Category Archives: photography

St. Anthony’s Monastery, Part II: the Iconography

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

One of the highlights of my trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery last fall was the many icons displayed in the church and the chapels. They were brought over from Greece. Some of them look to me like hand-painted originals, others … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, photography | Tagged Greek orthodox, Icons, Religious art | 1 Comment

St. Anthony’s Monastery, Part I: the Architecture

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

In the summer of 1995, six monks traveled from Mount Athos in Greece to the Arizona desert to build a monastery. They acquired 165 acres outside Florence, Arizona, and began construction. Today, St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery houses 65 monks. The monastery … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, photography, Travel | Tagged Architecture, Chapels, Florence AZ, Greek orthodox, St. Anthony's Monastery | 2 Comments

Hiking in the Arboretum

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I’d like to share some pictures of one of the loveliest places in Arizona.

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10 Best Blogs for Beauty and Inspiration

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I am so thankful for the readers of Doing Life Together. When we first started this blog in August of 2014, our goal was to share our lives with you, and possibly help you through difficult times with the benefit … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogs, Creativity, Doing Life Together, photography, Quilting, Writing | Tagged beauty, blogging, Inspiration | 2 Comments

A Photo a Week Challenge: Towers

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I enjoy following Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge, and this week’s theme, towers, reminded me of my old high school, Rumon-Fair Haven Regional. The central clock tower of the building served as a symbol of our school. Its image graced … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged High school, memoir, postaday, Towers | 1 Comment

Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

In response to The Daily Post Photography Challenge prompt, Life Imitates Art, I submit a photo I took during a high school reunion weekend: This is a portion of a large mural on the wall of the cafeteria of my alma mater. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, photography, Uncategorized | Tagged American Gothic, Life imitates art, The Daily Post Photo Challenge | 1 Comment

Is That Really What I Look Like?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Carol Boley

The smile wasn’t quite right…kind of forced. The eyes lacked sparkle. And look at those crow’s feet. And those droopy lids. I knew I had a great photographer. Her pictures flattered her subjects, exposing their unique beauty. She’s that good. … Continue reading →