Still Life with Rum and a Cigar
It's a hot, humid night somewhere in the tropics. I don't remember where. Still and quiet other than the buzzing of the insects. And I am alone with my thoughts,…
Still Life and the Creative Process
I have long admired the work of the painters of the Dutch Golden Age. Their masterful use of light and shadow, and their strong compositions captives me. Especially so with…
Birds of Autum
"This autumn- why am I growing old? birds disappearing among clouds." ― Basho Matsuo
Photoessay: Auto Abstracts, part II
As I mentioned in my previous post, I tried to salvage my time at the Muscle Car Museum and it’s far from ideal shooting conditions. My thought process went like…
“Test Pattern,” Circa 1950….short fiction
Circa 1950. The old man and Cat have looked after one another for years in their dingy, run-down flat, for as long as Cat could remember.They shared a simple but…
Blast Furnace Abstracts
Interesting structures, abstract images, especially in unexpected objects or places, inspire the photographer in me. I like bold, simple shapes. Geometric forms, lines, and angles get my attention. Add texture…
Southern Magnolia – One Bloom Three Ways
The magnolias are still blooming around here and what a joy they are. When fully open they are the size of small dinner plates and they are happy to share…
Kumar Tuli Still Life
Kumar Tuli, the potters' quarter, lies along the banks of the River Hooghly in the sprawling mega-city, Calcutta, in Northeastern India. The villagers create the clay idols of Hindu gods…
