Gary Gionet

Aren't Grand Kids great!

Enjoying the hummingbird feeder from my chair when three visitors dropped by.  Pulled out the camera for the first time since surgery and caught this beauties enjoying the nectar.

As our home prepares for out of state visitors, I found this quote appropriate.  The photo is from a walkabout at one of my favorite places, the Fullerton Arboretum. ©Gary Gionet

Black-Necked Stilt in the late afternoon at Bolsa Chica Wetlands.  I love the quote too which are words to live by for sure. ©Gary Gionet

Beautifully graceful are these Skimmers in afternoon light. ©Gary Gionet

A peaceful walk through the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.  Beauty can be found in the middle of suburbia. Love this quote and, I often refer to it when having a bad day. ©Gary Gionet

 It was a good time at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA.

One of my goals in 2013 is to stop and take it all in instead of being a part of the blur. ©Gary Gionet

If you had a challenging 2012, my wish for you is that 2013 brings you new growth. ©Gary Gionet

I spent the last day of 2012 with my lovely wife walking through the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum.  I thought it would be appropriate to post this bright, beautiful flower to project how 2013 will be for our family. Happy New Year to all of our Family and Friends! © Gary Gionet

A few photos that sum up my year, some great memories and some not so great, but I love my family and friends who are my life! ©Gary Gionet

My granddaughter, Isabelle, turned 8 today!  Where did the time go.  Stop growing please!  Happy birthday Isabug. Love, Papa ©Gary Gionet

Heavy fog this morning left dew drops on the pine needles.  After a little filtering presto, nature's Christmas lights. ©Gary Gionet

Imagination and courage can lead a child to a whole different world. ©Gary Gionet

 Sammy's look of "Go ahead, make my day." ©Gary Gionet

Samantha's 1st Birthday! She worked so hard at tearing apart the cake and, she hardly ate any of it. ©Gary Gionet

Love this quote! Bearizona, AZ ©Gary Gionet

Enjoyed an afternoon of beautiful weather at the pier in Seal Beach, CA.

Not an extremely profound quote but still a good practice to keep.  This owl photo was taken at Bearizona in Williams, AZ.

Joyce Anne Rudofsky (Gionet) July 27, 1951 - November 2, 2012 My sweet sister, Joyce fought a heroic battle with cancer for 3 years before going home to Heaven.  God used Joyce to touch so many lives.  She gave courage to those fighting similar battles.  She is my hero! Joyce and I shared a passion for photography and, we would never miss an opportunity to photograph the beauty found all around her in Arizona.  I will miss the many late nights we stayed up talking gadgets and photography. I will miss most those incredibly large hugs I would receive upon arriving and leaving her home in Parks, AZ.  I always looked forward to those hugs! I know I will see my Joyce again someday but, until then, I will have a piece of my heart missing because she took it with her to Heaven to hold for me until we meet again. Forever in my heart.  Forever in my mind.  I love you Sis! Note: This is one of my favorite photos of...