Black Lives Matter in Birmingham

Birmingham has seen its share of unrest and protests in its long history but this past week has again been the scene of peaceful and not so peaceful protests. Today I went downtown to see these two walls. It was good to see people coming here to pay their respects and find a way of showing respect and make their voices heard.

Sunset in the Ham

We don't have a showstopper NYC skyline, but we love it just the same.

Boy In Field

Often when I visit places over and over, whether here in Birmingham or Paris, I try and challenge myself to find something new to photograph or even just photograph in a different way.  Last Thursday I was leading a group of Youth Leadership Forum students on a photography assignment at Railroad Park. I have been there more times than I can count. I was beginning to think I'd find nothing "new", until I spotted this young boy. I was far away and zoomed,  and ran and zoomed,  and ran, and this was what I got. Later, I photographed him with his brother on the playground. Those photos later.

Zig-Zag

These stairs at Sloss Furnaces lead up to First Avenue North above.  I don't go very far up without a handrail, no matter how great the photo op!

Resting

Kelly Ingram Park, downtown Birmingham

What Is It? Where Is It?

OK Birminghamians,  this is a little test for you. I play this on my Paris blog from time to time.  Tell me what this is and where it is.  A fabulous prize MIGHT be offered to the winner!

Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of ......

Outside the McWane Science Center, downtown Birmingham.

limestone?? I have no clue.

What I do know is that the McWane Center is a terrific place for kids of all ages. Four floors of interactive science exhibits, plus an IMAX theatre. There's always something new to see and do. My grandchildren never tire of it. It's a wonderful addition to the downtown Birmingham area.

It's Too Darn Hot!!

Down here in Birmingham, we're frying eggs on the sidewalk! The temps are hovering around 100F/38C this week. I thought just looking at these cute kiddos enjoying a Snow Cone at the Pepper Place Market might help cool us off. Enjoy!

And Ella Fitzgerald has a song for you today!

I will be offering another 5 week series of photography classes, here in Birmingham, on Monday, July 26 from 1-3pm. These classes are designed for amateur photographers that want to take better family and vacation photos. Contact me if you are interested.

Overlooking the Twenty Second Street Viaduct

We call this the 22nd Street Viaduct. I'm not so sure it's really a true viaduct, but well, we like it. It makes us seem so .........Roman? Italian? ( After reading Wikipedia, maybe we're in the clear on this.) I just love the texture of the pilasters ( now I'm not sure these are pilasters). Oh dear!

A Place to Hang Your Hat

Yesterday I was downtown to photograph Café Dupont on 20th Street. A lovely place to dine, and it has a reputation as one of Birmingham's best restaurants. It is also very photogenic... right down to the hatrack by the door!

Thankful I Am!

You know where this is going. I'm most thankful this day for my two wonderful daughters, two patient son-in -laws :) and 5 fantastic grandchildren! Now, add my terrific friends near and far and those of you in blogland. But wait..... I can't forget the city I've called home most of my life....Sweet Home Birmingham!

The Fog Sets In

Saturday afternoon my alma mater was getting beaten like a drum by our archrivals across the state.  I had had about as much fun as I could stand, so I turned off the television,  grabbed my camera and headed out.  It was a foggy, "mizzly" afternoon and I wasn't sure what I would find.  As luck would have it, I found this winding road shrouded in a blanket of fog.  After taking a number of photos around the neighborhood, I headed back home to watch the last half of the game.......  Just wait till next year!!!

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PARIS THROUGH MY LENS

The Tune du Jour is "The Enchanted Garden " by Kevin Kern

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SKYWATCH FRIDAY- Birmingham Sunset

Well it's time to get back to Birmingham and join up with the Skywatch Friday gang!  I took this photo about a month or so ago.  This is the Birmingham skyline with the Charley Boswell Public Golf Course in the foreground.  This is right in my neighborhood and I love seeing the rolling hills and nicely landscaped course when I pass it a dozen times a day.  I also like that they chose to honor Birmingham's own Charley Boswell, a pro golfer who just happened to be blind and one wonderful man!

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ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF MY NEW BLOG

Paris Through My Lens

I plan to post 4 photos a day (maybe) so please stop by from time to time.

The Tune du Jour is "The Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine" by the Fifth Dimension

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