The Last Camellia

I have long been a fan of spent blossoms. This was taken in the beautiful Hess Camellia Garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 

Black History Month - Peace and Justice Memorial

Memorial for Peace and Justice , Montgomery Alabama

February In The Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Read With Me

One of my favorite "jobs"( joys)  is visiting STAIR Birmingham sites all over the city and taking photographs. Today, I was right at home at my church, Independent Presbyterian Church. STAIR ( Start The Adventure In Reading) provides twice a week, one on one reading tutoring for second grade students from Birmingham City Schools. It's a wonderful program providing much needed reading mentoring along with a lot of love.

STAIR Birmingham now has 14 sites throughout the city and growing. Please visit their website to learn more. 

Feet of Clay

 Another bit of architectural detail found while poking around the collection at The Garage.

Hear Me Roar!

Across the street fro, The Garages, Fritz Woehle stored a treasure trove of old statuary, doors and so much more from his travels. I have been fortunate to get inside the gates and photograph. Fritz even took me there once. A photographer's paradise. 

Sunday Church Series - Reflections

After weeks of rain, last Sunday was bright and sunny. As I sat in church, I looked up and was startled at the gorgeous play of color and light reflected on the balcony wall from the stained glass window. I made a mental note of the time and went back last Wednesday to try and capture it.

Independent Presbyterian Church 

3100Highland Avenue

Birmingham AL 35205

Bonne année!

All Is Calm, All is Bright

Christmas blessings to all of my readers around the world who celebrate Christmas.

Birmingham? Paris?

ETC. in Mountain Brook Village always has the most fabulous Christmas window. Could easily rival any windows I've seen in Paris.

Foggy Day on Altamont

On my way home from work this afternoon, the fog and the trees on Altamont Road were too good to pass up. Luckily, I had my phone!

Magic City Nutcracker III

These adorable ballerinas found a good way to stay entertained and quiet backstage, until their time to dance.

Magic City Nutcracker II

The rosin box is just off stage. The ballerinas dancing en pointe use it often.

Magic Citiy Nutcracker 2018 - Part I

This past weekend, I enjoyed seeing our ballerina, Chappell, perform in the Magic City Nutcracker at the Virginia Samford Theatre. On Sunday, I was invited to photograph back stage. What a wonderful experience. For the next few days I will share some of my favorite images.