A Gem of a Museum, MORA #1

A real city gem

Museum of Russian Art

Come along with me!

Camera Critters-Moose or Cow?

I just inadvertently deleted the original post with all the comments,  but I am restoring the photo and quote again to provide continuity. 

“Hunters will tell you that a moose is a wily and ferocious forest creature. Nonsense. A moose is a cow drawn by a three-year-old.”

― Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

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Symbolic

Cornucopia

Symbolic of fruitful seasons

Simple Abundance

Fisherman's Secret

               Ask the Fisherman
     Could it be wild or farm raised?
               One that got away!

Ice Formations

North Shore in Winter

Cold Ice and Lichens Abound

Colours of Season

Aubade-ABC WEDNESDAY "A"

A North Shore Sunrise

Aubade - 7:43

A New Day Begins

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Aubade

HARK! hark! the lark at heaven's gate sings,
   And Phoebus 'gins arise,
His steeds to water at those springs
   On chaliced flowers that lies;
And winking Mary-buds begin
   To ope their golden eyes:
With everything that pretty bin,
   My lady sweet, arise!
   Arise, arise! 

William Shakespeare

North Woods Walk

A Walk in the Woods

Surprising,  Art with Nature

The Sound of Silence

Whimsy or Comfort?

A whimsical bench

But is it comfortable?

Try it for yourself!

Rudolph?

Favorite neighbor

Always dressed for holiday

Unresistible

Several times I have posted a photo of this artistic cow that gets dressed up for important holidays.  To see a 4th of July photo of her go here and to see her spring finery, check this out!   Isn't she cute?!

A México Dream

I Had a Fine Dream

Was I Sitting on This Bench?

Yes, it was a Dream!

Blocking the way

What's blocking the way?

It is hard to figure it out...

Must take a detour...

Playhouse?

Playhouse for adults?

Claims its a garden shed...

Neighbor's small retreat!

Tea time?

Tea Time Anyone?

A bit chilly I would guess,

A bit wet and damp.

Snack time

Snack time for the birds

Both empty within a day

Jim is the chief chef

Budding artist

Very fine young man

Working hard to meet his goals
With dreams of his own.

Tyrice is a freshman at the Minneapolis School of Art and Design. While carrying out my groceries from Lund's market in Highland Park, he described his passion for drawing, design, and learning about art. I urged him to find a mentor in the field that would supplement what he's learning in school to help build on and develop his natural talent. One of the more talkative and self-assured students I've met while shopping.

¡El Noche al casa de los abuelos!

Wise Words

Very good advice

Buy it or bake it yourself

You won't be sorry!

Idyllic?

Please do not be fooled

It really looks idyllic

But, it's very cold!

My neighbor's decoration looks very elegant with a simple swag and pine boughs.

Holiday in Minnesota

Typical Season

Waiting for New Snowfall

Minnesota Winter

This photo is emblematic of the holiday season in Minnesota: wreath on the door, bow decorative trim but a snow shovel on the ready.  

January 1st, 2013 Anno Domini

Anno Domini

Best Photo Twenty Twelve

Cuban Abuela

Click here to see more CDP member posts for "Best Photo of 2012!"  Leave a note of appreciation  for Gerald England who set this up for us to enjoy!

This is a HAPPY NEW YEAR post for ABC WEDNESDAY!