Gray Day Water Surface Photography (Abstract Composition)
We are surrounded by abstract imagery all the time, there just for the noticing.
water photography
Photos from January Walks 2021
Here’s what I had fun paying attention to on my chilly walks this month.
Photos of December Hikes 2020 (with Lots of Water Reflections)
Particularly eye-catching for me is the water and its reflections. I am fascinated with these both as nature’s temporal abstract paintings, but as spiritual concepts as well.
Photos of First Ice of the Fall
There is great reward in being mindful of the varied expressions of beauty around us.
Pondering Calm Reflections
This is reality, perfect reflection, highlighted by light– fascinating in all it’s detail and abstract qualities.
Photos from Recent Autumn Hikes at Huntington
Nature is a balm for the soul. Check out these lovely photos of the procession of autumn foliage here.
Wet Leaves (Focused Thoughts and Photos)
Here are photos and thoughtful pondering from a morning with focusing on wetness.
March Rambles in Huntington Park (Photos)
As I rejoice in all of God’s gracious detail, mirrored in the land, and water, and in all living things, I hope it encourages you to get out there too, and find your own rejoicing in the amazing well-spring of life.
Balmy February Hike at Huntington (Photos)
I’ll probably use these as photo references for paintings, but I also enjoy them all on their own.
Day 33: The Many Faces of Pond Water (and its Lessons)
– My study of South Branch Pond continues. These photos are all of the same pond in different moments. I love the contrasts, the compositions, the variation in one place, when you get still enough to notice. It is quite the metaphor, this still pond taking on so much humble interest. We all should be … Read more
Day 4: Hike to Dickson Falls, New Brunswick (Photos)
It was moist and cool, and the gushing sound of the water was as soothing to the ears as the vivid green moss was to the eyes.
Spring Water Reflection Photos 2019 Part 1
There is something riveting to me about taking water reflection photographs. Not only is the concept intriguing metaphysically, the fluid, momentary abstract compositions created I think are not only stunning but profound.
Fountain (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Droplets in free fall
spilling over the edge,
released from the pack, plunging
tear-shaped and suddenly isolated,
not in control at all.
Photo Walk: Early Fall in Huntington State Park 2018
Follow along with me on this long walk at Huntington State Park, which overlaps the borders of three towns near here, including mine. All these photos were taken casually with my iPhone, as I wandered contemplatively through this chunk of land I equate with my home these last 25 years…
Brandywine Falls with My Sister
We walked to Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga National Park and there was tons of water spilling over it!