travel photographer | Robyn Graham Photography

ss 0.5 f 22 ISO 50

Nikon D800, Nikkor 24-70 58mm

My family and I spent a couple of weeks in Hawaii this summer. Our trip was nothing short of amazing. I have so many stories to tell through photographs, but so little time to blog. I want to share so much with all of you, but with the start of school, sports and activities for the kids, and work, I just haven’t been able to dedicate the time needed to effectively write blog posts.

I am thrilled to be as busy as I am. I have had a steady flow of head shot clients, family portraits, and events to photograph, which is all good and means business is growing. The best part about all of it is that I am getting to meet some really spectacular people.

My children are busy running cross country, playing high school football, dancing and playing tennis. I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy watching them run, dance, and play. My heart bubbles with joy every time I see them working hard and having fun while doing it. One would think that I have a lot to photographs to share with you of all of these fun activities, but, I have actually been taking the time watching them to relax and do just that, watch them.

Enough about why I haven’t been blogging and a bit about this shot. If you haven’t already figured it out, the subject is the ocean. I took a long exposure shot of water to create that flowing, cotton candy like effect. I find it to be peaceful and tranquil, thus the title. The location of the photograph is Kauai, Hawaii

To see a similar photograph but in black and white visit Monochromia for my Thursday post. Which do you like better, the color edition, or the black and white edit?

Oregano – Open air seating near the window and on the back patio.

Rena, Part Owner and Server – Beautiful inside and out.

A Sign on the Patio with an inspirational quote.

Brick Oven – Ohhhh for the love of the Pizza Crust!

The Daily Specials – I loved this unique and vintage way of presenting the specials.

An old-time Coca-Cola machine that now holds bottled drinks including a variety of ice cold beers.

My daughter, who loves Nutella, was in awe of this extra large container used for making the Nutella Pizza.

Sweet table grapes hanging from the portico over the patio dining area.

Brick Oven

Rena

Rena – Isn’t that smile welcoming?

We dined at Oregano late on a Saturday afternoon before taking a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Oregano was about a 15 minute drive from the bridge. The atmosphere was quaint, we dined on the back patio where there is a garden with a peach tree, grapes hang from the portico, and flowers and herbs growing in pots.

The food was full of flavor, savory and very enjoyable. We had pizza from the large list of options on the menu. The crust was thin and fabulous. The sauce was made with fresh tomatoes and was lite and delicious. The chicken parmesan was, according to my son, great! The salads were refreshing and delightful and the desserts won us over. The homemade, made on the premises, Tiramisu was divine. The chocolate mousse and cannoli were scrumptious.

If you ever travel to Brooklyn, be sure to stop at Oregano. You won’t be disappointed.