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Window To History
Window To HistoryViewing the historical buildings of the South County museum through the windows of the Canonchet Estate Stable Ruins. Narragansett, Rhode Island
Living in Rhode Island, there are ample views into history. We live in the cradle of the birth of a nation. Visual metaphors of history are so ubiquitous that they are often taken for granted. We cannot afford to take this rich history for granted.
Having two boys in our household gives us a greater appreciation for that history. They are thirsty to learn, and we are anxious for them to learn. On this day, we combined some hiking by the salt marshes with our son's desire to learn blacksmithing. That led us to the South County Museum.
I could not help wandering into the Canonchet Estate Stable.
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No, these photos are not displaying preparation to ascend Santis. These images are from the Ocean House on Watch Hill here in Rhode Island.
There is cross purposing for these Rhode Island Swiss images. I have a post-pandemic invitation to show some of my work in Basel, Switzerland. My photographic work coupled with my late grandfather's artwork from years past. My grandfather is a native son of Switzerland, born outside Basel in Bubendorf. He emigrated to the United States, Rhode Island, in 1900. For many years, my grandfather was a lithographer, general artist, engrosser, and calligrapher.
By the by, if you ever find yourself in the position of taking a gondola ride to the top of Santis, do so. The view is spectacular. In the same vein, if you ever find yourself in a position of ha
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Snow Flows To Sea
Snow Flows To SeaThe snow on the rocks shapes itself as if water were flowing off the rocks to the water. At Black Point, Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Observing the snow on the rocks points to the natural ebb and flow of the shore. In studying the snow, it appears as graceful flowing water. In a sense, it is.
While the tide is out at this moment in time when the tide comes in and there is a storm, water drums in on these rocks. Over time, the receding waves have worn these rocks as the water seeks its natural level.
The snow has acted as a natural paintbrush to highlight the wave action. The ice shows the natural pools that form. This freezes the scene in place as the dynamic of the clouds move above and the waves below.
Soon, winter will recede as the water has.
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It was sunshine, whales, and tears of love on the gorgeous day Leanne & Shane eloped on Maui. Joyous and quaint, their Hawaii wedding perfectly suited the cozy and relaxed nature of their relationship. No elaborate decorations or overly complicated staging, just personalized details, a Hollywood-worthy gown, and the heartwarming sensation of genuine love. With […]The post Living Life to the Fullest – Leanne & Shane Eloped on Maui appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.
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Classics. Classic views, classic scenes, classic imagery are concepts that appear around our home. We escaped to take a walk on the beach before a snowstorm and found so much.
The beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island is a few short miles from our home. It's a place that we are familiar with, but it changes a great deal in a short time. Wind and wave of winter storms did not erode but instead shifted the contours of the beach (and more photos to come).
Encapsulating the changes was the shifting of one fence. It captured the sun and cast shadows in a wonderful way. Grasses on the dunes and clouds scudding in the background. A classic view sustaining until summer comes again.
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Narragansett Beach Fence
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Snow, Clouds & Waves
Snow by the water at Black Point, Narragansett, Rhode Island
Snow by the shore is something that makes one choose. One either enjoys the snow by an area that they consider to be a summer place or not. Either way, the snow remains. I choose to enjoy the snow and the change of scenery.
Walking at Black Point, the scene is spectacular. The rocks covered in snow. Yes, we tread with care. The tide pools take on different hues as they ice over.
The waves still roll in and crash on the rocks. The soft, white clouds above frame the scene in the dying winter afternoon light. The scenes are enjoyable.
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Icy Tide Pools
Icy Tide PoolsSnow by the water at Black Point, Narragansett, Rhode Island
Icy
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Ripples And Stones (Select the photo to see in a larger format)
Ripples And StonesViewing rocks and stones in the water at Whale Rock Refuge in Narragansett, Rhode Island
Clear waters and the entrance of Narragansett Bay. The remarkable clarity of water found at the shore of Whale Rock Preserve reveals so much.
Among the revealed are stones of a variety of colors and textures. We have questioned this recent clarity and have wondered why this condition exists.
One reason for the cleanliness is the regular tidal current clearing these areas. We theorize that another reason is the relative recency of oyster and mussel farming. Oysters and mussels are bivalve water filters, cleaners, of water. Support for this theory is also the finding of eelgrass in various spots.
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“If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” – Hippocrates
(This blog is a continuation of Walking East At Indian Run Reservoir)
There is a change in the temperament of scenery when shifting from east to west while hiking. The air changes with where one faces the breeze. The light changes as well, becoming brighter as one walks toward the afternoon sun. So too does the attitude of the hiker change.
I was not in a bad mood on this walk as the opening quote from Hippocrates might suggest. But, I found that my attitude having spent the time in thought in the snow had improved nonetheless. Like changing direction from east to west, everything was a little different... and even better than when I started.
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Red Maples and Cedar dominate the 3,349 acres of The Great Swamp area of Kington, Rhode Island. Here they reflect in a feeder stream after a spring rain.
"Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Great Swamp ReflectionsReflections in the historic Great Swamp area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Reflections in the historic Great Swamp area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island
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Clean, pristine, untarnished. Words that come to mind looking across fields of snow. We can see the remaining stalks of past growth and furrows from previous tilling. The snow serves as a reset to the world as the world awaits Spring and new, fresh growth.
The snow seems to say, "Rest. A new life will begin soon." A message of reassurance that we all need.
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Fields Of Snow - Tilling Shadows
Fields Of Snow - Tilling ShadowsAmong the farmer's fields in Rhode Island. The furrows of tilled soil creating subtle rows covered in snow.
Among the farmer's fields in Rhode Island. The furrows of tilled soil creating subtle rows covered in snow.
Fields Of Snow - Frosted Growth
Fields Of Snow - Frost
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"The older I grow the more do I love spring and spring flowers. Is it so with you?" ~ Emily Dickinson
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Blossoming PinkPink flowers in spring
The sun's descent is a little bit later in April. Its special light gives soft illumination to the changes that April brings. Changes that we have awaited with tense patience since the end of winter.
We wait, watch, and anticipate as we watch our favorite plantings. Passing a favored bush, we check for the potential of buds daily. Then they appear. It's not overnight. The perception is that the slow progress may not be happening, but it is. And then, the glorious color of pink appears. It is here. In the soft afternoon light, the harbinger of true spring i
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Late Afternoon On The Saugatucket
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Late Afternoon On The SaugatucketLate afternoon on the Saugatucket River from Silver Lake Avenue. The sun filters through the clouds and trees casting the first of the reds and oranges of sunset.
"The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!"
~Ansel Adams
An enjoyable aspect of photography is that it sometimes captures surreal reality. These moments of seeming surrealism only last for a moment. How does one capture that moment? You have to be lucky enough to be there and aware of your surroundings.
This was my situation this afternoon looking north along the Saugatucket. I can explain the effects in view through optics, physics and, meteorolog
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Beetles Before Restoration (select link to see a larger photo)
Beetles Before RestorationBeetle Cats in shades of worn buff stacked and awaiting restoration at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island.
Beetle Cats in shades of worn buff stacked and awaiting restoration at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island.
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that will make me wax nostalgic than the view of a Beetle Cat. Next to that would be the restoration of a Beetle Cat. I have the model of a Beetle Cat over my shoulder as I write.
The summer of my fourteenth year, I shelled out some of my quahogging money and bought a Beetle Cat. I spent my summer sanding, painting, and repairing. There were no broken frames, but there was a n
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I am writing about something that I do not usually write about. That is me. Well, what I am doing and where we are going.
I, Keith R Wahl, and the photographer for Made From RI Gallery have launched a campaign on "Buy Me A Coffee". It's a support site for a project. Here we only ask for a cup of coffee or two in building and telling you some amazing stories.
The concept is to lead up to a book of photographs and essays about Shoreline and Waterfront life. There are unique stories that need telling. Stories about how people work, play and live on the shore.
Arthur At Black PointArthur at Black Point. Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of 2020 Hurricane Season; though hundreds of miles offshore, it brings its drama to the shores of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
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Every storm has a moment. That moment is where the storm starts to break up, the clouds part, and the sun asserts its authority over the sky. I always find that moment as hopeful as it is beautiful.
The Moment 1
The Moment 1The moment that a storm starts to break up and the sun shines through the snow-filled clouds at iced-over Indian Run Reservoir, Wakefield, Rhode Island
The Moment 2
The Moment 2The moment that a storm starts to break up and the sun shines through the snow-filled clouds at iced over Indian Run Reservoir, Wakefield, Rhode Island
The Moment 3
The Moment 3The moment that a storm starts to break up and the sun shines through the snow-filled clouds at iced over Indian Run Reservoir, Wakefield, Rhode Island
The moment that a storm starts to break up and the
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A Visit From Carol
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A Visit From CarolThe Mountain Laurel visits in June
Mountain Laurel carries with it the nickname "Carol". It is significant to our family that it flowers in June. It means that a family member that has passed comes to visit.
The lady who would swim around Great Island in Narragansett. The lady who costumed theater groups. The lady who loved swordfish. The lady who left us too soon. The grandmother our children never knew. My wife's mother. Her name was Carol.
So, we remember and talk. We share memories. Because, pink and bright, we have received A Visit From Carol.
Carol Mountain Laurel
Carol Mountain LaurelThe Mountain Laurel visits in June
Mountain Laurel Cluster
Mountain Laurel Cl
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Moonstone Beach is a Rhode Island beach that tends to be less occupied for a variety of reasons. The primary reason is that it is often sectioned off to allow for the nesting of the Piping Plover.
A result of this allowing for nesting is that Moonstone tends to be a trifle more pristine. Even so, things will wash ashore, it is the way of life at the beach. In this case, a section of line, hawse, has come ashore as parted from a ship or tug and barge. Given the currents, this hawse might have drifted in from Europe or the middle Atlantic.
Some creative soul took the opportunity in that which washed ashore. They decided to show their love for the beach in an impromptu artwork. So we, in kind, have preserved that piece to pass along to the world. Because we too love the beach.
Beach
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"I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently?" ~ Lewis Carroll
Bright sun and crisp air and freshly fallen snow. It clings to the trees and every bit of growth, bright and fresh. Stepping through the landscape encounters puffs of silver powder followed by a crunch. The sun illuminates all under bright blue skies. Look at the forecast because more snow is on the way.
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Footprints In New Snow
Footprints In New Snow
Snow Shadow Fall
Snow Shadow FallShadows falling on fresh snow at the Tuckertown Fishing Area, South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Walking In Snow Shadows
Walking In Snow ShadowsShadows falling on fresh snow at the Tuckertown Fishing Area, South Kin
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“Most of the dandelions had changed from suns into moons.” Vladimir Nabokov
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Dandelion Profile Dandelion gone to seed
Do dandelions have a dark side? This I do not know. I am amazed about their transformation from yellow flowering plants to fuzzy globes. Nabakov was right; dandelions change from suns to moons.
Dandelion Overhead View
Dandelion Overhead ViewDandelion gone to seed
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We were enchanted with Kirsten & Tyler’s magical Maui elopement. The couple tied the knot on the peak of Haleakalā, enwrapped in a satin cloud of ʻohu, a light mountain mist. Rain is a sacred blessing in Hawaiian culture, a symbol of approval sent from the heavens to mark an auspicious day. And after witnessing […]The post An Auspicious Day – Kirsten & Tyler’s Maui Elopement appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.
