Ducks make me giggle!

I stopped by the Naples Children's Museum Great Venetian Duck Race.  The children in the crowd were having a great time and the ducks were great competitors.  The race got off to a grand start with a large number of ducks jumping ship.  They were soon corralled with help from some folks in a kayak and rejoined the race.  One duck took the lead early, while a few of the other ducks managed to close in near the end.  The original lead duck took the race with what one could only call a photo finish.

Inspiration on Ice

If you have a chance, watch the top 4 women's ice skate program from last night.  It was awe inspiring...Each women topped her personal best score and skated with beauty and heart.  Loved it!

Girl's Night Out

Thanks to Lee Willis for inviting a terrific group of women to her home to celebrate her friend Shelia's 5th anniversary cancer free.   I also managed to catch Lee's dog Boo dressed for football.  Such a cutie!

The great frame shop I mentioned at the party, D&S Gallery, is having their grand opening (they moved)  March 13th, 10-2.  One of my images will be on display as well.  The address is 3725 Bonita Beach Road and their phone number is 239-390-2381.

Baby takes the prize

At the Southwest Florida Professional Photographers print competition tonight, I took third place with my image of McKayla.  The image is titled "Sugar and Spice".  Thank you to her mother, Alex,  for letting me photograph her beautiful daughter!

valentine's evening

Last night at Hami and Nony's valentine's party, couples from history.  A good time was had by all...

Food for Thought

Sometimes I find food to be visually appealing  and I will grab a quick image with my pocket camera (canon elph).   I made the turkey at Thanksgiving.  To make my sugar snap peas (upper left) gently saute garlic in olive oil, add sugar snap peas, mushrooms and yellow peppers, continue to saute on low until desired crispness and color.  It really looks this green.  The cookies are apricot hamantaschen we made at Arlene Levin's cooking demonstration last night (Arlene on right and Suzanne Goeren on left)

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Beautiful Boys

These gorgeous boys that I photographed last week look like little models!  A great time was had by all.  The stylish sterling image case is a Monica Rich Kosann piece that the boys mother, Olga, had brought with her.

Musings

Many of my friends and clients ask me 'what I see'  or what inspires me to capture a moment, or even when is what you see 'art'.  My inspirations are my 'Musings'.  In future posts, I will try to share some of these with you as Gwen's Musings....(Muse- the spirit thought to inspire an artist, Musing-to think deeply, to meditate)