I Dream of Jeannie TV Guide

I Dream of Jeannie TV Guide, a photo by Atomic Age Pictures on Flickr.

This is my first post to Convivio in a very long time, not because I haven't seen any pictures worth sharing -- fact is, I see dozens of those every day when I visit Flickr -- but because some photographers are sensitive about other people using their images on blogs or other external websites and I want to respect their wishes. In this case, however, I have permission from the photographer, whose favorite model also happens to be mine. Kudos are in order, both for him and for Amanda!

Morning view

Morning view
Originally uploaded by Mike Lanzetta

I knew as soon as I saw this one that I would want to put it in one of the galleries I have created on Flickr, but it took me a few moments to decide which of them would be most appropriate. I finally placed it in the gallery for cityscapes, although truth be told, the cityscape was not the first thing I focused on when I discovered the image this morning. :-)

Say "cheese!"

Originally uploaded by Armin E

My first new addition to Convivio in a long, long time, this amusing and nicely-composed image was captured in Isfahan, Iran.

Marietta in Profile

Marietta in Profile
Originally uploaded by cobalt123

This is a portrait I wish I had taken myself, although I was present during the shoot and got some good pictures of my own. One of my favorite people, Marietta is a dance instructor and graduate student who lives in Tempe, Arizona.

Damla again

Originally uploaded by Damla Hekimoglu

My favorite portrait of her.

Christina in the Field 2

Christina in the Field 2
Originally uploaded by budrowilson

Probably the best photo I have seen on Flickr today. I told the photographer that it carries overtones of Andrew Wyeth.

Happy Birthday, Damla!

On Black
Originally uploaded by Damla Hekimoglu

My friend Damla Hekimoglu celebrated her 21st birthday today, and I am adding this photo to Convivio in an effort to honor her. Not long ago I told Damla I wanted to adopt her, so we made the appropriate arrangements between ourselves in an informal sort of way. This is a good thing, for two main reasons: first, because I happen to be very fond of her; and second, because the more devilish side of me sort of likes the idea of raising a few eyebrows by mentioning here and there that I have a 21-year-old daughter who lives in Germany.

In any event, Happy Birthday to you, Damla! And thank you for being part of my world.