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Photo 52: A Play on Light {5}

Stepping out of the shadows, into the light! Weeks five through eight of Photo 52 will be all about backlighting. I often feel that in these photographs the light can take on a life of its own, becoming an additional subject in the frame.

​It felt good to be seeking moments in the sun during some remaining fall warmth. And, preceded by a string of cloudy days, this bright morning sunshine was a sparkling reminder to appreciate that without the brightest lights and the darkest shadows, life would be very grey indeed.

Here is a little fun at the Bryant Park fountain. If you look closely, you will see it was also doubling as a very large birdbath on this fine morning.​

Please continue along the circle to see the beautiful and ethereal image one of my dearest friends, and amazing photographer, Kami Chaudhery captured of her daughter in Seattle this week. ​

Mr. X

My life is far from lonely, but I am a person who craves solitude. Somewhat ironically, I also dislike crowds. There is something about New York though - you can join in the fray or simply stand a little apart, alone in the midst of chaos.

I should note that all of these images were actually taken in very good company - this past weekend Justine and I co-led a photography ​walk around Manhattan for Clickin Moms.  A wonderful time (we hope) was had by all!

Over My Head

​Sometimes it's good to have your head in the clouds. Or at least your eye on the sky... 

Onward and Upward

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I had the great honor of being asked to write an article on street photography by the ladies over at Clickin Moms recently. After taking a parent-focused photography course with a local photographer last fall that ignited this whole obsession, I was directed to the classes at Clickin Moms as a great place to up my game technically. To now be at a point where they view my voice as one they wish to add to their public image is incredibly rewarding.  

​I have met some beautiful photographers, but more importantly, some beautiful people, on this journey. The support, generosity and friendship from individuals who are equally as focused on improving their skills and creating something that speaks to them has been an unexpected treasure. Stay tuned, because I will be participating in a weekly blog project with several of these wonderful ladies starting on Monday and you will be able to link to each of their sites from here. Different visions, one theme - I can't wait to see what comes of it. 

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A Walk in the Park

Two of us three have had a labor-less Labor Day weekend. We spent a few of those hours on a glorious late afternoon stroll through Central Park. 

Waterlogged

A week in the Pacific Northwest without a hint of moisture, and we return to more thunderstorms. Of course, a little singing in the rain never hurt anyone.​ It's good to be home.

Puddle Jumping​

Lucky Umbrella​

Shelter

Vortex

Waiting​

From Above​