I have submitted my photograph Entwined Trees to be shown next month in Paris, France as part of an exhibition of Soho Photo Gallery artists. This exhibition was organized by ImageNation Paris. See exhibition details below.
Entwined Trees
Campbell Falls State Park
This park is located partly in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Besides the impressive Campbell Falls themselves, I find the rock formations—and the trees that manage to grow on them—to be quite impressive.
Paris in the Springtime
The Seine River flooding may not be what most of us think of as springtime in Paris, but this is what it looked like in early spring when I visited Paris for the first time, in 1970. That year was probably a mild one for flooding, but nevertheless I found that showing the water levels well above normal made for an unusual view of an often clichéd subject.
Endurance
Thriving Against All Odds
After the recent snowfalls in the Berkshires, I am ready for spring to announce itself, hopefully in the next few weeks. So, in looking for an image to post in this blog I wanted to choose one that symbolized spring for me.
When I came across this image of a tree growing in a rock in the middle of the cascades of Umpachene Falls, I realized that this meant so much more to me than just the end of winter.
Winter Tracks
I found these tracks last winter while walking in the woods one afternoon.
Photo Selected by National Park Service
Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Recently the National Park Service contacted me for permission to use my photograph of Twenty Mule Team Canyon in a presentation they are preparing called Photographing Death Valley. I readily granted them permission and so, beginning February 18, my photo will be included in the presentation at the Death Valley visitors center on a weekly basis through mid-April. After that, the presentation will continue to be available to park rangers to use in the future.
A Recent Snowfall
A snowstorm quietly changed the landscape in western Massachusetts this week. As the snowstorm was ending, I walked outside and found this scene.
Installation of "A Quiet Beauty"
Yesterday, I installed my exhibition, “A Quiet Beauty,” at Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. The exhibition will run from January 11 – February 5.
This series of twelve photographs is inspired by the hanging scrolls of Chinese and Japanese artists from past centuries. My intent is to create scrolls that convey a quiet beauty, such as ones that might be found in the tokonoma (alcove) of a Japanese home.
I intentionally chose this part of the gallery for my exhibition. It is located upstairs in a more secluded space, allowing the viewer to be alone with the images and to calmly engage with them.
Reflecting on the Past as We Approach the New Year
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle, Orkney, Scotland
On a narrow moor between the Loch of Harray and the Loch of Stenness, on the largest of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, there is a vast circle of 36 standing stones called the Ring of Brodgar. It was built 5,000 years ago, making it older than Stonehenge. Originally, there may have been over 60 stones.
When I see stones that have been extracted from the earth and then shaped and set into the ground, I think of the people who placed them there and why they chose to make this extraordinary effort.
May the new year be the start of many beneficial collaborations and achievements.
Urban Reflection
I captured this reflection near the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan. Beyond the pedestrian walkway, one can see the East River and Brooklyn in the background.
El Malpais
Sandstone Bluffs, El Malpais, New Mexico
I made this photo during my first trip to New Mexico back in 1990. El Malpais National Monument is near the town of Grants. Back then I was using a 4x5 field camera with black and white film. More recently, I scanned the negative and did some digital editing on the image.
El Malpais translates to “the badlands” in Spanish. It is named for the ancient lava flows that spread out below these sandstone bluffs. From atop the bluffs, I remember the wondrous feeling of being able to see for miles and to watch rainstorms way off in the distance.
The Noguchi Museum
Recently, I visited The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York. Established in 1985 by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi, it is situated in a 1920s industrial building across the street from his former studio. The museum houses an extensive collection of his works. It also has an outdoor sculpture garden.
When I was there, the room in this photo was lit only by the daylight streaming through the windows.
Another Attempt at Capturing Fall Foliage
This is quite different than the fall foliage scene in my previous post. I enjoy finding beauty in the small details that can be easily overlooked.
My Fall Foliage Contribution
This was taken last year in Connecticut. Not much explanation is needed for photos like this — just enjoy the season.
Rescuing a Poor Scan
This photo was taken several years ago on color slide film. The scan I made of it was technically not good — it lacks sharpness and detail. I decided that I could make an interesting image by taking advantage of the soft feel of the scan, and this is the result.