Around the US
Cherry Blossoms
It is 5:30 am on an early April morning. The air is crisp, and the walkways of the tidal basin in Washington DC are teeming with cherry blossom watchers. Some couples are enjoying a breakfast picnic with champagne and orange juice. I have several nice pictures of the long lines of cherry blossom trees along the water, but I always like an image that is a bit different. This print was made beneath an overhanging branch of blossoms. On first glance, most people think the print is upside down. It's not. It's just a little weird.
Tidal Pool
In the summer of 2005, we were knocking around the rocky beaches of Acadia National Park peeking into tidal pools. Each little pool contained another beautiful little ecosystem. This little image contains various colorful kelp and algae as well as open mussels, and a periwinkle.
Acadia Beach
This panoramic of Sand Beach in Acadia National Park was taken just minutes after the sunrise. the textures of the rocks and sand provide details that anchor the viewer in the image, allowing the eye to wander out to the blue sky on the horizon or into the shadows of the hill. I captured this image while in Acadia in the summer of 2005, but I didn't assemble or print the image until I rediscovered it nearly a year later. Somehow, my first response to the image wasn't as favorable as it was after time had passed. I find that photos, or any art, can initially evoke very little emotional response, but then after living with the image for awhile, the image can begin to take on deeper meaning. It is very much like a growing relationship in life. Conversely, many photos, or art, can start out with infatuation and burn out quickly. My affection for Acadia Beach has only deepened with time.