Jan’s Photo Journey

Silent Snow-Couple Enjoying The View

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:14:22 -0500

After the snow, when the kids have gone back to school, the snowmen remain to enjoy the wintry landscape in private. High on a hill, this couple, in a loose embrace take in the wonder of the Susquehanna Valley vista at Sam Lewis State Park outside of York.

Through The Ice

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:50:07 -0500

Well, it’s Snowmageddon, Part 2, and this time, it’s even worse than the first one! It’s hard to capture the gravity of such an event. Being stuck inside, I decided to experiment- shooting as the blinding snow came down in swirling masses. I wanted to convey the cold iciness and the fractured loss of vision the wind and snow brings. Here’s one of my weeping cherry, weeping tears of ice. Look closely at its subtle intricacies.

Ready For The Dance

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:59:51 -0500

Gazing out this morning into my back yard buried in over 2 feet of snow, I was drawn to my Douglas Fir looking dressed up in a gown for the ball. Its antebellum hoop skirt with layers of lace swirled in the wind. Guess that’s my southern upbringing coming out!

Decadent Indulgence

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:12:28 -0500

Wow! Things can really happen when you push yourself in new directions. When I was invited to be a part of the ensemble “Sweets” show at Diddywopps & Keeffers in Monkton, MD, I was so excited! My mind began to fill with innovative ideas for this theme- so different! Definitely not an “in the wild” landscape, but a studio shoot. I wanted to capture sweets, but not the traditional chocolates, cakes, and candies. I love working with reflections and movement, so I decided to shoot glistening bejeweled “candies”. As the show is also a celebration for Valentine’s day, I wanted my images to be romantic and decadent laced with a little mystery and drama. Here is one of my shimmering delights.

The show opens today and runs through March 8. Diddywopps and Keeeffers is a marvelous gallery with an amazing group of contributing artists using a variety of media, including painters, photographers, and sculptors. Check out their website: (http://www.mcaconline.com/Home.html). It’s just north of the Hunt Valley north of Baltimore and takes about an hour to reach from Lancaster County. If you’re in the area, check it out. The show is going to be a treat!

I’d love to hear what you think of this piece. It’s so different for me! Plus I’m thinking of expanding this body of work, and would love to incorporate your ideas.

The Perfect Sunrise

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:39:56 -0500

There are those moments when nature presents you with a vision of perfection. It is a wonderful gift and a privilege to take in. Such was the sunrise on this cold, crisp January morning in Ocean City, MD. Mike got me up with my camera as dawn began to break. I sat on our 12th floor balcony and just took it all in from the glorious colors, the smooth lapping of the ocean waves, and the other observers on the beach transfixed by its beauty. I don’t know how long I was out there, but the cold didn’t matter. The beautiful colors gently bringing on the day was amazing! I was enthralled with the lighting of the waters and the reflections as the sun left a shimmering trail to the beach. I wanted to capture it all! I have never experienced such a perfect beginning to a day!