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...







I so should not be in "Blog world" but alas here I am.

 

OK so why should I not be here... Because I should be cleaning, writing in my food journal, cutting vegetables, cleaning, I said that one didn't I? Setting all that aside for the time being, I wanted to post some pics showing what I have been up to. My friend Becky and I went on a road trip to a Mark Lowry concert  (http://www.marklowry.com/ ) and then visiting my brother and family. On the way back we visited an old schoolmate. First road trip pics:



Definitely loads of picture taking views along the way..

Love Barn pictures..

My friend's choice to ask for directions while lost on the rural roads--did I mention she likes Harleys!

Finally we are on the good ole' NY State thruway.....

Becky eating her very expensive thruway sandwhich..

A rare pic of the photographer...



I met a man!!

We finally made it to the hotel and rested a bit before heading to the concert. Did I mention we passed our exit and got lost again on the way to the concert? We were traveling in the "boonies" of Western NY. I have to say it was beautiful though..

I found these wind fan things breathtaking and there were at least a hundred of them.

We finally reach our concert. Mark Lowry is a christian singer/comedian and I so enjoyed his concert. His opening act I did not and am not going to post her pictures. I felt the opening act was too "Hollywood" for my taste. Mark has a great blend of comedy and good ole southern gospel charm with a great message. He's kind of cute too eh?

Here we are in the heat awaiting it all to begin.

so why post this ugly stamp-- one why such an ugly stamp for the concert and two it's the only pic of my new bracelet. First button bracelet I have ever made..

Mark Lowry-Man of many faces
Mark wrote and sang the song Mary did you know.
See link below.. very talented man.

Mary Did you know? video

 NEXT DAY, Visiting the family....




My nephew Jeremiah and I--Love this kid so much.

Breezy the dog..

My brother Dave and my niece Rachel in the pool

My Niece Rachel -- who loves her picture taken!

On the way home, we stopped by to visit my friend Heather whom I have not seen in over 25 yrs. We have reconnected via Facebook. So excited to meet her husband and family and see her lovely place.

Heather, Tim and Aidan

  

Beautiful flowers that were around her gazebo.

Loved the lamp post on their deck


So the next few pics were taken by her three year old son a very good photographer. (normally I don't show posts of me but he did good !!

My attempt to give a model look.



Not bad Aidan..



Aidan and I. What a cutey pie!

So it was a good trip--learned a lot about myself and learned there is no place like home. Despite how beautiful the country, wonderful fellowship with family and friends... there is something about Home..





Fall Beauty

What a beautiful season fall is.... Just wish that that terrible, freezing, cold and blustery season did not follow it.. Oh well Let's enjoy these wonderful comfortable temperatures and all the vibrant, eye catching colors before they are gone.

These are pictures I took at a local park. It is beside a river that goes through our county and numerous neighbouring counties.

I love the variety of trees, water, leaves and the fact it looks like I am looking in at the scene. (if that makes any sense to anyone other than I)

MOM and I Call this our Zacheaus Tree--based on the biblical story of a man named Zacheaus that wanted to see JESUS but could not do to the crowds so he climbed a tree (sycamore) to see JESUS and JESUS saw him and invited to come down and meet with Him. This is how I picture the tree that Zacheaus was in.. Yes I have a wild imagination.

I am hoping you enjoyed all the "FALL BEAUTY"!! I am sure I will have more to follow.....

~~ Sunday Samplings ~~

~~SUNDAY SAMPLINGS~~

Today was the first Sunday in at least a month or so that I had made it to church. Between being sick and terrible weather, I had not been able to attend. So my day started in the house of God, with my fellow believers. Then I met my parents and sister at a Chinese buffet for lunch.... here's a picture of my momma eating what she calls her "ENGLISH FOOD"

It was so nice to have dinner with the family and get to have some sushi!! yummo!

Mom and I went out and about shopping and picture taking. It was one of the warmest days so far this winter. Not very sunny, but it gave me an excuse to break my new camera in some more. Of course there are pictures of my babies........

OK, it's a joke that these are my babies. I have no children and get such joy from seeing and feeding them. For us in New York, seagulls are a reminder of the ocean and New England.

I still cannot believe my new camera allowed me to catch the bird in wing movement. how exciting!!

And lastly for my Sunday samplings.. We went and took pics of some of our local creeks and rivers. We have a flood warning currently though these pics are not reflective of that. The waters should get higher by tomorrow night. Enjoy the winter pics....

THIS IS A PICTURE OF A CREEK THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TOWN. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET THE ICE ON THE RIDGE.

















I HAD TO LAUGH AT THIS ONE.. I AM TAKING THE PICTURE AND I AM LIKE WHAT IS THAT FLOWING DOWN THE CREEK. WAIT IT IS A BASKETBALL!?!? :)

THIS IS A PICTURE OF A BENCH AND BOAT DROP OFF AT ONE OF OUR LOCAL RIVERS. THIS RIVER IS NOTORIOUS TO FLOOD. I MISS SITTING ON THIS BENCH... SPRING COME SOON PLEASE!!!

NOT SURE WHY BUT I LIKED THIS PICTURE SHOWING A HUGE TREE THAT HAD FALLEN ONTO A BUNCH OF OTHERS.

Hope you enjoyed my Sunday Samplings..... Deb