99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

I had the bar all to myself, giving me a chance to get up close and personal at the New World Tavern in downtown Plymouth.  They have 32 types of draft beers and over 100 bottled specimens.  The owner had to create several pours for the shoot but you know what they say; if you wanna bake a cake, you have to break a few eggs.  The things I do for my art.

THE SPACE BETWEEN

Last week I had the opportunity to shoot Setting the Space, a staging company and interior design store in downtown Plymouth.  I was like a kid in a candy store; everywhere I looked there was something interesting and unusual to photograph!  It's days like this that I love my job!

SHOWTIME

Winter time is show time for many local art associations and galleries.  So far I have two accepted entries on display.  The image above, "Apple's Core" was taken at the Apple Store in Boston's Back Bay. It was accepted into the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Fine Art of Photography Juried Photography Exhibition. The exhibition will run from March 30 to May 5. For directions and more information, go to Plymouth Center for the Arts.  The image below, "Snow Row," was taken a couple of years ago  in Hull during the annual Snow Row race.  It is on display at the Hull Lifesaving Museum as part of its Sea and Sky Art Show.  For details, go to Hull Lifesaving Museum.  Both images are available for sale.  I am waiting for notification from additional shows and will update this blog as I receive details.

FREE BIRD

A quick trip to Florida in between snowstorms gave me a good opportunity to use a new lens (100-400) and experiment with some bird photography. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples provided me with plenty of subjects.  I hope to pursue this closer to home when warm weather returns.

RAG DOLL

Ya know that blanket that your child carries around everywhere?  It's pretty dirty but can't be washed any more or else it will turn completely into shreds.  Wouldn't it be great to immortalize that special keepsake?  That's the idea behind this new project, inspired by my neighbor Tina.  This was just the first go-around but I think I'm on to something.  What do you think?

BABY LOVE

I am very happy to be starting out the new year with photos of a beautiful new baby.  I photographed the this little guy's parents' wedding in 2012 and welcomed the chance to photograph their new family just before the year ended.  I look forward to filling this year will more photos of babies, families, events and scenic spots.  And if you enjoy this blog, I hope you will subscribe to it, keep following and pass it along.  Thanks! Susan

ANOTHER AULD LANG SYNE

With just a few hours left in 2012, I try to scan thousands of images to find my favorites.  But my images are like my children; spoiled? No...they all have their own merits and flaws and I love them all equally!  Among the portraits, landscapes, weddings and action shots, I have found a few to share and the criteria that these satisfied were that they all make me smile.  I hope you enjoy these and continue to follow me through the upcoming year.