14 January
one of my favorite gifts this year was an old-ish and very small copy of Dickens
A Christmas Carol from my daughter.
perfect reading material for climbing into a big comfy chair
on these grey dreary days
with a cup of tea
Shining through the branches of a big old pine tree
When Joe comes home from working nights he flops his cap down on the kitchen table. It is an Irish sculls cap and when he wears it with his mask at work they say he looks like a Southie (Irish part of Boston) bank robber. I just like the way it looks on my kitchen table and I’m glad he’s not a bank robber. My sister had to get some scans in Boston and spent the week at my mums. I had them up for dinner one night. This isn’t the greatest picture of her...I think I caught her in mid-chew. Sunday I met with both of my daughters and my grandchildren. We were the only ones in the pizza place and felt comfortable taking our masks off while we ate. It was the first time we’ve all been together in such a very long time. It brought me to tears. I rise before the sun most mornings and see it coming up over the neighboring houses like ribbons of orange and indigo light. One morning this week I happened to glance up and see the crescent moon setting behind the big, old pine while the sky was
good old things, never lose their charm:)
ReplyDeletevery cool...read dickens over the break with my son a bit...what a cool candleholder as well...
ReplyDeleteVery lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photograph.
ReplyDeleteOh the book is wonderful but what really caught my eye was that candle holder. I simply love it, and it goes so perfect with the book and the edit.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful photo, and besides the subject, the colours are peaceful! Enjoy your book.... sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteA very calming image. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Mersad Donko Photography
The candle holder is just the kind one imagines in the book! Just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot. Love the candleholder!
ReplyDeleteVery nice and calming
ReplyDeletesomething perverse in me wants to blow out that candle :-0 !!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo effect, and what a lovely gift from your daughter..
ReplyDeleteDefinitely creative and simplicity is beautiful ~ carol, xxx
ReplyDeleteHow simple yet so inviting!
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful. I have never read the actual Dickens book, only seen the movies. I will put that on my ever growing list of books to read.
ReplyDeleteBeautify image! l love the candle holder.
ReplyDeleteA lovely gift indeed, in so many ways. Your photo is so dreamy too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful gift! and great image!
ReplyDeleteThe candle holder is lovely. Such a beautiful shape and memory of a simpler time in life.
ReplyDeleteA perfect evening.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful still life that tells a story, great bokeh too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely gift and the processing of this photo really does evoke the feeling of 'very long ago'. So beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, timeless feel to your photo. I haven't read Dickens for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift...and lovely capture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift! And your photo has such an elegant look. The texture adds to the beauty. Enjoy reading your gift!
ReplyDeleteLovely image! Beautiful still life, and gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat editing for this lovely old things!
ReplyDeleteA very special gift indeed for mid winter!!
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