TWO COUSINS FROM NEW YORK

....on an island in Maine at sunset. A nice chance to get away and enjoy the ocean (they're from upstate NY) and a change of pace.






Time to go back to school, though. One a senior, one a freshman. Good luck girls - have a great school year!

WORLDWIDE PHOTO WALK

Today I had fun participating in the second annual Worldwide Photo Walk, sponsored by Scott Kelby, and held in Lewiston, Maine. This is the second year that towns and cities all over the world have designated a day for photographers to roam around their towns, taking pictures and documenting anything that catches their eye. This year over 900 cities from all over the world participated. Our group made its quota of 50 photographers, and we all set out - in the rain! - to photograph Lewiston. One of the most-photographed parts of the city was the old Cowan Mill, built in 1850. Last Wednesday it was the victim of arson.
Needless to say, this poor skeleton of a building, which had been on the National Register, was one of the most-photographed buildings on our walk.
On July 31, from 5 - 7, all the participants on the walk will be exhibiting their work at the L/A Arts Gallery 5.

BEST EVER YOU!

It's out! The premiere edition of Best Ever You, the Magazine. The BestEverYou.com website was the brainchild of Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Debbie Hastings, and they've now expanded to a free publication. The magazine and website both cater to women - "by real women, for real women" - with articles on local celebrities and self-help features.

I am flattered that I was chosen to photograph Sharon Rose, co-anchor of the Channel 6 news, for the cover and feature. Thank you, Sharon, for being such a delightful and fun subject!
I wish Elizabeth and Debbie the best of luck in their new venture -

MORE INFRARED

Yes, it's that time of year again...Although infrared photographs can be taken at any time of year, they're more often taken in the spring and summer months (note to self: take more winter shots). These were taken within the last couple of weeks.

From Portland, looking towards South Portland and the Casco Bay bridge:



This one was taken on Mackworth Island in Falmouth, shooting up through the leaves:


The technique for creating the blue sky can be found in the book Digital Infrared Photography, by Deborah Sandidge.

DANCE!

Wow.....

In only a few short years, from this:

To this:








Dance schools are all having recitals this time of year. What a great way for kids to stay in shape, develop poise and grace, and have a great time. Great show, Anna!