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To Everything There is a Season

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography Exhibits, tagged , , , 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. 😉

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Simply Pink

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography, Photography Exhibits, Publication Updates, tagged , , , , , , on January 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Pink has been on my mind of late.  It is not a color I normally wear or buy in any form.  But as I perused my photos as part of creating a new photo book, I noticed that in nature, I am drawn toward the color, from rosy clouds in the sky to pink petals, leaves and blossoms on earth.

Oddly enough, as I researched the color, I learned that Pantone has announced its 2011 Color of the Year as a Honeysuckle Pink.  My pink book is still very much a work in progress.  My goal:  to produce a quality product ready in time for spring open studios.  We’ll see!

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It’s True …

Posted in Contributing Writer, Inspiration, Photography, Photography Exhibits, Publication Updates, tagged , , on November 21, 2010| Leave a Comment »

I now have a free Words + Images  iphone app.  Yes, I am a well acknowledged technophobe, but good friends at Applaud Mobile LLC showed me what is possible.  For those of you out there with iPhone or iPads, I hope you enjoy.

 

Download using this link.

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Monthly Updates: Japan and More

Posted in Guest Contributor, Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, On the Road, Photography, Photography Exhibits, Publication Updates, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 31, 2010| 1 Comment »

First up, Japan!  As mentioned in last month’s update, I had the unique opportunity to travel to Japan where I spent three days in Kobe and three days in Kyoto.  View images here. Food was a highlight.  While there, I was indeed introduced to takoyaki, also known as Octopus Balls.  While I admired the satisfied looks on peoples’ faces as they popped the delicacies into their mouths, I decided to abstain until my next trip.

I did indulge in some of the best and freshest sushi I have ever eaten.  Just before departing Japan, I saw a Michelin man dancing in front of a bookstore.  Here’s why. My favorite food discovery was the art of preparing food for display.

An unexpected visual treat was to stumble upon the Festival of Ages, and to trek to Kurama outside of Kyoto to attend the annual Fire Festival. More pictures forthcoming.

Special thanks to recent guest contributors, friends and family who shared their images, including Lorraine’s Rainbow, Keith’s Sunrise and Frank’s Rose (below).

Publication Updates

  • A Boston-based nonprofit serving the homeless has selected one of my photos for its walls, Harbor Rocks.
  • Steve’s Kitchen Window appears in the November/December issue of Orion Magazine, in bookstores now.
  • Monday, November 1st, visit the Evolving Critic for a guest blog about my photographic adventures along the Charles River.

 

Upcoming

  • Inspired by his years of traveling in Japan, guest contributor Steve will write about sake.
  • Photos of New England in autumn.
  • Updates on winter sales events, silent auction participation, and other upcoming exhibits before year’s end.

And that’s the scoop, folks.  Thanks for reading!

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Yoga, anyone?

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography Exhibits, tagged , , , , , on August 14, 2010| Leave a Comment »

I’m pleased to share that starting August 19, I have six photos on view at the Underground Studios in Watertown, MA.  The images are of select nature photos morphed into mandalas.  Learn more about Underground here.  View my images on your way to a yoga class or you can purchase the images in a print publication below.   Either way, enjoy. 😉

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Connection and Collaboration

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography Exhibits, Publication Updates on June 22, 2010| 1 Comment »

June has been a rather unexpected month of connection and collaboration with other writers, photographers and artists.  I’ve been sharing my words and my images without really knowing what would happen next.  In every case I have been wondrously surprised and humbled and appreciative of the skill, generosity and creativity of others.

A few years ago I worked for an afterschool writing program.  Kids, mostly middle school aged, would engage in an activity and then have to write about their experiences.  Usually the activities were very physical like basketball or a scavenger hunt.  However, on a rainy day or in winter, the staff would sometimes have the children select an image from a folder.  The images varied greatly from a dog licking an ice cream cone to a little boy bowled over with laughter.  The children would have to write something about what they were seeing.  For some of the children it was hard, but for others, it was a wonderful liberating experience.  It was an activity that I carried with me long after I left the program.  So when writer and photographer Hank Kellner contacted me recently to inquire about using some of my photos for his “English Education” blog I did not hesitate.  His blog focuses on using photographs to inspire writing.  In addition to his blog, he has a recurring online series on “Write What You See.”  As a photographer, I’m flattered that he asked to use some of my work.  As a writer, I am genuinely inspired by his writing prompts and the way he pairs images to spark creative thought.

I’m shy, believe it or not.  So when Molly Anderson-Childers contacted me inquiring if I’d be willing to be interviewed for her online interview series, I was both honored and a little scared.  But it was a pleasure to work with her and be guided by her.  The whole experience of answering her questions sparked both creative bursts of activity and moments of quiet reflection about what I do and why I do it.    Catch a sneak peek of the interview on her blog, Stealing Plums.

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An Update of Sorts …

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography Exhibits, Publication Updates, tagged , on June 8, 2010| 1 Comment »

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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SOS 2010 … It was amazing!

Posted in Photography Exhibits, tagged , on May 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »

I had a great time participating in Somerville Open Studios 2010 in the community space venue, the Armory.  It is hard to explain the energy and camaraderie contained in such a unique and beautiful space.  Thanks to everyone, the visitors, the artists and especially the organizers.

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Turtle Back or Alligator Skin?

Posted in Inspiration, Photography Exhibits, tagged , on April 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »

I recently roped my friend Steve into showing his photo of sunlight shimmering in water at the RGC3 – Riverside Gallery @ Cambridge Community Center.  When we arrived at the closing reception, the organizer commented that several children had dropped in from the adjacent community center and had admired his work.  She’d encouraged them to come back later and “meet the photographer!”  Well, they did come back.  Three little boys between 8 and 12 years of age, maybe.  Now Steve is a plasma physicist who works with light.  Ask him about the photo and he will immediately start talking about caustics and light refraction and such.  But he didn’t start talking.  He simply asked the boys why they liked his photo.  One pointed and said “It looks like alligator skin!”  Another said, “No, like a turtle’s back!”  Both Steve and I certainly looked at his photo anew.  How about you?  What do you see?

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April 16th: 2010 SOS Artists’ Choice Exhibit Opening

Posted in Photography Exhibits, tagged , on April 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »

An opening reception for the 2010 Somerville Open Studios is taking place this Friday April 16 at the Somerville Museum, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.   Participating artists were invited to submit one piece for the exhibit, so it’s a great way to get a feel for the different styles and mediums available for viewing (and purchase!) in May.  Hope to see you there!

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