This time-lapse video is so spectacular, I just had to share. Check it out!
Landscapes: Volume Two from Dustin Farrell on Vimeo.
My favorite season is a toss up between Spring & Autumn. I think Autumn might win by a hair. In my mind Fall has the benefit of preceding the Christmas season which I absolutely adore. I’m one of those irritating people that gets excited rather than disgusted seeing Christmas decor in October. I’m sorry! I really can’t help it. :\ I realize a good portion of what makes Christmas so magical for me is my anticipation of it. So I embrace Fall. When the weather starts to cool and the leaves start to fall it seems I always get inspired to cook. Fortunately I know a few people who like to eat, so it works out well for all of us.
Over the past weekend I tried out a super-simple caramel apple recipe. They were extra yummy! Below is the recipe if you feel like trying your hand at them. They only take 10-20 minutes to make. Unwrapping all those individually wrapped caramels is the most time consuming bit.
My caramel apples image was also voted as one of the most popular images and featured on allrecipes.com home page.
~ Deliciously Quick & Easy Caramel Apples ~
Ingredients
6 apples
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
6 craft sticks
wax paper
Directions
1. Wash apples, remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Place in fridge to cool while preparing the caramel.
2. Line platter with wax paper & cooking spray
3. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 to 4 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
4. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on platter & allow caramel to set.
And enjoy!
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by Phoenix
3 comments
January 14, 2011 - 5:37 AM
Very creative picture with apples! I like the way this professional photographer works!
January 27, 2011 - 12:03 PM
Oh yum!! Great job on the apples…and the sweet photo of the apples! xox
July 14, 2011 - 3:33 AM
Wow! What a wonderful recipe!!!Really amazing pictures with apples!
These are some recent photos from an ongoing personal project. I’m fascinated by old cemeteries and can easily spend hours walking around a cemetery reading tombstones. I find it very life affirming. It’s a stark reminder of the passage of time and how fleeting a human life is. Some may find it morose. I find it very interesting to consider the lives of people that may not have been thought of in a very long time.
I happened upon this little cherub with shades on.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I’m a bit behind on blog post but I have a ton of fun, new projects that I’ll be sharing in the coming weeks.
Wishing you much love & happiness!
by Phoenix
15 comments
June 21, 2010 - 9:16 AM
looking superb!
June 21, 2010 - 9:21 AM
Warren!
June 21, 2010 - 9:32 AM
Jeff & Terd! you are both my new best friends. Mostly just Terd though.
June 21, 2010 - 9:47 AM
those pink flowers are sooooo pretty!! and the statue with the shades cracked me right up! nice work, phonz!
June 21, 2010 - 9:56 AM
Thank you so much, Daria! I was surprised to find the shades there. It made me smile when I saw it. 
June 21, 2010 - 1:05 PM
beautiful pictures! you're so talented.
June 21, 2010 - 2:02 PM
cool project. these are great!
June 21, 2010 - 2:41 PM
Thanks so much Janet & Kate
June 21, 2010 - 10:58 PM
Very cool wrought iron fence there, so clear and 3D looking..
I hope you don’t mind me saying you are fearsomely fun to look at, too!
:O)
Not often I can say I wish I was a terd!
LOL
Buddy
June 22, 2010 - 7:44 PM
Thanks Buddy
June 23, 2010 - 1:53 PM
Phoenix – what a beautiful collection its inspiring to find such beauty in rare places. thanks for sharing
December 9, 2010 - 12:30 PM
Just love the color in this series of images. Sets a unique mood to the images.
December 11, 2010 - 9:50 AM
Thanks so much CK, I appreciate the compliment. I think all your work is beautiful.
June 22, 2011 - 8:58 AM
There is such amazing creativity!Stunning photography!
August 30, 2011 - 10:19 AM
Amazing locations, fabulous places!
Treats for your sweetie! I was in Whole Foods yesterday and saw these extra sweet ‘I Love You’ cupcakes. They also had the pretty rose cupcakes pictured below, along with an array of other delectable Valentine’s Day themed treats.
My mom got this in her fortune cookie the other day and she saved it for me.
~ Your heart is a place to draw true happiness ~
Happy New Year!
This Sunday also marks the start of the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger. According to the Chinese Zodiac I’m a Dragon. Fortunately for me the Dragon & the Tiger get along swimmingly so I can expect a good year . . .phew! I hope it’s a great year for you too.
These pretty stamps commemorating the Chinese New Year are currently available at the Post Office.
Wishing you a new year filled with much love & happiness,
and I hope that your Valentine’s day is spent with those you love ~ xoxo!
by Phoenix
6 comments
February 12, 2010 - 2:37 PM
you have a heart next to your website! I like it!
February 12, 2010 - 2:47 PM
Thank you! I <3 it. 
February 12, 2010 - 3:50 PM
These are so pretty and whimsical. Beautifully captured, Phoenix.
February 12, 2010 - 3:58 PM
Hi Phoenix! It was so nice to meet you the other day. I hope you can photograph me and Dan soon. I love your new blog. Your work is beautiful!!!
February 12, 2010 - 4:04 PM
Thank you so much, Katherine! I appreciate the compliment.
Hi Lana! Thank you! It was great to meet you too. I got you e-mail. I’m writing you now so be on the lookout!
February 23, 2010 - 8:35 AM
A lovely celebration of love!
June 13th, 2009 – Alexis & Grant were married at the historic Bradley Estate mansion in Canton, Massachusetts. I had the privilege of photographing this beautiful event with Laura Leigh Images. Alexis and Grant are not just beautiful on the outside. They were truly one of the most kind, down to earth, lovely couples I’ve photographed. I felt honored to be part of such an important day in their lives. I wish them every happiness as they begin their life together.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Please feel free to leave a comment. I always welcome and appreciate feedback.
Wishing you much love & happiness!
by Phoenix
10 comments
January 28, 2010 - 4:06 PM
Very nice!!
January 28, 2010 - 6:04 PM
Thank you, Jeff!
January 29, 2010 - 10:06 AM
Wow! You’re so talented Phoenix! This wedding looks beautiful. Great Job with the photography!
January 29, 2010 - 10:19 AM
Thank you for your kind comment, Jeanette! I appreciate it.
February 3, 2010 - 11:21 AM
Very pretty pictures!
February 3, 2010 - 8:17 PM
You have a great new blog. All your photos are so beautiful. Keep up all the great work! I will be checking back for new blog posts!
February 5, 2010 - 10:17 AM
Such a beautiful collection, Phoenix!
March 23, 2010 - 4:22 PM
These are absolutely stunning!
June 21, 2010 - 4:08 PM
Sweet pics!
June 21, 2010 - 4:14 PM
OoooK Voost! Thanks
by Phoenix
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