“When the Rain Comes Down” is inspired by my mom’s love of the TV show “Miami Vice” as well as her subsequent skill of opening me up to new genres of music. Andy Taylor’s vocals are all over this photographic piece. For me the song represents an important and unique place and time. The photo speaks the same volumes for me. I miss and love you, Mom - thanks for the positive influences
The Falcon
After returning to Tampa in 2022 this was one of my favorite shots of wildlife. Tampa Bay has parks, trails and nature walks galore, as well as an incredible zoo at ZooTampa.
Cloudy Moon
I’ve always had an obsession with the sky - whether it be clouds, the moon, the sun, the stars - it has just always been my nature to look up. This was one night where the clouds and the moon were in perfect alignment, just a mottled mosaic of light and dark, a subtle murkiness spell cast by Nyx to hide Diana’s secret.
Creamsicle Sunset
This was one of my early shift days at work, but I had to stop and check my garden to make sure everything was fine. I looked out at the lake and saw the most incredible colors, and it wasn’t until I got the full unobstructed view that this particular shot would be one of my favorites of all time. I also love that in the middle portion of the picture to the far left you can see a house with the lights just coming on to seize a brand new day.
The Morning Glories
I have worked at PS90 as a concierge for the past four years, and have been fascinated by the architecture and have occasionally dabbled in the back garden. One weekend a tenant and I put up a discarded trellis we had found and she transplanted her morning glories into a large white bucket. Just a few weeks later they had topped the trellis in all their, ahem, morning glory. The architecture of PS90 makes for the perfect backdrop to showcase these easy to care for flowers.
Red and White
April, one of my favorite months of the year, produces such beautiful images for flower lovers and photographers alike. The sweet smell, the bees pollinating, the brilliance of the red, the softly muted white, and the green leafy background to balance it all out - flowers just light up the concrete jungle’s landscaping. This is the first of many floral prints that I have taken over the years, and “Red and White” will be the first available here on the site!
Pastels
It was a beautiful August day in 2012. I still lived in Jersey City and was taking a walk, exploring as I always do, camera in hand. It was here where I found the most peculiar bush, with each berry a differently colored pastel hue. I have yet to find another plant like it, let alone one that even comes close!
Jolly Green Greenery
This shot was taken at the southern end of Randall’s Island, which lies in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. There are bike and jogging paths galore, baseball diamonds, a small secluded beach as well as a gorgeous view of my favourite bridge, the Hell Gate Bridge. The east river “flows” differently here than in most other places - the water swirl and eddies, yet acts as though the the river itself is alive. The current is unpredictable - it slightly reverses direction, circles back on itself, slithers over here and there. Then of course there are all the gurgles and splashes as the river currents collide with one another. It’s akin to watching clouds move across the sky, in that after a moment or two you are mesmerized and lost in the voice and movements.
Too Late, Too Soon
I always loved the Jon Secada song “Too Late, Too Soon.” It’s a melancholy song embroiled in the deepest seven shades of “What ifs?” The singer tries to rationalize on so many levels, but in his heart of hearts he knows what the deal is. Much like this picture, it’s wonderful to have plants pop up a month too soon, but is it too late to turn back the clock on what man is doing to the climate? As much as I love Mother Nature and her fragile, colorful gifts, I also know she has a dark side that we’ve only begun to experience as she seeks to restore the natural balance
Far and Away
May 9, 2018 It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect weather. I have always loved watching the sky, whether watching clouds barrel across the void while on the ground the air was still as can be, gazing at the Milky Way and constellations as I was growing up in rural Michigan, or just watching the sunset with a glass of wine on my day off. So much to see up there, so much beauty, if only we take the time out of our busy days and lives to appreciate it. Blue is also my favourite colour, so the parceling of the clouds from whisps to clumps only added to that day
Oakland Sunset
I was on vacation visiting the San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland area for my birthday back on January 12, 2012. It was a fantastic trip - my host cooked a delicious dinner every night and he showed me some of the most incredible sunsets I have ever seen. Alas we were not meant to be, but the memories of his good company, food and the sunsets have definitely lingered. There is just something about taking the time out of a hectic day to watch the sky’s palette of colors change in such a dramatic fashion. For me it cleanses my mind, brings about a sense of peace and reflection and leaves me feeling better, regardless of my mood. Not to mention that each and every sunset is different, as well as uhm, free? Check one out sometime, you won[‘t be disappointed!
