Sweet Ride

Along with Denis in a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible

Sweet ride...

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k

Back Layer First

Back layer ~   Mainland

Next layer ~    Buoy

Next Layer ~   Friends

Foreground  ~ Boat

Extras:  Internal framing and the boat roof is above the horizon line.

Does it work?  I'm not really sure.  

It works for me because of the people. 

Backs are important.

Back Layer ~ The Ocean

Front Layer ~ The Wake of the Boat

"Moving Forward in Photography"

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k

Walkabout and Listen

When I travel I tend to gravitate off the beaten path and experience a new place in a quieter way.  Not compelled to go where it's busy but rather venture off the main street and take a back road here and there.

When I arrived on the island of North Haven I walked around the port for a short while and then wandered off down the road to see what I could find.

Overlooking the harbor of this small island people were coming and going.  I smile when I look at this photo for there is a micro composition of a person walking out a doorway.  I was timing the two boats approaching the docks with the person walking in their direction from the dock.
 

As I looped around I came upon a quiet street and heard music coming from one of the homes.
I stopped and backed up to hear better.  Then I just stood and listened to what I thought may have been a violin being played.

I stood for quite a while and watched a gentleman walking up the street.  He saw me standing there with my camera over my shoulder and asked if I was waiting to take a photo of him?  I responded "no, I'm listening to the music coming from this house".  His response "that's my house, my son is practicing the cello".  A "moment" - not photographed - but certainly one I'll remember.

Sometimes in life it's best to just listen

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k

The Many Colors of Light

As we were leaving Vinalhaven the sun was just starting to set.  Our charter would be taking us back to Rockland for the night.... a most glorious night out on the water.

Sam Abell hanging over the rail to catch the sun as it was setting among the islands and fog.

I too was hanging over the rail watching the buoy get closer with its red flash of light giving that extra splash of color mirroring the pink sky.  Pink sky at night sailor's delight!

Once the sun went down our captain flipped on an interior red light.  Such a wonderful contrast to the dark blue sky.

Who cared that we navigated into Rockport instead of Rockland.  It all worked out in the end and all was good on land and sea.


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k

Seeing Layers

The ferry ride over to North Haven was a perfect place to apply what we'd learned with Sam Abell.

Start with the back layer

Frame within a frame

Separation - it's about what's in the background

Compose the picture Sammy and wait
Micro composition 

This photograph is driven by a conversation with these two women sitting in their car on the ferry to North Haven.  Diane and I were talking with them.  I composed the back layer with Marcia and the horizon line framed within the cars.  The two women and Diane were having a nice moment in their conversation.  The conversation by the way was about the "swarm" of photographers on board the ferry.  The photograph was anchored by the door frame of the car.  The bonus for we was the micro composition of the flag in the rear view mirror.  That I did not see until after I uploaded the photos.  A happy surprise within a photograph of a shared moment during our ferry ride.

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k

Touching Moments

Looking straight down from the Breakwater Light jetty I noticed the rock, algae, lily strand and lone feather.  My attempt was to compose a thoughtful photograph.   

The lily strand's color was my driving force.  

I was waiting for the gentle waves to bring a composition that appealed to my eye.  

I am humored when I look at the photo now that I'm home.  

Everything is touching.  

I still like this photograph regardless of that fact. 

This is a photograph from day 1 of a workshop spent up in Camden Maine with Sam Abell and 11 other students.   To say this was a great experience would be an understatement.  I feel many stories will be shared as we all go through recollections of our week together.

Thank you Sam for your care.

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k

React

In life you are presented with what's in front of you.  Individually you will react to that in your own unique way; subconsciously.

As we were leaving Port Clyde after spending our day on Monhegan Island there were dozens of seagulls in front of us scattered on the road.  We commented on it and had a little chuckle.  In a moments time they took flight.  It was a startling sight to see.  Instinctually I reached for my camera set down by my feet and starting shooting.  A gut reaction to what I was experiencing.  Diane, the driver, slowed down so we wouldn't hit some of the gulls.  We each had a different reaction to what was presented in front of us.  Diane was keeping us safe - I was making a photograph.

Throughout our lives we "react" to what is presented in front of us.  Typically it is a gut reaction.  I have always trusted my gut.  Consequences have arisen due to my reactions.  At the end of the day though I would go with my gut again and again.

Leaving Port Clyde  

I wanted to crop this photo.  After a week with Sam Abell I did not.
Maine Media Workshop    Sam Abell    Moving Forward in Photography

   

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k

BIRTHDAYS~!

Personal notes from such wonderful people in my life reminds me

Life is a celebration every day!

 ...we get better and better at it with each passing year.

"...shower the people you love with love"
"show them the way that you feel...."

Here's to turning 57 years young!

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k

Not your typical "Day at the Beach"

Navy Seal Team performs a mission demonstration 

Wellington State Park Beach on Lake Newfound.  

Certainly, not your typical day at the beach.

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k

Dive In

Get Your Feet Wet

scratch below the surface

sink or swim

hold your breath

breathe deep
EXPLORE
LEARN


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k

In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle

A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh

I have had the pleasure of photographing Emily in a quite a few unique photo sessions over the years.  So when she contacted me and presented the idea of a "lioness" I was all game.

There's a bit of "prep work" to build on our initial concept.  But mostly we tend to shoot from the hip and learn together as we go.  Emily brought her ideas on makeup and did a fabulous job of transforming herself into a strong lioness.  I put together some outfit ideas and props for the session.  My friend Cathy made a fabulous "mane" to add to the mix.

I knew full well Emily was one "lioness" that would not be tamed. 

We worked around the yard and allowed her wild side to come out of hiding.

Threw a couple of black and white images into the ring for their dramatic effect.

....in the jungle the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight

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k

Daddy's Little Girl

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k

Fireworks Pit Stop

Conversation with a friend this morning..... sometimes you want to leave your camera at home.

So true!  Tonight was our family mini golf night followed by a couple of beers at the Weirs Pier.  Good ol' fashioned family time.

On our ride home we were treated to fireworks being set off from Southdown across the bay.  Pulled into the Margate for a final "pit stop" to top off our evening.

Summer time fun with my men - Life is good!


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k