Judy's Photoblog
Painted scene...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 12 December 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
The same tree we have today, but taken at our previous home, where we lived in 1994. Even here, the glass icicles show up. Mike had them on his tree as a boy, so when we spotted some small ones in Vermont way back in the early 70's, we purchased the last box they had. Over the years I've found others to add to his collection.
Tomorrow is Anthony Lambert's "Where I Live" challenge; it should be fun!
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Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Love it ,just like a posh Christmas card,especially like the table lamp on the right,is this the one you said Mike had made ?...Enjoy your Weekend. :>)
12 Dec 2008 5:31am
@Jeff: Thanks, Jeff ... and no, that smaller lamp is also made of stoneware, but it is one that belonged to Mike's mother, so it is even older than the one Mike made.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I love the icicles! What a wonderful collection! This looks like a Christmas card! Beautiful, Marion.
12 Dec 2008 11:12am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty ... and for the name change, though not necessary. :D
This is such a busy time of year it's a wonder I even know my name!
@Veronelle: Thank you, Veronelle.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Reminds me of home in my youth... good memories.
12 Dec 2008 12:17pm
@Earnest: That's what I thought also ... of my youth. Thanks, Earnest.
@Eleftheria!: Thanks, Eleftheria!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This is Norman Rockwell meets James Kinkaide meets Judy Clark, all in one. It's beautiful. A brightly lit bit of Americana Christmas, personalized and hospitably inviting us all inside.
12 Dec 2008 2:12pm
@Viewfinder: Ohhh ... <blush> ... you are so kind, Glenn. We miss our lovely home, but time and needs required a major down-sizing. This shot is a wonderful memory of where we were at a different time in our lives.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Such warm tones, a true Victorian Christmas, lovely :)
12 Dec 2008 2:19pm
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Very inviting holiday scene, I see Hallmark written all over it. The icicles really stand out and pick up the light. A beautiful tree Judy.
12 Dec 2008 2:46pm
@Barbara: Thanks, Barb ... now for a 'little' snow?
Operative word there is LITTLE! <grin>
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you, Marie-Hélène ... Christmas is magical and full of wonder!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I love it Judy and totally agree with Glenn. By the way, the name change wasn't so bad was it?? :>)) I think it just shows how similar our pictures are sometimes although yours seem to be much more professional. This is really a nostalgic and magical picture .......love Christmas.
12 Dec 2008 6:15pm
@Marion: <Giggle> ... no, the name change was NOT a bad thing; I'll be confused with you any day! ;D
I'm glad you liked my painted shot ... sad and nostalgic ... wish we still lived there, but you know all about that!
I think we both choose to post photos in line with our value systems - some right on target, some just for fun, but never crossing that invisible 'line'. Let's not compare what is or what is not "professional". Once one accepts money for something, some consider that as making you professional. Who knows??? <grin> xx
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
very nice shot, looking in from out in the cold
12 Dec 2008 8:14pm
@Alun Lambert: Well, Alun, it doesn't get very cold here in Florida, but you're right ... this is looking in from outside.
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
The warmth irradiates as if real. Great capture and message. Congratulations on your 50th anniversary.
12 Dec 2008 11:20pm
@Emilio Garcia: Thank you, Emilio ... for your comment and you congratulations!
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
what a lovely tree,i never had a christmas tree in my house my whole life,and now that i have my own family,i want to get one to fulfil my childhood fantasies,but i'll wait till Ian stop climbing and grabbing the christmas decor,maybe next year!love the way you took the picture from outside the window,gives it a very homely and heartwarming feeling.I feel like the Matchstick girl staring in the warmness of the festive season:)
13 Dec 2008 3:46am
@tyan: Dear Tyan, a Christmas tree is a special part of the season for us and one of the traditions Mike and I shared from our own childhood years. This year's tree (posted on the 13th) is our 50th, which is hard to believe. As a firefighter, Mike saw house fires caused by real trees, so ours has been an artificial tree for many years. We started with only a few ornaments, and unbreakable ones when the children were young, keeping any glass ones up high, out of their reach. As they grew older they helped with the decorating and our tradition grew. ... I think you are ready to begin your traditions with your beautiful boys for next year! With the joy of Christmas love, Judy
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Warms the heart. this is so beautiful, Judy.
13 Dec 2008 4:30am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Wonderful image! Looks like a picture in my girls’ bedtime story book "The Velveteen Rabbit"
13 Dec 2008 6:46am
@Magda: Ohhhhh, Magda, I know "The Velveteen Rabbit" ... and love that book! Thank you for such a warm comparison!
Krisu from Tampere, Finland
Beautiful! Very warm spirit in this picture. it's like a post card.
13 Dec 2008 10:45am
@Krisu: Thank you so much, Krisu; what a sweet thing to say.
PeterFH from Gothenburg, Sweden
Lovely shot, almost like something out of a fairytale.
13 Dec 2008 2:32pm
@PeterFH: Thank you, Peter ... the painting filter gave it that old look. ;D
Dollfacee. from Spruce Grove, Canada
It's begining to look alot like Christmas! :)
17 Dec 2008 5:43pm
@Dollfacee.: Thank you ... but it's probably looking a lot more like Christmas in Canada, than is Florida. :D
