Author: Russell Smith

I was born at the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. I find inspiration in the lives of so many people from Joan of Arc to Oscar Wilde. While my primary avocation is photography, I also enjoy philosophy, theology and most of all, history. My beloved wife, Robin Anne Smith, who passed away in 2013 is an inspiration to me. My beloved partner, Dana is also a great support and inspiration to me. I'd be remiss if I did not mention my cats: Maxwell, Nigel, Pirouette and GarGar.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #143 – Colorful April

Published on April 16, 2021April 17, 2021 by Russell Smith14 Comments

The tulips have been riotous this Spring!

As the daffodils die back, the silver dollars run rampant.

The azaleas are gearing up for a major explosion.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #143: Colorful April

The croci are always the first to show themselves at the end of Winter. I find them a welcome sight every late Winter, early Spring day.

Cee’s FOTD Challenge: April 16, 2021

Published on April 16, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

CBWC: Smaller than a Breadbox or Bread Bin

Published on April 15, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

Here is my contribution to Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Smaller than a Breadbox or Bread Bin

Dan’s Thursday Doors

Published on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by Russell Smith5 Comments

Here are my contributions to the Thursday Doors Challenge hosted by Dan of nofacilities.com.

Here’s a door we don’t often like to see!

I found the green tiles around this door interesting.

Church doors never fail to capture my attention.

Marsha’s Sunday Stills Challenge: Emerging

Published on April 15, 2021 by Russell Smith5 Comments

This is my entry for Marsha Ingrao’s Sunday Stills Challenge with the topic of emerging.

April Bright Squares #15

Published on April 15, 2021 by Russell Smith1 Comment

I like the way the morning sun lights up the white in Garçon’s fur. This is my contribution to Becky B’s April Bright Squares Challenge.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t include this tulip.

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Country Comfort

Published on April 15, 2021 by Russell Smith7 Comments

The old King was still bed-ridden with pneumonia. While it didn’t seem to be getting better, neither did it appear to be getting worse. With Princess Pirouette, Tata Sous-sus and la duchesse du Linge in attendance at the sickbed, His Majesty was under constant supervision. It was Tata Sous-sus who made a liniment by crushing the leaves of various plants such as cedarleaf and nutmeg. With a few drops of turpentine to seal the deal, she rubbed the concoction onto His Majesty’s chest.

“It was my own mother who taught me how to make it,” said Tata Sous-sus to Pirouette. “She called it ‘country comfort.‘ It works like a charm when a fever settles into the chest.”