January 26, 2022

I am pleased to announce that two of my photos will be included in the "FABULOUS" exhibit at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Plymouth, MA, running from January 12 - February 12.

This non-juried, open-themed show included all media types, including Painting, Photography, Drawing, Printmaking, Pastel, Mixed Media, Fine Crafts, and Sculpture

For more about Plymouth Center for the Arts, go to https://plymouthguild.org. 

About the photos:

End of Day, Dennis, MA  (Oct 2020) was captured at Corporation Beach. The pandemic had been going on for 8 months and many masked people were gathered in communal silence to catch the last rays of the sun. As the light faded, the sky shaded to beautiful shades of pink and violet. A watercolor filter enhances this effect.

Provincetown Harbor (Oct 2019) was taken nearly a year earlier from a pier in P-Town. As the fishing boat steamed into port, I crouched down behind the pilings and got an interesting shot that emphasized the size difference between the foreground and background elements. This photo was previously shown in the 2020 Land, Sea & Sky juried art show, sponsored by the West Hartford League (WHAL).

I am pleased to announce that two of my photos will be included in the "RESILIENCE" exhibit at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Plymouth, MA, running from November 11 through January 9. Shown below, these photos, Fast Food at the Fair, and Low Tide Shimmer, are two of my favorites.

For more about the Plymouth Center for the Arts, go to plymouthguild.org.

About the photos:

Fast Food at the Fair (2019) was snapped at the BIG E fairgrounds in West Springfield, MA. As dusk was falling, the food trucks started to light up in gaudy colors, preparing for the evening crowd. Fluffy was my favorite server in her cats-eye glasses and carhop uniform. This photo was previously shown in the 2020 CT+6 juried art show, sponsored by the West Hartford Art League.

Low Tide Shimmer (2016) was taken on a bitterly cold and brilliant day in late December 2016 on Ogunquit Beach in Maine. On this day the tide was out and the sand was rippled and shining. Shooting into the sun and turning the photo B&W enhanced this effect.

I am very pleased to announce that two of my photos, Taking Flight and Wondering, will be on display in High Hopes, a Members-Only exhibit, from June 23 to July 31 at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Plymouth, MA.The show is the third members' show of 2021 and is open-themed, non-juried and in person! Artists were invited to submit original artwork that displayed their distinct vision and interpretation of the world around them. Art categories include painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed media, fine crafts and sculpture. First, second and honorable mention prizes will be awarded.For more about this exhibit and the Plymouth Center for the Arts, go to plymouthguild.org.

About the photos:Taking Flight was a happy accident. Earlier this spring I was lining up my shot of a stately great blue heron when he startled, unfolded his giant wings and flapped away. I snapped the photo as he flew out of the frame - with some judicious photo-editing I believe I captured the slightly blurred moment when he became airborne.Wondering was taken in mid-August 2020 on a Maine beach after a socially distanced day of sun and surf. Pandemic fears seemed to be easing - my grandniece seemed to be wondering, "What next?" This photo was previously on display earlier this year in CRT’s 30th Annual National Arts Program Virtual Art Show. 

I am pleased to report that two of my photos, Last Light and Wondering are included in CRT’s 30th Annual National Arts Program Virtual Art Show. The fully online show runs from Mar 26-Dec 31, 2021. 

The exhibit was open to artists of all skill levels from Middlesex and Hartford counties. Submitted work must have been completed within the last three years but could be drawn from a wide range of media, including paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, craft, and mixed media. This year, CRT encouraged participants to consider creating or submitting art that is related to their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Entries were judged within each level (amateur, intermediate, professional, youth (younger than 12), teen (13-18), and teens looking out for teens. Judging took place in late March, with winners notified in early April. Winners will receive cash prizes and an online artists' reception was planned for May 5.

About the photos:

Last Light was taken pre-pandemic on the patio of a closed outdoor restaurant in a nearby park in January 2020. It was late in the day and the light was fading. Applying a filter to the original photo resulted in this startling color that perfectly captured the mood of this end-of-day shot. 

Wondering was taken in mid-August 2020 on a Maine beach after a socially distanced day of sun and surf. Pandemic fears seemed to be easing - my grandniece seemed to be wondering, "What next?"

I am thrilled to announce that one of my photos, Vanishing Point, has been selected for the 7th Annual Phonography International Competition, sponsored by the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Plymouth, MA.   

Submissions to this open-themed, juried show were required to be taken with a phone or other device, although subsequent photo-editing was permitted (and encouraged). The top fifty images as determined by the jurors are included in the gallery's online show, running March 3-April 21.  

Vanishing Point was taken in February 2018 at the Niantic Bay Boardwalk in East Lyme, CT. This 2.1 mile boardwalk is located between Amtrak rails and the Connecticut Shore. It was a brilliantly cold day with only a few hardy souls out and about. As I turned to retrace my steps, I saw this perfectly aligned, scene with several elements converging in the distance. Turning the image B&W and adjusting the exposure resulted in a simple and stark landscape.  

Click the link to see all selected Phonography images. To view the title and artist, mouse over each image or view them in the slide show. https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-p8KMqW/

I am very pleased to announce that one of my photos, Abide with Me, has been selected for the West Hartford Art League (WHAL) juried show, EXPOSURES: 26th Annual Photography Exhibit, to run February 11-March 14 in the Saltbox gallery.

The open-themed show consists of thirty photos submitted by nineteen artists. Robert Lyons, Director of the International Limited Residency Photo MFA program at the University of Hartford Art School, served as juror. More information on Robert Lyons and his work can be found at robertlyonsphoto.com.  

Abide with Me was taken in early April 2020 in Granby, CT. The COVID virus was relatively new and outside was considered the safest place to be. My walking path took me by this crumbling, abandoned building with a splintered cross nailed to the front. Church? Family dwelling? As the pandemic continued and worsened, in my mind this image transformed into an apt metaphor for 2020.

I am very pleased to announce that two of my black & white photos, Asian Bridge Detail and Lit from Behind, have been selected to hang in the 53rd AJAS exhibit to run Sept 19-Oct 25 at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Plymouth, MA. 

 
Categories include both Color and B&W Photography, Drawing & Pastels, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, and Fine Arts. Approximately 150 artists are represented from nine states. The judges for the exhibit are Roy Dawes, formerly of the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University, and Mary Moquin, artist and teacher, based in Cape Cod. Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each category plus a "best in show." More info about Plymouth Center for the Arts is available at  https://plymouthguild.org.

About the photos:

Asian Bridge Detail was shot at Wickham Park, CT, a 280-acre wonderland of gardens, open fields, woodlands, and ponds, on a brutally hot day in early August. The garden pond was shaded by mature trees but allowed a few rays of sun through, lighting the bridge while the background remained cloaked in inky blackness.

Lit from Behind was captured at Elizabeth Park one late afternoon in early May. The tulips and daffodils were out in full force - this single bloom presented a perfect silhouette against the fading low light.

I am pleased to announce that one of my photos, Tulip Power, has been selected for the Fine Art Photography Competition & On-line Exhibit at the Plymouth Center for the Arts (Plymouth, MA). The exhibit dates are July 15 - Aug 21.

The theme, "Transformation," reflects this time of unprecedented change and individual challenge. Artists and photographers of all ages were invited to submit up to 15 of their best and most inventive photographs to this international juried exhibit. Based on the judge’s scores, the top 75 images were chosen for display online (no more than one image per artist). 

Tulip Power was taken at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT after a mid-April snowstorm. The tulips were just emerging, making for some dramatic photo opportunities. The interrupted seasonal transformation from bud to blossom made this photo a natural for this exhibit. 

For more details and to view the exhibit, go to https://plymouthguild.org/content/transformation-2020-selected-artists-titles-awards.

I am happy to announce that one of my black & white photos, Shingled Light, has been selected for "The Fine Art of Photography Tenth Annual Juried Exhibition & Competition," sponsored by the Plymouth Center for the Arts (Plymouth, MA). The exhibit dates are May 2 to June 13.

Photographers could submit up to 15 photos from Feb 1 through March 15 - only one photo per artist would be selected. Submission categories were black & white or color, with cash prizes awarded in each category. More than 160 photographers are represented in the final selection.

THEN CORONA VIRUS HIT, closing the gallery into the month of May (or longer).

The art center nimbly switched to an online format - selected photos will be posted in the center's website galleries. The May 2 live reception has been cancelled, but prizes, ribbons and certificates will be awarded in a still to be confirmed virtual presentation. I applaud Plymouth Center for the Arts for their quick and creative strategy to allow the show to continue.

About the photo: Shingled Light was taken at Wood Island Lighthouse, Biddeford Pool, ME, in 2013. These buildings connect the main living quarters to the lighthouse. It was a brilliant day with lots of clouds. The building angles created interesting light patterns that were perfectly suited to a black and white image. 

I am excited to announce that two of my photos, Greenhouse Hibiscus and Close of Business, Hartford, will be on display from Feb 13 through Mar 4 at Capital Community College in the "National Arts Program Exhibit," sponsored by the Community Renewal Team.

 
Artists of all ages and skill levels were welcomed and encouraged to enter. Entries include paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, craft, and mixed media.  A reception is planned for Sat, Feb 22 when cash prizes will be awarded in five categories - Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, Youth, Teen, and Teens Looking out for Teens. Pieces in this last category will be judged on their ability to evoke a greater understanding of the social issues affecting teens.

About the photos:

Greenhouse Hibiscus was taken at Wentworth Greenhouse (NH) in late March at the last Winter Market of the season. It's a time of year when New Englanders long for spring but fear winter will last forever. This vibrant blossom was a hopeful sign.

Close of Business, Hartford captures an end-of-day cityscape reflected in the windows of Hartford's iconic Gold Building as the winter sun sets and lights go on in nearby office buildings. 

 I am very pleased to announce that my photo, Rooted in the Earth, won third place in the "Trees of West Hartford" juried show.  Prizes were awarded at a well-attended reception at West Hartford's Noah Webster Library on January 16.

Many different types of art are on display, including oil and watercolor paintings, sculptures, and a variety of mixed media works. The exhibit is quite popular - comments in the guest book indicate reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

I described my photo as follows: This ancient tree sinks its roots deep, anchored in the soil, snaking around rocks laid down long before it emerged from the earth. For generations it has thrived and grown, though I expect not without some adversity along the way. I celebrate its longevity and calm stalwart strength as it meets its surface reflection in a pool of sunlight on a wintry day.

  
The show is sponsored by the WeHa Artists Emporium and West Hartford Libraries, and is made possible with a grant from the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest. It runs at Noah Webster Library through February 28. Library hours are 10 to 9 M-Th / 10 to 5 F, Sa / 1 to 5 Su. 

I am pleased to announce that two of my photos have been accepted for the juried art show, "Land, Sea & Sky," sponsored by the West Hartford Art League.  Ann Sievers, Director and Curator, University of Saint Joseph Art Museum, served as juror. Submissions included works in photography, oils, acrylics, and other mixed media. The show is limited to fifty pieces with thirty-seven artists represented - all will be on display from Jan 9-26, 2020 at the Art League's Saltbox Gallery in West Hartford. A reception is planned for Sunday, Jan 12, from 2-4 pm where the "best in show" prize will be awarded.

About the photos:

Provincetown Harbor was taken in Oct 2019 during a stroll on MacMillian Pier on a sparkling fall day. I was able to capture a working fishing boat as it chugged into port between the breakwater and the enlarged wooden piers in the foreground.

Black Cobble Beach, Iceland was taken in Oct 2018 at Reynisfjara, a world-famous black-sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland, beside the small fishing village of Vík í Mýrdal. Sunrise comes late in October - even though the photo appears to be an early morning shot, it was captured at nearly 11:30 am.  

I am excited and pleased to announce that my photo, Rooted in the Earth, has been accepted for inclusion in "Trees of West Hartford," a juried community art show at the Noah Webster Library Gallery in West Hartford, CT. 

Twenty-five pieces were selected from more than 110 submissions - artists were invited to submit photographs, drawings or paintings of trees with "roots in West Hartford."  As part of the submission process, artists included short written descriptions for each piece, explaining in personal terms the significance or importance of the selected tree(s). Submissions were assessed according to 1) level of technical ability within the medium, and 2) emotional impact.  

The library is displaying all art work for three months, from Dec 3, 2019 to Feb 28, 2020, and is providing a price list and contact information for each artist. Pieces are judged in December, with cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. A reception is planned for January (date TBA) when the winners will be announced and award checks presented. 

Photos went up quickly on Sept 30 at popular Sally and Bob's Eatery in West Hartford center, where they will be on view and available for sale until December 3 (photo at right by D. Carey). A variety of photos are on exhibit, from local Connecticut scenes to cityscapes of NYC and Venice, a seriously fierce eagle and a rusty, crusty close-up of a Chevy pickup - perfect for a man cave!  Blank photo cards with scenes of Elizabeth Park, Simsbury Flower Bridge and the Reservoir off Farmington Ave can be purchased at the register.

Sally and Bob's is described by Google as serving "Straightforward breakfast & lunch fare such as pancakes & sandwiches served in casual digs." If you check out their FB page and food photos, you'll quickly see this is a bit of an understatement! 

Located at 10 N Main St, steps from Farmington Ave, the restaurant expands with sidewalk tables in pleasant weather and offers free parking in the rear for patrons. 

Please stop by Sally and Bob's soon - you'll get a great meal and a chance 

to check out a selection of my best photos.

Hammonasset Beach State Park was the site of this year's Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day, sponsored by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP for short). It was a family-friendly event, where participants could explore Connecticut's fish and wildlife resources and try their hands at fish casting, fly tying, archery, and more. A highlight was a photo contest/show which drew contributors from across the state. I am pleased to announce that two of my photos (at right and below) were selected as winners.

Each photographer could submit one photo in each of three categories: Scenic, Wildlife, and People Enjoying the Outdoors. The only requirement was that the images be taken in Connecticut. "Amber Light" won 1st place in Scenic and "YOU Go First!" won 2nd place in People Enjoying the Outdoors. Winning photos may be featured in Connecticut Wildlife magazine and on the DEEP Wildlife Division website. 

ABOUT THE PHOTOS

 "Amber Light" was taken on a cold January day at a West Hartford, CT reservoir as dusk was approaching. The reflected golden light contrasted perfectly with the sprinkling of snow on the banks of the stream. 

"YOU Go First!' was a completely unposed photo taken early in October during a hike with friends along the Heublein Tower Trail in Simsbury, CT. I caught these two siblings, perched on the window ledge of an abandoned, ivy-covered outbuilding in the moment of rethinking what had seemed like a good idea a few minutes earlier.