As a country we are complicated. Diverse, argumentative, creative, strong-willed, fierce, generous, and I hope kinder to one another going forward. Let’s celebrate what we do have.
With a clear sky and full moon, it was a thrill to watch the 45-minute firework show over the Lincoln Memorial and Washington monument that flank the grassy National Mall in our nation’s capitol, Washington DC. The light show was preceded by an amazing airshow. The highlight for me, was seeing the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flying together. If you have a minute to spare, check out these videos.
You inspired me to try a bit of selective color in this shot from Bodega Bay, California. BTW – amazingly delicious chowder and more at this spot, the Spud Point Crab Co.
Hudson River, NYC.
That halfway time, neither day nor night . . . . dusk. I always feel slightly suspended between two worlds.
Madeira Island, Portugal.
Whitefish Lake, Montana.
This may be a bit of a twist, but today I am featuring doors from three historic facilities that once housed prisoners. As you can see, in less than inspiring conditions . . .
Secure locks at Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, Ireland.
Prisoner’s quarters in the 16 century Tvdava Fortica (Spanish Fortress) in Hvar, Croatia.
The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia touted “solitude with moral and vocational instruction” for its 300 prisoners.
