‘Tis the season . . . for photo books.
In the process, I decided to dedicate this week’s blog to publishing my favorite photos – one for each month. (This is a tough assignment for a perfectionist.) Some months, there could have been 12 good choices. Other months, less so.
I wanted to cheat, but I didn’t. Here goes:
January 31, 2015 ~ Inle Lake, Myanmar. The net of an Intha fisherman is reflected in the setting sun.
February 22, 2015 ~ Rancho Pescadero, Baja, Mexico. Stunning, sensational sunset.
February 22, 2015 ~ Rancho Pescadero, Baja, Mexico. Stunning, sensational sunset.
April 8, 2015 ~ Bruges, Belgium. I added the country of Belgium to my travel resume this year, and fell madly in love with the medieval city of Bruges. Without a tripod or professional camera gear, I was thrilled to have captured such a dramatic night scene as this.
May 30, 2015 ~ Thousand Oaks, California. There’s no place like home … especially on a lazy Memorial Day weekend as Poe the cat keeps watch over Scott as he takes a midday snooze on our back patio!
June 10, 2015 ~ Ephesus, Turkey. This photo of me and Gabriel (my VP) captures – as much as it was possible to capture – the overwhelming joy of having surprised our WOW! Travel Club group with a surprise sunset classical music concert at the ancient Odeon Theatre.
July 25, 2015 ~ Los Angeles, California. I’d always wanted to attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics . . . so when I learned that the Special Olympics’ World Games were to be held in LA this summer, I crossed another one off my bucket list. The motto: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
August 25, 2015 – Thousand Oaks, California. It’s been a 16-year tradition when my niece, Seiko, visits me from Japan: we will go shopping. I remember when she was little and everything she chose was pink and frilly. This time, she wanted to try on prom dresses, which is not a tradition in Japan. She was beaming when she put on this dress!
September 12, 2015 ~ Thousand Oaks, California. Another sky shot? (I didn’t travel or take many photos in September!) This was a stunning sunrise from my back yard.
October 22, 2015 ~ Havana, Cuba. This photo captures much of what I love about Cuba: the classic cars, crumbling architecture and colorful laundry flapping in the breeze.
November 7, 2015 ~ Sylmar, California. November was a “stay at home” month – getting ready for a kitchen remodel. In my search for countertop surfacing, I found this “Calacatta Extra WOW” which, naturally, caught my attention. The owner of the stoneyard described it as a “flawless diamond.” At $9,000 per slab – you’ll not see it in my kitchen!
December 13, 2015 ~ Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico. A cactus discovered on hiking excursion along the cliffs. I named it Mr. WOW!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season of memory-making. (Don’t forget to take pictures!)
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6 Comments
Jack December 27, 2015 at 3:20pm
As always, enjoyed the retrospective. Applause to you re the Olympics. I missed that. Would have joined you but I was likely not around!
Merry Merry and HNY.
Patty December 27, 2015 at 5:37pm
Beautiful pictures!! Can’t wait for our trip in a few weeks. Happy New Year!
Julie Franz December 27, 2015 at 6:03pm
I so enjoyed looking at these wonderful photos – including the runners up! I remember seeing many of these before, and of course… Ephesus!!! Hard to believe you can ever top that, but then, again, you’re YOU, so maybe you can!
Kathleen Quinn Votaw December 27, 2015 at 6:12pm
Great photos, Marilyn! Thanks for sharing so much of your spirit and soul in all you do! Blessings to you and your family for a fabulous 2016!
Diane Bowen December 27, 2015 at 8:38pm
Great pictures, Marilyn, especially Bruges, which looks like a painting!
Hilda Haigazian December 28, 2015 at 7:46am
Loved each and ever picture, you are an amazing lady. seeing the picture in Ephesus reminded me how lucky I am to have been part of such an amazing unforgettable trip. WOW WOW,WOW