, statuary, planters etc.  If you have patience,  you might find a treasure.

The Garden Beyond

The Cathedral Church of the Advent in downtown Birmingham, is certainly one of our most beautiful churches.  Looking through this stairwell window you get a glimpse of the lush courtyard beyond.

Peach Envy

Sharing is hard.  This little guy just really didn't want to give big sister a taste.  Who can blame him?  Yes, that's a giant cabbage tucked in his stroller!

Blue Doors

Chez Fonfon, in the 5 Points area of Birmingham, offers French cuisine and outdoor dining where you can enjoy these lovely blue doors and play the game of  boules or petanque. (Thanks to my friends who helped me with the correct spelling!)