
A leaf found in a field on the way home. I let it sit in the window a few days to dry. I still have it, tucked safely away, so we’ll see how it continues to evolve.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged colors, Inspiration, leaf, nature, Photography on July 26, 2012| 3 Comments »

A leaf found in a field on the way home. I let it sit in the window a few days to dry. I still have it, tucked safely away, so we’ll see how it continues to evolve.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged food, Inspiration, Photography, scallions on July 25, 2012| 1 Comment »
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Inspiration, light, nature, Photography, shadow on July 24, 2012| 1 Comment »
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Inspiration, landscape, maple seed pods, nature, Photography, plants, trees on July 23, 2012| 1 Comment »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Boston, Charles River Esplanade, colors, grass, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography on July 19, 2012| 6 Comments »

When I made my way to the Charles River Esplanade after lunch, I anticipated photographing a few ducks, a tree or two and some reflections in the water. Amazingly enough, my plans went awry as I found myself mostly fascinated by blades of grass. Imagine that. 😉




Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged colors, green, Inspiration, Mystic River, nature, Photography, Somerville on July 18, 2012| 3 Comments »
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged halford beach, Inspiration, landscape, Massachusetts, nature, Photography, sea life, winthrop on July 16, 2012| 3 Comments »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, family, Inspiration, leaves, musings, nature, Photography, poetry on July 10, 2012| 4 Comments »
I photograph a lot of leaves. Today I have decided I will one day write an essay about these things. I may reference the sensuous as an ode to Georgia O’Keeffe.

Or I may give a nod to Walt Whitman who described a leaf (or at least a leaf of grass) as the journey work of stars.

I can write of spidery patterns and blood-filled veins.


Of jagged ridges and rolling hills.

Of silhouettes in blue and green.

Of people protected and hidden half-seen.

Of autumn’s first leaves submerged and later frozen …


… and then go on to describe the new growth that emerges each spring.

And what sparked this thought of writing about leaves? A note from my brother who wrote, until he paused in his day and sat outside with his 2-year old son, he never really noticed the simple beauty of leaves blowing in the breeze.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged colors, corn, food, Inspiration, pasta, Photography, red on July 9, 2012| 1 Comment »
A red plate at Target caught my eye and led to some culinary experiments with a new background color. Here are a couple initial shots. After playing with my food, I expect I’ll have to eat it. If you have any simple fresh corn and cold pasta recipes, please send ’em my way. 😉


Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged food, home, humor, Inspiration, life, Photography, recipe on July 5, 2012| 1 Comment »

Ingredients Found Around the Kitchen
3 slices of smoked salmon
teaspoon of chopped red onions
3 shredded red basil leaves
3 slices of a campari tomato
a little salt and pepper
a dollop of Steve’s homemade aioli
Served with 3 crackers and a glass of cold sparkling water (including 3 ice cubes). 😉