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Thanks to all who came out for SWAN Day this weekend! Speaking of swans…these are some favorite images from last year’s Amsterdam adventure.
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir
While it’s not officially Spring here in the US, there are many signs that it’s not far off.
Below are recent images taken in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
Beautiful!!
Love the redbuds, dogwoods and the squirrel!!
Pink flowers against paintlike background a winner…
so pretty. the slightest signs of spring in Paris were covered up by yesterdays snow. 
“A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into.” ~ Ansel Adams
Some Paris scenes in black and white for a change…
striking! the city is beautiful any way you look at it.
Who is that fella you followed around Paris? Lol…. Great eye for the special sights all around…. Well captured….
”I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” ~ John Masefield
Of late, I’ve been drawn to the coast – the beauty of massive ocean expanses and the powerful waves, the soothing pulse of the surf as it meets the shore. Here are some images taken along the Santa Cruz coastline in California.
beautiful, as usual.
Makes me wish I was there . . . can hear the waves crashing in your photos.
Nicely done.
Thanks! 
I’ve been MIA on the blog for most of the year and can’t believe it’s already August. This year has flown by with its share of ups and downs. To celebrate summer, here are some images from the past few months. Also, I’m participating in Susannah Conway’s August Break. Join in the fun and post photos to Flickr this month.
Great pics, Melanie!
Where are some of these taken?
Thanks Karen! The beach photographs are from Inverness, CA and New Buffalo, MI. The rustic barn is in Strawberry, CA.
The one with the sea grass is my favorite. Love the texture and the contrast of the sky and sand.
by Melanie