Longwood Christmas 2021

It's been our tradition for a few years now that on Black Friday we visit Longwood Gardens and take in the seasonal extravaganza. The 2021 exhibit is exquisite. "Fire, Ice, and Everything Nice" is the theme this year, and the centerpiece of the show is the ice room featuring glistening icicles hanging from the vaulted ceiling. The reflecting pool beneath showers subtle nuances of light and sounds of bubbling fountains through the conservatory, bathing the expansive rooms in soft reflections and magical whimsy. The holiday display is always a novel experience that fills an evening with memories that blossom into holiday cheer.

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Taking a break from work to work on something else.

One thing I've learned working in the creative field of photography is that honing the craft opens new worlds of expression. During the Olympic break I got to practice a few other facets of photography that I enjoy. One of them is flower photography. I got to spend some time at Longwood Gardens lunching with my wife, and a trip to the famous Dupont gardens in the Summer always means spending a few, or possibly quite a few, moments gazing at the giant Lilly pads and trying to capture some beautiful images of their eye-popping color and radiant splendor.

I hesitate each time before snapping a flower photo because I am humbled. Knowing that I am responsible for the impression that will live on long after this plant has decayed and returned to the mire from which it came fills me with respect for its creator.

Fleeting moments painted on the canvas of history are the responsibility of the artist.

I paint the present, as it fades into the past, for the future.

2018-12-02 Old and Familiar Places

My wife and I make a point to visit Longwood Gardens during the holidays. It's not only a tradition, but a glimpse into the magic of professional Christmas decorating. There's a month and a half devoted to glistening lights, glowing baubles, shimering ornaments, and the natural beauty of the gardens both inside and outside. It is a crowded time often filled with wide eyed children and slow moving grandparents but with paitience and endurance capturing some special moments is worth the wait.

The Longwood Gardens Conservatory on a chilly morning in December 2018

A Little Spring Time in Winter

I got to spend a little couples time with my wife this weekend at one of our favorite locations, #Longwood Gardens.  For a photographer it's nature in overdrive.  The #Christmas display was still up but this was the first time this year we got to see it during the day.  The Day Lilies were a welcome sight as the cold weather is finally creeping into the Northeast. #Nature #Flowers #Garden

Nikon D4 Tokina 100mm 2.8 macro lens at f/4 1/320sec ISO 100

Think Spring

The Northeast was pounded by another Winter storm this morning, but yesterday my wife and I spent a few hours in Longwood gardens checking out some of the wonderful flora on display. Right now Longwood is celebrating its Orchid Extravaganza in the conservatory. It is a welcomed glimpse into Springtime so be sure to check it out. The show runs until March 30th. Oh, and bring your camera.

Nikon D800 Nikkor 135mm f/2 at f/2 ISO 400 1/1000 sec