Standing on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, Nikon in hand, I snapped nothing.
With colors rich and vistas wide the Grand Canyon overpowered me.
I put my camera away.
I am ashamed to say I bought postcards instead.
That was years ago before I learned my camera lessons.
Now I would capture the rocks at my feet if nothing else.
The first time I saw the Mona Lisa I was shocked.
So small and crowd~surrounded was she!
I took photos of the feet of the people pushing closer to get nearer.
Shoes so different from one another.
Shoes seeming more approachable, more manageable than the Mona Lisa.
I focused on the details I could handle.
Yes.
I have better learned my camera lessons.
Always, always it is about the light.
About the details.
About looking up.
I love the Nights of Lights in my St. Augustine town.
Two million bright~white bulbs shining from November 19- January 31.
Plum magical, indeed!
I bet you have them in your town, too. These holiday light displays.
Here every one gets into the act as if by royal decree.
Our lights are not as vast as the Grand Canyon.
Not quite as well-known as the Mona Lisa.
But if you come to St. Augustine some holiday season and meander about as the sun goes down-- quickly and completely--you will not be disappointed.
Peak in small shop windows, midsized museums and grand hotels.
Look for the lights tracing the edges of old churches and street signs.
Search for the lights escaping through glass windows and doors.
Always, always look up.
Always, always look down.
Don't miss a thing!
If you go here you will see I am not the only one who loves these Nights of Lights.
Let me know when you get to town.
For only one amaretto sour I will gladly be your enthusiastic guide.
If you can find me...
If I am not already out capturing the light...
{{ Best call ahead. }}
National Geographic has nothing on you, love your photos best, beautiful!
Posted by: Sues Scott | January 10, 2012 at 05:04 PM
oh somepink
this is magical indeed
you have learned
magic yourself
and are practicing
this art well
I will make a pilgrimage
and will stand you 2
of those amaretto thingies
yes that
moon in capricorn
has me in its grip
even an afternoon
with my darling dentist
has not
dulled the thrill
yes
the LIGHT
looking up
looking down
on the other hand
a warm lake house
holds me in its grip
of beeswax experimentation
plaid and stripes
a little topaz...
thank you for this deLIGHT...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | January 10, 2012 at 07:35 PM
I want to comment, but am too in awe of the photos and the lights. Just wonderful.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 11, 2012 at 04:50 AM
You never know when I might show up. I love the lights. Thanks for sharing your photographs.
When I lived in Grand Junction, Colorado back in the day, I used to remind myself every day to "Look up". Being a Midwestern boy I never remembered the mountains were there. Now, I look up all the time, at the sky, and above my head as I traverse through the second hand stores. Funny whjat you find hanging from the ceiling or on that top shelf of a display cabinet.
Peace
Posted by: Spadoman | January 11, 2012 at 05:21 AM
That must be a magical sight at night! Your photos do it justice, too, spf. I like the filter effect of the rough, torn edges with the palm trees. It also adds an extra level of mystery to the night photos.
Oh to see a palm tree strung up with lights or to walk under those twinkling webs in the trees...
Posted by: susanna | January 11, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I would love capturing the lights with you in St. Augustine. It has been 40 years since I was there, way too long I would say. Oh the light would delight! Just gorgeous for sure. Do they put lights on the fort too?
Posted by: Marilyn | January 12, 2012 at 11:25 PM