Category Archives: Random Photography

Happy June from Norway

June 1, 2016Random Photography, Random Picsnature, seasons, travel, winterShira

Winter leftovers at Vikafjellet (mountains on the west coast of Norway...) — Winter leftovers at Vikafjellet (mountains on the west coast of Norway…)

How Did the Chicken Cross the Road?

May 25, 2016Random Links, Random Photography, Random Thoughtsanimals, change, changing the world, creativity, money, nature, travel, treesShira

animal bridges — Norwegian wildlife crossing. Photo by Shira Tamir.

Some countries don’t question a chicken’s motives for crossing the road, but instead invest in ways to help the chicken cross it safely and more effectively.

#howdidthechickencrosstheroad #wildlifecrossing #animalbridge #animalwelfare #respectnature #theywereherefirst #whereareYOURtaxesgoing

Recommended Link: 12 Amazing Animal Bridges Around the World

Enjoy Your Problems

May 24, 2016Random Photography, Random Pics, Random Quotes, Random Thoughtschanging the world, humanity, Israel, life, power to the people, reality, society, street art, street wisdomShira

“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.”
-Harriet Ann Jacobs

Autumn Morning Thoughts

October 10, 2015Random Photography, Random Thoughtsautumn, beauty, change, colors, emotions, life, nature, present moment, sadness, seasons, thoughts, treesShira

Photo by Shira Tamir / Hopatcong, New Jersey

It’s one of those mornings where I’m torn between the beauty and the sadness of it all…

#coldautumnday #leavesarefallingonmeasiwritethis #itallmeaningmylifeandlifeitself

Photo by Shira Tamir / Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, New Jersey — Photo by Shira Tamir / Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, NJ

“Of all the things I hold in high regard, rules are not one of them.”
– Frank Underwood

Are You Here?

October 7, 2015Random Photography, Random Picsawakening, present moment, questions, signs, society, travelShira

I would add the location I saw this at but I have no idea where I was... — I would add the location I saw this at but I have no idea where I was…

Torn

October 4, 2015Random Photographyautumn, change, colors, death, life, nature, seasons, travel, trees, VermontShira

Photo by Shira Tamir / Brattleboro, Vermont

What Will Unlock Peace?

October 2, 2015Random Photography, Random Picsart, changing the world, creativity, freedom, Israel, Israel-Palestine, love, peace, politics, power to the people, questions, religion, street art, travel, VermontShira

Photo by Shira Tamir / Centre Congregational Church - Brattleboro, VT — Photo by Shira Tamir / Centre Congregational Church – Brattleboro, VT

Unexpected ET Sighting

October 1, 2015Random Photography, Random Pics, Random Thoughtsart, extraterrestrials, family, humor, Maine, Money for Coffee, nature, synchronicities, travelShira

Photo by Shira Tamir / Alfre, Maine — Photo by Shira Tamir / Alfred, Maine

I was craving a cup of coffee along the way so i made the first turn pointing me in the direction of a bakery. They didn’t have coffee but they had a community garden right behind me with a reminder to phone home. (I really should, sigh.)

Life Tips from a Cat

September 25, 2015Random Photography, Random Thoughts, Random Writinganimals, cats, life, present moment, purposeShira

Cats teach me everything I need to know about life:

Eat well
Sleep well
Act like you own the place
Seek adventures
Get pampered
Be beautiful
Take naps
Shower often
Relax
Enjoy the moment
Know when to stop giving a fuck.

Abandoned Sunset

September 22, 2015Random Photographynature, sunset, travelShira

Photo by Shira Tamir. Taken in Wiscasset, Maine. All rights reserved.

They Just Stand There Shining

September 22, 2015Random Photography, Random Quoteschanging the world, light, nature, purpose, travelShira

“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”
– Anne Lamott

Proud God

September 22, 2015Random Photography, Random Picschange, god, religion, sexuality, travelShira

Gay Pride flag at the First Parish Church - (Brunswick, Maine. — Gay Pride flag at the First Parish Church – Brunswick, Maine.

Helpful Reminders Along My Path

July 18, 2015Random Photography, Random Pics, Random Thoughtslife, momentum, purpose, signs, travel, universeShira

The universe keeps speaking on my little journey, and I keep listening.

Found on the fridge of the house I'm staying at: "The clearer your vision of what you seek, the closer you are to finding it, for what you are seeking is also seeking you." — Found on the fridge of the house I’m staying at: “The clearer your vision of what you seek, the closer you are to finding it, for what you are seeking is also seeking you.”

The t-shirt of a traveling hippie/nurse I met tonight: "Life is good. Simple as that." — The t-shirt of a traveling hippie/nurse I met tonight: “Life is good. Simple as that.”

Also on traveling hippie/nurse's t-shirt: "Do what you like. Like what you do." — Also on traveling hippie/nurse’s t-shirt: “Do what you like. Like what you do.”

The sticker on a very weird and very cool instrument that the hippie nurse brought with her (which i totally rocked in an impromptu jam session): "Momentum is on our side. — The sticker on a very weird and very cool instrument that the hippie nurse brought with her (which i totally rocked in an impromptu jam session): “Momentum is on our side.

Perspective.

May 17, 2015Random Photography, Random Picsart, flowers, natureShira

perspective flowers

Thanks for the Flowers

May 4, 2015Random Photography, Random Quotescolors, flowers, god, gratitude, humor, nature, seasons, SpringShira

“I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers.”
– Robert Brault

Grow, Grow

May 2, 2015Random Photography, Random Quotesangels, grass, nature, religion, SpringShira

“Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, ‘Grow, grow.'”
– The Talmud

Group Pic

April 29, 2015Random Photographyflowers, nature, New York, seasons, Spring, travelShira

Photo by Shira Tamir. Seen in Bryant Park.

It almost looks as if the flowers are leaning in for the selfie… #SpringInNYC

Hanging on for Dear Light

April 19, 2015Random PhotographyNew York, sunset, waterShira

Here’s to New Beginnings

March 22, 2015Random Photographychange, earth, nature, seasons, SpringShira

Photo by Shira Tamir. Seen in Inwood Hill Park. — Photo by Shira Tamir. Seen in Inwood Hill Park, NYC.

Winter Sunset

February 11, 2015Random PhotographyNew York, sunset, winterShira

Blessed Are They

January 2, 2015Random Photography, Random Pics, Random Quotesanimals, beauty, creativity, imagination, street art, treesShira

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” – Camille Pissarro

Coo

December 26, 2014Random Photography, Random Picsanimals, sleepShira

One of my awesome holiday gifts from Niv. Too bad he's been making loud pigeon noises ever since. — One of my awesome holiday gifts from Niv. Too bad he’s been making loud pigeon sounds ever since.

Dear Mr. President

October 30, 2014Random Photography, Random Pics, Random Writingchanging the world, children, Israel, Israel-Palestine, peace, politics, power to the people, religionShira

Dear Mr. President
When I was in 3rd grade we were asked to write a letter to the POTUS. I recently came across this letter and noticed the little edit that my teacher decided to add in red. I don’t know if to be mad at the teacher for trying to force her political views on me, or to thank her for trying to open my eyes at such an early age…

#SameShitDifferentYear #WhenWillItEnd #ThirdGraders4Peace