I was walking Olga yesterday morning when I noticed these little water droplets on some moss growing atop a brick wall near our house. Even though I was running late, with about a million things to do, I had to stop on my way to work and take pictures!
Back when I lived in New York, I occasionally browsed in a great shop in Soho called Moss. Maybe it's still there. They had shelves of overpriced but really interesting, artistic gadgets and tchotchkes. I don't think I ever bought anything there, though.
When it comes to moss, I prefer the real thing.
The first day back after a break is always a bit of a shocker. Lots of materials coming back to the library, a week's worth of magazines to be catalogued and racked, preparations beginning for the days and weeks ahead. I had a crazy, frustrating morning -- which isn't worth going into in detail -- but things evened out later in the day.
I mailed off my absentee ballot yesterday, so my vote for the presidential primary is in. Despite his win in South Carolina, I can't get too worried about Trump. I still don't think he can be a serious contender and I think he can be nothing but good news for the Democrats. I hope I'm right!
I look at the photo and totally understand why you are a member of that exalted society of photographers, whose name I can never remember.
ReplyDeleteMs Soup.
Beautiful photo. Why do I never spot things like this? :)
ReplyDeleteFirst time to comment, but I love reading your blog. Whenever I've been in London, I've walked -- and walked and walked -- but obviously never as thoroughly as you have.
ReplyDeleteHope you are right (and I think you are) about Trump. The biggest worry now is if his continued presence convinces Michael Bloomberg to run; MB could siphon off votes, as he would be haven for those who can't do Trump but don't like Clinton.
Thanks again for a very enjoyable read.
so glad you stopped to take that picture! it's incredible
ReplyDeleteI hope you're right too.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photo.
Great photo!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photo. and if, by some horrible turn of fate Trump does get elected I think he's going to be in for a big surprise. being president entails a lot more than giving speeches.
ReplyDeleteWow, Steve that photo is fantastic. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are right about Trump. I heard a comment yesterday that he originally got in the race as a lark but when he started leading in the poles he got serious and decided to stay.
You have introduced me to a new word! "tchotchke" - I had to .look it up but I doubt that I will be using it any time soon. I prefer the English "thingamabob" which has pretty much the same meaning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and ethereal!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of moss. I've been there a million times coming back after a break!
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favourite of all your photos I've seen to date.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope you're right about Trump. I cannot wait for the time when he does not have the pulpit he currently has from which to preach.
delicate, lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have nothing but respect for a person who takes the time the appreciate the beauty in small ordinary things.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you're right about Trump.
Lovely photo...magical
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo! It would make a great Facebook cover photo :)
ReplyDelete