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Paint the Town Red Green

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-25

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]]> At Zaanse Schans (yesterday's post) someone did a nice paint job! I would like that job. I had this image already queued before knowing about the new SC theme on Strength for today. This probably is not the photo I would have chosen but what I can say about Strength from this is that doing any job well says more about Strengt h to me than almost anything. Strength of will and Strength of character to do the job right! And that's saying nothing about the STRENGTH of these Dutch windmills that stand the test of time, catching Nature's Wind and chanelling it! Have a great weekend. [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

Zaanse Schans

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-24

]]> If you want to see a reconstructed Dutch village all wrapped up into one neat package, go to Zaanse Schans outside of Amsterdam. Sure, it's a tourist trap. But who cares?! This was taken when we were there in March with my niece and her boyfriend. [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

Tied Together

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-23

]]> This ends my series from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. The lakewall at the beachfront is held together by railroad ties. It is symbolic for me of how our extended family is tied together. (This is for Astrid who would have seen this before she saw anything else!) [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

Down but Not Out

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-22

]]> Last impressions from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. A kiddy chair from the day before will be righted in no time. The day has just begun! [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

The Morning After

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-21

]]> Three more days of images from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. This is the remains of the day...from the night before! [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

Rite of Passage

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-18

]]> This is a short series of images from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. What you don't see is 3 swimmers in the water crossing the lake and back. All of us had to do this at one point or another to "belong." (2 generations, 5 families, are represented in the boat) Have a great weekend! [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

Shooting the Photographer

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-17

]]> This is a short series of images from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. Sister Ruth, from yesterday's post, was also "shooting" with me. This is one of the photos she took while I was shooting her. [Today I'm in Amsterdam.] HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONICA!

Sibling Rivalry

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-16

]]> This is a short series of images from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. My sister Ruth loves photography as much as I do, BUT... ...sadly, she has a Nikon (as do others that I know)! [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

Gone Fishing

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-15

]]> This is a short series of images from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. These are the same fishers from yesterday, up close and more personal. I couldn't resist one more look. [Today I'm in Amsterdam.]

When Morning Breaks

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-14

]]> This will be a short series of images from the Michigan cottage over our July 4th holiday weekend. As most good fisher[wo]men know, fishing is best in the early morning. [I arrive in Amsterdam from Atlanta this morning.]

The Caged Bird will Sing

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-11

]]> "The truth is I love being alive. And I love feeling free. So if I can't have those things then I feel like a caged animal and I'd rather not be in a cage. I'd rather be dead." --Angelina Jolie The next day, this sheep was sold to a nearby farmer in Holland. She was free at last. [Today I'm in Atlanta. I fly back to Amsterdam on Sunday.]

All We Like Sheep

Ginnie Hart — 2008-07-10

]]> The day after Kinderdijk (last posts), Astrid took me back to her polder near her home in Holland. As a preacher's kid in a Christian home, I grew up hearing a lot about sheep! They, too, like the windmills, are Soulful to me. [Today I'm in Atlanta.]