End of Summer

A few weeks ago I took some pictures of this tree under the sprinklers in the botanic garden. Then I put my camera down and relaxed for a while. I just let ideas flit in and out of my head and admired the light.

I went on a little vacation.


First to the beach, all sandy and salt in the air, then to the forest near a lake. The forest was where I found lots of cool moss.

The colors and textures were so different from city moss.



The night I returned to New York it rained and all the moss was blooming then next morning. I was inspired, hoping that I could soon start working with moss medium. Unfortunately, some hot dry are moved in right after and all the moss shriveled up. I just need a few cool rainy days and I will be in business.

The Inevitability of Cat Blogging

I have tried to resist the urge to post pictures of my cats. Then some friends wanted to see them, and asked me to do a little cat blogging. So here is Concierge


And here is Amelia


And here they are lounging in the morning sunlight

Parabola

I am just wandering around with the digital camera taking pictures that are more like sketches. Today I focused on the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge subway station which has parabolic vaulting. I have always had trouble taking pictures of this space, not very much light and the white tile often looks grungy. But I think the digital camera did well.

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Looking For A Hopeful Sign

The past week has been difficult, filled with events that were not blogworthy. When I saw this sign yesterday, I hoped it was a good omen. The light has been really intense, so I am sure I will have some pictures to post in the coming days.


Here is some of the light I saw this morning making curious shadows on a curtain.