Inaugural post

A Boston Photo Safari

 This July in Boston, I was not sure how to spend my first summer off from teaching.  I had quite ambitious plans but the heat was so oppressive that I spent many days staying cool by my air conditioner.  Finally, I decided that I would take my new camera out and try photography. These are some of my first "photo safari" images.  A local farmers' market in Copley Square was excellent inspiration.

"Slow and Steady." This has obviously been in Copley Place for a while, and yet I never noticed it before. I like to call him Henri and he is slow and steady making his way through life...sort of like all of us.

"Revolution." Need to cool down? The Prudential center is always a great spot. With shops, restaurants, and bustling people.  One of my favorite places in the Pru is the flower shop in the food court.  Nestled with Panda Express, Sbarro's, and Ben & Jerry's is a little flower kiosk.  Anytime a year this kiosk is overflowing with saturated, vibrant blooms: orchids, tulips, roses, ranunculus. A delightful anomaly amid the french fries.

"Sunny." Nothing says Summer like a blooming Sunflower.  Vendors all along the farmers' market had these stems lining their stalls.  Interestingly, those with the most Sunflowers had the most customers.  Perhaps, people are drawn to the optimism.