“I absolutely loved meeting this wild horse in Connemara, Ireland. He trotted right up to me from a long distance away. We looked into each other’s eyes, soul to soul.”

This is an old turquoise door that I have loved for so many years which was located on a cobble stone street built in the 1870’s called Morris Avenue in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Unfortunately they torn it down. I love the beauty in old things. They take on a whole new meaning and become art for the heart of the eye.

This old railroad sign captivated my heart. It is located near Sloss Furnace in downtown Birmingham Alabama. I later learned that these old signs are a part of the Historic Birmingham Mineral Railroad Signs Project which was established to commemorate the routes used in 1884-1988. This project echos the old stories of the rails that ran through Birmingham’s industrial past, highlighting the original 1880’s era operation of Sloss Furnaces which ended in 1971. Today Sloss Furnace is a museum and concert venue that highlights the “Magic City’s memories and the part if played in the Industrial Revolution.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace is one of the most iconic and celebrated sculptures in the world. I was captivated by her. She commands attention because of her powerful presence of feminine strength and there is a beautiful feeling of movement that is shown in her wings. I just learned that the sculpture was discovered in 1863 on the island of Samothrace, in the Aegean Sea. She was a part of a sanctuary dedicated to the gods of the sea. This beautiful statue represents Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, whose wings symbolize the swiftness of her triumphs.

One of my favorite places to visit while my girls were growing up was the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Every special occasion involved a trip to these gorgeous gardens. From photo opportunities (proms, engagements, Easter, baby photos, birthdays, anniversaries, spring, summer or autumn days) to just simply a moment to get away, we came to enjoy the beauty of nature. It’s a southern charm.

The windows and shutters of Paris were so gorgeous I just had to capture this memorable photographic moment.

Notre Dame Cathedral has gone through so many changes since the medieval construction ((1160s-1260s) centuries).This photo was taken before the fire of 2019 which destroyed the roof and spire. i love seeing the sculptures of the kings and gargoyles and of course the beautiful rose window.

Inside was magnificent from the gorgeous high vaulted ceilings to the checkered floors. It was such a wonderful experience to feel the energy of this iconic cathedral.

Inside the Cathedral is breathtakingly beautiful with the Crown of Thorns, a relic acquired by King Louis IX in the 13th century, a 14th century massive organ, 8,000-pipe organ, three huge, colorful rose windows (North, South, West) with complex glasswork. The North represents the Old Testament (Mary & Prophets), the South the New Testament (Christ Triumphant & Saints), and the West (oldest but with replaced glass) features the Madonna, Vices/Virtues, and Zodiac.

Many elegant wrought iron lampposts complement the cathedral's historical setting. I had to capture their beauty.