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condensation

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, black and white, ice, Inspiration, nature, perspective, Photography, storytelling, water, windows on January 5, 2016| 7 Comments »

At night, in the winter times, ice forms on the interior of the windows where I live, depending on location of the window, thickness of the glass and so on. By morning, between the household heat cycling on and the heat of the rising sun, the ice melts quickly and forms these interesting patterns. I have learned to grab my camera and walk briskly from window to window knowing I have only a few moments to “see” something before the waters dissipate. This morning in one room …

I saw the silhouette of water drops on the sheer white curtain.

And then I pulled aside the curtain to see the drops themselves and also saw the reflection of the curtain in the glass. In the hallway there was a tree …

at least that’s how I thought of it because the pattern reminded me of this tree I’d seen recently in Harvard Square.

And in the kitchen …

quite the landscape there had formed on the glass.

But now the temperatures have risen and all this beauty is now gone, at least until tomorrow.

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one day the rippled window will break

Posted in Inspiration, tagged abstract, Branches, glass, Inspiration, perspective, Photography, trees, urban landscape, windows on December 28, 2015| 2 Comments »

or I may move into a modern home where the glass will be quite clear without an imperfection to be found. But until then what pleasure to pause and peer out, as I did this sunny day, and never truly know what will be seen.

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save the date … sunday, november 8th, 3-5

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, African American artists, art, Inspiration, nature, Photography, seasons, urban landscape, windows on October 13, 2015| 2 Comments »

Three seasons viewed through one rippled window. These were the three images selected for the upcoming Riverside Gallery annual exhibit, African American Artists – Passion for a Lifetime. The exhibit opens with a reception on Sunday, November 8th, 3:00-5:00 PM, and will close January 24th. FYI, each print (11 x 14) is separately framed (16 x 20).

The Riverside Gallery is located in the Cambridge Community Center at 5 Callender St., Cambridge, MA. Hope you’re able to attend and spread the word to friends and family in the area. Take care!

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this afternoon when I lifted the window …

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, Inspiration, leaves, nature, Photography, sunlight, urban landscape, windows on October 8, 2015| 1 Comment »

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in this morning’s light

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, tagged art, beauty, color, Inspiration, light, Photography, ripple glass, storytelling, urban landscape, windows on October 8, 2015| 5 Comments »

Yes, through the rippled glass. The landlord recently told me that he had specifically selected that rippled glass. A carpenter, he had found the glass in a building being demolished. And when he assembled the windows for his home, he used the rippled glass.

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it happened again

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, colors, glass, Inspiration, nature, Photography, ripples, urban landscape, windows on October 1, 2015| 1 Comment »

I was racing about the house, rather blindly, thinking about all of things I needed to do when the light struck the window, that rippled window, and I was compelled to stop and look … and then run to get my camera.

I’ve been collecting these images for years, and while I’ve yet to produce that book of images, I have submitted several individual prints to an upcoming juried art exhibit. Stay tuned for the results.

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raindrop on windowsill

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, Inspiration, nature, Photography, rain, water, windows on September 30, 2015| 1 Comment »

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St. Peter’s in Central Square

Posted in Inspiration, tagged architecture, art, beauty, Charles Connick, churches, colors, design, faith, Inspiration, light, Photography, religion, saints, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, stained glass, Wilbur Herbert Burnham, windows on September 17, 2015| 5 Comments »

Detail from Baptism Window

There are thirteen stained glass windows inside St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Central Square, Cambridge, MA. And I had the wonderful opportunity to stand before them all thanks to the kind gentleman, Rector Brocato, who let me through the door.

Detail from St. John the Baptist Window

He took me on a brief and informative tour of his church and provided me with detailed literature. The parish was founded in 1842. The current building was constructed in 1867. The first stained glass window was added in 1917, designed by Wilbur Herbert Burnham.

Wilbur Herbert Burnham designing a stained glass window, ca. 1940 / Paul Davis, photographer. Wilbur H. Burnham Studios records, circa 1904-1991. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Burnham is one of two stained glass designers highlighted in the church’s guidebook. He designed several windows for the church.

Detail from St. Anne Window designed by Burnham

Detail from St. Anne Window

In the 1930s, two windows were added from the Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Studios, most noted of which may the High Altar Window.

Detail from High Altar Window, by Connick Studios

High Altar Window

Detail from High Altar Window

Detail from High Altar

The current guide book is being revised to include the names of all the designers.

Detail from St. John Window

Even so, the current guide book provides a wonderful historical summary of the of the parish and detailed description of the biblical and secular symbolism in each window.

Detail from St. George Window

You can find out more about this welcoming place, from services and tours to community outreach, via the church website: http://www.saintpeterscambridge.org/