This is Jonathan and Amy Paden on a singing cruise with the Lancasters and Durant. It’s been a long time since we’ve hosted a singing cruise, which is such a fabulous form of vacation and fellowship.
If you haven’t had the opportunity, I highly recommend visiting Utah’s national parks. In a way, it’s like visiting another planet. The fascinating landscape is a wonder to behold!
Alert: This is not an HDR. Can you believe I’m posting an non-HDR? I really like HDR processing and use it virtually all the time. Here’s a change, as I post a “normal” picture after accentuating the colors. This was taken in Annapolis, Maryland. It’s fun to imagine the conversations, the man’s thoughts (on the [...]
I’m trying out a new photography plug-in called Silver Efex Pro. While browsing through pictures from a trip to Pompeii several years ago, I decided that this shot would look nice in black and white. It’s amazing to see how intact this area remained after the volcano swept this ancient city and left it somewhat [...]
I asked my friend, Wayne Epstein, if he would allow me to video the Doxology in Hawaiian. His sister and niece were gracious enough to join him in singing this lovely rendition. This video features (from Left to Right): Kamakoa Page, Wayne Epstein and Pearl Cantrell
Peter & Beverley Mandalidis were wonderful hosts as we traveled to Sydney for our Praise & Harmony Workshop and worship leader clinic. Being a native of this area, Peter knows all the ins and outs of the local region. We are extremely blessed to experience such Christian hospitality.
One of the blessings of visiting new places is having the church family show us around. I should have worn shorts on this beautiful day, but fortunately you were spared — as the bright reflections from my legs would have probably damaged the camera!
Pictured standing from left to right: Judith Ezis, Earl Lam, Andy Ezis, Noelle and William Wang. In addition to the delightful fellowship, we have been treated to some of the best Chinese meals you can imagine. It’s great to go dining with what I call “professional eaters.” We tried some new dishes and enjoyed some [...]