Gold

I titled this post "Gold" for it represented a common theme in all of these images. Unfortunately I see her less than a handful of times throughout the year but each time, I take out the camera for a quick ten minute shoot resulting in great miniature goddess pictures. Photographs express a forever memory and these images represent a youthful freedom in the beauty of summertime. Enjoy.

"A beam of the slant west sunshine
Made the wan face almost fair,
Lit the blue eyes' patient wonder
And the rings of pale gold hair."
-J.G.W. 1865

A Beautiful Friend

She is around twenty years old. She is a loving friend. She is always reflecting such beauty. I have recently realized what a companion Mrs. Kitty has been to my family. I have grown up knowing her for most of my life. She came into our lives as a young, princess, complete with a special pink bed, a carrier, a litter box, blankets and pretty jewelry. Although she has the misfortune of being clawless in the front paws, she has always been a survivor in the outdoors. From a delicate young girl to a healthy & fearless roamer, Mrs. Kitty is the definition of strong and wise. Proving that with obstacles in your life you can get around them and live strong. This is an ode to her.

The Mist

Mild the mist upon the hill
Telling not of storms tomorrow;
No, the day has wept its fill,
Spent its store of silent sorrow.

O, I'm gone back to the days of youth,
I am a child once more,
And 'neath my father's sheltering roof
And near the old hall door

I watch this cloudy evening fall
After a day of rain;
Blue mists, sweet mists of summer pall
The horizon's mountain chain.

The damp stands on the long green grass
As thick as morning's tears,
And dreamy scents of fragrance pass
That breathe of other years. -Emily Bronte

Menacing Doomsday Devices

These images were all captured during my most recent trip to Albany, New York. A few look like end of the world devices and the others...well, old rusty bits I suppose. I mean, who else would NOT need a suitcase full of dusty metal and sun flower seeds? I believe it is a nice change from soft portraits and colorful flowers. Enjoy!

Seeking

A day of fun, laughter and explorations. Trucking down to a lesser know conservation area complete with a beach, woods and broken down houses, four of my friends and I decided on the perfect day (a Saturday if you must know ha ha) to get our hands dirty with modeling, exploring and making our out right crazy ideas realistic enough for a photograph. The first stop, a broken two room house. I am not sure what it was originally used for but it contained a partial floor and broken glass windows. Nature was definitely claiming this one for the other section was engulfed in plant life and muck. A chainsaw and beauty model later, we decided to move on. As we were walking I noticed a quick photo op and demanded that my model, Lyns sit on a tree trunk and hold her neck up (for fear of it falling over) for a nice black and white portrait. After a few more varying sessions, we decided enough was enough and headed back to civilization...but of course, before we got there I spotted one more opportunity and what was done was done. Don't you just love days...you know...Saturdays?

Experimental

Recently I took to the backyard in search of interesting things to photograph. With the new leaves sprouting and the rains of April & May, I found a treasure trove of subjects to play with. The wedding season is coming and details are extremely important. One must practice! Sarah Murray (Wedding) Photography is getting busy! I love nature, what a perfect subject! Look at that greenery!

 

Lemon Citrine A Dream

In my entry "The Pink Ladies" I mentioned I was going antiquing for the first time. That day was certainly eventful. It began perfectly, I had dressed comfortably, I had my friend join me and we were ready to search the Cape for interesting objects. I began my journey by stopping by a local shop (where there are no antiques but pretty sparkly things). I couldn't help myself so I purchased the necklace that I had been eyeing for over a year. I was so happy and so excited. Its a rare occasion where I feel not guilty for indulging on something so sweet.

We then proceeded down Route 6A and stopped off at many buildings which advertised unique little signs that read "Antiques." One stop even tricked us leading us to believe that this particular house (in the middle of many commercial businesses) was also a shop but was in fact someone's home that we had accidentily entered. After leaving red faced, we then found a great place where it was an antiquer's delight. Spending a few hours searching through vintage photographs and dusty things we both came out empty handed.

Now I am one of those people that feels a little down after putting so much effort into searching and shopping but I was only sad that I couldn't find that special old little thing. However, I did end the day wearing my new shining necklace. What an experience. I am going to try again soon.