Archive for April, 2008

28
Apr

nassau, bahamas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More traveling photos.  We went to beautiful Nassau, Bahamas.  The best part was our snorkeling tour.  For a poor swimmer, (I call my style controlled drowning) the ocean is the best place to swim.   The salt water holds you up and you relax more too - at least I do.  The water temperature was nice.  We had the chance to swim with the grey barrier reef sharks, I was surprised I was not afraid due to the fact I was so fascinated.  I took the shark photos here with one of those inexpensive underwater cameras.  There were so many and the viewfinder could only focus on a portion of the activity, I am guessing there were about 30 or more.  I tossed a fellow passenger on the boat my camera to take the photo of my husband and me.  Once you finish observing the sharks, your thoughts turn back to getting back to that boat, because after all, they’re SHARKS.   You observe the sharks from a couple of lines on bouys to limit your movement - the captain of the boat referred to us as out there as “the buffet line” …

Our snorkeling tour by Stuart Cove’s was well worth the whole trip, I recommend their services and helpful, friendly staff.  I am ready to progess to diving classes, and am already dreaming of underwater cameras.

08
Apr

art city austin this weekend

Don’t forget to visit Art City Austin this weekend.  This event by art alliance austin was previously called Austin Fine Arts Festival.  I believe before that it was Laguna Gloria Arts Festival.  I have been a juror, but most years a judge for photography, these past 6 years.  This fun (and visually stimulating!) event benefits The Austin Museum of Art and The Blanton Museum.  Let’s hope the weather is fine for all those artists who have done so much work to get here.

I have added to my art collection every year at this event.  I have purchased original items such as folk art, printmaking, to jewelry pieces that are unique.  I think you will find something affordable that you LOVE!

Oh, the food is scrumptuous too - you know Austin can put out the local cuisine. :)




 

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