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Dandelions And Sunshine by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"You fight dandelions all weekend, and late Monday afternoon there they are, pert as all get out, in full and gorgeous bloom, pretty as can be, thriving as only dandelions can in the face of adversity."



~ Hal Borland


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Dandelion And Sunshine




Dandelions provoke mixed feelings wherever we go. This especially applies in our own yards. They signify something that is not accepted in our lawn culture. All the same, they reach out to us in sunny contrast to the green grass.

Here I have walked our yard in the morning sun. Crows are making their noise as another bird chirps. And reaching to the early light through the shadows are the dandelions. I decide that since they have asserted themselves on th

Dandelion In Moon Shapes by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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“Most of the dandelions had changed from suns into moons.” Vladimir Nabokov


Dandelion Profile (Select Image or Title To See In A Larger Format)


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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A Shy Rose by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"The rose does not have a why; it blossums without reason, forgetful of self and oblivious to our vision." ~ Angelus Silesius


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Spring Rose Hiding Behind LeavesSpringtime rose peeking out between the leaves




Our roses have given us much joy over the last year when we could not venture far. They are making their first appearance of the current year. The first blossom appears, deep within the bush, wondering if it is safe to come out.
 

Springtime Rose Emerging


Springtime Rose EmergingSpringtime rose peeking out between the leaves




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My Tree Is Gone, But The Picture Remains by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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To photograph: it is to put on the same line of sight the head, the eye and the heart. ~Henri Cartier-Bresson


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Matunuck's Lonely TreeMatunuck's Lonely Tree is a tree with no reason but stands at the edge of what was once farmland and what is still beach during a weather event at sunset. A commenter view this photo simply said, "I see Hope". Being that this photo was taken at the Rhode Island shore, it is fitting to invoke "Hope" (the state motto).




"My" tree is gone. I went for a walk on Matunuck Beach with my wife today and "my" tree was gone. Lost to the wind, wave, tides, and erosion of winter.

I call it "my" tree because I entered a photograph of

Morning Views On The Pawcatuck by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Southerly Morning View On The PawcatuckEarly in the day on the Pawcatuck River




Mornings are quiet on the river. It is as if there is an old man alongside the banks telling everything to slow down. The current runs with deceptive alacrity, but the appearance is quiet and serene. Reflective. Look south. Look north. Relax to the quiet rhythm of the river.
 

Northerly Morning View On The Pawcatuck


Northerly Morning View On The PawcatuckEarly in the day on the Pawcatuck River




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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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Seeded Dandelion Core by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Seeded Dandelion CorePuffery of the Dandelion gone to seed






The seed of another plant caught in the cloud of a dandelion gone to seed. It is fascinating how the dandelion itself is as clear as crystal. Yet, despite clarity, there obscuring in the diffused glow of tender tendrils. Our clear sight becomes a mystery.

Dandelion Constellation


Dandelion ConstellationPuffery of the Dandelion gone to seed




Caught In The Dandelion Orbit


Caught In The Dandelion OrbitPuffery of the Dandelion gone to seed




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Lobster Trap On Wintry Beach by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Walking on the beach in winter is a different experience than in the summer. In the summer, they drag and clean the beach daily. In the winter, the gull's natural "raw bar" leaves fascinating shells all over. And then there are the remains of fishing and items such as lobster traps washed ashore.

The lobster traps are usually beaten up as they have been turning about on the bottom. They have hung up on rocks and pounded in the surf. They are a mess of vinyl-coated mal-formed and bent wire by the time they come ashore.

In this case, someone dragged the trap up to the dunes. The wind has started showing patterns in the sand as the dune grass bends. Even without snow, this is winter on the beach, and it is fascinating to see. We will join in the cleanups come spring.

Lobster

Lines, Function, and Working Beauty by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Stern View WaterlineStern view of a working boat cabled out in Dutch Harbor, Jamestown, Rhode Island.




I love classic styles of workboats and fishing vessels. This is but one example. The hardy work vessel is functional and open. The graceful lines lend to its function.

A powerful stem juts above the high bow. The level of the bow is perfect for splitting open waves and throwing them aside. This keeps the operator safe and dry.

The sheerline comes from the need to have a lower middle and stern for working and hauling. In this case, a winch rigged on the console says that they are hauling traps with this boat.

This boat carries its width to its stern and transom. This gives it "wide shoulders" and support as items come up over the size in working. Thi

Sun And Waves Paint A Scene by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Sun And Waves Paint A SceneThe coastline of Conanicut Island at Fort Getty, Jamestown, Rhode Island. A sunny, windy day at the rocky shore.




There are those photographers who work to capture the perfect sunrise or sunset. I practice this on occasion myself. But I also find that there is a lot of daytime bracketed between the sunrise and the sunset. In that time, I hike, sail, and do a lot more. Sometimes, these conditions are harder to photograph in bright, harsh light. But the results are astounding to see.

This particular winter perambulation was on the western shore of Conanicut Island. Jamestown's Fort Getty. This is a section of the coast where shoreline access balances with preservation. Untamed and wild views result. One can imagine another unt

Marsh Grass by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - There is a certain undefined quiet comfort in being by marsh grass. One experiences a stillness that is only disturbed by the wind ruffling the grasses.
 

Marsh Grass


Marsh GrassMarsh grass is seen in the marsh area of Fox Hill Pond abutting Dutch Harbor, Jamestown, Rhode Island. A peaceful scene with marinas and the Newport Pell Bridge in the background.




That undefined quiet is one of the things that signify the benefits of marshland. Marshes are buffers between wave and storm action of the ocean or bay and more stable, fertile ground. Marshes and distribute nutrients into that fertile soil and filter out pollutants. They are also breeding grounds for commercial and recreational fish.

The quiet peace of looking at marsh grass holds a great deal of meaning. Given the calm fee

South County Winter Scene by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Three years. Well, more than three years, but three years simmering in the mind. Driving by one spot in all seasons thinking, "What a gorgeous scene that would be in winter".

My winter image has stayed in the back of my mind. Passing along this route when avoiding summer beach traffic. Avoiding the main traffic on Route 1 on school days. All those times passing by and thinking about how to find a place to pull over and take a winter shot in this one spot.

Well, it snowed last night. I was passing by. I pulled over. I climbed out of the van. I took the shot.

South County Winter Scene 1


South County Winter Scene 1A long-awaited classic winter scene along a regularly traveled route in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




South County Winter Scene 2


South County Winter Scene 2A

The Moment by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - 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

Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - This is what a clear winter day looks like at the beach. That stark blue sky? That's the result of a lack of moisture in the air. On this day, the condition couples with a wind that dried everything out. As the waves moved in on one side, the sand blew along in sympathetic waves with no moisture to hold it down.

The East Matunuck Beach wind turbine illustrates the strength of the wind. The tower was vibrating with a sound that indicated a material resonant frequency.

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Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 1


Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 1The wind blows in from the west southwest driving waves on to East Matunuck State Beach. The sky is blue with wispy clouds signifying dry air.




East Matunuck Beach Wind Turbi

Hollow Of The Tree by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - When hiking, I always revel in finding a hollow in a tree. For one thing, a hollow in a tree signifies old woodland. That tree has been there for a while. Hollows form from tree stress, fungi, or animals or insects burrowing into the heartwood.

A tree hollow acts as a resource or habitat for many vertebrate and invertebrate animals. It's a sign of life and activity. When found in the snow, as this one was, it is also a potential for shelter from the cold.

Hollow Of The Tree


Hollow Of The Tree




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Hollow of a tree in the snow. Found along the trail surrounding Indian Run Reservoir, Wakefield, 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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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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Rock Bridge Window On The Bay by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - The grain in the rock reveals the flow of water. The tide rushing in and out, the watery drill revealing its flow. It's as if a celestial being desired an open window to Narragansett Bay, willing the tides to open the aperture. We appreciate the view.

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Rock Bridge Window On The Bay


Rock Bridge Window On The BayA rock bridge is seen at low tide on the shore of Jamestown, Rhode Island's Fort Getty.




The Rock Bridge


The Rock BridgeA rock bridge is seen at low tide on the shore of Jamestown, Rhode Island's Fort Getty.




A rock bridge is seen at low tide on the shore of Jamestown, Rhode Island's Fort Getty.

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Indian Run Reservoir In Ice And Snow by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - “The hard soil and four months of snow make the inhabitants of the northern temperate zone wiser and abler than his fellow who enjoys the fixed smile of the tropics.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Indian Run Reservoir and its trails are in the heart of the "urban" part of the "suburban" village of Wakefield, Rhode Island. At one time in the not so distant past, it was part of a "rural route". An oasis of trails surrounding a reservoir fed by a myriad of rivers and streams. Snowed in and frozen in the winter.

It's cold, but I walk anyway. The air is bracing and clean. The sights are as sensational as a summer day.

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Indian Run Reservoir In Ice And Snow


Indian Run R

Classic Narragansett Beach Fence by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - 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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