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.ÂÂ
Comments (35)
tofi
Magical image of this place, capturing the essence of a wonderful mood and atmosphere; the Holidays at their peak! Excellent capture of spirit and this excellent scene!
nigh23
Merry Christmas to you
mgtcs
WOW....What a lovely atmosphere! Excellent photo! Have a Wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!
magnus073
This one is breathtaking Lucinda as I've always been fascinated by the Alamo and oddly enough just watched the old John Wayne movie (The Alamo) that only featured a replica of it. So you can imagine what a thrill it is to see it here in this beautiful night setting.
TomDart
I have stood on that spot but in the summer months. The tree is a strange mix of larger than life Christmas. You give us a very nice shot of this famous piece of history in San Antonio. Love your kitty. For others: This is a fine visit and do not be surprised at the location right in the city...you can be in the Alamo and forget the surrounding city for the time. God Bless and Merry Christmas. To Hispanics and possible Spanish there, happy nativity.
drifterlee
Beautiful lighting and shot!!!!!!
jocko500
did came out super looking
goodoleboy
Not only a phenomenal capture of the Alamo at night, and during Christmas week, Lucinda, but if one looks closely, the ghosts of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, William Travis and brave others can be seen moving about within its hallowed grounds. And your son has been checking out digital cameras, I see. A photographer in the making!
0rest4wicked
Hooray for the calvary (James) this came out a nice image, love the tree. Happy holidays to you and yours.
mariogiannecchini
Atmosfera tipicamente natalizia ! Bella luce , ottimo lavoro. Buon Natale Lucinda ! A te e alla tua famiglia ! Christmas flair! Beautiful light, great job. Lucinda Merry Christmas! To you and your family!
clbsmiley
Merry Christmas Dear!!!1 Great pic of the Alamo here.. Everyone is asleep now but me.. just got done setting the tables All I have to do in the morning is bake... I think Will and I talked Pa Pa into making pancakes for breakfast...Cool! Hope you have a very nice Christmas Day. I plan on it!
jarmila
very nice Christmas night shot..the best wishes to you, have a great 2010
helanker
SOOO Very beautiful indeed. Happy Holiday to you too :>D
MrsLubner
The strongest feelings I have ever had for a place were felt right here. I lived very near the Alamo and would spend at least one day a week in the plaza. Beautiful shot.
alanwilliams
Now thats what i call a Christmas shot with a difference. A wonderful photograph. Thanks for all your encouraging comments over the last few months. Happy Christmas
jmb007
alamo!,for me it's john wayne and richard widmark in a great movie,for you it's more ,i think beautiful shot
flavia49
Fantastic shot!!! Happy Holidays to you and to yours too!!!
durleybeachbum
What a marvellous pic, Lucinda! Have a wonderful time!
tennesseecowgirl
I visited the Alamo a few years back was awesome to see.. Sent you the recipe. I hope you like it .. If your family is like mine soon you will HAVE to make it every year. Merry Christmas to you~~
Happy Holidays
vaggabondd
nice capture my friend
jendellas
Lovely image, I could do with your sons help :o) Happy Christmas.
sandra46
Awesome shot!!! perfect night scene
wysiwig
Dramatic image well captured. Excellent work.
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous night lifht system
virginiese
excellent capture ! I love this town :-)
Radar_rad-dude
A most beautiful photo! I hope you are having wonderful holiday experiences! Best wishes for the coming year!
Lisajobb
lovely capture at night.
kasalin
Wonderful creation !!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!! Hugs Karin:)
ragouc
Cool shot.
emmecielle
Wonderful Christmas photo! Happy Holidays to you and your family! :)