Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling by train from Boston to Virginia. Here are a few images, seen through the train window.
In Delaware
In Delaware
In Maryland
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Views from a Train
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Photography, travel on April 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »
April Updates …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Publication Updates, tagged photography updates on April 5, 2010| 3 Comments »
Before I sat down to write this month’s update, I stood at my window and gazed upon the oak tree that arches over the 3-story house I live in. After much rain and now much sun, the tips of every limb are covered by tightly coiled greenery ready to unfurl explosively. I have at hand my camera and my bottle of Zyrtec. I thought I’d outgrown allergies but apparently they have not outgrown me. After extensive walkabouts the past few weeks, I have returned home with my eyes swelling shut from pollen. But no matter.
How else would I have seen this cocky fellow near Alewife?
Or this graceful goose in the Charles River?
What else to share? I’ve been practicing my black and white.
And turning my camera toward the manmade as well as nature-made.
I’ve been zooming in, in, in.
I’ve had some creative ups like two poems accepted for publication. They will appear in print later this summer. There have also been creatively humbling moments. I made an article pitch to a magazine. The editor loved it and gave me the greenlight but the end result was not what she was looking for. The bright side of this is that the editor gave me clear feedback on what she was looking for and left the door open for me to resubmit. I’ll let you know how that goes.
And, I’ve been walking, walking, walking and getting lost as only I can and stumbling upon the most amazing things.
On the horizon …
* Prepping for Somerville Open Studios!
* Continuing to research opportunities and venues for submitting work (both words and images).
* Traveling to visit friends and family, and to explore new writing and photographic opportunities.
* Learning from and being inspired by other artists and writers.
* Enjoying the quiet moments in between.
That’s me! 😉
Behind these branches …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged bike trail, Cambridge, greenhouses, Photography on April 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
… there is a mystery.
Abandoned greenhouses.
Paint peeling. Glass falling.
Overtaken by the trees.
If you know the story of these structures, real or imagined, please let me know! 😉
When I am lost …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged birds, Branches, butterflies, Cambridge, metalwork, Randal Thurston, Yerxa Road Underpass on April 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Flowers Seen on the Way Home
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged flowers, Photography on April 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
On the way home today …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged magnolia, orchid, squirrel on March 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
An Orchid in Back Bay
A Magnolia Bud in Central Square
A Squirrel Along the Charles River
A 2-Chipmunk Day
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged chipmunks, Photography on March 4, 2010| 2 Comments »
On the way into work this morning I saw not one but two chipmunks. They raced along a stone wall surrounding the school where I work. I just stood and watched them for a bit. No reaching for the camera. I’ve learned I have limited skill and luck in taking pictures of chipmunks. Though I did have this lovely moment one autumn.
Here are a few fun chimpmunk facts from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/chipmunk.html
March Updates …
Posted in Contributing Writer, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography, Photography Exhibits, Postcards, Publication Updates, tagged cacti, Contributing Writer, exhibits, magazines, Photography, Postcards, slave narratives on March 2, 2010| 2 Comments »
Hi, all. I’ve been struggling with writing this month’s update. Not sure if that’s because I’ve got too much going on or too little. In any case …
Ordinary Beauty
Lately, I’ve been enjoying photographing the mundane. The absolutely ordinary. The every day items surrounding me at home. Like a stamp or a ball of yarn. How beautiful it has been!
Upcoming Exhibits
- Riverside Gallery @ the Cambridge Community Center: I”m honored to be exhibiting at the Cambridge Community Center, located in the historic Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. Gallery curators seek to use the space to serve and connect the community. Opening reception is Saturday, March 6 from 4:00-6:00 pm. More details to follow.
- Somerville Open Studios 2010: Preparations for SOS 2010 are heating up. Organizers are seeking volunteers. If you’re interested, you can find out more information here.
- I’m seriously contemplating submitting an application to ArtBeat 2010 which takes place in Davis Square, Somerville, MA in mid-July. The event theme is Water and if you’ve perused my website at all, you know how much I love water images. The deadline is end of the month, so I’ll let you know in April if I get the paperwork in on time. 😉
New Opportunities
Based on a young friend’s suggestion, I’ve created a Just Postcards section on my photo website. Fairly unique postcards available for purchase for just $2.25. As the title suggests, they are images only available as postcards. My goal is to continue adding new images to this section, approximately once a month.
Submit!
Well, this past month I hunkered down and identified a bunch of online and print literary and consumer magazines open to freelance photography. I’ve sent off over a dozen new submissions and received only two rejections so far and one “maybe.” The list for March is just as long so … we’ll see. 😉
Write, Write, Write
I think it’s helped that it’s been so cold that I needed to stay inside. I’ve dusted off some old manuscripts and begun to rework them. I’ve pitched a few new article ideas to magazines and literary magazines. Most have to do with my family and close friends, aka the people who inspire and support me most.
My Current Inspirations are slave narratives, bookcases, kitchen tables, magazines I can’t really afford and cacti. What’s inspiring you right now?
Blue Skies and Snowy Peaks in Colima, Mexico
Posted in Guest Contributor, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged blue, Colima, Mexico, Photography, snow on March 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
February Updates …
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography Exhibits, tagged Photography on February 1, 2010| 3 Comments »
Hi, folks. Here’s this month’s update about some of my creative activities. A quick colorful read I hope. Enjoy!
New Discoveries: Breakheart Reservation
Familiar Places in a New Season: Winter at the Arnold Arboretum, Middlesex Fells, Edmands Park and Fort Independence
Unexpected Magic: A Frozen Waterfall
Future Exhibits: Somerville Open Studios 2010
I registered for this year’s Somerville Open Studios, taking place May 1 and 2. Since I don’t have a studio to open up to the public, I opted to exhibit in the community space at the Somerville Armory. As I learn more details, I’ll be sure to share. Meanwhile, here’s the official website: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/
