God's great designs~thru my camera's lens

There are a number of falls in Ithaca NY, this one was right near my sister's church.

This couple had a prime location..

Some of the many geese on the lake that day..

I am from upstate New York and one of my favorite times of the year is Autumn. Leaves changing colors, wonderful smells are in the air

and many great photo opportunities exist!!



Love my lighthouses!




I confess the downside is what follows after Autumn. I'm sure you have guessed what that is the "W" word...









Below my sister and I being a little silly. Not sure if I have ever mentioned my love for willow trees....



So until that "W" time comes I am going to enjoy "God's beautiful season--Fall in upstate New York."

My sister and I asked someone to take our pic!





The willows on the lake...







my new addiction

I have always had a fascination with all things dealing with the sea. Perhaps it started when I spent many summers in Salem, Massachusetts with my grandparents. Hanging at the beach and then when I was older going on many whale watches and harbor cruises.

Here is the boat my sister, nephew and I took out of Gloucester on the "Perfect Storm" Ride. Yes that is how they advertised it. :)

And there is my love for lighthouses... I believe this came about from my faith as I have grown up hearing the phrase that Jesus is my Lighthouse. As I have grown older, I know this is true and the beacons of light hold a more special place to my heart.

I have said this to say...... My new addiction is all the wonderful nautical, beach and ocean blogs out there in blog world. It's a whole new world I never knew existed. Here are a few of my favorites.

http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/

There is another great blog that hails from Australia called Beach Vintage. She has great craft ideas and beautiful pictures.

http://beachvintage.blogspot.com/

So please check out my new addictions and let em know what ya think....

God bless, Deb