These photos are ones I have taken over the years. As I was preparing this section (Nov, 2022) I asked our daughter, Jena Ann (Shapiro) Huston, who is an amazing photographer, if she would look at and comment. You will see her comments below on several of them.
Jena: Wow, poppers,I feel so honored that you sought out my advice. The pictures are beautiful, you also have a beautiful eye. I looked at each picture in depth, and below is my commentary on each. Love, love you so much! Fun project! Thank you for including me. Love, Jena
Jena: Shadow of the trees behind the window shades, with the stained glass in the corner – beautiful in a haunting way. Love the stained glass how it is similar to what you are seeing outside from inside.
Jena: Sunset – beautiful, you know I am bias towards all sunsets
Jena: Green tree branch – very pretty, but very simple nature (dad note: this is a ginko tree. Ginkos are one of the oldest living trees in the world. Note the heart shape leaves. aww, love!)
Jena: Zen Garden – lush greenery, I know that garden
Jena: Aww, looks like main beach, so still and pristine
Jena: Orange Flowers – vibrant, I like how the color pops
Jena: Purple Flower – reminds me of MOMMY—her favorite color
Jena: I like the way the sun is reflecting off this branch
Jena: Plants on the deck – these are so unusual, they look like roses
Jena: Pelican – love how this was captured overlooking the water
Jena: Orange flower – beautiful, the color pops
Jena: Green plant on round table in living room – pretty I like the way the light is reflecting off of it
Jena: Sunset – beautiful, love the way the leaves are hanging down
Jena: Yellow flower – I always like a pop of color
Jena: Shadow of leaves on tatami – the shadow patter is cool
Jena: I like how the Buddha is captured from behind sitting peacefully
Jena: Shadow of leaves – I like the first one better, (Dad: Agree, but I wanted to surround Buddha with tatami on both sides;)
Jena: Deers at Ben Brown – beautiful nature with the deers and purple fields
Jena: Purple trees – again purple, got to keep for momzers 😉, I also like how you captured the blossoms
Jena: Ocean waves – always a keeper with the ocean and the rocks, beautiful
Jena: Single bird in flight – So peaceful and symbolic
Jena: Yellow/orange flower – I like this one
Jena: Laguna from the deck – perfect view and with a rainbow – did you pay extra for that 😄
Jena: Pink blossoms at Clarity House – beautiful, this picture feels like home, makes me smile
Jena: Yellow flowers scattered in-between the green – beautiful
Jena: Through the weeds some color – I like the symbolism
Jena: Pops of pink – I like the colors