Wednesday, January 8, 2014

2013 Favorite Images–Part 1

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It’s one week into the New Year and of course I’m looking forward to all good things to come, but also reflecting on a wonderful 2013. I had the opportunity to photograph memorable weddings, adorable newborns, vibrant toddlers, creative events, and lots (and lots) of travel photography as my family explored Australia and beyond for five months. Part 2- The Travel Faves to come this week!

Here are a few of my favorites…it’s hard to choose but some of these still grab me many months after I took them. I’m posting these in light box form-just click on the right of the image to advance. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

 

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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Resolution:Capturing the Big and Small–NY, NY

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We just moved back from Sydney. More to come on that. We switched from sunscreen to scarves, flip flops to snow boots, and from swimming laps to shoveling stoops.  It seems like we left New York in August with a tiny toddler and returned with a teenager. Literally, in just five months, my daughter has changed SO much. And no, she didn’t develop that killer Aussie accent I was hoping she’d pick up at daycare.  But we returned home to a dresser full of clothing that is far too small, a bin of shoes that will never be worn by her again, a pile of coats that are so short that her belly button peeks out, a high chair that she can’t jam her legs into, and a crib that she has completely outgrown. All together, these are very tangible reminders that life is moving by too quickly. Hence one of my New Year’s resolutions–to capture the small moments on camera this year…starting with her giggles in the bathtub as she “dunkeroos”.  Happy New Year.

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Betsy - January 4, 2014 - 9:14 am

Love this post and picture – can so relate! Happy new year!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Holiday Colors–Southern Hemisphere Style–Bali, Indonesia

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Whew! I’ve been ignoring the blog as we rarely have internet on the road, but I’m finally able to post–apologies for the silence. It’s been interesting over the last few weeks to observe the holidays in a place far from New England. Christmas parties in Australia started in early November–with no celebration of Thanksgiving, the holiday toasting begins much earlier! With my mom and sister visiting over Turkey Day, we gobbled up our roasted chicken (with stuffing!) alongside Merry Christmas napkins. I haven’t been able to grocery shop without Christmas carols since the end of October. Another major difference, aside from the balmy temps, is that it stays light until 9pm now…which makes stringing up Christmas lights a bit pointless. To top it off, the end of the school year was today. Happy summer everyone!

Anyway, maybe it’s because I’ve been missing the snowy sidewalks of the Northeast (?), but I’ve been spotting red and green all over the place…and even found some live wild mistletoe in New Zealand this week. Here is some holiday red from Bali. Happy Holidays wherever you are!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Matchstick Madness–Sydney, Australia

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 I recently spent almost an entire meal looking up at the ceiling. I wasn’t avoiding an awkward conversation; rather, I couldn’t take my eyes off of the light fixtures. With guests in town, we ventured to 360, a rotating restaurant in the Sydney Tower. Eating dinner 850 feet off of the ground could be a tourist trap; but in reality, it was actually a cool atmosphere with delicious food–they were even throwing Jamie Oliver’s name around. I felt a little off as we slowly rotated–but a glass of wine and the changing view helped distract me from my slight motion sickness. Sydney favorites appeared momentarily in the distance and then disappeared–the illuminated Opera House, imposing St. Mary’s Cathedral, bustling Darling Harbor, and the beloved Harbour Bridge. Yet I spent most of the evening looking up, rather than out of the window. I was that obnoxious person snapping iPhone shots of the massive light fixtures and only half participating in our conversation. The rotating restaurant suddenly became a bonus–I could dine under each and every light rather than just one.

I was in awe of these stunning pieces of art, created by Sydney artist Reni Kung, because each light is made out of–wait for it–matchsticks! So cool. The detail, planning, (glue?), and patience that must go into their creation is mind boggling. Each had a completely unique design that could filter the light in its own way. We passed under 12-14 (I lost count), before they started repeating again. I longed for my real camera, but the iPhone can step up in a pinch.

Here’s to finding inspiration and art all around–even above– us. And here’s to me winning the lotto and commissioning a light for my apartment!

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