Awakened
When creating some of these stylized or abstracted pieces, thoughts and memories of the past often come to mind, much as one might flip through a Rolodex (for all you youngsters, look it up.) The interesting thing is


This fading evening lighting highlights bare trees, creating near-silhouettes that emphasize their intricate limbs and branches. What I find appealing about this is the combination of both intricate detail and a sense of delicacy. Although fall is my favorite time of year, I have a keen respect for winter. There is a certain honesty about…

In the golden glow of morning light,
Leaves, once clad in emerald sheen,
Now fewer wear hues of crimson and gold,
The time of the season, boldly foretold.

Some photos seem to push me to do more than adjust sharpness, saturation and contrast. Some images make me want to find more than the camera captured — to find their soul, their voice. I’m never sure I’ve really done that, but I like to try, and in trying, perhaps find a bit of myself….

“Gmorning
November
You lurch & you lumber
From bonfire to ember
From waking to slumber
You deaden the grass
& you piss in the pot
The birds all haul ass

Last night was colder, dropping briefly to the 39°F range, but the next ten days’ lows shouldn’t fall below the 40s. I don’t think there was significant rainfall this past week, perhaps not more than a little over an inch total, even though it was wet and drizzly for several days. However, the ferns are…