Favorites of 2016

Prelude #3

Every January I like to reflect back upon my work from the previous year (here is the list from last year), an exercise that I find both useful and enjoyable. As part of this process I choose my favorite photographs of the year. With now five active projects, choosing a dozen photographs was not easy.

I'm going to start off with my favorites from my newest project, Harmony of the Spheres. The photograph leading this post is a bit of a transition one for me as it bridges in a way my night photographs, my full moon photographs, and this newest project.

One of the key aspects of this project is musicality, and this next one best embodies that for me:

Prelude #2

This photograph is another favorite and represents more of the analytical and constructed work aspects of this project.

Prelude #12

My East of the Sun, West of the Moon project is also continuing, and I've chosen two photographs from this project. This first one is from my artist residency at Chiricahua National Monument, and I just love that hint of the last bit of sunset light.

Untitled #21

This photograph is one I love for its celestial feel...

Untitled #20

From my Pyrotechnic project I have two new favorites, too. I'm continually surprised that even after many years of photographing fireworks shows I end up with new looks.

Pyrotechnic #255

Pyrotechnic #262

My Adventures in Celestial Mechanics project has three of my favorites from 2016. This first one is the Mourning Moon from November and is a big departure for me, with the moon being so bright that it is blown out (something I generally avoid). I love how powerful the pure white moon is in this photograph.

Mourning Moon I

Another favorite moon photograph from 2016...the clouds were wonderful that evening.

Bone Moon I

And the Quiet Moon from January 2016...I have no idea how this will translate on the screen, but I absolutely love the print. And I think we've found out how far towards abstract I can go with this series.

Quiet Moon I

And, last but not least, these are my two favorites from my Codex Natura project, both from here in Camden and both with a celestial vibe.

Codex Natura #20

Codex Natura #21

Presentation at Portland Camera Club on Jan. 23rd

I have a presentation coming up next week down in South Portland at the Portland Camera Club on Monday, January 23rd, at 7 pm. I'll be presenting my night photography to the group and based on previous experiences I'm sure it will be a good time. Hope to see you there!

Nightsong #1

Mourning Moon

Today I've released three new photographs in my Adventures in Celestial Mechanics project. These three are from November 2016 and I've chosen the Mourning Moon name for the group. 

Mourning Moon I is an unusual one for me as I've let the details of the moon go to pure white. I love the color and overall feel of it, though, and the purity of that white moon strikes me as quite powerful.

Mourning Moon I

Mourning Moon II

Mourning Moon III