Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Boston, harbor, nostalgia, Photography, sailing, seaside on March 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »
With spring’s onset, I look forward to hikes in the woods and by the river, gardening and other earthy pursuits. Steve yearns to return to the water. I don’t share his passion for riding the waves but he sometimes lures me out there with the promise of unique photo opportunities. This photo was taken from Boston Harbor a few years ago. I’ll be curious to see what’s captured from the water this year!
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged art, Boston, Cambridge, graffiti, Photography, the Evolving Critic on March 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
If you’re familiar with Boston, then you know there’s a bridge called the BU bridge. It spans the Charles River. On one side is Boston and the other Cambridge. One summer I crossed that bridge on foot, and then instead of continuing into a city center, I made my way down an embankment to see what lay at the base of the bridge. Well, I found all sorts of unexpected things including an immense flock of white geese and a Whitman-esque artist garbed in a straw hat and with a pipe in his mouth sitting in the dirt sketching them. Out of respect to the artist and a bit of fear of the geese, I steered clear of them and searched other areas near literal railroad tracks. There I found two items I will never forget: a beautiful golden chair chained to a tree, and a samurai warrior emblazoned on stone.
Given the transient nature of graffiti, I doubt the image is still there, but I remember standing admiring the skill of the man or woman who had created such a powerful image. And then I wondered if it was the same person who used the golden chair as a throne. Anyway … To be honest I’d forgotten about this adventure until a recent conversation with the author behind the blog, The Evolving Critic. He’s written a fascinating post about his adventures in Boston capturing the words and images to be found on the walls of the city. As he notes, whether or not its art is up for debate, but it is certainly a debate worth having. Read more here.
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, On the Road, tagged Boston, Copley Square, light, Photography, shadow, streetscape, urban landscapes on March 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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!
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography Exhibits, tagged luna butterfly, Photography, Somerville Open Studios, visual art on March 5, 2011| 1 Comment »
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
This year in particular I am made aware of the seasons and how, as Annie Dillard writes in Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, “There is a bit of each season in every season.” The sun is shining later, and so I am able to spend more time outside with my camera, and I swear, there is already a bit of green to be seen even through the snow. When Spring does arrive, I am truly looking forward to participating in my second Somerville Open Studios with collaborator Zoe Langosy where our exhibit will focus on the complex overlapping beauty of the seasons. But first up I am excited to be participating in the 2011 SOS Volunteer Show at Bloc 11 in Somerville. The exhibit opening will be Monday March 14th from 6:30 – 8 pm. I’ll have on display the luna butterfly above, taken in Maine this past summer. Maybe I’ll see you there. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Miami, Photography, reflection, sunlight, visual art on February 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Contributing Writer, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography, Publication Updates, tagged collaboration, Creativity Portal, Inspiration, nature, Photography on January 25, 2011| 1 Comment »
A new article is available for viewing online at Creativity Portal on finding inspiration through collaboration. Enjoy!
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged landscape, Massachusetts, nature, Photography, solitude, Spot Pond, water on January 10, 2011| 1 Comment »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Castle Island, Photography, rainbow, South Boston, winter landscape on January 9, 2011| 1 Comment »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Massachusetts, Middlesex Fells, Photography, scenic landscape, Spot Pond on January 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
In the winter of 1632, Massachusetts Governor Winthrop and his men saw the following: “…they came to a very great pond, having in the midst an island of about one acre and very thick with trees of pine and beech and the pond had divers small rocks standing up here and there in it, which [they] therefore called Spot Pond.” Well, yesterday on New Year’s Day 2011, this is what I saw at the very same spot:
Spot Pond is centrally located in the Middlesex Fells. I look forward to returning in the spring for some contrasting images. Meanwhile, you can learn more about this lovely spot here.
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