I am pulled towards nature. These Birch trees set in the Olympic Peninsula drew my attention by the serenity they created in my mind and heart. As I sit at my computer and work with the photo I am transported back to the moment. This is the joy I receive. Peace Out!

As we age we can choose to be strong like the boughs of a tree i.e., flexible, bending, stretching to the skies and staying strong through the winds and storms of life. But also graceful and beautiful in the calm days of life by the wisdom we have earned through trial and error and by the love of others. Peace Out!!

A Circus Act!!

I always seem to be drawn to a photo. There has to be something going on either in my mind or my gut that says "take the picture". The dynamics of these two photos speaks of times past and present, i.e., the wood industry. The curing and drying of wood has not changed in hundreds of years. The muscle of the process is visible pouring forth from the stacks. Today we have better industrial filters for this industry and over time this photographic image will be antiquated. I hope! Peace Out.

I was recently at the Oregon coast, beautiful place, and the dynamics of the ocean waves kissing the shore was romantic. The movement of the waves were inspiring and inviting. The color of the water was deep and rough. It was an environment that I only wished to view and not physically enter. I hope this photo creates a story, a feeling for you. Peace Out!

A Woman walking down the street. The sun casts a shadow of a tree spreading across the building. A simple day with a slight twist. I always appreciate a surreal angle with a cartoonish pinch. Reminds me of my childhood and all the comics I read. Loved them. If you can, enjoy the sidewalks of your cities and towns. Peace Out!
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In my backyard I have lots of gravel and strategically placed cement squares covering the yard because we get lots of rain and this helps to keep our feet dry. The gravel and cement squares are monochromatic. The cement squares grew into  nice green mossy islands. So I decided to dress up the gravel by doing a bit of this and that. I'm pleased with my new backyard. Moonshine, sunshine we all shine!!Peace Out.

A wide variety of images will continue as I gather snapshots of of anything and everything that pops up and says "Take my picture". Kidding aside, the above image was originally found on a city street and as it spoke to me, I spoke back. This image reminds me a bit of the 1950's early 60's art scene. Just a feeling. Enjoy your day on the planet. Peace Out 

When my inspirational strings pull me in a direction, I know that I must follow and, as always, a positive learning experience awaits me. So now, for the time being, I will move away from the photo montages that I have been creating and focus more on my visual intuition within a single image. The single image will create a challenge and with the artistic tools at my disposal, I hope to create a story line, a feeling, a birds eye view of my world. A world with a creative twist. As an example, the above photo  is a landscape with  a  tactile surface designed from a two dimensional image. This natural composition called to me and I responded. Not knowing exactly what the final image would be is the fun part. I will try and bring social content, environmental landscapes and abstract images with an existential twist to the viewer. I enjoy the journey. My flight of fancy has few rules other than to follow the end of my nose. Have a wonderful, safe and happy day. Peace Out.

Mysterious landscape! The image I have created reminds me of the amazing experiments Tesla created....He created an electrical relationship between the earth and the heavens. I wanted to represent a sense of the energy that circulates within natures battery and that continues ceaselessly day in and day out. I hope we all have a positive day!! Peace Out.

The leaves have fallen off of our pear tree and the signs of fall are every where. The sun was shining bright and clear and the shadow of the pear tree on our fence was delicious to look at. The pear tree called out to me and said "I am still vibrant even though I am asleep". I obliged and added makeup to the spirit of the tree that I felt. By the way, the pairs are Bartlett and taste delicious both fresh and canned. I hope the sleeping world of nature still invites your imagination! Peace Out.

What image could I bring to life with a photo of sunlight reflecting off of my car roof and a picture of my pajama leg. Abstract for sure, but pleasing and fun to put together.... We had gone to a play yesterday and I feel, maybe, that I was influenced by the stage lighting. Amazing how our dreams appear at night as we sleep and even more so when awake we can manifest those experiences without initially realizing the source. It took me a few hours before the nickel dropped. Sometimes the deeper meaning is just having fun!