Hi, I'm Lucinda
The photo was taken with my new Canon EOS 450D (with a tamron 18-200mm lense), by me in the mirror. It's a little overexposed, but at my age, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Bare Bones Bio:
I was born in Louisiana, USA in 1956, youngest of four girls. In 1967 we all moved to New Jersey when my father was transferred. I've always loved to read and soon gravitated towards Sci Fi, Fantasy, and nonfiction (mostly English History). The last was influenced by watching Masterpiece Theatre. I had the opportunity to go to the UK and Greece on 10 day Easter trips through my high school, which instilled in me an itch to travel. After one year of college,(I learned a lot, but unfortunately not much from my professors and text books) I joined the Air Force and went to Japan and England. I married a fellow GI (Bill), in England, got out of the Air Force (Bill stayed in)and went back to the States. Bill and I then lived in Rancho Cordova, California (where we had our first son, Charles),
Biloxi, Mississippi (where we had our second son, James), Oxfordshire, UK (For me, thank you Bill), and San Antonio, Texas (where we live now). Bill is retired from the Air Force and drives a Big Rig for J. B. Hunt. I am an office manager for a carwash. Charles and James graduated last May from University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas A&M at College Station respectively. Yeah!!!
Interests:
Reading - Mostly nonfiction history, though I have widened the field somewhat. I also like journals and diaries and have been reading "The Diary of Samuel Pepys" on and off for a while now. I'm currently on Vol. VII 1666. (I haven't gotten to the great fire yet). My fiction tends to run to fantasy, Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and Neil Gaiman to name a few.
Music - I grew up on rock, folk, musicals, classical, and Gilbert and Sullivan. I still love all that and have added jazz, blues, bluegrass, celtic and a little country. I don't play any instruments and can't sing (the singing talent in our family seemed to lessen with each new sister and I'm the baby of the bunch), but I'm an enthusiastic listener.
Art (Drawing, Photography and Oil Painting) - One of the regular pastimes of my sisters and I growing up was paper dolls. We used typing paper to make swimsuit clad paper dolls with pattern book heads. Then we spent countless hours drawing and coloring clothes for them. Depending on the current story, they could be clothes from Regency England, Colonial America, or Star Trek. I also drew faces from the hairdo magazines and was happy if they looked fairly human. I now draw and have recently taken up oil painting. I'm a definite amateur at photography. I've taken pictures since the mid 70s when I went to Japan, but they are mostly of my travels, kids and cats. I've got a lot to go through to see which ones are worth posting. I bought my first digital camera last April (09) for my birthday (I ordered it in April, received it in May, for my birthday in June. (I don't believe in being too literal about such things) I bought PhotoShop in June. I've still got a lot to learn on both, but it's a lot of fun.
Other - My sister Gail and I love The Teaching Company lectures. We both buy history, I occasionally buy literature and she occasionally buys math and science and we watch each other's. I'm also a tad fond of cats.
I could gush, and probably have, about all the talent I see on RR. I find myself using the words wow and beautiful far too much. I guess I should pull out the Thesaurus.Â
Comments (29)
mickeyrony
Hmmm ...... What to say if not to laugh .... It poses a very funny moments . Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Hummm......Quoi dire sinon en rire .... C'est une pose très rigolotte . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))
magnus073
Lucinda, honestly it is hard to imagine a more perfect image to close out my night on. Thank Heaven you're gallery is here as so often it has given me a much needed lift as it did tonight. First let me point out this is a beautiful photo, and it's easy to see why this little family wants to walk slow and take it all in. Speaking of them, they really do seem to be the perfect family as it looks like the Dad is out in front leading the way and protecting everyone while Mom hangs back making sure the kids don't wonder off to far. Sorry to hear you've been under the weather, I'll get hold of you in a day or two to see how you feel. I'm heading to bed with the biggest smile on my face ever thanks to you :)
Faemike55
this is a wonderful and fun image, Lucinda! I hope you are feeling better soon
Madbat
Somehow, 'I brake for geese' just doesn't have enough punch to make it as a bumper sticker.
jocko500
I like this one. i happy no dummy is driveing by them. I like this image a lot
virginiese Online Now!
Very funny . Congrats for your nomination as Gallery of the month.
helanker
WOW! How lucky you were, being able to see this in person. Wonderful shot :-)
jayfar
They certainly have the right of way and motorists just have to be patient. This is a lovely shot Lucinda and I hope you are feeling much better soon.
wysiwig
Well pedestrians do usually have the right of way. What a superb capture. With all the crap that's come down over Texas I'm surprised you didn't come down with something sooner. Take care of yourself and don't worry about the rest.
durleybeachbum
What a delight! Perk up quickly!
Bossie_Boots
Oh bless what a capture !
jendellas
Priceless, love it. xx Hope you deeling better soon. xx
anianiani
Interesting scene dear friend and an excellent picture
dochtersions
A great trip, and adventure you've captured in a fantastic decor, Lucinda. How romantic are the surroundings to look at. Those geese really have priority in traffic. Sending 'feel-better-hugs' to you! You are in my thoughts, dear friend ♥
flavia49
terrific shot
blondeblurr
Well, that's just ducky ... there goes my 11:00am hairdressing appointment! ;-) Everything has come to a slow crawl - isn't this enchanting and great timing? Take care Lucinda, I wish you a good recovery, BB
annie5
Wonderful spot for a picture! Fantastic shot Lucinda :)
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful and fun image, Lucinda!
drifterlee
Really cute shot!!!!!
emmecielle
Lovely image, Lucinda! Excellent capture! :)
jeroni
Fantastic photography
goodoleboy
LOL. Stellar capture of the family-has-the-right-of-way gridlock, Lucinda. Sorry about your illness. That Irish weather can really do it to you.
psyoshida
Wonderful shot! I love how Dad brings up the rear, making sure everybody stays in line. So sweet. Animals really do rule. Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon.
npauling
What a super capture of this little happy family holding up the traffic. I'm so glad that everyone gave way. I hope you are feeling better soon.
sandra46
WONDERFUL CAPTURE! ;D AND i HOPE YOU'LL BE BETTER ALREADY
mgtcs
Wonderful capture my friend, lovely work and POV, excellent shot!
KatesFriend
Ah, Canadian Geese. Obtrusive and rude - quite contraire to our esteemed national character I assure you. Still very wise to concede the roadway to this family, if one values ones tires.
dragonmuse
How adorable :)
danapommet
Funny capture! Dana