More images from a commute home.
Posts Tagged ‘nature’
dark beauty
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, colors, Inspiration, nature, Photography, thorns, urban landscape on April 1, 2015| 7 Comments »
like lace
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, dried flowers, Inspiration, nature, Photography, urban landscape on March 31, 2015| 2 Comments »
reminiscent of water
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, colors, glass, imagination, Inspiration, interiors, nature, Photography on March 30, 2015| 1 Comment »
Before journeying to the Brooks Estate, I stood in the living room holding my camera, staring out through that rippled glass of which I’ve written so often. And as I swayed just a bit to change the angle of my view … well, the reflection of the white curtains in the glass and the twisting shapes of the trees, still mostly bare of any leaves, through the glass … they reminded me of many things, from running water to ballet dancers moving across a stage. I could even see singers with hands raised high and voices ringing out in praise.
running waters
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Brooks Estate, colors, Inspiration, landscape, light, Medford, nature, Photography, water on March 30, 2015| 3 Comments »
The snows still melt at the Brooks Estate in Medford, MA but here and there you can glimpse the earth beneath and the streams starting to flow. These photos were taken while the sun was dropping low in the sky. I was so caught up in the colors and standing still for so long that I nearly forgot that my feet were damp and already cold. Later at home, with feet tucked in warm socks, I downloaded the images and simply heightened the contrast a bit.
discovery
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged edibles, food photography, indoor gardening, Inspiration, nature, Photography, plants, wild sorrel, yellow wood sorrel on March 29, 2015| 3 Comments »
The other cool thing about indoor gardening these past few months has been discovery. When heart shaped leaves began springing up in my pots in the soil I had taken from the landlord’s garden, I thought that they were clover.
Some of the patches of what I thought was clover were so thick that I decided to scoop them up and plant them in their own tiny pots, a bit of green to help us stay sane this long winter. The leaves tasted a bit like lemon.
By mid-March the greenery had begun to flower, small bright yellow blooms that quickly spread their petals and then just as quickly faded away. No blooms like I’d ever seen in the clover I remembered from my childhood in Virginia. Still, I described the plant as clover. But when the seed pods formed, I realized I should probably do my homework.
No clover do I have growing in the kitchen and other sunny nooks. With search terms including shape of leaves, color of flowers and seed pods, I was able to discover it is wild sorrel, or in this case, yellow wood sorrel. Still edible, thank goodness. I doubt I’ll ever grow enough to reproduce the recipes I’ve found but it is a fun journey nevertheless.
droplets
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged abstract, edibles, indoor gardening, Inspiration, monotype, nature, Photography, sunflower sprouts, sunflowers on March 29, 2015| 3 Comments »
One of the wonders of an indoor garden for me is the opportunity to look back. I can snip my sprouts, in this case sunflowers, and then after tossing them onto a plate, I can look back at their pot and I find such glorious things like liquid rolling down a stem.
when I went up the stairs this morning …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged colors, flowers, Inspiration, nasturtium, nature, perspective, Photography on March 16, 2015| 4 Comments »
… I didn’t notice anything. I didn’t even take a peek at the plant. I took it for granted what must be in the pot.
It wasn’t until I descended the stairs with eyes wider open. That was when I noticed the bloom.
It had not been there yesterday of that I am sure because I remember glancing at the plant and wondering how much longer it would survive. I had looked but I hadn’t paid attention. I hadn’t even noticed the bud.
It was an inspiring sight to start off the day.
attempted evolution?
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography Exhibits, tagged abstract, Branches, evolution, Inspiration, nature, open studios, Photography, prints, Somerville Open Studios, transformation, trees, water on March 15, 2015| 5 Comments »
Yes, indeed, it is that time of year once more. Somerville Open Studios 2015 is taking place May 2 + May 3, with sneak previews on May 1. I am honored to have this piece appearing in the SOS Volunteer Show held at the Bloc 11 restaurant in Union Square April 8 – May 20. If you click on the image, you’ll see that it is a photograph of the oak tree that towers over my house. Really. The view is through the kitchen window after the window’s covering of ice had melted. I’ve yet to name the image though one friend suggested “attempted evolution,” as if something were trying to become a tree. I’ve got until April 1 to settle upon a name. I’m open to more suggestions. Meanwhile, more information about Open Studios events and activities later in the spring. 😉
along the charles river
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Charles River Esplanade, colors, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, rivers, seasons, snow, water, winter on March 12, 2015| 6 Comments »
what a journey it has been this winter …
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, colors, flowers, herbs, Inspiration, nasturtium, nature, Photography, plants, roses, tulips on March 10, 2015| 3 Comments »
… to have the opportunity to photograph such beauty in so many forms.
I’ve noticed some activity at my local flower shop. Spring really is coming, isn’t it? Be well. 😉
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