My fellow Firefly artist-photographer, Jennifer Lau, is currently exhibiting her work at The Wine Cellar on Main in Northport, NY (70 Main Street). Among her photos is a series of small boat images, one of which caught my eye. This green pram is striking because of is simplicity, form, and color. First, the simplicity—one boat, […]
Early one spring several years back, I was arranging a barbecue on Wincoma Beach, Huntington, NY, near my sister’s home. We were inviting some artist friends from Connecticut, Long Island, and New Jersey. I wanted to show them the view before their arrival. This photo emerged after two evenings of shooting, the last evening using […]
This oil painting, by Nina Ellsworth, grabbed my attention because of an idea I’ve been thinking about regarding interpretive work. Much of the photography I’ve been doing over the years has been literal. Recently, I’ve started exploring more impressionistic pieces, sometimes bordering on abstract. Abstracts do evoke feelings because of color, form, and intrigue as […]