Friday, December 31, 2010

Photo of the Day: Dec. 31st - 'A Walk in the Clouds'

Casa del Arbol (Tree House)- Baños, Ecuador
(Swing on a tree house about10,000ft in elevation overlooking the Tungurahua volcano)

May You Have
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May you have......
Enough happiness to keep you sweet,
Enough trials to keep you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human,
Enough hope to keep you happy;
Enough failure to keep you humble,
Enough success to keep you eager,
Enough friends to give you comfort,
Enough wealth to meet your needs;
Enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each day better than yesterday
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May this new year bring you closer to reaching your heart's desires and may you be filled with happiness and love through 2011. 


Happy New Year to all my viewers!!


Thank you so much for your support and for appreciating my art.


With Love,


Veronica

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Photo of the Day: Dec. 30th - 'Starry Night'


As I sat and watched the soft waves crash to shore on a very dark Caribbean night, I wondered what type of image I could capture with a little patience, a few specific camera settings, and a very steady hand. The results were more amazing than what I imagined which resulted in my spending at least an hour trying to capture the perfect photo. This one is one of my favorites. I think this is what paradise would look like if it existed on the moon. Enjoy!

Monday, December 27, 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Photo of the Day: December 25th 'Merry Christmas'

Homemade Gingerbread houses
Wishing all of my viewers a happy holiday season! May you be surrounded by the warmth of your loved ones and may happiness fill your hearts always.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Photo of the Day: Dec. 24th - 'The Rink'


Ice skating in the famous Rockefeller Center Rink is not only a wonderful way to get into the holiday mood but it could also easily become one of those unforgettable "New York moments".

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Photo of the Day: Dec. 23rd - 'Christmas Angel'

Herald Angels
These beautiful wire-sculpted angel figures which have adorned Rockefellar Center during the holiday season since 1954 are a lovely sight at any time of the day but they seemed magical tonight under the first snow fall of the season.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Photo of the Day: Dec. 21st - 'Autoferro - Alausi'

Alausi is a small town in the province of Riobamba - Ecuador

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Photo of the Day: Dec. 18th - 'The Barrel'

Post Office Bay - Florean Island (Galapagos)

In 1793 British whalers established the Post Office Barrel to send letters to and from England. At the time whaling was a big industry and thus, ships were typically gone for 2 years at a time. The Galapagos Islands were a frequent stop for these ships. Outbound ships would drop off letters after rounding the cape and the ships returning home would mail them. Over the years thousands of ships have stopped to send and receive mail at Post Office Bay. Many have posted a sign of driftwood or other materials memorializing their visit. This is the only area in the Galapagos were graffiti is still acceptable.

This tradition has continued over the years, and even today visitors may drop off and pick up letters, without stamps, to be carried to far destinations. This is one of the few visitor sites, that is visited for its human history. 



Wednesday, December 15, 2010