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It’s been a long while. What to share? Well, mostly I wanted to share the above picture of a dandelion gone to seed. Allergies have hit me hard this season leaving me a bit blurry-eyed and forcing me to be more creative in my photography. To be sure of what I am seeing, I find that I am getting up close and personal with my photographic subjects resulting in pictures like this dandelion. The little motes remind me of stars.

In Other News …

Because I keep walking into the webs, I ‘m getting a lot of nice spider shots.

Local Treks

Recent treks included familiar spots like the Boston Public Gardens, and along the Charles River. Lime Quarry Reservation (map) presented new vistas.  Future treks include the Arnold Arboretum and Boston Harbor.

At the Edges

While at work, where a park ended and a parking lot began, I found life on display from fresh beginning to untimely end.

At the edge where a stretch of farmland intersected with a stretch of city road, a friend and I found a farm stand with fresh picked produce.

Unexpected Opportunities

I’m being interviewed by Molly J. Anderson-Childers for the Creativity-Portal.com.  Imagine that! More information available in July.

Unexpected Inspirations

Inspired by Family Always!

My brother recently sent me this picture of his son. Brings a smile to my face every time.

And on the horizon?

Working to meet the deadlines for several upcoming art shows. Following up on leads from friends and family about various contests and publication opportunities (keep ’em coming!). Learning more about photographic techniques. Identifying the next photos to submit for donation to the Art Connection. And just trying to keep my eyes open to the beauty around me.


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Usually by the side of the road, I find a lovely flower, a pebble or a broken egg.  Today I found this fellow, a Northern Flicker, a type of woodpecker.  Like Sleeping Beauty he seemed so perfect.  Just asleep.

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There must be a lot of baby robins in the world.  And that’s a wonderful thing.

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On the way into work this morning, I spied a bank of buttercups nestled beneath some bushes.  I had no camera in-hand, so I picked a few plants to sit on my desk as a reminder of the outside.  It’s kind of amazing how memory works because as I look at the plants I am reminded of childhood, making mudpies and decorating them with buttercups.  Anyway … I googled the plants and have learned the following:

  • Buttercups are part of the genus ranunculus that has approximately 400 species.
  • Somtimes the petals are white, but the centers are always yellow.
  • It’s poisonous!
  • The name is derived from the latin word for “little frog”

For some amazing visuals, check out this site for buttercups, up close and personal. 😉

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I love to get up close and personal with objects, especially after a steady rain when lingering wetness pearls on a leaf or petal.  That was my camera’s focus the other day while walking to work.

I must admit I was so focused on the raindrops that it wasn’t until later that I noticed the little creatures.

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