Carol Wontkowski Artworks Gallery

Beauty of Its Own
Photography. This lovely tree presented itself through the morning fog. I couldn’t resist capturing its special beauty. I was captivated by its graceful form.
Gerbera Daisy
Photography. A different take on a gerbera daisy.
When the Afternoon is Ending
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Spring Awaits
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In Rotation
Photography, Paper. In Rotation is one of the current Entwined Collection on my website. Always looking to add to this collection.
A Calming Melody
Photography, Paper. I love when it rains. There is something about a rainy day. It has the feel of calm and relaxation. The pitter patter of droplets on the window pane play a constant tune reminding me to take it easy.…
Attracting Butterflies
Photography, Paper. When I was offered a bunch of Butterfly Bush flowers from the yard of the owner of the local florist, I jumped at the chance. I knew exactly what vase I would use and how to arrange the flowers. I ho…
Late Summer Bouquet
Photography, Paper. As Summer begins to fade, so do the seasonal flowers that are available. The local florist contacted me about having gotten some new and somewhat different flowers in so naturally I had to see what t…
Hat and Hydrangea
Photography, Paper. I have a straw hat that I wanted to include in some still life photos but couldn't quite get it right. During hydrangea season, I pulled it out. Trying different setups with different flowers wasn't…
Bastketful of Sun
Photography, Paper. Who doesn't love a sunflower? Just the name implies joy and happiness. These yellow beauties grace the landscape with their tall stems, quietly singing the sweetness of the day wherever they grow. Th…
Japanese Anemone Bouquet
Photography, Paper. While searching online for seasonal flowers, I happened across the Japanese Anemone. Different fo the anemone, I thought it wold be something a little different to capture in still lifes. I put it in…
Japanese Anemone
Photography, Paper. When first I saw a Japanese Anemone online, I thought it was a lovely flower. Never having actually seen one in real life I thought I should order some to photograph. I'm very happy that I did.
Spoonful of Summer
Photography, Paper. I have wanted to photograph these wooden kitchen utensils for years (literally) but every time I tried to put together a still life, it just did not work out. Enter the black eyed susans and yarrow.…
Cosmos
Photography, Paper. Always looking for different flowers to photograph, my local florist contacted me with flowers they had recently acquired from the their trip to the warehouse. As soon as I saw these cosmos I knew th…
Fleurs d'ete
Photography, Paper. I've had this bowl for many years and have wanted to capture it's simple beauty. Since I have had an abundance of flowers lately, the thought of photographing it full of blue and white flowers crosse…
Le Bain de Fleurs
Photography, Paper. For some time, I've wanted to photograph a vintage pitcher and wash basin. after much perusing online for an reasonably priced one for my needs, I found this set. All I needed were the accoutrements…
Summer's Bounty
Photography, Paper. Straw flower and strawberries, how can you go wrong? A beautiful cobalt blue pitcher to embrace the flowers and there you have it. Summer.
Summer Tea
Photography, Paper. Keeping with my latest trend in still life photographs, I have wanted to capture this teapot for a very long time. Nothing I tried seemed to bring out its beauty until recently. The florist from whom…
Larkspur and Lace
Photography, Paper. Recently, my local florist texted me about a new selection of flowers that had arrived and thought I might be interested in photographing some of them. She was right. Larkspur was one of the flowers…
Queen Ann's Lace
Photography, Paper. What do you think of when you hear "Queen Ann's Lace"? The flower is as delicate as its name. Introducing it to a still life I wanted props thatb reflected some of its delicate qualities. My mom's ch…
Summer Harvest
Photography, Paper. While hydrangeas are in season here in New England, I want to make the most of their lush beauty. This is another still life that attempts to portray their exuberance.
Blue Hydrangeas
Photography, Paper. It's hydrangea season and who doesn't like these big, fluffy flowers. In concert with a lovely turine and a few blueberries, I thought would make a great still life. I don't think I was wrong.
Poppies in a Vase
Photography, Paper. This Spring/early Summer I've been concentrating on still lifes and flowers. Well, flowers are my go-to but this year I've been doing more still life photos with them. This one was taken in the fairl…
Poppies
Photography, Paper. Having wanted to photograph poppies for some time, I finally got my opportunity. They don't grow in the area in which I reside so I had to order them from the local florist. after several different s…
A Rose is a Rose...
Photography, Paper. Roses. Just the name implies beauty and love, not to mention the prickly little thorns that adorn each stem (ouch!). This beauty was picked from a garden (psst! It's a secret).
Sweet Pea
Photography, Paper. There's something about a Sweet Pea. An unassuming flower with petals that so not conform to the typical floral design. They are free spirits of the floral world. They arrive for a short time in spri…
From the Garden
Photography, Paper. This watering can has been waiting for an opportunity to be photographed. Finally, I found a way to express it's antique beauty.
White Hydrangeas
Photography, Paper. Spring, in addition to a special occasion, bring forth a plethora of flowers, both outdoors and in arrangements. As always, I am drawn to trying to capture and create as much beauty from the existing…
Chives
Photography, Paper. A friend gave me some chives, I think to photograph. So before I planned to eat therm, I wanted to capture their natural beauty.
Cala Lily
Photography, Paper. I have photographed cala lilies before but didn't quite feel like what I had captured conjured the essence of this beautiful and elegant flower. Having a received a gorgeous arrangement of flowers fo…
Candy Pink Ranunculus
Photography, Paper. I love the tightly compressed petals of he ranunculus. Never a boring flower to photograph. And pink is one of my favorite colors so this photo session was truly enjoyable.
Orange you Worried
Photography, Paper. Always thinking of witty comments, my orange friends gave me this idea.
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Photography, Paper. I don't know much about these little gems except that I got them from the florist. But they are different and though the photo doesn't show it, they are small.
Summer On My Mind
Photography, Paper. The sight of this pitcher with hydrangeas inspired me to capture the serene moment.
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Photography, Paper. Thinking about funny sayings this one came to mind.
Nine Times Out of Ten
Photography, Paper. Wanting to recognize someone very special for their achievement, I arranged these M & Ms in the amount of time in which it took.
Mesmerized
Photography. Intending to show the less captured side of a rhododendron, I came in very close the the center. I found the shading mesmerizing.
Pear Repair
Photography. Midway during the pandemic, unusual ideas cropped up in my mind. So here is one of them.
From a Window
Photography. This is a personal portrait. Of myself. The photographer. The young woman is me, of course, running from the camera which implies my shyness, though wanting to be seen. I'll let you put the rest of the puzz…
Spring Break
Photography. I had recently decided to save eggshells, having some ideas for photos in mind. however, this wan't one of them. Strangely, having some daffodils at my disposal, I glanced at the eggshells and a new idea wa…
In Honor of Ukraine
Photography. In late February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. The impetus was a Putin's thirst for power. The colors of the Ukraine flag are blue and gold, thus the title. And while the country's flower is the sunflower,…
Daffodil
Photography. The daffodil, a harbinger of Spring. From a bouquet a friend bought for me.
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Photography. Always looking for a better way to present images, I had a group of tulips in a vase. The way they fell prompted me to capture their beauty.
Lilyanna
Photography. Having had the pleasure of this little lady's presence one Summer afternoon, I caught her off guard.
That Certain Something
Photography. An afternoon in the local park I met with a friend to take photos of her and her son.
Summer in Hand
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Starry Night at the Taj Mahal
Photography. As winter chilled, I would always look for her signature on my windows. On particularly cold mornings, the frost would creae patterns of all different kinds. This was a little bit of India.
Nicely Iced
Photography. It was a frigid, New England evening, in the dead of winter. The sun was setting. I was down by the reservoir, looking for something to capture that was reminiscent of the day when I saw it. The pink sunset…
Knit Together
Photography. Wanting to create an image from one or more images, I pored through the extensive collection on my computer. After much deliberation in selecting those that would work well together, This is the final resul…
Royal Whisper
Photography. Always enticed by cloud formations, sunsets, and sunrises with their gorgeous displays of color, Royal Whisper is no exception.
Hellebore
Photography. These lovely, and relatively unrecognized, Spring flower grace the ground upon which they grow. These were given to me by one of my sisters, who, upon a visit, brought them. It is very, very unusual to find…
White Alstromeria
Photography. Alstromerias are year round flowers. By that I mean they can be found year round in all kinds of floral bouquets. This particular little group was given to me and I thought the graceful, delicateness of it…
Dahlia
Photography. Always interested in photographing flowers, this mini dahlia came in an arrangement from a friend. I loved the looped petals and decided to give it a whirl to record it's unique beauty.
December
Photography. Thinking about December and how it "feels" to me, I put into words those thoughts accompanied by a visual.
November
Photography. I wanting to express my thoughts about the month of November, I also wanted to provide a visual that would help to provide an emotional connection to my sentiments.
Indian Summer
Photography. "Indian Summer" is an impressionistic image of a little slice of Autumn.
October
Photography. When thoughts of Autumn began to swirl in my mind like the vibrant leaves dancing in the October breeze, I wanted to put into words how this gentle, seasonal transition felt. The days are shorter, the sun i…
For September
Photography. In an attempt to put my thoughts and feelings about the month of September down on paper, this photo and poem (of sorts), I think, expresses it perfectly.
Shelter
Photography. A portrait of sorts.
Sunflower
Photography. As I am always looking to photograph flowers I haven't photographed before, or to improve on the quality of those I have, I was given some sunflowers, which were a new challenge. Initially they were fresh,…
Sunflower Trio
Photography. I was given three sunflowers. They may have been older than I thought or maybe deprived of enough water in transit to me. Anyway, they lost a number of petals but there was still enough life in them to capt…
Autographs of Angels
Photography. Looking to capture the ever-present alstromeria a little different than the norm, I came across a poem that fit this photograph perfectly.
Dreams
Photography. During the pandemic, I created a series that represented thoughts within. This is one of those images. While we all have dreams, mine seemed to become more prolific during this time.
Afternoon Breeze
Photography. I had always wanted to capture a curtain taken by the breeze. There is such a feel of freedom in it. This particular afternoon I took my place, waited, over and over again for the breeze to sweep the curtai…
August Sunset
Photography. Being a cloud and sunset lover, I have always enjoyed looking up at the sky at the end of the day to see what Divine creation might be on display. This particular evening, the sky and clouds were an orange/…
Spring Captured
Photography. Violets. Tiny, unassuming, little flowers. They grace the meadow floor or anywhere they can grow freely, yet their presence is without mistake. I always look forward to their appearance when the temperature…
Alstromeria
Photography. Alstromerias usually end up as fillers for floral bouquets. I wanted to show off their loveliness in a different way.
Bloomin'
Photography. I'm always excited to see buds emerging from my amaryllis bulbs because to watch the stalks climb up and out of that nurtured space is, without a doubt, truly spectacular. They are all kept together (easier…
Leftovers
Photography. I had the idea of placing some faded orchid blossoms on a China plate. This was for the "Beauty Fading" collection on this website. The notion seemed unusual but, I thought I'd try it. After a few photos, I…
Intoxicated Beauty
Photography. One of my amaryllis finished blooming and I thought the faded blossoms had a certain elegance to them. So, instead of a vase, I decided to use a wine glass, because like fine wine, there is a certain taste…
Campanula Bouquet
Photography. I can't seem to get enough of photographing the inexhaustible kinds of flowers. This is a bouquet of Campanula. While their blooms are similar to Tulips, their stalks and leaves are very different.
Amaryllis - Dancing Queen
Photography. I am always taken with excitement and anticipation when my amaryllis bulbs start to bud and bloom and I am always looking for new ways to capture their exquisite beauty.
The Moon
Photography. The moon was clear and bright. It lit the surrounding clouds. and I had to capture it.
Moon Swirl
Photography. On a moonlit evening, I saw the clouds gather, embracing the full moon. The event was just to the left of a barren maple tree and I knew I had to capture it.
Moon Rising
Photography. Looking to improve my images, I am continually reviewing those on my website to present better quality. While I liked some of what I saw in different images, I thought there might be a better way to present…
The Garden
Photography. For a short time now, I have wanted to put some of my prose/poetry/writing with a visual. So, I've gone through he hundreds of images I have, slowly and painstakingly layering image upon image to get the ri…
Tailfeathers
Photography. "Tailfeathers" is another image in the 'Entwined' collection. In reviewing each of the different images captured from different perspectives, this one looked very much like the plumes of colorful feathers s…
La Fleur
Photography. As part of the 'Entwined' series, La Fleur takes its [place as another floral-type image, created in the process of this collection.
Swish
Photography. As a cloud lover, I am always drawn to the heavens. Sunrise, sunset, midday, whenever its beauty chooses to reveal itself, I try to capture it. This was a particularly unusual sweep of color and clouds and…
Christmas Cactus
Photography. For several years now I've been trying to get a good photograph of my Christmas Cactus when it blooms in November. Needless to say, each year I've come up empty. But this year, I think I struck gold! It mus…
1946
Photography. This image is in honor of all our veterans, for their self sacrifices. May they all be richly blessed.
Figment of the Imagination
Photography. Working with fruit recently, I've wanted to put a slightly different spin on my still life photos. Rather than present them in traditional settings, I thought I would capture a little fun and creativity.
Blush
Photography. On a cloudy afternoon, I happened to notice the light from a hurricane lamp on the French lace curtain in the dining room. It was soft and warm, an inviting contrast to the cooler, cloudy weather on the opp…
Cascade
Photography, 24" x 18.5" x 1". I have attempted to photographically portray the lush, exuberant beauty of hydrangeas for a few years now. This time, I think I got it right.
Covenant
Photography. One summer afternoon, after it had rained, the sky burst into color and amidst the vibrance was a rainbow! The rainbow is a sign of God's covenant with man, after the Noahic Flood. "I establish my covenant…
Sails
Photography. When I used to sail, these are the sails of two sunfish, which were crossing paths in the bay.
In the Quiet
Photography. No matter where I go, no matter how uninteresting things may appear to be, I'm always looking for another moment to capture. Case in point, "When the Clouds Roll In." I was picking up work from one of the g…
Dawn's Caress
Photography. It was morning, a foggy morning, out on the lake. As some of you might already know, I am drawn to foggy days like a moth to a flame. There is so much mystery and emotion that lies within its corridors. Thi…
Banjo Pickin'
Photography. A friend loaned me this banjo to photograph for the 'Play Me a Melody' collection. I found its worn features had character. And, I needed a string instrument :-).
Ablaze
Photography. Having a bird's eye view affords me a perspective not offered to many. Being a cloud aficionado, it's great to capture the inimitable and unique cloud formations with their wide range of colors. This partic…
Solar Patchwork
Photography. The sun shining through the French lace curtains gives me plenty of opportunities to capture the play between the light and the weave of the lace.
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Waiting
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Rose Remembered
Photography, Paper. Rose remembered is a manipulated photograph of a dried rose, which has particular value to me. I wanted to give it an antique look, so as to portray it as I see it, now that it has faded.
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Autumn Fire
Photography. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I love the variations in the color of the trees. Taken in New Hampshire, another favorite of mine, these trees were spotted along the side of the road as teh sun was be…
Reaching for Warmth
Photography. This image was taken on a rainy day, believe it or not. I was looking upwards, working on a series titled "Ghost". Moving my camera around I paused on a tree, whose branches seemed to be reaching to where t…
Into Autumn
Just where does 'Into Autumn' take one? Into a colorful and inviting gala for the season? Or is it a facade, designed to lure the viewer closer to the entrance. You decide.
Sacrifice
Photography. On a fog-filled morning, I hurried out the door in an attempt to capture the short-lived mist that would permeate the entrance of the day. I wasn't quite sure what or where I would find, but find it I did.…
Sandal cookies (Custom Cookies by Nancy)
Photography. Sandal cookies, by Nancy Todaro. Nancy makes a wide array of these little works of art for "every" occasion. Check out her Facebook page at Custom Cookies by Nancy (or https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q…
Dreams in Bloom
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Bridal cookies (Custom Cookies by Nancy)
Photography. Bridal cookies, by Nancy Todaro. Nancy makes a wide array of these little works of art for "every" occasion. Check out her Facebook page at Custom Cookies by Nancy (or https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q…
Cala
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Faith
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Jigsaw
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Flip
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Pinwheel
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Green and Gold
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Etude
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Keyed In
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Vintage Trumpet
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Improv
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Pianissimo
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Up the Climb
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Dad
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Traces of Blue
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Resurgence
Photography. While visiting New Hampshire one Autumn, the sun was going down on the lake at the house in which we were staying. I noticed the reflection of the golden clouds and trees in the waters below. It was blurred…
But a Memory
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I am a Rain Cloud
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Andrea's Rose
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Far and Away
Entwined
America
The Heavens Declare-1
Hand Painted Lit Bottles by Paula Horton
Hand Painted Glasses by Paula Horton
Straw Hat
Candy Stripe
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Mixed Florals
Photography. Boxed cards are currently available in mixed florals for $25 (plus shipping if shipped). Six cards (with envelopes), blank inside for you to write a greeting or short note and each floral image different. E…
Frosty Morn and the Moon Said "Goodnight"
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Dance
Photography. Dance is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Dream World
Boothbay Harbor
Photography. Taken on a foggy weekend in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Repose
Photography. A take from the Straw Hat series.
Tulip Curls
Photography. I'm always on the lookout for another opportunity to display beauty in he decline of natural elements. A bunch of pink tulips were given to me by a friend. I religiously changed the water in the vase daily…
Shades of Winter
Photography. Wanting to visually express the stark, coldness of winter, "Shades of Winter" was created. Though winter has much beauty, I cjose, this time, to show a different side of the season.
The Anguish of Heartbreak
Photography. Another voice from within that most everyone can identify with is heartbreak and the anguish that seizes us when its presence takes hold. It is a dark, heavy feeling that washes over the soul. no one is imm…
Waves
Photography. I love my French lace curtains. They have been a creative inspiration for me in many different lighting situations. All I need to do is look.
The Gathering
Photography. Out for a walk one foggy morning, I couldn't help but try to capture the airy feeling all about me. Spotting this group of trees, I quickly positioned myself to record the scene. Though simple, it reminds m…
Simplicity
Photography. There is something about wildflowers that draw me to them. I've always loved them. Maybe it's the fact that they grow freely, wherever the soil suits them. Or that they are so carefree and don't seem to req…
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums, the heralds of Autumn.
Mist in the Harbor
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Heavenly Spectrum
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Floral Mix-3
Photography. Floral Mix-3. Cala Lily, Cyclamen, Peony, Lilacs, Yellow Alstromeria and Purple Hydrangea. Boxed cards are currently available in mixed florals for $24 (plus shipping if shipped). Six cards (with envelopes)…
Twister
Photography, 12" x 37". Twister is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Once Upon an Evening
As Winter Dawns
Stillness-2
Photography. A quiet walk amidst the trees on a foggy morning does the soul good. Being one with nature is always calming and this particular morning was no exception. I immersed myself in the cool mist as it wafted thr…
Possibly
Photography. This young lady was kind enough to render some time to let me photograph her. She did a fabulous job of posing.
Woodland Dancer
Photography. The dancer and I took to the local park for some outdoor photos. After over a hundred captures, she took a break, but posed .
Alice in Wonderland Revisited
Photography. For some time, I have thought about creating a still life reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland with some of my props. But, I was missing one essential piece that I thought would tie it all together: the Mad H…
Opalesce
Photography. Intrigued by the delicateness of the petals of a cyclamen flower that was fading, I decided to take a closer look. After determining what part of the flower I should photograph, the soft layers of a few pet…
A Season of Change
Photography, 14" x 13" x 1". 2020 will be remembered for a lot of things, not the least of which is the pandemic. In this emotionally charged visual, my attempt was to portray the sense of pain in so many ways for so ma…
Loner
Photography, 14" x 12 x 2". Taking a walk through the local park one foggy morning, I was looking for subjects to photograph. Having plenty of arbor residents, I spotted this lone tree, parted in the middle. It stood, s…
Passage
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Floral Mix-4
Photography. Floral Mix-4. White Lily, Chrysanthemum, Sunflower, Pink Hydrangea, Daisies and Pink Alstromeria. Boxed cards are currently available in mixed florals for $24 (plus shipping if shipped). Six cards (with env…
Maybe
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Confluence
Photography. Confluence is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
The Sailor Maiden's Longing
Dawn on the Bay
Crystal Mix
Dream Dancer
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Moonglow
Photography. I had thought about how sleep is a safe place, a hideaway from the day. Adding a photo that I thought represented the quiet peacefulness of that regenerative process completed my vision.
Solitaire
Photography. One foggy morn, I decided to head out early so as to catch the hovering mist before it dissipated. I decided on a local park that would have plenty of opportunities to capture this infrequent weather event.…
Beauty Still
Photography. The lifespan of a flower is fragile, lasting only days. And in that timeframe my mind is swirling with thoughts on how to possibly portray these delicate beauties from beginning to end. I spend the time I h…
Italian Medley
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Afternoon in the Park
A young couple with an infant wanted to have some photos of their newly minted family taken. On a sunny and warm October afternoon, we met at one of the local parks. This was my favorite from session.
The Green Slip
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Floral Mix-5
Photography. Floral Mix-5. Folding Hibiscus, White Hydrangea (close-up), Cyclamen, Flowering Maple (Abutilon), Yellow Alstromeria, Lilacs. Boxed cards are currently available in mixed florals for $24 (plus shipping if s…
Amidst the Dew
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Rooftops
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Wild at Heart
Photography, 24" x 18". Wild at Heart is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Moonlight Spell
Crystal Blue
Chair and Gown
Holding Summer
Photography. This accommodating young woman spent a good bit of time with me on a weekend morning, allowing me to photograph her for my website.
Winter Love
Photography. When I wrote Winter Love, I wanted to add the words to a photo. Going through my myriad of images, I decided upon this snow covered window, taken on a snowy day. It felt right.
Calling from the Mist
Photography. I was on my way home with a friend, who was driving, looking for something to photograph. As we drove down a rural road, I noticed a lone tree, in the mist, as if it were calling out to me. Thus the title.…
Confetti
Photography. Tulip time, Spring is one of my favorite seasons in which to capture its beauty. Unfortunately, the cut flowers I bring home only last so long and I am filled with the hope of once again being able to yet s…
Teatime
Photography. This small ceramic teapot was given to me by a friend. It has a matching sugar bowl and cream pitcher. I have wanted to photograph it or the whole set for some time but could not get the setting right. Plus…
Gently Tied
Photography. My friend's daughter agreed to let me photograph her on a cold morning. Being a creative herself, I knew she would understand what mood I was looking for when we talked it over. She wore an antique, full-le…
Solomon's Seal
I had no idea what the name of this flowering plant was, aside from truly liking it. I found out its name is "Solomon's Seal". Strange that I've never seen it before. However, I've chosen to add it to the Blooms collect…
Then You Were Gone
Photography. Another portrait of morning fog. It doesn't last long. Expedience to drop what you're doing and race to where you know it will give you what you're looking for is imperative. It didn't disappoint.
Together
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Floral Mix-6
Photography. Floral Mix-6. Sunflower, Cala Lily, Folding Hibiscus, White Hydrangea (close-up), Pink Alstromeria, Red Tulips. Boxed cards are currently available in mixed florals for $24 (plus shipping if shipped). Six c…
Not Quite Morning
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Fin
Photography. Fin is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Newport's Ocean Drive
In the Eyes That Dream
Crystal Forest 1
A Quiet Moment
Photography. This young lady was a very gracious participant in my attempts to portray a graceful mood versus her outstanding ability to dance.
Cry for Help
Photography. This image is actually taken from a larger one. While I was experimenting with the original, I decided to crop it. After cropping, I used some filters to get a totally different effect. The end result was w…
Wonder
Photography. In the "Voices From Within" series, I am attempting to give a visual voice to the feelings we experience within our souls, an evocative trip to a moment in time when when you might have experienced the feel…
Red Amaryllis
Photography. Early in the new year, my amaryllises will bloom. It is always exciting to see a bud peek from the well rested bulb and begin to shoot up. The surprise is never knowing how many blooms the bulb with produce…
Lavender Rose
Photography. The rose. The epitome of announcing one's love. It has many colors, some fragrant, some less so, but nevertheless, a flower for many different special occasions. This particular rose was from a birthday arr…
Peppers
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Fog Rollin' In
Photography. Boothbay Harbor, Maine. A fog-filled weekend. The sun never shone; not once. But the surrounding shoreline and its trappings provided plenty of opportunity to capture its visit.
Un Repos
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Floral Mix-7
Photography. Floral Mix-7. White Lily, Chrysanthemum, Peony, Flowering Maple (Abutilon), Purple Hydrangea, Daisies. Boxed cards are currently available in mixed florals for $24 (plus shipping if shipped). Six cards (wit…
Sunlaced
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Tulip
Photography. Tulip is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Desert Blush
Homeward Bound
Autumn Mist-1
Jardin D'hiver-2
A juror for an exhibit in which this image was accepted wrote, "I love how perfectly the photograph captures the intricate patterns left by the breath of Mother Nature on a window pane. Look close, can this be real? I g…
Dream Dancer-3
Photography. A trip to a local site near the water on an early evening in September was the setting for Dream Dancer. As she danced with the evening sun lighting her movements, I captured her beauty and grace.
Morning Shadows, Morning Light
Photography. I couldn't help but notice how the morning light was backlighting the shade in my living room that morning. I had to capture it and then write how it made me feel.
Pears On a Chair
Photography. "Pears on a Chair" is a somewhat practice session, getting into doing some still life images.
After the Storm
Photography. On a rainy day, I photographed this group of trees with heavy clouds, churning above. They were/are not on a hillside nor has the bottom been cropped. A friend and I had stopped at a produce shop and as I s…
Beauty Fails; Love Never Does
Photography. I've always wanted to photograph dried roses but they aren't usually depicted well. These, however, surprised me. They rendered themselves very well. These are also from an arrangement for my birthday from…
Connected-1
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Simple Delight
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Lakeside Evening
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Tornado
Photography. Tornado is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Moonglow
Swept Away
Autumn Mist-2
Ice Pearls Blazing
Turbulence
Photography. While working on a series about "Lace," I wanted to show some movement to my photos. It was summer, and a recurring breeze would wander into my open windows. Deciding to give it a different spin than what o…
Cheek to Cheek
Photography. A candid photo shoot with a friend and her daughter.
Dream Dancer - 2
Photography. Another from the Dream Dancer series.
City Sunrise
Photography. When I originally took this photograph, it was really nice. Taken with a 35mm film camera and converted to digital format left me feeling it had lost something. It was taken early morning, out one of my win…
Thinkin' Out Loud
Photography. "Thinkin' Out Loud" is an image generated from a few. It is one that revisits the past, an evocative photograph of younger days. For me, and maybe for you, days of youthful bliss conjure up thoughts of when…
Veronica
Photography, Paper. Graceful Veronica. Her plumes sway effortlessly in the breeze. Her colors are varied in pinks, blues and purples (my favorite color palette). I don't often have the opportunity to photograph flowers…
Petals
Photography. This lovely little flower graces many a bouquet and flower arrangement. I am not certain if it grows wild in the open fields but it adds a delicate balance to an otherwise strong creation.
Country Store
Photography. The scale in this image is the reason for it. It was something of my father's possessions when my sisters and I had to go through his belongings after he passed away. I wanted to use it in one of my still l…
Neptune's Lullaby
Photography
Flight
Photography, 6" x 24". Flight is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Delicate Dream
Lace-on-Lace
Morning Frost
Dew Drops
Enchanted
Beyond
Photography. One afternoon, I was lying on the floor in my "should-be" dining room. I happened to look out the window and saw this amazing cloud formation with pastels of he primary colors and a literal 'hole' in one of…
Straw Hat
Photography. One overcast afternoon, some time ago, an artist friend of mine and I took to the field beside where she lived with a bentwood rocker, blue ribbons, a straw hat and few other props. This is one image from t…
Solitude
Photography. The view outside the Wickford Art Association in North Kingstown, RI is usually peaceful. Situated close to the bay, it makes for a great landscape photograph no matter what the weather. On this particular…
Spiderwort
Photography. This relatively unassuming flower is often overlooked. I believe it is rather common and so it may not get a second, or even a first, look. I saw the purple version of this flower growing profusely in the b…
Backlit Amaryllis
Photography. The amaryllis is a striking and bold flower, emanating from a hefty stalk, which supports the profuse blooms at the top. In this case, the sun filtered through the petals of the flower, which was a few days…
Embrace
Photography. Such sweet little things are cherries. They slather the tastebuds, begging for more. In this simple image, they fondly "embrace" each other in hopes that the photographer chooses to reunite them with the re…
Golden Mist
Photography
A Distant Hope
Photography
Pinnacle
Photography. Pinnacle is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Remembrance
Galaxy
Sojourner
Dream Dancer 2
The Straw Hat 2
Photography. The Straw Hat series is one of my all time favorites. The young lady is an artist friend who opted to model for me with props in a field.
Nightmare
Photography. Everyone has nightmares. Without elaborating, this is merely a visual of how a nightmare might feel.
Misty Morning
Photography. I love to photograph in foggy weather and this morning was no exception. The fog clung to the trees, attempting to keep them for itself. Everywhere I turned there was another misty embrace. It was a gloriou…
Day Lily
Photography, Paper. I have wanted to photograph day lilies in such a way as to show their undisputed beauty. They are prolific in the summer, offering a variety of colors. And while their proclivity this time of year ma…
The Cameo
Photography. Some of my favorite things compose this photograph: My cameo ring, dried hydrangeas, seashells and old books.
Mimosa
Photography
Reaching
Photography
Blue Reflected
Photography
Winter Dream
Photography
Fiesta
Photography. Fiesta is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Woodland Fantasy
Ghost-11
Abandoned Lace
A Friend
Guardian
Photography. On an Autumn day, I was out looking for something to photograph. I had been working on a series that largely consisted of trees in a variety of settings. An old cemetery was close by so I took a drive over.…
Irises
Photography. What would Summer be without the Iris? In so many colors, it graces the garden with a certain regal presence. Some are fragrant, others not, but their beauty will forever be an integral part of Summer's dis…
Two
Photography
A Gentle Passing
Photography
Unyielding Dream
Lorelei's Tears
Sandprints
Joy
Taken
Au Bout de Danse
The daughter of a friend, who is a dancer, was willing to do a photo session with me one August evening at an estate by he ocean. This is one from the series. She danced, as well as possible on grass with toe shoes, whi…
Phalaenopsis Orchid
Photography. Finally, this beautiful orchid has chosen to bloom. I've had it for somewhere around five years. It's another plant I was given, this one by my sister, who loves flowers and plants but does not have a green…
Chilis
Photography
The Peony's Party
Photography. At the time Peony's Party was photographed, I was tossing around ideas for the 'Beauty Fading' series in addition to an up-coming exhibit. As the petals fell from the peony I had in a vase on my pie safe, t…
Chiroptera
Photography. Chiroptera is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Enchantment
Rehoboth Roads
Lilyana
Above the Clouds
Photography, 16" x 20" x 1". The view from one of the windows in my apartment offers me the opportunity to capture the gorgeous and inimitable sunrises and sunsets. This photo was taken on one of those exquisite evening…
Green Apple and Grapes
Photography
The Frill is Gone
Photography
A Moment of Contemplation
Photography
Celebrate
Photography. Celebrate is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
After the Dance
Ghost-5
Photography, 20" x 16". I started to create a "ghost" series a few years ago. Among them was Ghost-5. I found that certain weather conditions were very conducive to creating a ghost-like effect in my images. This is one…
Amaryllis, Dancing Queen
Photography. Another take on the exquisite and truly glorious amaryllis.
From the Archives
Photography. Spring is flower time, the season when everything that buds begins to bloom. I've been photographing a variety of flowers lately and thought it might be nice to mix it up a bit and do a little still life, i…
Watercolor
Photography
Hibiscus-DonnaLynn
Photography
Sky Fire
Photography
Fleur de Lis
Photography. Fleur de Lis is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Old Farm Hand
Erika
Quiescence
When a few of "us girls" were looking for a nice spot in which to spend our "girl's weekend"," this was the original spot. The dock with Adirondack chairs, was about twenty five feet out into the lake. Perfect! We spent…
Takin' Me Back
Photography
Pear, Apple and Figs
Photography
When Autumn Beckons
Photography
Remembrance-2
Photography
Wings
Photography. Wings is a plexi facemount piece, that is, the plexiglass is adhered to the print to create a glossy and contemporary image.
Lady in Waiting
Tulips
Photography. You know it's Spring when tulips start to bloom. The graceful slope of their stems and their simple but colorful design make any bouquet elegant.
Pomegranate, Pear, and Figs
Photography
What Remains
Photography
Gerbera Daisy
Photography. I love flowers. And attempting to capture the essence of their beauty is a challenge. I hope the wonder of this rather common flower is conveyed in this image.
Beauty Fading - 1
Photography
The Unveiling
Photography
Beauty Fading-2
Photography. This cyclamen's fading was the impetus for the 'Beauty Fading' collection. When thriving, it is in a sturdy, upright position, as are just about all flowers. As the flowers begin to fade, the turgor in thei…
Lilacs
Photography
Amaryllis
Photography. The anticipation of seeing an amaryllis bloom is, for me, beyond words. Because of the care that goes into producing a flower for the next season, it is an event that I look forward to, about as much as a c…
Peony
Photography
Lisianthus
Photography
Freesia
Photography
Flowering Maple (Abutilon)
Photography
White Lily
Photography
Cyclamen
Photography
Vintage Rose
Photography
Hellebore
Photography
Lily of the Valley
Photography
White Tulip Petals
Photography
For Someone Special
Photography
Wisp - Version 2
Photography
White Maze
Photography
Cala Lillies
Photography
Flower Book and Pages
Photography. My recently created book "Ode to the Flower" is available for purchase. It contains many of the images of flowers on my website and others that are not. It is an affordable and economical way to own a copy…