Sharing here just some of the MANY lighthouses decorating Michigan Avenue this summer. These were made to highlight special needs persons and to showcase their gifts of talents. Enjoy and come see! All images copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
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First Street festival…
This weekend was the Belmont-Sheffield Music (and Art) Festival in Chicago. Summertime is full of festivals in Chicago; the fun is continuous. Enjoy! Note: I had the most fun taking images of people while listening to the music; forgot to capture the musicians.
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Of course I couldn’t resist a Lilac Bloom! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Painting with paint instead of light…
Have only painted a few times. This is first piece in over ten years. Opinions welcome. I have four more sessions at the Bonnet House courtyard, the perfect setting as seen in this piece.
Under-stimulated…
Engaging, dynamic art in one of 70 Wynwood District art galleries in Miami. I focused on some patrons. Couldn’t resist capturing this striking scene of energetic art above these bored individuals. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
I highly recommend a visit to Wynwood District including Wynwood Walls whenever you visit Miami, Florida.
A Daddy’s excitement…
Ahh…….this man in the dark trunks made this to welcome his daughter’s visit to him!
Dad’s welcome for daughter, Sammy Joe. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
All the details included. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Lovely love! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Vigor in change of direction…
I am adding a new category to my blog this year to acknowledge a change in lifestyle, called retirement. Nature will always be my primary focus in this blog, it is a large part of what keeps me excited about life and living. Travel has entered my life, so I will occasionally share images and insights from my experiences outside of nature.
Recently music was the travel theme going from Memphis to New Orleans. Did not make it to the Gibson Factory; so need to return to Memphis again. Ahh….
My intent is to show the color, mood, and culture of areas I encounter. I want to celebrate the diversity and excitement in various environments. Both New Orleans and Memphis were FULL of vibrancy and love.
As always, I’d love to hear your insights and critique. That’s what makes blogging fun! So, in no particular order….
The “stuff” needed to reveal your fortune in New Orleans? Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
A simple bouquet forgotten? Or a memorial bouquet; it was unclean. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Sparrow enjoying a fountain shower! I couldn’t resist!! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
So much talent to applaud! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Hand made instrument, based on a South African musical instrument. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Yes! It works. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
New Orleans art for sale. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg.
Directional help. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Just chillin’. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Taste of street art in Memphis. Copyright 2018, Pamela Breitberg
Ceiling full of guitars….famous guitar usuage? Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg.
Never thought of graffiti on the light fixture! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Variety store that’s hard to resist. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Shriner’s “car” for parade in Memphis. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Nature’s artistry…
Nature is the original creator of designs and patterns. Some aid survival such as camouflage. Other patterns change by the moment such as these images of the ocean. Sunlight, clouds and winds are part of nature’s toolbox used to form these passing conceptions. God’s artistry inspires and challenges our limited imaginations.
The sunlit sky with horizontal bright area mimic the horizontal bright areas on the top (horizon area) of the sea. Or is it vice versa? Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Only the ocean here; no sky in this composition. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
The eyes are drawn naturally to the lightest area; here it is part of the ocean. The rest of the ocean mimics the calm atmosphere above. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Revealing minutiae…
Observations disclose information. These images of anonymous persons offer stories to be told. Art festivals are prime venues to capture such revelations. I will let your mind’s wandering add stories to the images.
Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg
Naturally…
Proliferation of beautiful pale blooms. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Delicate wonder. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Synonyms for “naturally” include obviously, logically, unsurprisingly, certainly and indeed. The flowers below are growing in the natural, tropical habitat. Unsurprisingly they flourish when allowed to live naturally.
Tropical bloom Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Flowering Palm. Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg
Tulip Tree in bloom. Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg
Naturally thriving orchids. Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg
Natural inspiration…
Nature’s Starburst in the sky, Key West, Florida. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Key West, Florida is historically renown as a home for crafters and artisans. The unique is highly valued and proudly displayed including this custom designed car decor. Nature takes no back seat to the colors and designs found throughout Key West’s Old Town and perhaps inspires creative urges.
This tree, Starburst, aka Shooting Star (Clerodendrum Quadriloculare), blooms only in the late winter and early spring, so was in full bloom last month during our visit. The large, full, blossoms command attention, which upon closer examination divulge its artistic aptitude.
Starburst tree with many “shooting stars”. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Artist’s tribute to nature. Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg