Local Color - In art, its the natural color of a thing in ordinary daylight and uninfluenced by its proximity to other colors or subject to the artists interpretation or preferences.

Portugal is being talked about as undiscovered and beautiful. I encourage you to check out the Portugal collection in my Portfolio.

Port Wine has not been part of the norm in our household. Why, not really sure. As we hiked the Douro River Valley and its Vineyards we learned about the area and its main products - tourism and Port Wine. Before the hike we mistakenly thought of Port as red wine, only to learn of its both white and tawny varieties. Tawny is red wine that as it ages in oak barrels turns brownish-amber. Photography is enlightening in many ways. Putting aside it's art and science, photogr

That's the view from the roadside restaurant at diner time in the Castellammare di Stabia. The island is the edge of Capri, beautiful place unto itself. We are looking out at the Gulf of Naples. Another angle and we have a fantastic broadside of Mt Vesuvius. Not the most nameworthy spot but the city is a comune, Italian for self governing municipality, of Naples and resides on the northern edge of the Sorrento Peninsula. Castellammare is Italian and means "castle by the

In a world saturated with color, black and white photography offers a unique perspective. It strips away the distractions, allowing you to focus on light, shadow, and composition. This simplicity can evoke powerful emotions, curiosity and create a timeless quality that resonates with viewers. Black and white photography wasn't a choice at the beginning. It was the only option. With the first commercial process in 1839 it became a way to express artistic vision through grays

Everyone's buzzing about street photography, but what is it really? What sets a street photo apart from just a random snapshot? The main thing with street photography is catching candid moments in public places. By capturing these spontaneous moments, photographers can turn a picture into a story. Is it just a nice shot, or does it tell a story, make you think, ask questions, or even reflect? Street Photography is all about city life and is similar to photojournalism becaus

When I first stood in front of Michelangelo's David, I was struck by more than just its size. This sculpture is a masterpiece that tells a story of art, history, and human spirit. It’s not just a statue; it’s a symbol of Renaissance creativity and power. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the fascinating history of this iconic work, sharing insights that bring it to life beyond the marble. The Origins of Michelangelo’s David Michelangelo Buonarroti carved David be

During the 18th Century the Port of Boston, centered on Long Wharf, was North America’s busiest port. To expand the port landfill was used to expand the port for warehouses and additional wharfs, including Commonwealth Pier which opened in 1901. From 1801 to 1974, Boston was home to one of the oldest shipbuilding sites for the US Navy. The main shipyard was in Charlestown, with extra locations in Chelsea, East Boston, and South Boston. Nowadays, about 30 acres of this area

Growing up in Massachusetts, we hear about the infamous Salem Witch Trials in elementary school. Salem whose nick name is "The Witch City" goes crazy at Halloween. The witch trials themselves happened in 1692. Salem is a popular spot at Halloween. It gets crowded and hard to access as 3 of my children live either in Salem or nearby. This year on the second leg to our European Trip, my wife and I visited Benevento Italy. The reason is my family on the Pesaturo side has so

Big Ben has got to be amongst the top photo spots in the world but I couldn't find the exact number. And there are so many angles for...

Discovering the Lake's Charm I often find myself walking around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield. It's a beautiful spot that draws me in,...

This turned out to be a good find, in more ways than one. Harold Parker State Forest is close by but unexplored from our point of view. The Massachusetts State Park is about 3300 acres with 35 miles of trails and 11 ponds. Activities include camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing, biking, swimming and more. The park was founded in 1916 and named after Harold Parker who was the first chairman of the state’s Forest Commission. Our first trip was a new venture. It was a supe

Surfs up at Plum Island. Unexpected but part of a great nature stroll that includes the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The area...

We have captured some great images at Nahant Beach on previous shoots. Our most recent shoot was a typical early August day; slightly...

A couple of times a year I go on a Photo Walk. It’s an organized group event with like-minded people usually discovering new places. ...

Images like the above illustrate the impactfulness of monotones. Working with a single palette, we can focus on the image's contents,...

We're at the skateboard park under the Zakim Bridge in Boston with Boston Sand and Gravel Co in the background. Skateboards, Unicycles...

One of my favorite movie one-liners is from Pulp Fiction when Jules Winfield (Samuel L Jackson) telling Vincent Vega (John Travolta) that...

This is a building, the outside of the Titanic Museum in Belfast. Travel introduces experiences you never expect. The Titanic's is...

Nothing like Italian Food in Boston’s North End. Tourists come from all over. For the last few weeks I have been wanting diner there. ...