Photo: Agave and Rocks

 Here is a photo of a cactus taken in black and white.

I like the contrast of the agave spines with the rocks.

Today is Sunday, so we have new photos posted on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.  This week we are showing photos from Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.

Photo: White Sturgeon Caviar

Here is a photo of a unique dish prepared at a restaurant.

I am a big foodie so I love interesting and creative presentations.

This elegant dish was white sturgeon "caviar," avocado, and hazelnut.

In Scottsdale we have many fine dining options and many locally owned restaurants.

Sunday means travel day. Enjoy our photos of the Splendor of Yosemite National Park at Viva la Voyage!

Photo: Quail Egg in Black and White

Look at this photo of the quail egg.

Can you see the unique spots on this egg?

Gambel quail eggs are quite distinct.

I was sad that the eggs did not hatch but grateful for the opportunity to create this photographic study.

Check out our travel photos of the designs of Denmark at Viva la Voyage!

Photo: Eggs in Nest in Black and White

I am continuing with my study of the quail eggs in a well-built nest.

I took this image in black and white and you can still see the spots on the quail eggs.

I hope you are enjoying my photographic study of the eggs and nest.

Check out our travel photos of the designs of Denmark at Viva la Voyage!

Monochromatic Agave Blooms

Here is a black and white photo of the delicate cluster of blooms on the blue agave stalk.

Each of these blooms can drop to the ground and grow cactus.

It takes many blooms because it is hard for a cactus to grow. There is the extreme heat in the desert and the ground is very hard so many seedlings do not make it.

Check out our travel photos of the gorgeous Burano, Italy at Viva la Voyage!

Reflections in Vietnam Veterans Memorial

This unusual view of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial shows that one of its walls is aligned with the Washington Monument. The carved names of those who gave their life in this effort are visible in the texture of the wall at the left.

When my husband took his sunrise walk around the monuments of Washington during our recent visit, a group of volunteers had just finished washing the Vietnam Memorial with soap, water and scrub brushes. Their efforts gave the monument a reflective sheen that enhanced the photo. Most of the volunteers cleaning the memorial were young people who were not even alive during the time of the Vietnam War.

Although controversial when designed by a Yale student, Maya Lin, the wall is now ranked as one of the most popular architectural designs in the country. It is especially moving in the early morning when my husband visited without the crowds that gather each day.

This week we are showing nighttime photos of Budapest on Viva la Voyage.

A Prickly Storm Encounter

I captured a monochrome image of the top of a tall Saguaro cactus against yesterday's purple clouds during the purple storm.

Even though the purple clouds yesterday were very dramatic, I like this black and white contrast photo a lot.

The cactus spines seem to jut into the sky to say stay away.

Comment about the situation in Iran. Today, many city daily photo bloggers are commenting about the situation in Iran. I would like to join in expressing the wishes of people all over the world that human rights will be respected for all people, including those who observe the right to assembly without being targeted or harassed.

The vote of the people of Iran should be recognized. My thoughts and support are with those who are courageous to stand up for the people of Iran who are trying to have their votes recognized (Where is my vote?) and who should be able to express their views. One of our fellow city daily photo bloggers was taken by the police in Tehran, Iran based on photos he took and we hope that he is safe and well and will soon be released.

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