“Photographs open doors into the past, but they also allow a look into the future.” — Sally Mann

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 01/04/2026: Posted photo — Nativity.

Today we celebrate the Nativity. Traditionally the Nativity is on January 6 but is now celebrated on the Sunday closest to January 6. The Nativity is also called Little Christmas, and some cultures still exchange gifts and spend time with family and friends.

On the feast of the Nativity, the three wise men, or magi, brought the gifts of gold, frankincense, and Myrrh to Jesus. The number three is not in the Bible. Scalars have deduced three since there were three gifts.

Monday, 01/05/2026: Posted photo — Window Light.

This is a window light, or window candle. Candles are put in windows as a sign of welcoming, hope, and faith. I have also read that the window candles also were used in Ireland to show the locations of priests that were hiding during a period of religious persecution.

Tuesday, 01/06/2026: Posted photo — White Rose.

A white rose is a symbol of purity, innocence, reverence, and new beginnings. This was an attempt to have a submmital for the Rule of Thirds photo for this week.

Wednesday, 01/07/2026: Posted photo — Malanga.

A malanga is a root vegetable from the tropics that is like a yam. This is one of the many vegetables that are in my local grocery store. I am always intrigued by the different fruits and vegetables in the market. I like to do a little research on them before deciding whether to purchase them to try them out. The research is to find out how to eat the item and the health benefits of the item.

Thursday, 01/08/2026: Posted photo — Rule of Thirds.

This week’s photo topic is the Rule of Thirds. The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that suggests dividing your frame into nine equal parts with two horizontal and two vertical lines, then placing key subjects or elements along these lines or at their intersections.

In this photo, I have lined up the gatehouse with one of the vertical lines and the top of the falls with one of the horizontal lines. The rule of thirds is a technic that I attempt to use in all my photos.

Friday, 01/09/2026: Post photo — String of Lights.

We are taking down our Christmas tree tomorrow, so I just wanted to take one more abstract photo of the lights.

Saturday, 01/10/2026: Post photo — Ice Fishing.

I went to the transfer station, aka the dump, today. It was such a bight morning that I decided to go to Leominster State Forest to take a photo of this tree. As you can see in the photo, there were people on the lake ice fishing. If you look closely, you can also see an outline of a skating rink.

With the warm temperatures from yesterday and today, I do not know if I would trust the ice to be safe. We have had some very cold days, so I guess the ice is thick enough to support people.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Sumens imagines consolateur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per camera mean.”

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”

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