Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Lake Alice Reservoir

Michael and I spent the day at Lake Alice on Oak Orchard River. The lake is a 339 acre artificial impoundment created by the Waterport Reservoir Dam in Orleans County, New York. This area has been a favorite spot of mine since childhood, and many hours have been spent exploring the waterfall below the dam and the banks of this beautiful riverbed as it flows north into Lake Ontario. Summers are spent along the river at Point Breeze and the State Marine Park: boating, swimming and fishing.

Today, though, we are headed further upstream. Before a picninc at the lake, we first venture to the falls. The water is running slowly, creating areas along the side that act as steps, providing an opportunity to photograph from an unusual vantage point. Remnants of the Hojack Railroad trestle that once crossed the creek below the falls can still be seen, and as we explore, I recall stories of my early photographic exploits of the bridge and falls in the late seventies and early eighties to Michael - who lovingly listens as if it is the first time he has heard them. At some point I shall have to scan and share these images in a future post. Until then, here are a few images from our visit this morning:

Side view of the upper part of the main drop.

The main drop, looking down from the plateau above.

Michael stands at the edge of the secondary plateau, above the main drop.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Maplewood Rose Garden

Spent Friday morning at Maplewood Rose Garden. This lovely garden is nestled on three and a half acres in the city of Rochester, New York. There are three hundred varieties and over five thousand roses. Here are a few images:

Tahitian Sunset

Impatient

Cherry Parfait

Golden Celebration

Rogusa

More images here.

Prints are available for purchase online in my Imagekind and Fine Art America portfolios.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Photography Exhibit

"Walk These Woods"

Solace Place, A Ten Year Retrospective

An exhibit featuring fifty photographic works

July 1 - September 10, 2010

Bank of Castile Main Gallery at GoArt!
Seymour Place
201 East Main Street
Batavia, New York 14020

Gallery hours are
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
and by appointment

Opening Reception
Saturday, July 17, 2010 1-3pm
All are welcome to attend

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Featured Art

"Rose - Vavoom"

Luscious orange blooms glow intensely amidst the glossy green foliage and deep mahogany of new growth on this beautiful floribunda. Our featured art captures the attention grabbing effect of these luminous gems of the summer garden.

The ruffled, double blossoms of Vavoom are a focal point in the formal garden tucked away in the southeast corner of the three acre area on the farm affectionately known as "Mommyland". In this portion of the garden, vibrant oranges are intermingled with hues of deep purple; one of my favorite floral color combinations and the theme of this secluded outdoor retreat.

Open edition. Unstretched canvas print, premier gloss finish. Image size: 16" x 10.7", $125.00. To purchase, click here.

Museum and Gallery Wrap also available.

Additional sizes, papers, and frame options on request.