Crinan, County Argyll

Crinan is a beautiful little village on Scotland's West Coast. It is perhaps best known for its canal, which stretches for nine miles and features several locks. The sea breezes are bracing, the views spectacular, and we enjoyed a delicious lunch at a very historic hotel. Who could ask for more?

Safe Haven

The Navigator And The Historian Walk The Canal

Crinan Flats

Stairwell, Crinan Hotel

Waterfront Cottage

All Images copyright 2013, Kathy Neudorf

A Wee Scottish Journey

 My trip to Scotland was amazing - we arrived in Spring, as the last gusts of Winter still blew, but the promise of Summer was in the air. Our journey began and ended in Glasgow, with many fascinating stops along the way. I could live in this place, and hope to return one day. To describe it all would take way too long, and the sights and sounds often left me speechless, so I'll just let the pictures do the talking.

One of our first destinations was Inveraray, County Argyll, ancestral home of Clan Campbell. These days it's probably best known for its perfectly preserved Castle. 

 

Inveraray Castle

Garden Vista

Castle Grounds - Note similarity to the Scottish Flag

War as Decor

Wild Daffodils

Inveraray Bridge From Castle Grounds

Kitchen Aids

All images copyright 2013, Kathy Neudorf

More Pot Pourri!

OK, lets post a few more. These days I'm revisiting older files, plus taking a few new shots. The photos below represent some recent submissions to the Langley Camera Club. The window image is a Hewlett Packard 315, taken in 2002 at McLeese Lake, British Columbia. It's been brought up to date with the help of photo editing software. I thought the coins would make a dandy macro. The Rock Creek abandoned homestead and the portrait are redos of  earlier works, refreshed by photo editing. Can you see the changes I've made?

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Next week I leave for Scotland. I'll be visiting Glasgow and the Hebridean island of Islay.  This is a 15 day bucket list trip, and I'll be packing my tripod and camera. It's the first time my gear has gone so far afield. Wish me luck!

All images copyright 2013, Kathy Neudorf

Toony Loons

Abandoned

Cyber Connection

Dusk

Randomness, With A Natural Theme

Mandala

Light Play

Angel's Rest

2012 Pot Pourri

This year has whizzed by - the photos below are taken from various shoots that were either very short or haven't been worked on yet. Enjoy, and all the best in 2013!

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

A Day At The Beach

Barn, Mayville, Washington

Bridge To Pritchard

Christmas Window, Leavenworth, Washington

Clouds On My Coffee Cup

Diva

Dessert, On The Rocks

Dark Angel

Horses

Shannon Falls

Cowgirl Can Can

The Pause That Refreshes

Chemainus Lake

Last weekend I enjoyed a quick visit to Vancouver Island. Destination: Chemainus, a little seaside town known for its murals and theater productions. The ferry trip was grand - high winds nearly blew me from the upper deck, and I saw two pods of killer whales breaching in the icy water. The days were full, and included a stop at Chemainus Lake, a peaceful place aglow with the dying embers of Autumn.

 

 

 

Drifting Leaves

Maelstrom

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Oregon Part III

Life is certainly getting in the way of posting! So much so that I'm leaving on another trip tomorrow, destination TBA, before finishing with last summer's images. It's long past time for Oregon photos, and there are still more to come. Below are pictures from Newport, Florence, and what surely qualifies as a wonder of the world, Cape Perpetua.


Sea Lions, Newport


Cape Perpetua


South Jetty, Florence


Sand and Shore


Beach at Sunset

Richmond Night Market

Last weekend was my first ever visit to the Richmond Night Market, a weekly event taking place during the summer months. I felt like I'd been dropped into another country. Thousands of people crowded shoulder to shoulder, sampling perfect delights from the glittering stalls. And the food - so many dishes, so little time! You really should go.


A World Of Their Own


Tiny Treasures


Toy Vendor


Virtual Girls

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Moregon

Finally, I'm going through the 400+ photos taken last summer on the Oregon Coast. It's been delightful to revisit these images, along with the memories they stir. What a place - words can barely describe it, so I won't try. More to come, as always:)


Fort Stevens Sunset


Land's End, Devil's Punchbowl


Oregon Rocks!


Livin' On The Edge


Wind Blown

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Exhibition Alert - Come See Our Show!

"ORGANIC BY NATURE" Brass Band Art Group Exhibition

Date:

March 2, 2012 - March 31, 2012

THE BRASS BAND ART GROUP

PRESENTS

ORGANIC BY NATURE

The Brass Band Art Group is a group of 5 female artists who approach art in a unique way using a variety of media and enjoy exploring organic form. We find inspiration in nature and in each other. We believe we complement each other to produce an exhibit that is diverse, yet whole.

March 2nd – March 31, 2012

Opening reception
Saturday, March 3rd
1pm – 3:30pm

Arts Council of Surrey
Newton Cultural Centre Gallery
13530-72nd Avenue, Surrey
604 594-2700

Playing With The Band

Today I visited with the Brass Band Art Group; four very talented artists, friends, and co-exhibitors. We spent the morning 'drawing', from a simple still life set up by a window. They used paper and artist implements, while I took photos with my macro lens. This was so much fun - like exercises from art school, but with a brand new set of tools.


Golden Vessel


Twin Peaks


Vases

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Ball Games

It started innocently enough. A neighbor hung a Christmas ball on a waif-like, bare tree in her front yard. What an idea for an image, I thought. This weekend was spent at the Glen, so I took some time to photograph baubles in a natural setting. A person could get carried away with this sort of thing!


Fire Catcher


Ball of Mystery


Intergalactic Bauble

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf