by Tonia, who hugs trees G.
Member since:
November 17, 2005

Random Ramblings with Camera in Hand.

December 28, 2008 06:18 PM EST (Updated: December 28, 2008 06:42 PM EST)
views: 434 | rating: 10/10 (8 votes) | comments: 22

It was a good day to just go rambling to see what my camera might find.

 

The facade of a church just off Dickson St in Fayetteville. I liked the juxtaposition of the trees as it is in nature that I have always felt closest to the Divine.

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This is a miniature Statue of Liberty erected by the Boy Scouts of America in the parking lot of an ambulance company. It's a little odd.

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This is a building in Wilson Park which I am constantly drawn to photograph. The stone work is indicative of the style of building that is very common in the older parts of this region.

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Just outside Fayetteville Square there are some older buildings, well older for this area anyway. This one was built in 1925 and gave an awesome moment of reflection (Dannielle, this one made me think of you.)

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This building used to be an adult novelty shop. I love the pink trim!

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Of course, there had to be a quiet moment with a tree.

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Also in Wilson Park, a few words to take to heart.

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I decided to play a little so here are these same photos in black and white.
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Comments: 22

Debbie G. Dec 28, 2008, 6:24pm EST
I always love your 'random ramblings'. While your photography really speaks for itself, I love the dimension added by your thoughts.
elizabeth e. Dec 28, 2008, 6:25pm EST
Sounds like Richard knew the fine art of living, Tonia.

Stonework in #3 is beautiful.
Debbie G. Dec 28, 2008, 6:29pm EST
Richard B Atkinson was the dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 28, 2008, 6:36pm EST
It's wonderful how a camera makes you seek out things you'd probably never notice if you were just taking a stroll. This is a wonderful example.
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Dec 28, 2008, 6:44pm EST
Nicely done Tonia...the 1925 Cravens facade is a particularly difficult composition for me...the angle allows the perspetive to have parallel lines which merge at the horizon-point (or vanishing point) and make the framing a hair pulling exercise in intense, foot stamping frustration for me. You've done an excellent job composing it and I doubt I could do that. Trust me, not for lack of trying either.

Adult novelties, eh? Meaning...umm...like a tiny book of Anna Karenina? Miniature bags of green teas? T-shirts with the word "Hell" spelled out instead of H - E - Double Matchsticks on them? Or...umm... [ *blush*] drawings of some without their pants on...like...you know...Donald? Oh MY!

Good stuff.




Donald...(*gasp*)...without pants!
Lucky Stars Dec 28, 2008, 7:19pm EST
Wonderful, Tonia!
I love the stone building the best. The texture and color of the stones and the window draw me. Top it off with that gorgeous blue sky (that I haven't seen in ages) and I'm a happy camper.
Good eye.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Dec 28, 2008, 7:30pm EST
You got some great shots!
Katrina Hall Dec 28, 2008, 7:36pm EST
Love the verticalness ( is that a word?) of the first shot - and the texture in the tree and stones.......lovely!
Mugg Muggles, "The Man With the Jive" Dec 28, 2008, 7:43pm EST
It looks like there is a bird's nest in the top of the tree.
All of these photos are lovely. I wouldn't expect anything less.
Sue * Dec 28, 2008, 8:05pm EST
I love seeing the world through your eyes...nicely done.
Priscilla P. Dec 28, 2008, 9:22pm EST
I so enjoy your ramblings
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Dec 28, 2008, 11:23pm EST
A walk through downtown Fayetteville; love it! I really like that stone building. And what a blue sky! A little different from my day, huh?
Awesome stuff! I missed this version and commented on the B&W version, first.

That'll teach me to try to catch up on Gathering on work days.
Verie Sandborg Dec 29, 2008, 5:07pm EST
I found the pictorial walk calming after a hectic week. Thanks.

Wise words from Richard B. Atkinson.
Wilhelmine Estabrook Dec 29, 2008, 6:18pm EST
Everything thriving except the novelty shop with its Pepto-Bismol pink.
La Lady Lisa Westerfield Dec 29, 2008, 10:14pm EST
Tonia, the colors were really vibrant. The Statue of Liberty looked like she was put together with silly putty.
Corina Carrasco Dec 30, 2008, 9:56pm EST
Nice collection for one walk!
Aniko     Dec 31, 2008, 1:16am EST
Is the sky really that color all the time?
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Dec 31, 2008, 12:53pm EST
Aniko - when it's a blue sky day it truly is that blue. Of course, we get all sorts of permutations depending on the weather. I have quite a collection of photos of fantastic clouds.

Thanks everyone for coming along with me on this ramble.
Sonia M. Jan 1, 2009, 10:00pm EST
What fun rambling around and following you Tonia....
Madame Donna C. Jan 3, 2009, 10:50pm EST
How did I miss this? Well, I guess now I didn't. These are lovely pics, T!
Tory H. Jan 13, 2009, 7:25pm EST
Beautifully taken.

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