As cold air permeates New England, I think back to last summer. Getting inspired, with the blues of sky and sea, as well as pastel shades of shell. The jagged lines of shadow from broken shells also gives me some ideas.
More to come…
Category: Nature
Barnacles in Bristol
Seen while fishing…
The Natural World Goes West
Some of my photos are up at my dear friend Tamar’s gallery in Fitchburg, MA.
Papaya!
Head over to Gallery Sitka West to check out selected works of The Natural World on Washi, as well as a bunch of amazing art by local artists at her inspiring gallery space.
My friend and I visited when I dropped off the photos; we had fun peering at the wonderful paintings, and getting to know Meagan, who not only works there but has some of her art on display.
Wonderful paintings command your attention as soon as you walk in:
Paper Connection International, who supplied the Japanese paper, or washi, for my show, also has some other decorative sheets of handmade paper for sale. These hail from Japan, and include hand painted kozo, as well as katazome, or resist dyed sheets. Cute stationery from Japan is available too.
Tamar, the owner of Gallery Sitka, works very hard supporting the arts in the area. She’s in a great location, right near the Fitchburg Art Museum. She also runs a studio in Shirley, MA, where she guides clients with web design, social media, and other digital marketing.
Visit Gallery Sitka for some refreshing and inspiring experiences, meet some nice people, and support the arts in central MA.
And thanks, Tamar!
An Ordinary Day in Medford in May
While checking out the herring run, (you can read more about the details here), we saw these beautiful birds and other creatures. It’s amazing how you can catch quiet moments and simple, inspiring moments in nature, with these birds, fish, and reptiles carrying on their migrations, feedings, and natural life cycles, not too far from a bustling city like Boston. I’m new to capturing flying and swimming friends. It’s quite challenging. I took a few liberties with some blurred moments, trying to create an abstract feel. Maybe I’m not up for the wildlife challenge-yet! I will be posting some more soon on my revamped Instagram, @loweaperture. More news about that soon.
Medford Herring and Bird
Have you ever been to the Mystic River Watershed?
We visited the herring run there earlier this month. While observing the comorants feeding and sea gulls circling overhead, we were hoping the herring could make it safely to the other side, continuing on their spring journey.
Watching these diving birds, however, was impressive. It’s amazing how voracious their appetites are. The area is pleasant to visit, and you learn that an important wildlife migration takes place right here in Massachusetts.
You can count herring too, learn more right here.
In the meantime, enjoy the cormorants and sea gulls.
visitors watching the herring run
flying over
catching the herring
whether in air or underwater, everyone wants a herring
seagulls over the mystic river watershed
Everyday Plants
Taking a moment to appreciate the amazing design we see everyday in nature, even around the house or office. 
Sand and Sky
Albino Alligator
At the Atlanta Aquarium; funny how a pane of glass separates us, and sneakers, shown in the reflection, stand in awe and fascination. If there were no glass, the feet in those sneakers may be running wildly in the other direction. 
Nature Walk; Westford Plants
Nature Walk; Along Westford Waters
Nature Walk; Westford
Sharing some Springtime images taken during a Nature Walk, as we endure the middle of another New England winter…
Along the Merrimac
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