Something to Cluck About

I had to venture out of the city limits for this one!

Sunday Church Series - Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El, built in 1889 is a reform Jewish temple located on Highland Avenue.

Discreetly Hidden

The Mortimer Jordan home built in 1908 was purchased in 1969 by Al Pilkington who as done a wonderful job of restoration of the home and gardens. This neoclassical residence is a Highland Avenue jewel.

 

99 Bottles of Wine...

 on the fence. My very fun neighbors have created this amazing wine bottle fence in their backyard. I'm pretty sure our neighborhood ladies' wine group has been responsible for many of these.

Rest Stop

This gray bench against the bright Mexican sunflowers makes for a nice resting spot at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

I will be teaching From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church's Conservatory of the Arts. Classes are from 6-8 p.m. and start Thursday September 10th for 5 weeks. You can sign up online!

Rent a Ride

Haven't seen a bicycle built for two in a bout 50 years!

Railroad Park.

Meet Tracy

Tracy's in Crestline is a hot spot for a meat and three, not to mention a mighty delicious cheeseburger. I visit quite often, and Tracy's smiling face from the kitchen is always welcome.

I will be teaching my photography classes at Vestavia Hills United Methodist's Conservatory of the Arts again this fall. If you have working knowledge of your digital camera, join us for a fun way to learn to take better photographs of your friends, family as well as travel photos. 

Open All Night

Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children never sleeps.

Sunday Church Series - Columbarium

I found this simple vine cross inside St. Luke's Episcopal Church's Columbarium.

Up Close

For the past several months, I've been learning to use my macro phone lens. It's tricky business but a lot of fun.It's been interesting to see what looks good under a macro lens and what doesn't. Certainly this rose in full bloom gave me a lot of practice.

UFO Spotting

At P.F.Chang's

Storm Brewing

over Regions Field. Take cover!

Pick Me ! Pick Me!!!

Somebody was feeling a little left out at the Pepper Place Market.

I will again be teaching From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church's Conservatory of the Arts beginning Thursday, September 10th for 5 weeks. Please visit their website for online registration! 
http://vhumc.org/ministries/coa/visualart/

Let's Just Call a Spade.....

a spade. I love Charlie Thigpen's sense of garden humor.

Military Wedding

When the bride and groom are both Majors in the Marine Corps, you see a lot of this. 

Sunday Church Series - The Labyrinth

The Labyrinth and Prayer Garden,  Independent Presbyterian Church

Bottle Tree

Charlie Thigpen's Garden Gallery at the Pepper Place, never disappoints. Always something new and fresh for your flowers or gifts.

For my Birmingham area readers: I will again be teaching From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church's Conservatory of the Arts beginning Thursday, September 10th for 5 weeks. Please visit their website for online registration!

 

Lazy Summer Day

Shades Creek winds through the Jemison walking trail in Mountain Brook. A shady spot to stop on these hot days.

This weekend I join James' Weekend Reflections right here! 

Porch Sittin'

I grew up sitting on my grandparents' front porch rocking, every single night. This colorful vintage chair can't hold a candle to their big wooden rockers but certainly should evoke some warm memories for many of us.

Geared Up

The Barber Motorsports Museum is amazing even if you don't know one thing about race cars or motorcycles. Each time I go, I find new and interesting details that catch my eye. Every single car or bike is in pristine condition, no matter the age. I love taking photography students there, especially those who have never been. Photographer's buffet!

Shell Game

The historic Alabama Theatre is easily recognizable with it's  huge neon signage. Built in 1927, it's a Birmingham treasure. I recently watched a showing of To Kill A Mockingbird there and just sitting in that gorgeous theatre brought back fond memories of all the zillion movies I saw there when I was growing up. Most likely the side of the building which faces 18th Street goes unnoticed. It's really quite unusual, with it's wonderful shell pattern.

World Cat Day....

a little late. How on earth could I let that auspicious day pass without posting a new photo of my Meeps, all decked out in one of my zillion scarves. Have a Meow Monday!

The Welcoming Committee

Blackjack Farms in Irondale is one beautiful place. Well cared for animals and a lovely setting for the horses and visitors.

Blackjack Farms

2420 Burns Lane

Irondale, AL

Pepper Place Fan

The Pepper Place Market draws a huge crowd every Saturday morning from spring thru early fall. People flock there for many reasons. The fresh produce from Alabama farmers is the number one but there are also fabulous arts and crafts, chef demonstrations,  plus live music in several venues. This cutie stopped to have a listen.

STOP!

and smell the roses! Gotta love this rose enthusiast.

The Music Man

Meet my new friend Bob Tedrow. Oh I've known about Bob for years. He owns Homewood Musical Instuments  and also Tedrow Concertinas. I stopped in recently to say hello and have a look around. It's full of instruments they build and repair. The real reason I wanted to meet Bob, was to tell him I'd seen his fine photography on Facebook and how much I admired his portraits. I hope I will be invited back. His shop is a photographer's delight!

Homewood Musical Instruments

3027 Central Avenue

Homewood, Al 35209

Alley Art

You just never know what you'll find when you take a shortcut down Birmingham alley!

I Love Okra

I love it boiled, I love it fried, but now I love it DRIED!  Thank you Cindy and Charlie Thigpen for letting me roam your great Garden Gallery at the Pepper Place in search of photos. Not only that, I got to bring some home!

Target I

This unusual and very colorful metal sculpture by artist John Scott, welcomes visitors at the entrance of the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Men At Work

The Historic Lyric Theatre is a hardhat area  ( I've even donned one a time or two) as workers from Stewart Perry construction and artisans from all over the country work feverishly to complete the restoration of this grand 101 year old theatre by the end of the year,

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Bicycle

Looking back at one of Avondale Park's Bicycle Parade and Fishing Rodeo. This little guy was circling the park as best he could.

Today City Daily Photobloggers around the world share their favorite bicycle photos. Have a look right HERE!