Archive for the ‘Nature Notes’ Category
Roar
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged animals, humor, Photography, photos, pictures, toys on August 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Ah, the beard!
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beards, facial hair, New York Times Style, Photography, photos, pictures, portraits on August 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Well, I must admit, I was surprised to find on the New York Times Style page today the slide show, Beards: Rugged? Trendy? Or Unreliable? On a day fraught with technical glitches, emergency edits and too many to-do lists, stumbling upon this slide show, not to mention the related article, brought a smile to my face. I guess, in part, because growing up with three brothers and in close proximity to many male cousins, I quickly learned how important facial hair is to men. It also reminded me of one of my first portraits to appear in a magazine, of a bearded fellow I like very much.
On the walk home today, I saw …
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged nature, Photography, photos, pictures, walking on July 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Pink in the Public Garden
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Boston Public Garden, color, floral, flowers, gardens, nature, Photography, photos, pictures, pink on July 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The Beauty of Simple Gifts
Posted in Branches, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged cuban oregano, gifts, herbs, Photography, photos, pictures, plants on July 25, 2011| 2 Comments »
Today I am reminded of the beauty of small gifts. A while ago a friend gave me a small potted plant of cuban oregano. I’ve been rushing around lately so while I usually remember to water the herb — thank goodness, it is a succulent — I hadn’t really paid attention to the little patch of expanding greenery. But this morning, feeling a little pokey and thus moving slower, I leaned over and pressed my nose close. And what did I discover? The sweetest scent, of course, one that brought a smile to my face…and immediately brightened my day. 😉
On the church steps …
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged dragonfly, insects, nature, Photography, photos, pictures on July 23, 2011| 1 Comment »
… I found a dead dragonfly. So perfect in form was he that I thought he was a toy. However everyone quickly confirmed that he was real. And so in a box I took him home and placed him in the sun where I then photographed him on different papers.
My favorite moment? His wings iridescent in the light and beneath on white paper their dark shadow. A beautiful study in contrasts.
More images available HERE.
Hot Off the Press: To Define or Not to Define …
Posted in Contributing Writer, Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, Photography, Publication Updates, tagged beauty, creative writing, creativity, food, Inspiration, nature, Photography, photos, pictures on July 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Hi, all. I have a new article posted on the lovely website Creativity Portal.com. Check it out and let me know what you think. Meanwhile, wherever you are in your day, I hope all goes well! 😉
To Define or Not to Define: That is the Question
Simply Red
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Brooks Estate, dragonfly, Medford, nature, Photography, photos, pictures, red on July 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
In the Quiet
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged environment, fern, gray, green, nature, Photography, photos, pictures, stone on July 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Mushrooms in a Nearby Wood
Posted in Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Chelmsford, fungus, Lime Quarry, mushrooms, nature, Photography, photos, pictures on July 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »
