Tina's WW - Student

Allegra spans an era: From her first day of school in Kindergarten (1993) to her graduation from the University of Hartford (2010). From start to finish, with her Masters to follow. Always eager to learn! See Tina's WW!

Tina's Pic Story - Snowy evening mood

The fun meme Pic Story, hosted by Tina, is back for this week. In this, we take the pictures and she provides the weekly theme, which this week is evening mood.

As it is the winter season, we may look outside the door to our front and see the falling snow. Since it has not snowed much this warm winter, I have provided a capture from late 2010, on 26 December. The snow fall looks light, but did manage to accumulate 15 in/38 cm that evening…the streetlight is illuminating the tree, the front door light makes the snow flakes look like orbs.

It was warmer taking that evening mood from behind glass in the heated house!

Ruby Tuesday 2 - Curving

Ruby Tuesday 2 reappears, and we comply with the one simple rule: red, any shade and either a lot or a little!

The burgundy staircase sits in our church in Derby. The 1821 building offers those brave enough to access the balcony and bell tower will find a narrow, steep and curvy climb up. The lack of safety will be obvious to to careful climbers and potentially dangerous to the careless. I am unable to make the climb, so I'll leave the ascent to others...See ruby from all over at this fun meme, hosted by Gemma and MMT - thanks!

Whimsical Windows - New England Congregational

Whimsical Windows / Delirious Doors returns again courtesy of Toby. We look for architectural gems in portals and other places.

Today, the subject is our church, the First Congregational Church in Derby Connecticut. This structure was built in the 1820s. The pillars are a Greco-Roman style, the windows have the period twelve- over-twelve pane look, the clock sits on the steeple with a weathervane on top and the color is white.

What seems constant is that this structure is not all that unique in New England - on every town green, the church/meetinghouse was and is still
prevalent in all six states.

Naturally,there have been updates from those tymes: Central heating instead of a stove,modern double-paned insulated windows and central air-conditioning are all installed. There is interesting architecture nearby to all our domiciles. We merely have to capture it!

Shadow Shot Sunday - Sculpted and Shadowy Chrome

ShadowShot Sunday arrives courtesy of our three hosts, allowing us to present the artistry of shadows, when and wherever they may present themselves.

Obviously, I prefer warm weather to cold and like cars as much as I like shadows. As a winter cold front is passing through, the look at past and nicer seasons warms things up. My affection for old iron shows up in these two scenes, and the shadowy world playfully intrudes into both.

First is this curvaceous 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Its sculpted flanks throws arcs and angles about, causing contorted shadows and reflections that fall over the chrome gazelle. Shadows of a tree and the reflected lawn show up - both of subtly seen...

View two is from a 1953 Hudson Hornet. The stylish interior has its share of 1950s flair - the dashboard showcases that material that reflects its era - chrome. The dazzling brightwork is retro cool.

The shadows add a nice contrast, falling over the two-tone green upholstery and steel. Compared to modern vehicles, the safety and driving dynamics are not very good. But for artistry in steel, the new does not compare. See shadowy style at this always fun meme!