Louisiana #4 Sunset

We stayed at an old house near Mississippi River while we were at New Orleans.  Everyday just before sunset time we walked to a park near the location where Mississippi River joining into the ocean.  This gave us opportunities to observe magnificent sunset and night scenes of the river and downtown New Orleans. I have … Continue reading Louisiana #4 Sunset

Hawaii Post #5 – Tropical Flowers

We saw many different kinds of plants and flowers when we stayed at Hawaii for two weeks.  Most of them were new to me because they are growing in tropical area and I am living at Minnesota. In the following group of selected flowers, I only know the "bird of paradise" (the first) and passion … Continue reading Hawaii Post #5 – Tropical Flowers

Hawaii Post #4 – Happiness with Families and Friends

During the trip to Hawaii, my husband and I decided to take our niece, Liu, with us in order to let the girl, the new student in UOM, to experience something different. On the Island of Hawaii, we visited our brother and his his Japanese wife, who taught us something in Japanese cultures.  Meanwhile Liu … Continue reading Hawaii Post #4 – Happiness with Families and Friends

Hawaii Post #3 – Magnificent Sunset

The trip to Hawaii gives me opportunities to capture the sunset scenes on ocean and above clouds, both of which are new and challenging to me. While the Sun was gradually going down to the horizon of sea, the reflections of its light in water mixed with the colorful clouds to provide the world with … Continue reading Hawaii Post #3 – Magnificent Sunset

A Lonely Ship in Water

The last night at Seattle, I drove to Alki Beach Park with the hope to capture sunset over the ocean.  The scenes of water and mountains were great even though the Sun was still hidden by a heavy cloud.  I was watching the ocean waves, listening to the sounds caused by the splashing of water against … Continue reading A Lonely Ship in Water

What might be at a far place

This is my entry for this week's "CEE’S BLACK & WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE: FARAWAY" We are all interested in exploring what might be at a far place.  That might forms the reasons for us to go far into ocean front, ...or walk on our feet in early morning to attend school activities for more learning … Continue reading What might be at a far place

The Natural Boundaries

There are a lot of Edges which separate things or species to build natural territories.  The co - existence of those territories create balance and harmony on the Earth. Such as the edge between swamp and dry land, between ocean and sky, between life and death......  

Black and White in Perspective

This is my entry for this week's "CEE’S BLACK & WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE: PERSPECTIVE". These two photos were taken using iPhone in an unusual way, while I was focusing on the beauty of Pacific Ocean, my friend one hand held her smart phone and another hand extended into the view to form some special effects, … Continue reading Black and White in Perspective

A Young Kid on Beach Road

This is my entry for this week’s “CEE’S WHICH WAY CHALLENGE: 2015 WEEK 33″. The photo was captured at Santa Barbara last month. I was watching kids jumping in and out ocean waves, while bathing under Pacific sunshine and enjoying the warmth of sand. I randomly captured some photos of kids playing around, but this one … Continue reading A Young Kid on Beach Road

A Lonely Lady on Her Own Way

This is my entry for this week’s “CEE’S WHICH WAY CHALLENGE: 2015 WEEK 32″. The photo was captured at Santa Barbara last month. I don't know the name of this sport, but based on what I saw it seems very difficult to maintain balance on a thin narrow floating piece. But this lady on that floating … Continue reading A Lonely Lady on Her Own Way