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are there 13 ways of looking at a blackbird?

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged blackbirds, Inspiration, landscape, National Poetry Month, nature, photo, Photography, poetry, silhouette, Wallace Stevens on April 9, 2013| 8 Comments »

black bird in rose branches

When I originally took this photo, I did not even see the blackbird. I was solely focused on the leaves. Only later did I notice the lovely silhouette with its little luminous eye. I suppose that he saw me. Poet Wallace Stevens thought there were Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird. Just click on the link to read his words. And I hope you’re enjoying National Poetry Month. 😉

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upcoming exhibits

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography Exhibits, tagged art exhibits, Artists' Group of Charlestown, Charles River Esplanade, colors, ice, landscape, nature, Photography, reflections, Somerville Open Studios, water on April 7, 2013| 4 Comments »

Water is the common theme, with all its simplicity of form and complex properties. Unseen trees reflected in the still waters of recent rains along the Charles River Esplanade.

Light bouncing around the ice enhancing the vibrant colors of rocks held tight on a Woburn road.

The two pictures were taken years apart but will both be on exhibit this April at different events. If you’re in the neighborhood, I hope you’ll stop by to see the work of all the artists on show.

Reflections will be on display at the Artists’ Group of Charlestown 9th Annual Spring Show. Opening Reception is this Friday, April 12th, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Read more here: http://www.artistsgroupofcharlestown.com/

Icecapade will be on display at the Somerville Open Studios Volunteer Show, part of the 15th Annual Somerville Open Studios. The Volunteer Show will be held at the Bloc 11 restaurant in the heart of Union Square. Opening Reception is this Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:30-8:00 pm. Read more here: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/visit/

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autumn colors?

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged autumn, colors, Inspiration, landscape, nature, New England, photo book, Photography, seasons on March 30, 2013| 4 Comments »

I have a young friend who visits each week. And each week I ask her, “What is your favorite color this week?” When she recently said, “Orange!,” well that was all the impetus I needed to pull together some autumn colors. You can view the book by clicking on the image above. And if you’d like to hold the book in your hands, don’t forget, you can get $10 off your purchase of this book, or Summer Colors, using the code SHARE10 at checkout (through March 21st).

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a spring special for “summer colors”

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography, Publication Updates, tagged edmands park, Inspiration, landscape, Massachusetts, nature, New England, Newton, photo book, Photography, shopping on March 20, 2013| 3 Comments »

Honest, I’m not trying to rush the seasons, but here is a limited time offer. Just use the code SHARE10 at checkout and you can get $10 off your purchase of the book, Summer Colors. Click on the above image for a sneak preview of the beauty I found one summer in New England. Offer ends March 31st. There’s also a nifty little book about a hidden gem of a park. See what you think. 😉