Tag: nostalgia
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Poem: Tree Fort
I built a fortHigh in a treeA place to chillRelax, carefree Of wood and nailsWith steps and railsAn oasis off the grid All pieces found– scattered aroundOn the budget of a kid Now, times have changedThat space seems smallYet the dream remains full-scale And so I driftTo yesteryearChasing mountains on a trail © 2022 Phil…
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Poem in Response
Having read “Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright” by a talented poetess and dear friend from California, Cindy Georgakas – wherein she interweaves beautiful imagery with hopeful, endearing assurances – I was inspired to write this poem… She sloshes in galoshesWading ankle-deep into memories Fond reflections splashed with loveBuoy her spirits, like a summer breeze…
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Poem in Response
Having read “Let Me Sing You a Lullaby” by the talented and beautiful Californian poetess, Annabel – wherein she recounts an appreciation of kindness, love and guidance, as received through the song of an angel – I was inspired to write this poem… Like a message in a bottleSealed with a kiss and set adriftWords…
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Vintage Beach Scene
This old photograph features a beach and lighthouse on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula – Marquette, Michigan – which was formerly referred to as “Michigan Beach”. It’s a beautiful area, though somewhat cold (note the absence of people actually in the water). You can see prints and more in my galleries at Pixels and…
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Poem in Response
Having read “Muted Castle“, by talented poetess, dancer and dear friend Annabel – wherein she speaks to personal experiences of relocation, love and memories of her homeland – I was inspired to write this poem in response… Through wind and rainYour words retainA soothing sound of love Despite hardshipThis distant tripA godsend from above ©…
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Summer Sailing
Visit my galleries at Pixels and/or Zazzle to enjoy products featuring this stylized vintage photograph of a sailboat on the Pacific Ocean, as seen from Hermosa Beach, CA. Happy sailing!
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Reflections
Vintage graphic design of nature through photography, as a late afternoon sun reflects across the glistening waters of Lake Superior, on a bay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. See more.
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Catch Me If You Can
The race is on, across the field to the woods – “last one is a rotten egg”! Enjoy this nostalgic, vintage sepia tone photography of three children running for the fun of it. Based on a photograph from Unsplash with a Creative Commons Zero license, several modifications were added using Photoshop, including a faded watercolor…
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Vintage Hermosa Beach, California
Enjoy this vintage sepia tone photograph of a sandy beach along the Pacific Ocean at the pier in Hermosa Beach, California. Visit my gallery at Pixels to secure a print (framed, canvas, metal, acrylic, poster) as a decorative addition to a wall in your home, or at the office. Many customization options are available to…