This is an experiment in light painting. That is, I set the exposure for the sky and used a flashlight (torch) to “paint” light on the rocks and wood pile in the foreground. This technique often uses colored lights but I didn’t like the weird effect of red or green rocks.
I’ve realized that I’m not much of a journalist. I went downtown to photograph a Concerts on the Dock performance of the Delta Rays. I did enjoy the music but when it came to posting a photo, I had to put up the better picture, rather than the one that recorded the concert. BTW, the [...]
This plant has lived in a pot for the last year. Our spring planting got interrupted and many things are still in pots or are just now getting permanent homes. I was struck by the nice arch that the stem formed. The flowers are Crocosmia, originally native to South Africa. For scale, the longest blossom [...]
The east end of Water Street has seen construction for most of this year as the city upgrades the street surface and sidewalks. To help us understand what’s what there are a few signs near the construction zone. All businesses are open except for the one that’s closed. The sidewalk is closed ahead, so walk [...]
An hour of stillness, a boat moored, a photograph. Night rests in peace in the Boat Haven. For more reflections, visit Newton Area Photo.
Every time we have a nice sunset, locals bundle up and head to North Beach to watch it. I keep telling myself that I won’t take yet another photo out there. I’ve done pretty well this year keeping to that – but I gave in. I did. I admit it. I succumbed to the temptation [...]
Warm August days got you down? Get out on the water. Our 50 degree water will cool you down. The guy in back is cheating. Since she’s not looking he’ll let her paddle. A Watery Wednesday photo.
