Category Archives: photography

Summer Falls into Autumn Comes

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Spring flowers fading summer falls into autumn comes the winter soon. A cool chill enters autumn moves life into death in my heart, sadness. Time aging all things… spectacular colors bring a bittersweet end to what once was mine.     ~ms

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Alluring Luray Caverns

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Shifting and moving slowly changing over time…. earth beneath our feet. Deep below the ground slowly forming, dripping down incredible shapes…. stunning creativity! With magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, leaning towers of Luray defy gravity. Many people travel to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to … Continue reading →

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Obese Fast Food Pigeons

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Most of our fast food is filled with salt and saturated fat, and lacking in vital nutrients. That’s why eating fast food on a regular basis has been linked to medical conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, … Continue reading →

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Aging in Slow Motion

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

She saw a wrinkle on her face and some gray hairs on her head she complained to Mother Nature that growing old was just not fair. Sigh….. The next thing she knew she was covered with salt and permanently set … Continue reading →

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Allerton Garden Tropical Paradise

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

When I first saw the Allerton Garden in the Lāwa`i Valley on Kauai, I knew that I had found a slice of paradise on earth. Blue ocean, tropical flowers and trees, and warm  tradewinds—absolutely beautiful. The Allerton Garden is so stunning it … Continue reading →

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Birds Watching People

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Birds watching people watching birds at Kilauea Lighthouse on the Island of Kauai. I didn’t realize, until I uploaded my photos and took a closer look–that I was being closely observed. I thought I was watching the birds, never realizing … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Anthurium

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Sensual flower almost unbelievable reproduction of….. Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum Although this flower is native to South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru), the first time that I saw Anthurium was when I was visiting Hawaii. At first, I didn’t think it was … Continue reading →

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Driftwood Bird

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

There are many different birds on the Hawaiian Islands, but I am told told that there are no pelicans. However, on a beach in Kapa’a, Kauai (near Lydgate Park)—I saw a large piece of driftwood that looked a lot like a pelican to me. A true work … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Walking together on dark shadows and bright lights traveling through space and time ever changing and unchanged, on the journey home to the place we never left.        ~ms

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Password Overload

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

These days, perplexing little passwords have to be attached to just about everything.  Supposedly, they will keep us all safe from unwanted intruders and  unscrupulous hackers. Without the correct password, nobody can access my information–not even me.  I have lost track of the amount … Continue reading →

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Animal Paparazzi

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Oh no….not again. Animal paparazzi taking our pictures. Hey! Put the zoom lens down and come a little closer with that camera.       ~ms ***Photos taken at the Honolulu Zoo, Oahu***

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Web of Desire

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Mysterious world in moonlit darkness glitters. Magical entrance luring those with weary wings into tunnels deep. Travelers beware! One brown leg propped up… in anticipation waits the hungry spider with dissolving bites of fire dripping in the dark. Don’t stop! Fly away from glittering illusions woven with … Continue reading →

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