but actually just water running over rocks in a little stream in Woburn.
Posts Tagged ‘water’
like stained glass to my eyes
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged colors, design, Inspiration, nature, Photography, stained glass, urban landscape, water, Woburn on June 2, 2013| 10 Comments »
why am I listening to gustav holst – the planets, op. 32?
Posted in Inspiration, Music, Nature Notes, tagged blue, colors, Gustav Holst, imagination, music, musings, nature, Photography, the Planets Opus 32, water on April 19, 2013| 11 Comments »
Well, I live in an area that is currently on “lock down” until the final suspect involved with the Boston Marathon bombings is caught. That tragedy, in combination with a bad back, gives me lots of time to sit and muse. So when I finished playing with the following picture (of water beaded on a petal) all I could think of was “planets.” And what better piece of music to pair with my blue tinted orbs than Holst’s The Planets.
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/
remedies
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Anne Frank, faith, Inspiration, nature, nature photography, outside, Photography, quotes, reflections, self-portrait, solace, spirituality, trees, water on March 26, 2013| 9 Comments »
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of Nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances … nature brings solace for every trouble.” — Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
the prickly path
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, cactus, colors, expectations, flowers, Inspiration, intentions, macro, nature, Photography, plants, water on March 10, 2013| 13 Comments »
As I entered the store, my intent was clear, to purchase a basil plant for a couple of bucks. I then expected to go home and plant the basil in a bigger pot and watch it grow indoors throughout the spring. I searched and then did find the basil … tucked way in the back of the store … a single plant that didn’t look so good. My eyes then fell upon the tray of cacti. The fuzzy fellow blossoming pink was a bit more than a couple of bucks, but I think that he was worth it.
an opening in the ice
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged cascades, colors, ice, Inspiration, landscape, light, Middlesex Fells Reservation, nature, nature photography, the Fells, water on January 28, 2013| 5 Comments »
in a galaxy far away …
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged colors, digital photography, ice on windows, imagination, Inspiration, lyrics, nature, storytelling, the Little Prince, water on January 24, 2013| 8 Comments »
a child did wander through the stars …
how he traveled I don’t know …
all I know is the beauty he saw …
dazzling lights and colors true, representing every hue …
then one day he saw a world, big and blue with oceans dark …
down he went unto the land to wander lost upon the sands …
until he came upon a man
to whom he shared his many sights
one day that man would write a book
that is how I know that
in a galaxy far away
a child did wander among the stars
and maybe he still does
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Editorial note: These words came to me a a song as I was trying to figure out a way to share the above images (which are of ice on windows). Since I can’t read or write music, I can’t really tell you how the song goes but maybe you can come up with your own tune. It wasn’t until the last few lines that I realized I was referencing the story of The Little Prince.
found along an icy path
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged colors, ice, imagination, Inspiration, landscape, lighting, nature, nature photography, outdoors, seasons, water, winter, Woburn on January 21, 2013| 11 Comments »
I only had to hop one fence, calm down one startled rabbit, and wade hip-deep through one muddy grove to reach the graveled path leading up to the power station. I had visited this area before and was curious what this season held for viewing. For the most part, I kept my camera aimed high hoping to catch sight of the hawk I’d seen before but then at some point I realized I should watch my footing on the icy rocks. I glanced down and this is what I saw.
In one small area ice sheets stretched. In some places water bubbled beneath the surface. Rocks and leaves were enveloped by sheer winter wraps. Later at home I played around a bit with the lighting. Revealed were bright stars in a dark sky and stained glass perfect for an outdoor cathedral.
One day later my hands are still cold from that impromptu icy shoot. But I think the numbness was worth it.
no frost behind the curtain this morning …
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, black and white, creativity, imagination, Inspiration, nature, nature photography, water on January 17, 2013| 3 Comments »
but I am certainly glad I looked.
Only a little bit of moisture so no great ice sculptures as before though I still see stars and lost universes.
Just light reflecting and refracting, striking the dust, and veiling that magnificent oak tree.
do you believe in magic?
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Publication Updates, tagged colors, creative writing, Creativity Portal, digital photography, ice, imagination, Inspiration, magic, nature, seasons, storytelling, water, winter on January 15, 2013| 1 Comment »
I believe in magic especially this winter as I’ve watched frost form upon the windows. Read more at Creativity Portal about the Winter Window Magic I’ve seen. Enjoy!
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