Here is where they used to live. This house was home.

Once upon a time there were two houses filled with large families, busy, loud, noisy.

Grandma’s house not as big as it used to be

Not too many years ago and some 30 plus years later I visited what remains of both homes and was amazed at how small they actually were. No where near as big or as nice as the houses that I remember as a child. I know that houses can deteriotate over the years but do they shrink?

Funeral Photography – Picturing Goodbye

Often families in mourning are not able to focus on who is present and what events are happening. Pictures allow them to be reminded.

Happiness is pulling all the giftwrap paper off the roll

For about a half of an hour he enjoyed moving it around, hiding under it, and walking on top of it. It required no special sounds, no batteries. and he certainly needed no help. He found the prize inside — the paper core. That will be his favorite toy for a couple of days.

The Ground View – What if you’re not that tall?

What I saw was interesting. I was wondering if this is what our children and little ones see. If they are walking with us, do they just see feet and legs unless they look up or off to the side. They may see things we don’t see. It’s a different view!

Support Shirley’s Angel Foundation at Pancreatic Cancer Purple Stride 5K Walk in Washington, DC

Join the team! Even if it is too late to walk or you have other plans for Saturday, your donation can walk and help advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

Photo: Alaskan Summer-Views from the train-Anchorage to Seward

A ride aboard the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Seward is one that I would highly recommend.  It provided me with one of the most exciting and  unbelievable opportunities to make pictures.  In every direction that I pointed my camera there was something breathtaking to capture.

Photos: Anchorage, AK In some ways just like being anywhere else. People are people.

If I were to ask you where do you think these pictures were taken, it is probably not likely that you would say Alaska. These were taken years ago before I knew what a Sarah Palin was.

Washington, DC Ethiopian Engagement Party: Warm greetings and beautiful attire.

I still recall the warm greetings and beautiful attire that the women wore.

Khemistry: Tattoos

Model:  Khemistry Photographer:  Lonnie Dawkins http://lonniedawkins.com                                                             Lonnie Dawkins on Facebook