Sunday, January 26, 2014

Reeve's Meadow - a walk in the snow.







There was a light snow yesterday afternoon.  Wendy saw the falling snow and said "I thought you would be out taking pictures this afternoon.  My boots and coat were on in a flash.  She asked where I would be heading.  I said… Not sure, Maybe Harriman.  OK, but shoot something new.  You already have plant of shots of streams….  It's true,  I am a junkie for rocks and water.  Always have been, but armed with these instructions I wandered the woods and the area around Reeve's Meadow.  It was a great choice and I thank Wendy for nudge in the right direction.  I learned a long time ago to trust her opinions and suggestions.  In fact she always helps me with the final selections of what goes into my shows.  The light snow clinging to and giving definition to the branches and the red and yellow grasses made for terrific compositions.  The woods were peaceful and I enjoyed them as much as any of my favorite streams.

Blogging has been a real effort of late.  It is different somehow since Dave King from the Pics and Poems blog passed away.  He commented on nearly all of my over 900 posts.  I always looked forward to the critique, commentary or just a friendly word from my friend from England.  I intended to keep going with the blog this year.  there are great things in store for me and my photography.  This is a great way to share my current work news.  I will have to start making the rounds again and visiting other blogs.

Keep Makin' Art!
Carl

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Dover Stone Church - in the snow












Jan 5th and I have three shoots and posts under my belt.  2014 is shaping up to be a banner year.  This morning's photos are from a hike at Dover Stone Church Falls.  I knew it was going to be cold, but it was 1* when we left the car.  Yikes!  Totally worth it though.  Great golden sunlight and cool blue snow made for awesome images.

Keep Makin' Art!
Carl

Saturday, January 04, 2014

Piermont Station





What could be better than a little train station in the woods ask.  The same station at night with snow on the ground.  Jackpot!

Keep Makin' Art!
Carl

Friday, January 03, 2014

New Year's Day Walk at Minisceongo Creek







I took a walk on New Year's Day to one of my favorite streams (Minisceongo Creek) and was rewarded with great Ice formations on the rocks and nice running water.  It made for some beautiful images.  Some are B&W while others are highly desaturated leaving just a bit of color.  I am hoping to photograph some of my favorite waterfalls this Sunday as well.  2014 is off to a good start.

Keep Makin' Art!
Carl

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

My 2013 Top Ten Photos

After a week of reviewing images here are what I think are my best photos from 2013.  It is a great exercise to see how far you have come as an artist and where you would like to go next.  A few years ago this list had many shots of rocks and waterfalls and lighthouses.  All great shots, but I am pleased that I have been focusing my artistic eye on other subjects and will continue that trend in the coming year.  I wish you all peace, joy and success in 2014.

Enjoy the Photos and Keep Makin' Art!

Carl