As the Sun Set, Munich

 

Sunset at the Palace, Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2012).

Love, Paris

"Love, Paris" 2012.

The first photograph I shot while in Paris earlier this year.  Pretty much set the tone for our stay...

Two Sides of the Same Sky

 On our way to the castles we wound our way through many charming Bavarian villages.  When we spotted this little Kodak sign, Josh knew to pull over without me saying a word.  The sky played tricks with my camera, when in an instant the warm blues of spring fell into a cool winter's white.

Color Block, Paris

The colors of our first morning in Paris...

Warm Welcome

Warm Welcome, Heidelberg, Germany 2012.

It was a rainy day in Heidelberg, and this hotel entry looked so warm and inviting... 

An Ideal Setting...

 Overlooking Schwangau Castle.  Fussen, Germany 2012.

A most ideal setting for a castle, don't you think...?

Black and White, Paris

Paris, 2012.

For Allison, on her 21st birthday. 
Someday, when you first visit Paris, I hope we're together so I can see you fall in love.  Paris will love you back, I just know it.

Our First Castle

Perched high above the city, Schloss Heidelberg was the first of many castles we visited in Germany.  With the earliest part of the castle being built before 1214, the castle has a fascinating history filled with destruction and renewal.  Walls of stone were worn yet rich with beauty, and each night as the sun set, they radiated a golden glow.

Coffee & Kiss

Heidelberg, Germany, 2012.

Blue Sky and Romanze

 Walking around town, Heidelberg, Germany (2012).

Germany, Our First Days

Bad Wimpfen, Germany (Top photo); all others Heidelberg, Germany (2012).

Although I shot these photographs in Spring, I think they provide this little blog a nice transition into Autumn.  My birthday is coming up in early October, and as a gift to myself I'm planning to (finally!) dive head first into photographs from our grand adventures in Germany, Austria, and France.

It's going to be a very happy week around here, and I look forward to sharing memories of our travels with you.  Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!

In Windows, Paris...

"Paris is always a good idea."

-Audrey Hepburn

Just a touch of pink...

Art's Crab Shak, Oakland.  Since 1963.

Silver Park

"Silver Park, no.2"

 

"Silver Park, no.1"

  

Josh and I were driving through Canada a few years ago when we spotted this sign on the side of the road.  I adore the Silver Park script!  I shot additional photographs which show the sign in the midst of an empty lot, which leads me to believe that the restaurant somehow made its way into the ether.  I'm sure happy they managed to save the sign (although the opposite side of the sign was a little worse for wear.)

Enjoy...!

Me, Myself & Lyme

(-Still photo by Me, Double-Exposure post processing by Allison Zahigian, via "Me, Myself & Lyme")

As part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, my lovely niece Allison Zahigian (above) created "Me, Myself & Lyme," in hopes of spreading awareness about the disease.  Allison has dedicated the project to her Mom, Leslie Jouroyan, who has lived with Lyme Disease for six years.

Please visit "Me, Myself & Lyme" on Facebook or Tumblr, to learn important tips on prevention, diagnosis, and living with Lyme.

Although I heard of Lyme Disease years ago, it wasn't until it hit our family that I learned how widespread and debilitating the disease can be.  Allison's Mom has fought a brave and difficult fight these past six years, and I am very proud of Allison for her efforts to share what they've learned, and help spread the word!

It's Always Pink Season at The Madonna Inn

(And, of course, the interior...)

Wishing you a lovely day...!