One Golden Leaf

I always keep my eyes open when I take my walk.  You just never know what you'll find.  This was taken a few months ago. A nice change of pace for today I think.  Enjoy.

The Tune du Jour is " A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis

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Semi-precious Stones

Sometimes when I take my daily walk on Jemison Trail in Mountain Brook, I drag my camera along,  especially if it's a sunny day.  Shades Creek runs along the trail and I spotted these lovely stones at the water's edge,  shimmering in the morning sun.  Doesn't get much prettier than this.

*Merci Peter,  for helping me finally figure out how to enlarge my photographs. Your handy diagram did the trick!!!

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The Tune du Jour is " Follow the River" by Michael Dulin

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A Walk with Daddy Mac

Top Photo:A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting my friend Jim and two of his grandsons taking a leisurely stroll on the walking trail.  What is it about little boys and big sticks?

Bottom photo: My Eva having a look down the Seine from the Pont Alexander III.

Paris, March 2007 

 I am in Paris this week.  I am preposting my blog while I am gone.  In addition to the Birmingham photo each day, I am adding a Paris photo from my trip in March, 2007.  I may from time to time post a comment from Paris. Thank you for stopping by.

Tout au bout!

On Monday, I  posted a photo of the beginning of the walking  trail at Jemison Park in Mountain Brook.  Alice of Arradon, FR Daily Photo requested, "tout au bout".  Since I am writing this in the evening, and all of my French blogging friends are fast asleep halfway around the globe, I am going to attempt to translate:  at the end!  Excusez moi if it's not quite right.  When this post goes up,  I will be snoozing,  and they will be at their computers and will hopefully offer corrections if needed.  Regardless, here's the lovely end of the trail.  Not the Pont Neuf or the Seine, but a photogenic stone bridge with Shades Creek slowly running through it.  So there you have it- a lovely and peaceful ending to a glorious autumn walk this morning!

The Tune du Jour is one of my very favorite soundtracks... "Prince of Tides".

You might want to stay a while and hear it to the end.  You're welcome to you know!

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Memory Lane?

This is one of the most beautiful walking trails in Birmingham.  It meanders through the beautiful Robert Jemison Park.  You saw the creek that runs beside it here.  If you aren't ready to stop you can cross Shades Creek Parkway and keep going!  I couldn't count the number of miles I have logged here over the years,  but it's always a beautiful,  peaceful place to stroll any time of the year.  I drove past this stretch of the trail on my way to the grocery store Saturday.  I tried to pass that gorgeous light and shadows, but my car just pulled into a parking spot,  and I had to jump out, take 5 or 6 quick shots and be on my way.  You hard core photographers out there know I 'm talking about.  It just seems to take longer to get anywhere...especially when there's that soft afternoon light.....

The Tune du Jour is "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis.  This will bring some wistful smiles from those of you around my age. Memory Lane indeed!

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Shady Afternoon

This lovely creek runs through  a lush and scenic walking trail in  Robert Jemison Park,  in the suburb of Mountain Brook.   I am planning to use the "green" ecologically friendly version as my new banner photo but decided to fool around with this one a little.  I pulled out all the stops didn't I!  This should please the Photoshop junkies in the group.  

The Tune du Jour is by request from Babooshka - "Creeque Alley" by who else....The Mamas & The Papas.  Try and picture Babooska singing the lead and moi playing the tambourine,  of course.  Tune requests are welcome anytime.