February 4, 2010 - Photo of the Day - The Quilt

This quilt was made by my Grandmother Trella as a wedding gift for me. As a young bride I was happy to receive it as a symbol of my new life as a married woman, but looking at it today I truly appreciate it. I have no idea how many hours she spent cutting, sewing, and hand quilting all those little pieces together to create something for me that is both beautiful and useful. It has outlived her, and I hope it will outlive me as well.

Workin' Man

Saw this guy today, doing his job. I loved the reflection of the ladder on the building. I'm sure glad I don't have to be several stories up on a ladder, near tons of traffic, on a breezy cold day in January. Burrrr.

January 27, 2010 Photo of the Day - Steeple in the Trees

I saw this peaceful steeple from the top floor of Forsyth Hospital's parking deck. The "fog" was achieved by positioning myself over the hospital's ventilation system and being patient..no pun intended. The view 45 degrees to the left was of the skyscrapers downtown, Winston-Salem is a city of great contrasts.

January 17, 2010 Photo of the Day

MODERN ARCHITECTURE
OK, this is not the shot I had planned for today. I had planned to photograph this sparkling little shop that sells chandeliers this evening after dark when the crystal really shines. You know what they say about the best laid plans, when I got there they had huge "sample sale" signs in the windows and ruined my shot. I'll try again after the sale is over, LOL.

So I ended up riding around town looking for a new subject for my photo of the day---which was now my photo of the night. The nice police man that ended up following me around was probably wondering what on earth this crazy lady was doing circling this building several times. Well, sir, I was looking for just the right angle. The more I slow down and pay attention, the more I enjoy the beautiful architecture in downtown High Point. This building is particularly pretty at night.