Wrapping Up 2012

It's like a giant Scavenger Hunt!!

Linking with Ashley for her annual (or so it's become) Memories, Dreams, and Reflections.  A great chance to wander through your images over the past year and relive some moments.  Thanks Ashley.

Sorting Images

This past summer you may remember I went to Cuba.  I came home with more than 4,000 pictures, and ended up processing over 1,000.  I thought I would go a little Cuba heavy with my list here.  I made some mini-sized contact sheets of the pics so I could see a large group all at once.  This is about 1/3 of the photos I'll be selecting from to complete a slide show and photo book.  Wish me luck!

New Kicks

1. Me:  I just did a big fat post about a year's worth of selfies, so I'm going to stick to feet here.  Boring you with more pics of my beautiful face just doesn't seem right.

Sun Worship

2. I Love You:  "Princess P".  My sweetie last February drinking in the morning sunlight.

Jean and Katie

3. Still Laughing:  Love this photo.  Jean is blind-and one of the funniest people ever.  She's known to play tricks on the sighted.  I don't know that she's still laughing; I think she never stops.  Katie was Jean's roommate and guide throughout Cuba.  Aces to her.

The Lights at Night 115/365

4.  Winter Wonderland:  A recent scene from the town I live in.  This was before we got a foot of snow, but it still has the right flavor.

Turning Four

5.  Birthday: My niece at her "pinkalicious" 4th birthday party.

Team Laura BW

6.  Friends:  Laura and Laura....could it be anymore obvious that they're friends?

What If He Could See, We?

7.  I Was Inspired:  Reflection in his glasses...This young man in a Cuban orphanage sang several songs while the 110 members of the chorus listened intently thinking "the next Andrea Bocelli".  Very inspiring; very moving. 


Less Is More


And on his shirt-this understated message.

Daffodil Sea

8.  Spring Fever:  A local cemetery has a huge hillside filled with colorful daffs.  It's a lovely welcome to much needed Spring.

Tomas

9.  Travel/Vacation:  One of my favorite afternoons in Cuba was the hour I spent with Tomas as he pedaled me through the back streets and alleys of Cuba.  I'll never forget it.

Silhouette

10.  Summer Days:  The fan is the weapon of choice in Cuba.  Must have; along with plenty of water and salty snacks.

Tasting a Broken Heart

11.  A Day in My Life:  Light.  It's always a better day for me when there's sun, especially when I have time to chase it with a camera.

Isn't She Lovely?

12.  All Smiles:  Another beautiful child at the orphanage in Cienfuegos Cuba.

Foggy Morn

13.  Autumn Harvest:  Fessing up there's no harvest here, but this is a shot that's become a fave of mine from a dreary autumn day in October.  Fog can be such an inspiration.

A Wee Hand

14. Family/Home:  Common sight to see people standing in doorways seeking relief from summer heat.

 

Tentative

15.  Celebrate:  I am truly going to feel celebratory when Tula is finally back to 100%.   That rear leg is still trying to regain all it's glory.  Hopefully soon.  It's been a long time since July 16th.

Good Morning Cienfuegos

16.  Let's Do It Again:  I would totally like to wake up to this gorgeous sunrise again.

Leon

17.  I Miss You:  My friend Leon moved from Maine to California this year.  We used to photowalk and breakfast together.  I miss her.

Sculler BW

18. Beautiful:  This early morning scene in Cienfuegos Cuba I found completely beautiful and serene. Not only that it was nothing that I'd imagined I'd see while traveling in Cuba.

Another Happy Bride

19.  Dress Up:  Not only the bride was dressed for the wedding, but her car was too.  At Hotel Nacional there are multiple weddings per day on the weekend.

Distorted Clarity

20.  Macro: I don't shoot macro-but I get some close ups.  Clean glasses at a restaurant with outdoor seating.

Intersection

21.  Holidays:  On July 4th, there were no fireworks for me.  Instead the gift and celebration was capturing great street scenes like this.

Columns BW

22.  My Favorite:  BAH!  How can someone choose a favorite-unless it's chocolate over vanilla?

This was an image I thought might become my favorite.  I don't think so anymore.  There's just too much competition.

Wake at Dusk

23.  Don't Ever Change:  I see so much changing in the small community where I live.  Too much catering to tourism at the expense of who and what this area's foundation is.  I think my words are of someone getting older-wiser is debatable-but aware what's being pushed aside for a glossy lifestyle may have value that can't be readily seen.

Little Piggies BW

 24.  Just Because....so There!: My nephew's feet.  Love this shot from last summer.

Selfie

25.  Hopes and Dreams: Keeping it simple.  Stay calm and carry on.  Not putting too much pressure on myself would be a good thing for me to keep in mind for 2013.  Just get through it.




Thank you for pouring through my 25 images.  Phew.  This was a lot harder than I thought it would be, but totally worth it.  There's still time for you to take another look through 2012.  I think you'll be happy you did.