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Under Lights At The East Providence High School Gym by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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The Luis S. Carvalho CourtThe Luis S. Carvalho Court at the old East Providence High School






The high school gym is a place of elation for some, the obligation for others, and even dread for a few. There is an assurance that everyone has some memory of the gymnasium.

As the East Providence High School closes, a classic gym will go. The lacquered floors, the real wood bleachers, the block construction. The banners will remain, but this is a place blessed by memories of the athletes. It is also a place that may haunt the minds of former opponents.

This is a place of nostalgia. It is a place of honor. And in evidence, there is a name on the boards representing such recognition.

East Providence Gym Stories

Love, Love, Love – Bianca & Danny’s Hawaii Wedding Photography

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https://karmahill.com - The sweeping terrace of the Dragon Fruit Farm set the stage for Bianca & Danny’s beautiful Hawaii wedding photography. This airy affair boasted refined simplicity as far as the eye could see, complete with personal touches and sentimental details. Having once lived on Maui, Bianca fell in love with the island. She told us, “I […]The post Love, Love, Love – Bianca & Danny’s Hawaii Wedding Photography appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Evening Falls At Charlestown Beach by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - There is a very human attraction to early evening at the beach. Many go for spectacular sunsets, but there is more if one takes notice. It's not a need but does help in understanding the experience.

When arriving on the beach this particular late afternoon, the roar of the waves was audible from a distance. The air had a heavy scent of salt as the waves thundered. But a slow, almost imperceptible change occurred.

The change was the slow descent of the sun. In the east (as this photo views), the air changed and a pink sympathetic glow appeared. The waves started to calm as the air changed. The breeze that drove the surge dropped. The sound changed. The smell of the air changed. Calm surrounded us.

Sometimes, as humans, we need that natural change from tumult to calm. It's a reas

Reflected And Natural Newport Harbor by Keith R Wahl

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Reflected And NaturalA natural shingled shack at the end of a pier with reflections in Newport Harbor's water.




Newport, Rhode Island is a place sometimes best observed in the off-season. In the summer, the place bustles with a mix of people, modern design vessels, and classics that seen only here. It is a melange of crossing cultures and times.

In the off-season, the late fall through the early spring, the removal of the modern veneer occurs. Then we see Newport Harbor as it was in the past. It is a way to step back into time.

(All photos are from our "Seascapes/Shoreline" Portfolio)

Above The Water Shack


Above The Water ShackA structure perfectly suited for observing marina operations reflected in the waters of Newport Harbor.




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Fishing Vessel Port-Bow View by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Fishing Vessel Aces High Port-Bow ViewF/V Aces High alongside a Galilee pier in the early evening. Port-bow view.




F/V Aces High alongside a Galilee pier in the early evening. Port-bow view.

The sun turns milky in appearance as a light fog settles in the atmosphere. A fishing vessel settles in for the night. Dockside activity starts in a few hours under lights, but for now, activity has settled.

The vessel shows graceful curves in this port-bow view. The sheer sweeps from stem to stern in a beautiful sweep. Even at rest, the vessel's flared bow seems ready to throw water aside.

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Neighborly Flowers Reaching Out by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - "You are as welcome as the flowers in May." ~ Charles Macklin (Irish Poet)

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Neighborly Flowers Reaching OutA batch of neighbors flowers in bloom on a late afternoon in springtime




We have a neighbor that has the most manicured lawn and landscape in the neighborhood. He's that rugged, grisly-voiced aging veteran that takes pride in everything he does. Disciplined and creative. Meticulous. The gent you trust with a problem. This is the gent that you trust with your sons. And when you need a laugh, there is a welcoming smile, wave, and a conversation full of dry wit.

Our neighbor is aging now. We send our sons over to help him out. When the cords of wood come, we send them over to help

Scarborough Winter Viewing by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - It's the end of the day. It has been a fun time at the beach. You slow the pace as you walk as if you don't want to leave. You stop by the pavilion and look around one last time before leaving. You take in the waves, the smell, the sand, and the... snow?

Yes, the snow does come to the beach. When the beach is a part of your life, there are choices to make. You either run from it, you ignore it, or you embrace it. We choose to embrace what we have.

All photos are from our "Winter Scenes" Portfolio

Scarborough Viewing North By The Pavilion


In the summer, Scarborough Beach is a place to play in bare feet. In winter, we still play but bundled up with appropriate footwear.




Scarborough Viewing North By The Pavilion


Scarborough Viewing North By The PavilionIn th

Fort Adams Cleat by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Fort Adams CleatA cleat on the pier of Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island. Rose Island and the Newport Bridge in the background.




A cleat on the pier of Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island. Rose Island and the Newport Bridge in the background.

I have read that piers are much cherished as the focal points of their towns. If that so, then the cleat on the pier is the most overlooked item and the most useful.

This is the object that vessels tie off to. This allows for ships to visit, ferries to offload, and the loading and unloading of cargo. If not for the modest cleat, there would be no spring lines for maneuvering. The cleat is the one item that makes the pier work.

Sitting on the pier at Fort Adams

Breachway Brilliance by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Brilliant, clear sunlight as the sun sets over Rhode Island Sound. Sometimes, it is nice to just sit and watch the sun sink into the western horizon. 

Breachway Brilliance


Breachway BrillianceBrilliant sunset at the Charlestown Breachway looking over Rhode Island Sound.




Brilliant sunset at the Charlestown Breachway looking over Rhode Island Sound.

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Coast Guard Station Point Judith by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Coast Guard Station Point JudithClose aboard at the Point Judith Coast Guard Station in the Port of Galilee




Summer on the islands and mainland means Coast Guard Station opening and enhancement. These stations will be part of the radio chatter on boats in the surrounding area. Sometimes, something serious will come across.

"Semper Paratus" is the motto. "Ever Ready" is the meaning. The summer months are especially busy for the Coast Guard. They must be ready to serve ports and recreational and commercial maritime traffic.

We see that Coast Guard Station Point Judith embodies a sense of readiness. Boats faced outward at their docks, ready to go.

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Sheer Reflection by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Carl G. Evers (1907-2000) was a German-born American maritime artist who worked in watercolors. He had a flair for picking up the lines of vessels. He would often match off high bows and parallel sheer lines. In so doing, he allowed the natural lines of the vessels to create the art in his work.

Invoking Mr. Evers here in an ever so subtle fashion in Newport Harbor is not out of step. The classic launch inboard of the sweeping sheer of the sailing vessel. The reflections picked up in the flat calm of the water. The artist would find pleasure in this little scene.

This view is a nice reminder that subtle art is all around us. All we have to do is appreciate these sights.

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Sheer ReflectionA sailing vessel's reflection in

Made From RI Gallery Weekly Roundup, February 20 to 25, 2021 by Keith R Wahl

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - It's been busy at Made From RI Gallery as we are constantly searching and finding new subjects. We tend to not just find photos but also put some meaningful words around the pictures, so please click through and read what these items are all about... 

Here we go... 

One of our favorites from the week: Found History: The Old Man's Face Of Narragansett. Part of Rhode Island's all but forgotten history.


Old Man's Face Close UpThe historic visage of the Old Man's Face rock formation off Point Judith, Narragansett, Rhode Island.




We see it all summer long, but what do the Carriage House ruins near Scarborough Beach look like in the snow? Find out in Snow Covered At The Ruins


Snow Covered At Ruins 1View of the Carriage House Ruins at Black Point from Sca

Beach Waves Under Dramatic Skies by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"I always like to say hello to the ocean, because no matter what, it will wave back to me." ~Unknown


Some have expressed that I have saltwater in my veins. That I have nervous shakes when I go inland for two long. These are obvious hyperbole that is only funny because of their juxta positioned veracity.

In reality, I have spent time inland. I have spent much more time on or near the water. There is a reason why I live near the beach. This is the place for comfort, thoughtfulness, and inspiration. And the ocean never fails to offer its welcome.

Beach Waves Under Dramatic Skies 

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Beach Waves Under Dramatic SkiesWaves rolling in at high tide under dramatic skies at Matunuck Beach, South Kingstown, Rhode Island




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Walking East At Indian Run Reservoir by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - One of the greatest questions that I receive is how someone who has spent so much time on the water also is an avid hiker. The answer I usually give is that it is surprising that I have spent so much time on the water.

My time hiking is somewhat natural. My grandfather was a Swiss immigrant. They are almost born hiking where he came from (I still have his hiking staff). It is somewhat natural for me to appreciate a long walk (or a short one when a long walk cannot be had). My proclivity for this activity may not be cultural or genetic in its makeup, but it might as well be.

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Walking East 1A snowy trail walking in the woods surrounding Indian Run Reservoir in Wakefield, Rhode Island.




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Hope Of Rhode Island by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - I am writing this on the eve of a day that changed us all. On March 13, 2020, we picked up our children from a school that they would never enter again and locked down. Our futures were uncertain. More uncertain than we knew.

But, we live in Rhode Island. The state motto is "Hope". A motto that traces its roots back to Rhode Island's founder, Roger Williams. We live in a place where Hope and its symbols are all around us. If the symbol and motto are not present, sometimes a creative soul makes it so. Hope endures. Hope lasts. Hope uplifts. Hope sees us through. Hope is what anchors our soul.

When there is nothing else, when all is uncertain as this year has been, we have had Hope. We are Rhode Islanders. Our desire is to share that Hope beyond our borders. It's our gif

Over Narragansett Bay by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"Behind the clouds, the sun is still shining..."



Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,



"The Rainy Day", Stanza Three, Line Two


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Awe Over Narragansett BaySpringtime clouds above Narragansett Bay refracting the sun




When photographing Narragansett Bay, I have made it a practice not to be operating a boat myself. This view is why. I love operating boats and I have a reputation as a seaman, but this is a different function. While photographing, I utilize the same powers of observation used in vessel operation. Then I allow myself to add in a sense of awe.

Here we have a couple of examples. I looked up. The weather was on the cusp of being beautiful or going completely upside down. The resu

Driftwood Tree And Waves At Matunuck by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Driftwood Tree And Waves At MatunuckDriftwood tree ashore on Matunuck Beach as waves roll in off the sound




I once read that the waves are the voice of the tides. It's true. As the winds increase against the tide, the resistance will generate waves. The motion of the earth adds to the action with swells. This is a simplistic explanation but it piques our interest in the waves.

But what the wind and tide deposit on the beach attracts the beachcomber and beachgoer. Driftwood in this case. An entire driftwood tree. The bark stripped and every grain raised. Soaked with salt (it would pop with explosive crackles if burned). A fascination deposited on the beach.

Driftwood Tree And Raised Grain

Often Viewed Not Often Seen by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Often Viewed Not Often SeenA transition point between the hiking area at Black Point and Scarborough Beach. The snow is highlighting the Carriage House remnant and beach houses.




A transition point between the hiking area at Black Point and Scarborough Beach. The snow is highlighting the Carriage House remnant and beach houses.

Sailing on excursion boats and ferries, I developed the habit of turning around from time to time. The concept was to find out what action was occurring around the vessel. It was a safety matter and good seamanship and ship handling. To be succinct, the habit developed and honed my awareness of my surroundings.

This development of awareness has made me more sensitive to transition points. These transition points are temporal and p

Turtle Hiding In Shell by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Turtle Hiding In ShellA turtle hiding in his shell near the Great Swamp in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




A turtle hiding in his shell near the Great Swamp in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

One of the members of the animal kingdom that we have encountered more often in recent years is the turtle. What we have photographed is one of these retracted into their shell.

In reality, it is more precise to call this shelled creature a "Terrapin". Terrapins live on land and in water, usually in swamps, ponds, lakes, and rivers. This one is resting in the area of the Great Swamp Management Area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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Charlestown Winter Sunset by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - "Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty." ~ John Ruskin

There are days where one needs to go out and find a sunset. Fortunately, we live in Rhode Island. We have sunsets in abundance. 

Charlestown Winter Sunset











A winter sunset as seen from the Breachway at Charlestown, Rhode Island.

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