Sunday Church Series - Holy Trinity-Holy Cross

One of my favorite churches in Birmingham.

Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

307 19th Street South

Birmingham, Al 35233

M-Power Ministries Community Garden in Avondale is near my home. I like to stop by about once a week during the spring and summer to see what's blooming. I'm not sure, but think these are bachelor buttons. Feel free to correct me!

Guitar Man

It's not every day that you get the chance to see and photograph a beautiful handmade guitar. This Rockbridge guitar is a work of art. Since 2002 these fine instruments have been custom made by hand in Charlottesville, Virginia.

For those of you in the Birmingham area, you can see and play these wonderful guitars at the Henhouse Antiques, today from 9:30-5
and Saturday from 12-4!

Everybody's In The Pool!

School let out here in Birmingham last Friday. This week, everybody's in the pool. It will be a long hot summer!

Hoopla

This little guy won a hoola hoop at the Avondale Bike Parade and Fishing Rodeo last Saturday, and proved he had the moves!

A Hat and a Spare

Spotted at the Fishing Rodeo last Saturday at Avondale Park.

Memorial Day

Fittingly, these high flying flags were waving just outside the VA Hospital.

I Caught One!

The Fishing Rodeo at Avondale Park was a huge success. Even this little guy caught one!

Bikers Descend on Avondale Park

Never fear, these bikers who will show up at Avondale Park will be very cute, friendly and decorated to the hilt for Memorial Day in hopes of winning the big prize at the Annual Bike Parade. Not to be missed will be the winners of the Fishing Rodeo. A great day for our community. The fun starts at 9:00 a.m. Be there or be square!

Jump For Joy!

School's Out! 

It Won't Be Long Now!

Wald Park, Vestavia Hills

Around here, pools open Memorial Day. Everybody in the pool!

FRESH Produce Abounds

Here in Alabama our farmers are bringing us a bounty of french fruits and vegetables.

Murphree's Market Cahaba Heights

4212 Dolly Ridge Road

It Takes Two To Tango

The flamingoes at the Birmingham Zoo never disappoint!

Say Yes to the Nest!

A family of robins have chosen the lovely light fixture outside our church parlor for their new home. Everyone is welcome at Independent Presbyterian Church!

Sunday Church Series - The Windows

The First Presbyterian Church ofUnion Point, in Greensboro, Georgia has some of the most beautiful stained glass windows I've seen.

Meet Athlone Clarke

I met Athlone Clarke at the Magic City Art Connection recently. His mixed media work drew me in and he graciously allowed me to photograph his work. Loved the piece below and many others!

Fiddle- Dee- Dee!

The ferns Chez Toro are unfurling even as we speak!

Poppies Popping Out!

M Power's wonderful community garden in Avondale draws me back over and over again. This week the daisies and poppies are knocking my socks off. Enjoy. 

Shady Business

Straw hats by the door of my friends Mike and Paula's lovely home.

Party Animal

Despite her name, Sunshine was not the life of the party!

The Artist

A few weeks ago, while strolling the Magic City Art Conncetion, I spotted this sweet girl, having a lovely time making her own art with a stick in the dirt. That is a great beginning.

Happy Mother's Day!

Charlie Thigpen's Garden Gallery

Happy Mother's Day to all of you around the world. I am so blessed with two beautiful daughters and five terrific grandchildren this day.

Know Thy Farmer

This is what the Pepper Place farmer looked like last Wednesday. I hope to get down there today and see just WHO the Alabama farmer is. I'll just bet I've photographed him at some point.

Chilling With Chihuly

Last weekend I had the pleasure of dining outside at I Cantina at the Pepper Place. I wandered inside to take some pictures and found their great Chihuly chandelier. 

Know Thy Chef

 Three wonderful new installations, celebrating 15 years of the Pepper Place Market is taking place as we speak. Yesterday I went down to take some shots. Most Saturdays for the last 15 years, the market has featured local chefs doing what they do best........cooking something scrumptious for the crowd. Now that venue features my very dear friend Chef Cliff Holt, from my favorite Birmingham restaurant, Little Savannah. There are two more pieces going up, and I will feature soon. 

Sweet Magnolia

A few years ago, my dear friend Cathy Adams signed me up to photograph her gorgeous gardens every month of the year. It opened my eyes as a photographer. I went from gushing over spring and summer flowers to appreciating plants and flowers as they die and the months before they burst forth. Today I visited a friend's garden to capture images for a book for them. As I stepped out of my car, this one bloom on their magnolia tree caught my eye. LOVED the stamens resting in the petals. I have lived in the south all my life and don't believe I have ever noticed this before. 

Great Green Van

I spotted this  vintage van at Vestavia Hills High School's Relay for Life.  I loved the front but when I downloaded, I spotted the legs !  Vive l'american la France!

Time For Chard

I'll be  honest, when someone says it's time for chard, I think chardonnay,  At the Pepper Place it takes on another, more photogenic meaning. The Swiss chard last Saturday was a delight for my camera and I'm sure it was tasty as well!

You Must Remember This..

a kiss is just a kiss.

I'm back at the Pepper Place Market as many Saturdays as I can! Yesterday was a great day. Stay tuned for many photos!

Les chapeaux

Last weekend at the Magic City Art Connection, I found these two deep in conversation. Loved their chapeaux!

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Revolution

 Revolution - the movement of one object around a center or another object

This bicycle wheel sculpture livens up the Jones Valley Teaching Farm's outdoor classroom at Oliver Elementary School.

City Daily Photobloggers around the globe are posting their take on REVOLUTION, our May Theme. Have a look at their blogs right HERE.