What's Really Big and Purple??

NO! Not Barney.....Oz Works in Irondale.  Oz Works specializes in "theatrical scenery, backdrops, props, giant scupltures (Barney??), event scenery and more."  After reading this, I'm thinking I need to get back over there and sweet talk my way inside and have a photographer's field day!

Breaking news: Chris at Oz Works has emailed me and invited me to come by and take photos. Hot Dog!!!

Sunday Church Series - A Warm Welcome

Downtown Birmingham's First United Methodist Church has added some great red doors. A warm welcome indeed.


For my Birmingham area readers I will be offering another series of photography classes. Designed for amateur photographers with any type digital/film camera who want to be more creative and learn to take better family and vacation photos.

Community Education South

April 18-May 16

6:00-8:00 PM

For more information:

Contact me at virgjones@gmail.com

Three Wheeler

Tricia's Treasures

If I cycle anymore, this is what I'll surely need. My friend JB ( Mainz Daily Photo) burns a zillion calories a day on a two wheeler and that's why he has bionic knees! ( He's gonna have a sassy reply... take that to the bank!)

For my Birmingham area readers I will be offering another series of photography classes. Designed for amateur photographers with any type digital/film camera who want to be more creative and learn to take better family and vacation photos.

Community Education South

April 18-May 16

6:00-8:00 PM

For more information:

Contact me at virgjones@gmail.com

Birmingham Rouge - Gardening Fever ?

I think everyone in Birmingham has it. Our weather has been just marvelous and people are out cleaning up their yards and planting up a storm.  I think this nice vignette from Charlie Thigpen's great  Garden Gallery at the Pepper Place was a good place to start.

For my Birmingham area readers I will be offering another series of photography classes. Designed for amateur photographers with any type digital/film camera who want to be more creative and learn to take better family and vacation photos.

Community Education South

April 18-May 16

6:00-8:00 PM

For more information:

Contact me at virgjones@gmail.com

Cherry Blossom Festival 2001- Ikebana

This lovely lady was demonstrating ikebana,  the Japanese art of flower arrangment at the Japan America Society Alabama Festival last Saturday at the Botanical Gardens.

For my Birmingham area readers I will be offering another series of photography classes. Designed for amateur photographers with any type digital/film camera who want to be more creative and learn to take better family and vacation photos.

Community Education South

April 18-May 16

6:00-8:00 PM

For more information:

Contact me at virgjones@gmail.com

It's Still Spring in Birmingham ...

so I have a lot to share. I hope you won't get tired of it. Birmingham is at its gorgeous best right now. Enjoy!

Cherry Blossom Festival 2011 - The Shoes

Saturday I dropped by the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for the Japan-America Society of Alabama's annual Cherry Blossom Festival.  Today and in the days to come, I will share some images with you. Today's photograph was taken just outside the tearoom where a tea ceremony was in progress.  A reminder of the extreme loss that many of the participants are feeling and thoughts of the people of Japan.

Make a Wish...

My friend Elise says I should add, " Have a dandy day!"

Jour du Macaron

Well today the country of France celebrates Jour du Macaron!  This delightful sweet is one of my favorite indulgances.  Why not celebrate right here in Birmingham I say!  Yesterday I made a special trip to Continental Bakery in English Village to photograph a plate full just for the occasion.

If you are thinking those coconut cookies Grandma use to make - think again.  These delicate confections  are made with almond powder, eggwhites, and sugar and sandwiched in between is most often a flavored buttercream filling. In France you can buy them in dozens of flavors and colors. Oh la la!  To read more about macarons click here.

Spring...

dresses up everything, don't you think?  Even historic Oak Hill Cemetery seems happier!

Picture Perfect

Meet Foxy II. This is one lucky pup.  He was rescued from a puppy mill by Dinah Toro, an animal lover to the 10th power!  Foxy II, is a bit shy, and prefers to spend his days at Charlotte Woodson Antiques, behind  her antique frames where he can see himself in the mirror!  I like to spend my time there visiting with Dinah, over a cup of expresso, and taking endless photos of Foxy!

And much love to Kathy ( Mammoth Lakes DP) and Dan who lost their dear precious Daisy recently. I got to meet Daisy while in California last April.  Goldens hold a special place in my heart. 

Cobblestones

These lovely cobblestones are used in the "streams" at Linn Park in downtown Birmingham. This day they were dry. The afternoon sun made some nice shadows.

Chess in the Park I - Linn Park

One sunny Saturday afternoon, these nice gentlemen allowed me to horn in on their chess game at Linn Park.

View From Railroad Park II

It was a color thing for me.