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This perspective was a fun one of my sister. I love to take spontaneous pictures of her from different perspectives. It captures her fun loving spirit as she is a flip flop kinda girl.

One Way

On a recent field trip with friends we explored downtown Fayetteville (which is more charming than I thought). I ran across this exposed brick wall, the character and texture just made me take this shot. There is something very beautiful and rugged at the same time about it. The one way sign reminds me that there is one way to God through Jesus (John 14:6).

Keys with a view

This picture was taken in Wilmington over the summer. It is a picture that tells a story. This exerpt was taken by the full article at: www.starnewsonline.com/article/20091223/ARTICLES/912239986?p=2&tc=pg

“Keys With a View” was created by a an artist who enjoys using every day objects and transforms them into art. The city of Wilmington gave Stetler, the artist, the right to begin attaching keys to the fence on Princess street downtown. However, now even strangers attach keys; kids hang them with their parents; the artists even saw women in bridesmaids dresses put up keys. People connect to the project, Stetler said, because “keys are a common denominator,” she said. “Everybody, right now, has keys on them.” For the little girl with her diary, Stetler said, a key represents privacy. For the latchkey kid, it's security. For the 16-year-old who just got his license, it's freedom. For the new homeowner, it's a dream realized. The fence holds generic keys, car keys, rusty keys, shiny ones and even a hotel “key card.” There are keys for at least two structures that no longer exist – The Ice House on Water Street and Babies Hospital near Wrightsville Beach – and several “hidden” items from one of Stetler's mentors and inspirations, late artist Robert Delford Brown. There are tiny keys and a ring of giant, old-school keys affixed to the fence with a lock. A wooden key made from an oar and donated by Cape Fear Riverwatch was stolen. “There's currently a reward for it,” Stetler said. The keys come from private individuals and several drop boxes around town, while others are donated en masse by hardware stores. “Maybe I'll have everyone come down and take a souvenir,” she said. In the meantime, “I hope the public will see public art little bit differently,” she said. “It doesn't have to be a sculpture. It can be social, collaborative, participatory.” John Staton: 343-2343 On Twitter.com: @StarNewsPlay

Hands down - it is one of my favorite trees

This is one of my favorite trees in Raleigh, NC. Found at Shelly Lake, this monstrosity is really old, gnarly and has undeniable charater. It just screams," Build a tree up in here!" Kinda reminds me of the children's book the Giving Tree where this boy hangs out with a tree. It also causes me to think about Jeremiah 17:7-8 and how secure our roots become when we trust in HIM.

Raleigh

This was a fun picture because it captured a scenic view of Raleigh,NC (my home town) from the convention center. Too bad Sir Walter Raleigh never made it to Raleigh....

Facts about Sir Walter Raleigh:

1. 1. Sir Walter Raleigh spoke with a soft Devonshire accent.
2. In 1592 Raleigh falls out of favour with Queen Elizabeth when she discovered that he married her maid, Bessie Throckmorton.
3. Sir Walter was a poet and was beheaded in Spain.

Spring in a Blue Jar

I love the warm sunshine in Spring and how it reflects through this blue glass bottle. One sunny Saturday morning I had to take a minute to photograph it. I edited this picture so the light has a warm honey glow.

Coffee

The hands of one of my best friends and faithful prayer partner Diana. We have spent the last few years praying together on Fridays. The ritual started at our favorite coffee shop, Morning Times. It holds a special place in my heart. Bagels and butter, praying, staring at those brick walls and coffee. This picture is very significant for me.

Older Car with Character

I like this car. It is located in a small fishing village in Mexico and it has character. There are a lot of layers and textures in this photo......so I kept it. Old sometimes means vintage fabulous.