Ron's photoblog

Mill scenes

2012-01-23T12:42:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I photographed a few details here in the mill. The bricks looked like they were covered with frosting since there are so many layers of paint. The valve has interesting shapes and textures, which to me is adequate justification for a photograph.

Panes in the Ice

2012-01-15T22:48:00.000-05:00

While having soup at the Loaf & Ladle in Exeter today, we admired the ice coating the inside of the windows. It is nice to be able to make some ice photos without going outside in the bitter cold.

First Frost 2012

2012-01-03T14:01:00.000-05:00

Usually at this time of year the subject of my photos would be snow related, but we don't have any snow. January 1 we did have a nice sparkly frost, and since I didn't finish raking the leaves last fall, there was a nice collection of frosty leaves to capture before the rising sun melted the ice crystals. Even the annoying knotweed looked pretty nice.

Ice Forms

2011-12-26T14:09:00.001-05:00

It is interesting to see the shapes and patterns created as ice forms on the edge of a body of water. Here a little stream trickles into the lake, suspending grains of sand in the ice as it freezes.

Creek Farm

2011-10-20T15:37:00.000-04:00

These images are from a walk at Creek Farm, Portsmouth, along Sagamore Creek.

2011-10-14T16:27:00.000-04:00

I like the short lived sculptures created when water splashes and bubbles form. There was a lot of splashing outside my studio window this morning when it was pouring, so I leaned out and captured some of it.

2011-09-30T16:42:00.000-04:00

Last weekend while attending the opening of a photo exhibit at the Wentworth - Coolidge Mansion in Portsmouth, we wandered around the grounds and enjoyed the sculpture displayed there.

Fun Fungi

2011-09-20T10:51:00.000-04:00

In the yard and in the woods there is an impressive variety of fungi popping up. Some have bright colors, most have interesting textures, and some small critters seem to think they are tasty. Here is a sampling from a walk a couple of days ago.

2011-09-06T15:05:00.000-04:00

Sunday morning we went to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, for an art show. When we got there, the fog was thick and the ocean was nearly invisible from about fifty yards away. Portland Head Light was a ghostly outline, but I can see little spiders on many of the rocks in the black and white photo. It was interesting to walk the same path again after the fog cleared.

Yoga

2011-08-31T15:25:00.000-04:00

I've been wanting to create a series of photographs of people practicing yoga. A few weeks ago I ran into my friend Jessica who was headed to her yoga class. We arranged a photo session, and these are some of the images resulting from our first collaboration. We'll be doing some outside next week, if the weather cooperates.

Barrington Old Truck Meet

2011-08-23T13:50:00.000-04:00

The annual Barrington Old Truck Meet was held on August 21. We only had time for a short visit, but here are a few details of the trucks on display.

Prescott Park flowers

2011-08-08T13:44:00.000-04:00

We arrived at Prescott Park early for a concert, so we wandered through the flower gardens and photographed some of the plantings in the late afternoon light.

Summer flowers

2011-07-28T10:43:00.000-04:00

The last few day lilies of the season are blooming, the hydrangeas are doing great, and a summer squash plant looks tropical with its huge leaves and blossoms. I can't imagine what it would be like if we got some rain!

Northwood Meadows State Park

2011-07-19T15:47:00.000-04:00

Sunday we took a five mile or so hike in Northwood Meadows State Park. There aren't any mountain vistas, but there is a pond, some swamps, and one trail that crosses some very nice farm fields. The deerflies are plentiful and relentless, so this might be a good fall or winter hike!

Flowers in our yard

2011-06-10T10:07:00.000-04:00

For a couple of weeks in the spring we have a lot of color in our yard from rhododendrons, irises, daylilies, lupines, and a few unidentified other things. The bees are happy, and almost outnumber the mosquitoes.

Canoeing

2011-06-05T21:31:00.000-04:00

At 5:00 this morning the temperature was 35 degrees, and I was concerned for the flat of tomato plants on the deck. By the time we went out in the canoe it was in the upper fifties, and much more June-like.

This part of the lake is a small shallow cove, which contains a few large boulders similar to those found in the woods, thanks to the most recent glacier to pass through the neighborhood. Several of the rocks support dwarf trees or blueberry bushes. The largest of the boulders has split into several sections, and I assume that eventually the winter ice will break them apart into smaller boulders.

Last fall I photographed reflections of the colorful foliage in this area. Reflections of the green spring leaves are interesting as well.

Since the cove is shallow, warm, and fairly stagnant, it is usually filled with blooms of algae. These colonies are filled with air bubbles, and resemble the ice that forms here before the lake gets covered with snow. This morning in the cove we saw large and tiny fish, some sunning turtles, a gigantic snapping turtle lurking on the bottom, and an otter scampering along the shoreline. When it is warm, mosquitoes and deerflies are abundant here as well.

Portsmouth NH on Mothers' Day

2011-05-10T15:09:00.000-04:00

I enjoy walking around Portsmouth's waterfront neighborhoods in the spring. Many small, beautifully landscaped yards display colorful flowering trees, bushes, and perennial plantings. The new, short-lived blossoms contrast with the brick and multi-hundred year-old buildings that dominate the area. The colors appear and fade away within a couple of weeks, but those weeks are spectacular.

More Fort Stark

2011-04-26T16:58:00.000-04:00

Here are a few more images from the Fort Stark walk.

Fort Stark Easter

2011-04-25T14:17:00.001-04:00

We took a little hike around Fort Stark Sunday. The tide was out, and there were a lot of interesting things to observe and photograph.

April 23

2011-04-23T14:50:00.000-04:00

Those aren't really snowflakes. They are time - release water capsules.

Boston April 19

2011-04-19T20:51:00.000-04:00

We had a very enjoyable day in Boston today. It was cold and drizzly, but I managed to take a couple of photographs along Newbury Street. We certainly weren't shopping there, just visiting a photography gallery. Anyway, I liked the top of the Prudential Building looming over the other one, and the flowering tree framed by the staging seemed to represent nature trying to survive in the urban environment.

Mud Season

2011-04-03T17:30:00.000-04:00

I went outside with my camera to see if there was something pretty to photograph. I quickly changed the criteria to "something interesting" since mud season doesn't reveal very much pretty around here. I did find an ice baby, a mud cloud in a puddle, some newborn daffodils, a representative section of the driveway, and some enjoyable designs in the melting snow. The pretty stuff will appear soon.

Sunrise

2011-03-19T12:02:00.000-04:00

We showed up for the last day of winter's sunrise at Great Island Common in New Castle this morning. Unfortunately, the sun didn't. We still had a good time, though. There is always something interesting to observe by the ocean, and we built a couple of little towers to commemorate our visit.

River

2011-03-10T13:58:00.000-05:00

Since the big rain a few days ago, the river by the studio has had interesting swirls of foam floating on it. These images were taken from the Makem bridge over the Cocheco River.

Snowshoeing again

2011-02-26T20:39:00.000-05:00

Yesterday's snowstorm provided the needed ingredient for a nice morning of snowshoeing. The new layer of snow kept our feet out of the slush on the lake, and was very pretty on the trees before the gusty wind blew most of it off.

Anderstall Artworks

2011-02-11T17:26:00.000-05:00

My studio neighbor, Joe Forrestall, sculpts remarkable pieces of art composed of blown glass. He and Malori Anderson operate Anderstall Artworks here in Dover's Washington Street Mill. Check their web site for more examples of their fine work.

More ice

2011-02-04T17:32:00.000-05:00

It is good to get two posts from one trip outside. These images include broken panes of ice on the river, monster icicles on the side of the building, and the gas pipes encased in ice and snow.

Winter reflections

2011-02-04T11:37:00.000-05:00

While walking across the bridge this morning I saw some interesting reflections in the river. The rising sun bounced off some of the mill windows, and those reflections bounced off the river. It was rather chilly capturing these images, but I like them.

Washington Street Mill

2011-01-31T12:59:00.000-05:00

On Saturday I explored the Washington Street Mill looking for interesting places to create some high dynamic range industrial looking images. These are some I like from that adventure.

Snowshoeing

2011-01-16T18:42:00.000-05:00

It was bitterly cold early this morning, but by 9:00 AM it was over ten degrees and perfect for snowshoeing. We hiked across the lake and through the woods, seeing lots of deer tracks meandering through the boulder fields. We walked for about three miles, and had a great morning!

An ice Christmas

2010-12-26T15:06:00.001-05:00

On Christmas we like to get together with our kids and take a little hike. Yesterday we walked along a stream that meanders through Gill, Massachusetts, on its way to the Connecticut River. There were a lot of beautiful ice formations in puddles, on rocks, covering a beaver dam, and hanging on trees that had fallen across the stream.

Snow swirls

2010-12-21T11:56:00.000-05:00

This morning, after a less than restful night (see previous post), I noticed interesting patterns of snow blown around on the frozen lake. I thought they looked a lot like the patterns of the waves I was photographing last fall, without the color.

Eclipse

2010-12-21T11:50:00.000-05:00

After waiting 372 years since the last lunar eclipse on the Solstice, I was anticipating a spectacular celestial event this morning. Too bad it was cloudy! There were a couple of breaks in the clouds before and during the early stages of the eclipse, and I was able to get a couple of photographs, but by the time the total eclipse occurred the clouds were so thick that the moon was nothing but a faint smudge on the sky (or maybe that was a smudge on my glasses). Anyway, it was nice to get outside at 2:00 and 3:00 AM.

Frost

2010-11-28T16:41:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I experienced a happy coincidence: a quiet, frosty morning on a day when I had my camera and macro lens with me. So I walked and crawled around the yard to capture a few images of frosty leaves, frosty ice, monochromatic weeds, leaves on the ice, and ice on the leaves. A nice mix, I thought.

On the farm

2010-11-11T22:06:00.000-05:00

Our sons, their partners, and their house mates have taught themselves so much about the art of organic farming. Even their storage of the harvest is done artistically. And, they're terrific cooks!

More Reflections

2010-10-17T23:04:00.000-04:00

We stopped for coffee by the Ashuelot River in Keene, NH, this afternoon, and I found some nice Monet like reflections of the colorful trees on the ripply water just above the dam.

Mill reflection

2010-10-14T14:25:00.000-04:00

When I came in to the studio this morning, it was high tide on the Cochecho, and the water was very calm, reflecting the back of the Washington Street Mill.

Fall color

2010-10-12T22:39:00.000-04:00

I thought it would be a good idea to go out in the canoe yesterday morning to take some photographs of the autumn scenery. I didn't expect it to be so windy, with foot high waves, which made it quite a challenge to get where I wanted to go. Once I reached my destination, I found that the canoe kept blowing away from where I wanted to be, so I had to shoot quickly to capture the compositions I wanted. I also found that no matter which direction looked the most scenic, the wind would turn the boat so the bow would appear in the composition. I got some nice images and some good exercise, but next time I think I'll take the kayak.

Autumn arrives

2010-10-09T21:07:00.000-04:00

One of the early signs of fall in our neighborhood appears as a couple of big maples start to change color. As the late afternoon sun hits them they give off a warm glow, which contrasts with the chill of the early October air.

Canoeing

2010-09-26T22:53:00.000-04:00

Dog and I did a little canoeing this morning to check out the foliage situation. It wasn't the best day to paddle a canoe by myself, since it was very windy with foot high waves, but I didn't realize that until we were headed home. I got a good workout, and it was kind of fun blowing around in a circle a couple of times.

Reclaimed

2010-09-24T16:02:00.000-04:00

It is interesting to watch as nature works to reclaim territory occupied by man's constructions (as long as it's not my house). This building has been around for 130 years or so, and various parts of it seem to be suitable habitats for various plants to grow. This area faces north and east, and gets very little direct sunlight. It seems just right for a little spontaneous community of ferns.

Reflections

2010-09-20T14:03:00.000-04:00

While walking across the Makem bridge this morning, I noticed some very interesting reflections in the ripply water. Consequently, I haven't gotten any work done today, but I've been having a good time processing these images.

Quebec 2010 part 2

2010-08-17T22:18:00.000-04:00

More stuff from Quebec: Joan of Arc, some plants and flowers from her garden, including one strange specimen with black leaves and berries that look like olives, and a scene along the river between storms, which seem to occur every hour or so. And, some sculptural artwork from a gate on an underground parking garage.

Quebec 2010 part 1

2010-08-16T23:12:00.000-04:00

I like to photograph in the same place more than once. We've been to Quebec City several times, and it's easy to be overwhelmed with the history surrounding you everywhere you go. This city has so many interesting little details, such as window boxes on beautifully maintained multi hundred year old houses, rustic hardware, a cat in an open window, and sunlight during a rain shower. I will have a lot of images to play with.

Hydrangea

2010-07-26T16:39:00.000-04:00

It's a good year for the Hydrangea in our yard. There are lots of colorful flowers and dark green foliage, so I figured I ought to document it in case next year isn't so good.

Rainy day

2010-07-11T13:50:00.000-04:00

I intended to photograph an outdoor concert yesterday, but the intermittent rain made that a risky proposition for electronic equipment. I wanted to photograph something, though, so I took the screen out of an upstairs window and shot a few images of the front yard in the rain.

Portsmouth stroll

2010-04-26T16:20:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was such a nice day, we decided to go walk around in Portsmouth. We explored an area of the waterfront just south of Peirce Island, where we had never walked before. The side streets are lined with elegant little homes and nicely landscaped yards containing many flowering spring perennials, trees, and shrubs. It was nice to see some of the scenery that most tourists, and probably a lot of locals, don't know about.

Fort Stark

2010-03-16T08:47:00.000-04:00

Last week when the weather was nice I wandered around Fort Stark for a while. I love to see how the ocean arranges the stones along the shore. There are so many interesting little landscapes. It's fun to walk around the clusters of stones to see them lit from different angles. These are a few photos from that little excursion.

The Clancy Legacy

2010-01-20T16:21:00.001-05:00

Aoife Clancy and Robbie O'Connell performed wonderful Irish tunes at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford on January 16. Many in attendance joined in singing the choruses to some of the songs, while some of us were quite content to just watch and listen!

Traditions

2010-01-06T12:41:00.000-05:00

One of our family's Christmas Day traditions is to take a walk together. Some years the weather isn't conducive to doing that, but this past Christmas was a perfect day for a hike in the woods. These are a few images from our walk.

Lissa Schneckenburger at Elysium Arts Folk Club

2009-11-24T10:21:00.001-05:00

Nearly a year ago we saw Lissa Schneckenburger for the first time at Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford, NH. She returned last Friday, and, happily, we were able to see her perform again. She is an amazing fiddler and singer. We'll undoubtedly go to see her again the next time she plays at Elysium.

Malinky

2009-10-02T11:12:00.003-04:00

On September 30, we joined a room full of music fans enjoying the Scottish folk musicians Malinky, at Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford. Many in the crowd had seen them before. We hadn't, but we'll certainly see them again when they return.

Jonathan Edwards at Prescott Park

2009-08-13T21:13:00.005-04:00

I first saw Jonathan Edwards perform when I was in college, more than thirty-five years ago (yikes). I've seen him several times since then, most recently at Prescott Park last evening. His voice is as strong and clear now as it was when he was in his twenties, and he is an engaging and entertaining performer.

The Waybacks at Prescott Park

2009-08-08T19:49:00.005-04:00

Last Wednesday the California based band, the Waybacks, played at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH. The promotional info claimed that they were remarkably good, but even that was an understatement. These guys are accomplished musicians and performers, and the crowd was thrilled with their two fifty minute sets of mostly original music. I hope they return to the area soon!

Richie Havens at Prescott Park

2009-07-30T14:15:00.004-04:00

Last evening Richie Havens performed at Prescott Park. Forty years after the world first heard of him playing at Woodstock, his rich voice and expressive guitar playing are as enjoyable as they ever were.

Golden Meadows

2009-07-22T15:14:00.006-04:00

Last week I had the pleasure of conducting a little flower photography workshop for the Barrington Bloomers at Golden Meadows daylily farm in Somersworth. It is a spectacular setting, with beautifully landscaped gardens containing over 600 varieties of daylily, as well as many other kinds of flowers. I only brought my little Canon G-10 and a tripod, but I'm pretty happy with the images I got. Next time I'll bring the heavy equipment!

Prescott Park Folk Festival 2009

2009-07-20T15:35:00.008-04:00

On Saturday evening we attended the Folk Festival in Portsmouth's Prescott Park. Performers included Lindsay Mac, who plays her cello like you wouldn't expect; the Jason Spooner Trio; the comic musician Christine Lavin; Canadian fiddler Samantha Robichaud; and the remarkable David Bromberg Quartet. Outdoor music by the river on a beautiful summer night - it couldn't get much better!

Tom Rush at Prescott Park

2009-07-02T13:34:00.006-04:00

Last evening, Tom Rush was scheduled as the opening musical performer for the Prescott Park Arts Festival. The rain and fog conspired to make the stage inhospitable for valuable guitars and electronics. Tom could have elected to cancel or postpone the concert, but instead invited the soggy audience to join him in the dressing room tent where he planned to perform a few songs to make our trip worthwhile. We squeezed in, and were treated to an intimate concert lasting about 1 1/4 hour. There was no lighting and a minimal one speaker sound system, but Tom sounded great and delighted the crowd with his music and good humor. It is always a treat to see Tom, and we look forward to his next visit.

Caroline Cotter at Elysium Arts Folk Club

2009-06-14T16:31:00.005-04:00

Last evening we had the pleasure of seeing singer - songwriter Caroline Cotter play at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford, NH. Caroline writes about her extensive world travels, and personal and family relationships. Her beautiful voice nicely complements her image filled lyrics.

Salt River at Elysium Arts Folk Club

2009-04-24T21:55:00.005-04:00

On April 17 we enjoyed a performance by Salt River, a nice little acoustic folk group which has mastered the art of harmonizing beautifully. They were joined by Taylor Whiteside on fiddle for a few songs. Here are a few images from their show.

Dan Walker at the Elysium Arts Folk Club

2009-03-29T17:24:00.004-04:00

We had the opportunity to hear Dan Walker play last night at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford, NH. These are a few images of Dan.

Project M

2009-02-18T11:57:00.005-05:00

Monday night we went to see Project M, which is a quartet of bass players, with a style of music I didn't know existed. If you ever have the opportunity to see and hear the group or any of its members, don't miss it. The group consists of Michael Manring, Grant Stinnett, Jim Stinnett, and Rob Gourlay, with guest artists Everett Pendleton on guitar and Tom Arey on drums.

Exeter Town Hall Gallery

2009-02-11T11:17:00.003-05:00

Last Sunday I was gallery sitting for a photo show at the Exeter Town Hall Gallery. I noticed some swirly shadows on the curtains, and when clouds blocked the sun the neighboring buildings became visible. On the other side of the gallery, the buildings on and behind Water Street looked rather interesting with the bright sun and dark clouds.

Burke and Surette

2009-02-11T08:43:00.007-05:00

On January 31 we had the opportunity to see and hear some remarkable musicians, just downstairs from my studio, in the Elysium Arts Folk Club. Susie Burke, David Surette, and Brooks Williams entertained a full house of music fans with their masterful playing and singing. These are a few images from the show. For a schedule of shows check out www.elysiumarts.com/folkclub

Alyssa

2009-01-27T19:09:00.005-05:00

I've had the opportunity to photograph Alyssa annually at dance school since she was just a kid. Now she teaches and dances professionally, and still comes to my studio from time to time to create some fun images for her portfolio. Here are a few from our most recent session.

More Snow

2009-01-20T17:13:00.003-05:00

Snowstorms can be a challenge, but the next day is often so beautiful. Here are a few images from my neighborhood in NH, and from the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, MA.

Icy River

2009-01-13T14:34:00.002-05:00

Every day the view outside my studio windows changes. The river rises and falls, foliage comes and goes, some days are foggy, some are clear. This morning, after a frigid night, the river is flowing around ice formations covered with snow, and a flock of ducks who decided to forego a trip south frolics in the water and rests on the ice. Very cold weather is predicted for the next few days, so it will be interesting to see how the scene changes as the river solidifies.

New Year

2009-01-01T14:16:00.003-05:00

We started the year with a temperature of about -4 degrees F. The numbing wind made it feel considerably colder. Even without the thermometer, we can tell that it's cold by looking at the Rhododendron bush. On a frigid day the leaves curl up and point to the ground, making the bush look like it wants to withdraw back into the earth until springtime.

I am determined to go outside to photograph, even on days when the weather is uncomfortable. Maybe I'll start that tomorrow.

Ice Storm 12/12/08

2008-12-16T12:13:00.006-05:00

Despite all the inconveniences, the ice storm provided some of the most spectacular scenery I have ever seen. The ice casts of Rhododendron leaves were quite a sight, and I couldn't resist photographing the red berries, even though they must be the most photographed subject of every ice storm.

Tom Rush

2008-12-08T11:08:00.003-05:00

Last evening we had the opportunity to attend a concert by Tom Rush, one of our long time favorite folk singers. Tom played at the Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry, NH. These photos were captured without flash, in rather dim light.

Chocorua Lake

2008-12-02T15:57:00.006-05:00

On Thanksgiving we drive to northern NH to visit with relatives. This year, we stopped along the way to have a look at Mt. Chocorua. The area already had a substantial snowfall, and the lake was mostly ice covered. The edge of the ice had formed, or broken, to look like gigantic crystals, which were as interesting as the beautiful mountains.

Ginga part 2

2008-11-28T21:57:00.003-05:00

I photographed Ginga again. Here are a few images from our second session.

Last leaves

2008-11-05T13:09:00.006-05:00

The colors of Autumn in New Hampshire can be almost overpowering. The intense reds, oranges, and yellows contrast with the unchanged green foliage. I like the end of the fall foliage season when just a few colorful leaves resist gravity for a little longer than their neighbors. Sometimes the leaves resting on the ground are sprinkled with frost crystals for just a few minutes after sunrise. Last Friday was that kind of morning.

Ginga

2008-10-29T13:16:00.003-04:00

I had the opportunity to photograph Ginga last week to begin a portfolio for her. Here is a small sample. There will be more.

Portsmouth at night

2008-10-06T15:59:00.003-04:00

I happened to have my camera with me last Friday evening for an event in Portsmouth, so I thought I'd experiment with some long exposures of the local landscape, or actually the riverscape. These photos are of the Route 1 bridge to Kittery, Maine, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion

2008-09-29T17:55:00.006-04:00

Last summer Sarah Lee Guthrie (daughter of Arlo) and Johnny Irion (her husband) made beautiful music at the Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, NH. These images are from their concert.

Front Street Market

2008-08-01T14:36:00.010-04:00

A small group of dedicated individuals have started the weekly Front Street Market to promote agriculture, the arts, and the small businesses of Rollinsford, NH, and the surrounding area. Here are a few images from the July 20, 2008 event.

Rye

2008-06-09T13:41:00.007-04:00

Last weekend we took a field trip to the ocean in Rye, NH. The panoramic view wasn't very spectacular at the time of day we visited, but there were a lot of interesting little detailed scenes among the rocks. These were some I liked.

Hannah

2008-04-27T20:15:00.007-04:00

Photographing kids is fun, a challenge, and usually unpredictable. I've photographed Hannah twice, and the biggest challenge with her is keeping up with her enthusiastic posing and beautiful expressions. She follows directions well, but mostly doesn't need directing. I now have some nice additions to my kids portfolio.

Spring in Rollinsford

2008-04-18T16:27:00.006-04:00

This is the wonderful week between snow and bugs. Yesterday I took a long walk in the woods for the air and exercise. Today I took a leisurely walk along the Salmon Falls River looking for interesting things to photograph. My favorites are the rusty old railroad trestle, last year's cattail crop in the river, and a nice tree reflection in the ripply water.

Rollinsford images

2008-04-02T15:57:00.005-04:00

Here are a few images of the little town where my studio is located. Seven Chimneys II is a view of the rooftops of some of the historic mill housing; the Black Bean is a favorite eatery of residents and those of us with businesses in the old mills; and Main Street is a view of the eastern end of Main Street, and the Town Hall.

First snow of spring

2008-03-31T12:42:00.004-04:00

We in the northeast are anxious to see grass, leaves, and flowers, but it is still nice to have a little fresh snow to hide the brown melting slush. Here are a few snowy images of the Salmon Falls River between Rollinsford, NH, and South Berwick, ME.

MicroCredit NH Entrepreneurial Exchange 2008

2008-03-21T15:37:00.003-04:00

I attended the MicroCredit Entrepreneurial Exchange in Plymouth, NH, on March 12. The theme of the program was increasing business through the use of social networking. Consequently, I plan to do more of that! I will be posting more images here, as well as joining My Space, Facebook, and whatever else looks good. I also plan to publish an e-newsletter, hopefully beginning in April. So check back often to see what's new!

Alice slideshow

2008-03-10T12:00:00.004-04:00

Here is a little slideshow of a senior portrait session with Alice.

Art

2008-02-11T10:47:00.002-05:00

I had the opportunity to photograph some of the work of an inspiring artist, Edouard Langlois, who works near me in Rollinsford, NH. These pieces are Saint-Jean le Baptiste, and La Maison de Lydia.

Abandoned

2008-01-14T15:38:00.001-05:00

Today is a lovely snow day in New Hampshire, so I'm trying to make up for not posting for a while. This image was created on a cold spring day as a Cape Cod beach migrated across a parking lot, surrounding sneakers forgotten in a warmer season.

Gesture

2008-01-14T15:32:00.001-05:00

Last year Hope and I created some photographs on railroad tracks and in an old cemetery in Bowdoinham, Maine. This is one of my favorites from that session.

Tradition

2008-01-14T15:00:00.001-05:00

I photographed an engagement ceremony a couple of years ago, and was overwhelmed by the beauty of the clothing and ornamentation worn by the guests and the engaged couple. These are the bride's hands.

Campaign

2007-12-21T14:53:00.001-05:00

Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne campaign for John Edwards in Manchester, NH.

Hand in Hand

2007-12-10T14:53:00.001-05:00

Alice and Rachel in the river.

Business portrait

2007-11-27T16:15:00.002-05:00

One thing I like about my studio's location is my interesting neighborhood. This is a publicity photograph of my local Middle Eastern dance troupe, Lotus Moon, which we created last summer at Fort Stark, in Newcastle.

Hope and fiddle

2007-11-21T12:19:00.002-05:00

Here is another one of Hope.

Hope

2007-11-17T14:19:00.002-05:00

Hope is a wonderful model I have been photographing annually for about five years. She is a dancer, choreographer, musician, and teacher of dance and several musical instruments. It is always interesting to see what kinds of images our collaboration will produce.

Bronze

2007-11-15T11:24:00.000-05:00

This is one of hundreds of flowers photographed in Quebec City. I manipulated the image a bit and got this nice bronze effect. Click on the image to enlarge it.

Swans

2007-11-14T13:52:00.001-05:00

I'm starting this blog to take advantage of the opportunity to show some of my favorite photographs in public. I photograph as a profession and for fun, but few people other than my clients see the images I create. Hopefully this blog will change that.

The first image I'm posting is the first art photograph I produced using a digital camera, a 3.1 megapixel Kodak that I bought in 2001. I've used much more advanced cameras since then, but I still like what I was able to do with that one.