Monday, July 21, 2008

chair and shirt


chair and shirt III
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Although this was done for a project, I really like it for its stillness.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

sunflower


sunflower
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Sunflowers are so gaudy and unrestrained; I love 'em!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

tomatoes


tomatoes
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Despite the salmonella scare, I continue to enjoy tomatoes.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

relaxed tulip


relaxed tulip
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love tulips, from bud to shriveled.

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Frog Pond Tree and Reflection


Frog Pond Tree and Reflection
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This was taken at Habitat in Belmont, MA.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Dicentra alba


Dicentra alba left
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

My white bleeding heart is nowhere near as large as my red ones, but it certainly is lovely.

Concord cemetery


Concord cemetery
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I passed by this little cemetery on a a grey day, and the azalea just jumped out at me.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

spring field


spring field
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I do adore this field. I thought it looked especially lovely this week, when the trees were all wearing their spring colors.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

used watercolors


kids' used watercolors up close
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This was the watercolor set that my kids used.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

tulips in window


tulips in window
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I take pictures of tulips in this vase every year. This was one of my more successful attempts, I think.

Monday, March 10, 2008

tulips


tulips
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Birthday flowers from my brother and his wife.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

birch trunks


birch trunks
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

These trees are at the entrance to Applewood just off Route 111 in Boxborough. Today they looked particularly interesting with the late afternoon light illuminating one side of each trunk and then casting shadows behind.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

sunrise


sunrise
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Only in winter does the sun rise behind this tree.

Monday, December 03, 2007

frozen berries


frozen berries
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

My fingers were almost frozen as well after I stood outside and shot dozens of pictures.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

reflected windows


reflected windows
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This was taken at the Boote Mill in Lowell. I love Lowell and used to work there in one of the mill buildings. I have an entire set of pictures of Lowell on my flickr website.

Monday, November 19, 2007

frosty leaves3


frosty leaves3
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

They won't last long now.

cruising down the river


cruising down the river
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

The Concord River is a busy place.

Japanese Maple leaves


Japanese Maple leaves
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

The leaves are just beginning to fade.

Looking Back


Looking Back
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Last year my photography club introduced me to Harrisville, NH, which is a lovely little village in the middle of nowhere. This was my second visit there.

Great Meadows


Great Meadows
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Great Meadows is a wildlife refuge and one of my favorite local haunts.

Friday, October 05, 2007

winged sunflower


winged sunflower
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love sunflowers, and I photograph them often. I thought this one looked as if it were soaring.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

heron


heron
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Spent a long time taking pictures of this bird, which did not seem bothered by my presence.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

support local blues musicians


support local blues musicians
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I went to a street fair in Worcester and started talking to this guitarist. I asked if I could take his picture, and he said sure.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

farm at midnight


farm at midnight
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

It's midnight, and the moon is full. Click to see the larger size, and you will see the stars. Gosh, I love summer.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Concord River


Concord River
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I'm trying to get better at shooting landscapes, so I've been out this summer taking pictures of the river, of marshes, and of other nearby landforms.

hibiscus


hibiscus
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love hibiscus for their soft petals, but I had never before seen one this color.

Sunday, July 29, 2007

kiwi


kiwi
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Just look at all the various shades of green!

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

secret splendor


secret splendor
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This large fungus is growing right outside the house.

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Late Show at the Fine Arts


Late Show at the Fine Arts
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I went on my first night photoshoot last night. I had great fun. I've always loved this old movie theatre and was happy to get a picture of it.

Friday, June 22, 2007

unfurling frond


unfurling frond
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Flowers aren't the only natural subject I love to photograph.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

peas in a pod


peas in a pod
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

The peas are here, and they as wonderful as they taste.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

water bottle


water bottle
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

My half-empty bottle of water had been sitting in the hot car and had a fascinating pattern of water droplets inside.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

cut strawberry


cut strawberry
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

It's fruit and flower season, so be prepared for an onslaught of images of both.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

dahlia


dahlia
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

At a local farmstand, I was fascinated by the variety of dahlias.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

storm sky


storm sky
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love the weird light just after a storm when the sky is still dark but the sun breaks through.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

local tomatoes


local tomatoes
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

These are greenhouse tomatoes, but they look delicious.