Openings Connecting

Friday, May 24, 2013

Women of Santa Fe

the many faces

of this adobe walled city on a warm

summer's day

Monday, October 22, 2012

WHERE? WHAT? HOW have I been?

these are from my time in and around Taos in August:
perfect for those of us who are
IN LOVE WITH THE LIGHT

a new exhibit coming up with my "gang of five"...
i'll actually be showing new work from New Mexico,
but we needed a "gold image" above

During my time in New Mexico, one day was spent around Abiquii... That Georgia O'keefe country.

Pedernal in the distance from the walk up to Chimney Rock at Ghost Ranch

a hike from 6000 to 7000 feet

Cameras ready to capture the vistas!

at the 'top' of Chimney Rock

THEN ON TO "THE WHITE PLACE"...

another O'keefe 'haunt'

FOUND, some industrious souls left this for us...not an easy task to create, i'm sure

like my 'journey' with my chapter three of life, going round...

fabulous space...

BACK IN TAOS, UP EARLY FOR SUNRISE AT THE GORGE, FACING THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS CLOAKED IN CLOUDS...morning mist? fog? it had rained a lot during the night..

THOUGHT I'D CHECK IN... Before my iMac goes in on its harddrive recall! and after my long time away from the blog....can't wait to have my computer back to check in on my favorite sites.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

For the Record

"for the record":

personal posting~ journaling

recording~ documenting

moments and movements

along my way

who knew the deep orange wall would be perfect for these images?
the hand over heart, the hand holding onto the stable tree.

small, sweet glimpses of HOME....
places here and now and then and there.

and winter landscapes into spring...mist became a theme.

a year ago to the date, two graces gallery in ranchos de taos, included my photographs in a four person exhibit. this year, a few new images were included in the exhibit showcasing Mary Witkop's pottery, in memoriam.

here in kalamazoo, i was pleased to be part of "Picturing Home" with four other artists, as well as a showcase featuring works from the "Personal Landscape" winter group.
working with friends, friends working hard.

that smile as summary

Monday, May 7, 2012

OH, SHOOT

BIG QUESTION MARK? WRITINGS IN THE SAND? DIZZY FROM THE LONG HIKE THROUGH TWISTED PATHS IN THE WOODS TO THE WATER?

TRIPOD PROBLEMS?

THE NEW LENS IN MY GLASSES?

all of the above CAN TURN A photo 'shoot' into a SHOE-T!!!

{aw, shoot. just relax}

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

MEETING MYSELF

I was at a new member's home for the last book group meeting.

Greetings around the dining room table, snacking and sipping wine, taking in the pieces around the room....I WAS STUNNED to look up and see this painting.

I HAD GIVEN IT AWAY IN 1999 to the owner of the Heritage Co. (architectural salvage) a friend and historic preservationist....with a few other items from the farm where I grew up. My father had died the year before, and my brother and I finally sold the property and house.

It was the only original painting in our house. It was painted for my BIRTH, December 11, 1945, for my mother by a local friend in the tiny 'town' of Riverside, about 3 miles from us. I never knew what his story was, just that his name was Danny, and that he'd been a clown. . .and enjoyed painting.

Over the years I've asked myself "WHY DID I GIVE THAT AWAY?" I'd brought it home and it stayed in our utility room for over a year. Mixed feelings about it, the past, mostly. Well, I was THRILLED to find it again, and in the home of our new member, Martine', who'd moved here from France years ago. She assured me that if I wanted it back, she'd certainly give it to me. But, it seems to be in the PERFECT place, cherished and surrounded by lovely pieces. SO I MOVED MYSELF TO THE NEXT ROOM AND JOINED THE DISCUSSION WITH THE OTHER WOMEN.

I CAN ALWAYS VISIT!

Friday, April 13, 2012

the camera paints a mysterious picture

Noting.
Show up. Witness Early rising magic.
The crispness of frost on grasses leads
to the lushness of steam rising and rushing along the surface.
Mix in just a little light....and sit still.