Sparrow Peekaboo
The Grackle
Cock Robin
"I spy you," said the goose.
The Mallard Couple
Chickadee?
Archive for the ‘Branches’ Category
Birds in the Bush: A 2-Hour Walk by the Charles
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged birds, Boston, Cambridge, Charles River, chickadee, geese, grackle, mallards, nature, Photography, sparrow on April 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Simple Pleasures: Birdsong
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Music, Nature Notes, tagged birdsong, music, nature, Photography on April 11, 2011| 1 Comment »
This morning I lay in bed a long time listening to birdsong. It drifted in through multiple windows, from the trees and bushes surrounding the house, rich layers of sound that were deeply relaxing. At least, relaxing for me. I know the birds were hard at work “speaking” to each other. With spring finally sprung, I’ve seen many birds this past week, including cardinals, blue jays, robins, blackbirds, sparrows as well as the ever present pigeons. The intensely bright hues of the cardinals and blue jays startled me until I realized they were males trying to catch some attention. I don’t know which ones sing which songs but together they create quite the symphony. Care to hear or see for yourself? Below are a few links you might enjoy.
World’s Largest Archive of Animal Sounds
Returning to the Blue Hills
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Blue Hills Reservation, landscape, Milton, nature, Parks, Photography, travel, water on April 10, 2011| 1 Comment »
In Fall 2009, Steve and I visited the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park covering 7,000 acres south of Boston. There we climbed an observation tower where I was able to snap these landscape shots, including one of Boston from afar. With the weather warming up, we ventured back there recently. Here are a few images from the day. No tower shots … yet. 😉
Look Up!
Posted in Branches, Nature Notes, On the Road, Publication Updates, tagged creativity, Inspiration, light, nature, Photography, spring on April 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A new article appearing on Creativity Portal. Check it out. It’s a quick read. The focus? Simply look up. Enjoy!
The Waxwing
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged birds, Cambridge, Cedar Waxwing, Fresh Pond Reservation, nature, Photography on April 3, 2011| 2 Comments »
An unexpected Sunday sighting by Fresh Pond Reservation in Cambridge, MA, a Cedar Waxwing bird. When he wasn’t giving me attitude, he was feeding.
Green, Please!
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged flowers, leaves, Photography, seasons on March 30, 2011| 2 Comments »
Well, I’ve just learned we have more snow coming up here in New England. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy a lovely flake as much as anybody, but I am ready for some green and warmth. To help tide me over until the seasons really do change, I’ve pulled the following photos from my archives. These were taken during a walk in a Cambridge park.
I whine but of course I know spring is here. During a recent walk in my neighborhood, just a few days ago, I saw plenty of things sprouting on trees and springing from the earth. Fragile but tough, I expect they’ll survive the snow.
The Beauty in Decay: Dead Leaves Around the House
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged colors, decay, Inspiration, leaves, Photography on March 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Streetscape: Copley Square in the Afternoon
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, On the Road, tagged Boston, Copley Square, light, Photography, shadow, streetscape, urban landscapes on March 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
With Spring on the Horizon …
Posted in Branches, Guest Contributor, Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography Exhibits, Postcards, tagged art, collaboration, family, nature, open studios, Photography on March 10, 2011| 3 Comments »
It was back in December that I last posted a Words+Images update. It focused on end of year inspirations. Now with spring on the horizon, I thought it time to share new updates. Let’s see … 😉
Preparing for Somerville Open Studios
Somerville Open Studios 2011 is rapidly approaching and so I am trying to get myself in gear. I’ve been sorting through images, selecting a set that will be turned into notecards and others that will be matted and framed. For the first time, I will also have postcards available for sale. The images will be representative of the changing seasons. Seasons is the theme of my collaboration with artist Zoe Langosy.
Leading up to show there are many wonderful opportunities to exhibit including the upcoming SOS2010 Volunteer Show.
Sharing Stories
My business cards say “writer/photographer.” A better title would be “storyteller.” That is what I do whether with words or with images. With the passing of my Aunt Thelma recently, those fires within have been stoked to listen closely to those around me and to tell their stories well.
Finding Perspective
There’s all sorts of things I could say about finding perspective this year. With my camera, at least, let’s just say I found perspective by getting up close and personal with house plants and cut flowers.
One snowy day, I found a lemon …
And when the sun came out, I spied this bird sitting high in a tree.
I think that’s about it. More to share in the spring … which is only 8 days away!
The Beauty of Collaboration
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged collaboration, collage, craftsmanship, illustration, Photography, Somerville Open Studios, visual art on March 10, 2011| 2 Comments »
I must admit when I took these picture of trees aflame in the fall, and of snow mounds after a winter storm, I did not envision their images forming the vibrant patterns of a geisha’s flowing silk robes. But luckily I know Zoe Langosy, a figurative artist with a unique view of the world.
Zoe grew up in Somerville in an area made notorious in the 1980’s by Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill Gang. It was in fact that gang’s activities and the negative impacts on Zoe and her sister that convinced her parents to move the family to Lexington. There, in school as well as in her family’s bohemian household, Zoe’s artistic talents were fostered. Eventually she traveled the world, living in London and Los Angeles before returning to the Boston area.
Her beautiful melancholic images have been exhibited in galleries in Boston, Los Angeles and London. She and I became friends while working together in a local shop. Somerville Open Studios has presented a great opportunity for collaboration that has already sparked conversation about future projects. Time will tell. Right now the focus is Open Studios where Zoe’s contemporary geisha — three of them — will be clothed, and in some cases tattooed, with bits of sunlit leaves, shimmering snow, and rain-kissed flower petals.
View more of Zoe’s work here.
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