Indeed, ice did cover the windows this morning creating beautiful backgrounds, far off landscapes and whole universes.
I even found a rainbow.
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winter windows
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, colors, ice, imagination, Inspiration, light, nature, Photography, seasons, water, windows, winter on January 8, 2015| 3 Comments »
the eagle
Posted in Inspiration, tagged architecture, black and white, churches, decoration, design, eagles, Inspiration, Photography, sculpture, symbolism on January 7, 2015| 3 Comments »
Close-up of the eagle lectern in the sanctuary at Trinity Church in Copley Square, Boston.
an ice update …
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, ice, Inspiration, nature, patterns, Photography, seasons, water, windows, winter on January 6, 2015| 2 Comments »
one of these three …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, Publication Updates, tagged art, colors, creative works, Inspiration, literary magazines, nature, Photography, posters, sky, Somerville, sunset on January 6, 2015| 5 Comments »
One of the challenges I set for myself at the end of last year was to practice what I was preaching which was encouraging other people to submit their creative works to literary and commercial publications. Towards that end, I submitted three images of a Somerville sunset to the online literary magazine, The Critical Pass. I was honored that one of the images was selected to appear in the current issue, viewable via this link. While, if you choose, you can easily discover which of these three images was selected, I hope you’ll have time to browse the other works in this issue, as well, from the thoughtful Letter from the Editor to a wonderful interview with a 15-year old poet (pp. 18-20).
FYI, each of these images is available in my Zazzle Shop here, here and here.
in the winter times
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, blue, colors, ice, imagination, perspective, Photography, seasons, water, windows, winter on January 4, 2015| 7 Comments »
While I cannot say I am ready for the arctic blast that is apparently striking the east coast next week, I am a bit curious to see what icy formations will appear on the windows next.
practicing patience
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Publication Updates, tagged beauty, creativity, indoor gardening, Inspiration, nasturtium, nature, patience, photo essay, Photography on January 3, 2015| 3 Comments »
It is an everlasting gift given to me by my parents. An appreciation for gardening. I’m grateful that so far no matter where I have lived I have been able to play with seeds and soil. Along the way, I have always learned something. One of those recent learnings was the genesis of this new photo essay, Practicing Patience, now appearing on Creativity Portal. I hope you enjoy.
cuban oregano
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged colors, cuban oregano, food, food photography, gifts, herbs, Inspiration, monotype, Photography on December 31, 2014| 5 Comments »
It is a gift that keeps giving. The herb with one hundred names. Oregano on steroids. My friend simply introduced it as cuban oregano when he handed me the little pot several years ago.
It is a hardy succulent that smells wonderful when you rake your finger gently across a leaf. And even if you aren’t gentle, and a piece falls to the soil, no problem. It roots quite easily. From my one pot, I now have several pots of oregano. Please keep in mind that some of these “pots” are the size of demitasse cups but … they are still wonderful, edible, bits of green to tuck in sunlit places.
P.S. You can view some green images in this previous post. 😉
winter’s return at last
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, ice, Inspiration, light, monotype, Photography, seasons, water, window, winter on December 31, 2014| 2 Comments »
winter growth
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged colors, cress, food, food photography, gardening, herbs, indoor gardening, Inspiration, microgreens, nature, Photography, plants, simplicity on December 29, 2014| 2 Comments »
The instructions say to plant seeds in a shallow dish and move as needed for best light. Instructions I can follow! Not sure how I’m going to serve up this first little harvest. Maybe with slices of avocado and tomatoes on toasted bread rubbed with garlic. Theoretically, this cress is a spicy herb. We shall see. I’m not sure that I grow enough at a time to benefit from the nutritional value, but the simple act of planting a few seeds in a bit of dirt and watching the sprouts rise in the sun, that’s worth the effort alone.
walking by the water
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beaches, beauty, calm, Inspiration, nature, ocean, Photography, Revere, Revere Beach, shells, urban landscape, water, winter on December 27, 2014| 2 Comments »
Words + Images 