
The view outside one of my windows, after the rains ended. The sun still shines. I know that I am a lucky person.


Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged blooms, Branches, colors, flowers, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, urban landscape on May 1, 2014| 7 Comments »

The view outside one of my windows, after the rains ended. The sun still shines. I know that I am a lucky person.


Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged blossoms, Branches, colors, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, Somerville, spring, trees, walking on April 27, 2014| 3 Comments »

By on the road, I mean walking around my Somerville neighborhood. Still chilly, but felt good to be out of the house and seeing what spring has to offer.


Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, blossoms, Branches, Inspiration, Photography, rain, Somerville, urban landscape on April 16, 2014| 1 Comment »

I took these photos a few days ago, indeed, after a spring rain. Today, these buds are bold blossoms, their petals glistening quite beautifully in melting spring snow. I didn’t quite have the heart to photograph the snow. 😉




Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Back Bay, beauty, blossoms, Boston, Boston's Back Bay, Branches, Commonwealth Avenue, Inspiration, nature, Photography, spring, trees, urban landscape on April 15, 2014| 3 Comments »
These scenes are from Boston’s Back Bay along historic Commonwealth Avenue. I must say, I am quite thankful spring has finally arrived. 😉



Posted in Branches, Inspiration, tagged blooming, Branches, Inspiration, nature, Photography, plants, spring on April 9, 2014| 1 Comment »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, tagged abstract, baby's breath, Branches, colors, flowers, Inspiration, Photography on April 8, 2014| 1 Comment »

The recipe for this photo shoot: a few sprigs of baby’s breath, a small red bowl, a gold saucer, one stone, and a square of blue cloth.


Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Branches, Inspiration, landscape, nature, oak tree, Photography, rain, spring, trees, water on March 30, 2014| 3 Comments »

As I waited for the coffee to brew, I decided to snap a few photos of the morning rain beading on the oak tree towering beside the house.

For the most part, I focused through one or two panes of glass though at one point I did open a window and stick my head out.

Despite the morning chill, it was neat to see the buds on the branches and the subtle colors emerging, suggesting spring blossoms and leaves will soon to be.

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Branches, Inspiration, landscape, light, nature, Photography, sunset, trees on March 24, 2014| 10 Comments »
Posted in Branches, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, bird, Branches, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, trees on March 15, 2014| 6 Comments »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, art, beauty, books, Branches, Inspiration, landscape, nature, New England, Photography, trees on March 12, 2014| 3 Comments »
When I wrote the photo essay Branching Thoughts at the end of last year for Creativity-Portal.com I made some promises that I actually wasn’t sure I was going to keep, about being disciplined and stop putting off until tomorrow what I could conceivably do today. I love trees. I’ve always written about trees and once I picked up a camera I began photographing them, especially the branches. I’ve finally put together a big book of branches, a 108-page collection of images taken across Massachusetts. It is available as a soft cover book or PDF for $8.95. Click on any of the images below to check it out.