Ocean Rush

The roar of pounding surf filled the world as I stood on the precipice looking down at the churning surf. It washed my thoughts out to sea with each crashing wave and left me free. The shutter clicked and time stopped to be savored again in a more simple setting. This photo takes me back to that feeling of space, serenity, and calm. I hope it does for you too.

Ocean Rush
The mighty Pacific Ocean crashes into the rocky shore
of California at Bodega Bay.
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January 2011 Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendar

The new year is almost upon us. Christmas 2010 is past and a sparkly new 2011 is just around the corner. Last year my free wallpaper calendar was all landscapes of the west. This year I would like to try something different and I thought why not flowers! I hope you like my idea and January's pick of frozen icy red rosehips.

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Wishing all of my friends a very happy and prosperous New Year!

download your free desktop wallpaper calendar for January 2011 here

Easy Instructions
After clicking on the above link
you will be at my Flickr page. Simply click on
"Download the Original size of this photo."
The file will then download to your desktop!

Etsy JulieMagersSoulen

Botanical Nature Abstract - Aqua Spray

As I gaze at the natural view of autumn grass I am inspired by the beauty and invent a playful landscape. In the magical world of imagination a tuft of grass is transformed into a fountain spraying aqua blue water reminding me of the jets of water skyrocketing at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Daydreaming can be great fun.

Aqua Spray
A tuft of grass bursts into a fountain of aqua color.
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Botanical Abstract - Midnight Sparkle

The moon turns the sky a cobalt blue as the stars wink above. Below delicate filaments catch tiny jeweled drops in the midnight air as if to catch the stars themselves and bring them to earth. The fluffy seed turns color and looks like a fireworks of frozen evening colors. Time passes slowly if you can catch a star.

Midnight Sparkle
A fluffy seed is transformed into sparkling midnight fireworks in blue, green, aqua and lavender.
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Venetian Gondola Serenade

O Sole Mio! I can not help but have this song run through my mind when I see a gondola. It is one of the most famous Italian songs in the world. I have heard that even though Venetian gondoliers sing this song for tourists it is actually a Neapolitan song. If my photo has gotten you in the mood for Italian serenades check out more Italian songs here.

Venetian Gondola
A romantic Italian gondola rocks gently in the aqua blue canal at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Etsy JulieMagersSoulen

Vintage 1957 GMC Pickup Truck

The year was 1957. "American Bandstand," which featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 chart music hosted by Dick Clark, makes its network debut on ABC. The Volkswagen Beetle reached it's 2 millionth vehicle and a gallon of gas cost 24 cents. The first space satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by Russia, then the Soviet Union. Kids played with Slinkys and Hula Hoops. Denim jeans were only $2.49. Jobs were plentiful and times were good. And fifty-three years later those good times continue to roll for this aqua blue beauty of a pickup.

1957 GMC Pickup Truck
A vintage 1957 aqua blue GMC pickup truck catches the last light under a pink sunset outside of a darkened Harbor Freight Tool Store. Fort Collins, Colorado
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