Land, Sea, City, Town Scapes!

I am not a plein air painter so far as I can tell. But, I love the wider view afforded by landscapes. Stepping back to take in a scene can happen anywhere, really, which is why I included images from cities and towns, seasides, lakes and mountains. Some of the images have been extensively altered to allow me to emphasize certain qualities of timelessness, magic, dreams, and colors.

Delmar and Environs

My garden is a continual joy and source of inspiration. I create portraits of the flowers, but also sometimes try to capture a longer view. In addition, I take pictures during my walks in the Five Rivers Nature Center near my home.

My Garden Yesterday
Delmar: Summer 2012

Into the Garden
Delmar: Summer 2011

Over By the Fence
Delmar: Summer 2008

Upstate Farm
View from the Train to Montreal
Winter 2010

Garden Particles
Delmar:Summer 2009

Hudson Valley View
Hyde Park: Summer 2008

Trees at Vanderbilt Mansion
Hyde Park: Summer 2008

Stream Bank at Five Rivers
Delmar: Fall 2007

Old Field #3
Summer 2007

Back at the Old Field
Summer 2007

At the Edge of the Woods
Summer 2007

View from the Old Field
Summer 2007

Three Houses #2
Delmar: Winter 2008

Contrasts
Five Rivers Sanctuary: Delmar
Fall 2008

Hudson River Sunset
From the Train: Early Spring 2008

View from Equinox Mountain
Vermont: Summer 2008

Steps to the Falls
Cohoes Falls: Summer 2009

Boats
Cooperstown: Summer 2009

I love to travel and see new views. I love taking pictures in new places as much as I love returning to the same place at different times of the year. Sometimes the photos are taken out the windows of cars and trains, or "on the run." The serendipity of spontaneity can sometimes make up for hasty preparation.

I see the camera as a tool for making art, just like paint brushes and paints. I do not offer pictures, usually, straight out of the camera. Just as I make paintings in the studio, I use everything I can to bring out the best possible "interpretation" of what I saw. I believe that no photograph can possibly record things as they are and I have no guilt in taking that a step further to show what I see, which is the art of it.

Florida Sunrise: Nokomis, Winter 2014