baerbel

February 17, 2009

"The Iranians' seizure of the embassy and subsequent holding of hostages caused havoc in the Carter Administration."......about as much havoc as our operation of removing their premier in '53 and replacing him with the Shah caused Iran, I would say. Anyway, interesting picture, GJ. Liberty sure does not look as welcoming here as she does in the harbour of New York. B ;)

February 17, 2009

Shawn, not a single one. Someone had told me about those Egrets nesting in a Mangrove tree not too far from here. It's a popular spot for bird watchers and photographers - several with huge 500mm and 600mm lenses. Sure made me look like the amateur I am. But I will probably go back there soon, it was fun. B :)

February 16, 2009

I think it's beautiful! B :)

February 16, 2009

...flock together. Thank you for looking.

February 5, 2009

Hahaha, love it! :)

February 1, 2009

Hey, welcome back from your long trip. Sorry the country went almost bankrupt during your absence, but we are now under new and better management. About time.

I like this pic - it made me smile. Quite a creative business person here. No store? No truck? No problem! The rack on the roof tops the cake. Very funny. B :)

January 7, 2009

I love candid street photos like this one. The lighting, colors and composition is just right. Well done. B :)

January 6, 2009

This is so real it almost looks unreal, as if painted in a super-realism style. Fabulous. B :)

January 6, 2009

Thanks, Dave, but I cheated a bit. I saw the foursome watching a puppet show, I had taken my grandkids to. The background was way too busy, so I just replaced it with a beach scene. And yes, the bench has its work cut out, doesn't it?! B :)

January 5, 2009

What a naughty potato! Fun image! :)

January 5, 2009

Wishful thinking! Thanx for looking. :)

January 5, 2009

I haven't been here for a while, but I see you are still knocking them out, Dave. Interesting stuff, as usual. And as far as ....the red fades away first...it seems to be a sign of the times. The blue is very vivid, however. Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. Barb :)

January 5, 2009

FABULOUS!!!

December 8, 2008

Wow! This is really good and proves rules can and should be broken at times. Like the 2/3 one here. You must have knelt down to get this perspective of the owner/chef. Makes him look tall and proud and I also like the reflection in the glass and seeing the two diners on the left. 'Jonathan's' looks like a great place to eat - my son-in-law's name - so yes, I would certainly give it a try. B :)

December 7, 2008

Fabulous! A piece of modern art.

December 6, 2008

Thanks, Dave. They were two young dancers enticing holiday shoppers to buy tickets to the 'Nutcracker Suite'. What attrcated me here were all the different lines of the legs, stockings and brick road. Have a happy holiday season. B

December 6, 2008

Tose are SOME clouds! I like the composition with the low horizon and lonely figure to the left. Well done! :)

December 6, 2008

...yep, it's here again and Santa wants to know: 'have you been naughty

or nice?' :) Thanks for looking

November 29, 2008

National Geographic quality. Well done! B

November 28, 2008

Thanks for the explanation, Dave, and I bet our decider has one of those in the WH cellar, hahaha! B

November 28, 2008

WOW! Fantastic image! Love it. B

November 28, 2008

Dave, your street shots always have some sense of absurdity or mystery to them. Much fun. Here I admit, I had to look up the definition of a Post Incinerator: "INCINERATOR WITH A PLURALITY OF OUTER WALLS AND A HOLLOW GRATE". Still don't know why it's classified, however. Neat image, though.