Welcome Everyone,

This fall I have spent time in both the Adirondacks and the Hudson River Valley, NY, capturing the colors of autumn, as well as in my own state of CT, seeing some of the Champion Trees we have. Trees have become a special interest to me for their remarkable splendor and strength while watching them go through their seasons. I took a Photo Tour with Greg Miller in the Hudson River Valley, sponsored by the Adirondack Photo Institute, and he knew just the places to take us in late October. The sunny day we had gave a richness of color, but also our rainy day brought a different kind of mood and beauty.

I have had some of my photographs put onto 6 x 8 inch ceramic tiles with cork backing, to be used as trivets or to rest on a small easel or hung on the wall. The colors and resolution are vibrant and clear. If anyone would be interested in having one or more made of any of my photos, e-mail me with your photo choices at upthenile@aol.com. They sell for $45 each, plus some additional shipping and handling.

This winter of 2008, I spent some time in AZ at a ranch near the Mexican border, a place she has visited numerous times, riding horses in the mountains there. The photos from that area are on this website and reveal the quiet beauty of the west. More recently I have been photographing the hot air balloon festival in CT, where the colors pop and the patterns are plentiful. The race track at Lime Rock, CT, had the Vintage Car Races that was energizing which she found so much fun to watch these great little racing machines circle the track, that looks much like a park. The category of flowers and gardens on the website is always being added to for you to have a look.

In 2007, I photographed 63 portraits of young children in a Hartford school and exhibited them at the school, the YWCA, and The Town and County Club. People were touched by what they saw in the children's eyes.

In the fall of this year I went to the George Eastman House (of Kodak fame) in Rochester, NY, to see the man's residence. This is well worth the visit with beautiful gardens and a magnificent house. From there it wasn't far to the Finger Lakes for many photo opportunities of vineyards, idyllic towns, gorges and waterfalls and much boating activity on the lakes. Corning Glass Museum is not far from Seneca Lake and it is a "must see". Glass artists from the world over are represented here.

In November, my cousin and I went to San Miguel de Allende for a week, to take a photo workshop with Eddie Soloway. This is in the central highlands of Mexico, a colonial town that is full of 18th and 19th century houses, all painted stunning colors, with cobbled streets, and a virtual hive of activity. It is full of art, small restaurants and boutiques, and very kind Mexican people. Please have a look at the latest photos from there on my website. Click on Mexico.

I have been teaching photography classes to people with digital SLR cameras, both in the classroom and in the field. Doing both seemed to be the best method for teaching the students. In December students of mine and I had a month-long exhibit at The Town and County Club in Hartford, which was met by those who saw the show with much enthusiasm. Quite of few of the matted and framed pieces sold.

The summer of 2006 took me to the Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec, Canada. A friend and I drove the long distance, and from there we came down to the Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy), Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia (Cape Breton and the southern coastline). Colors seemed to pop out in the clear, unpolluted air, and I marveled at the many fishing villages, lighthouses, vast farm lands, pleasant people and a simpler way of life. I would recommend such a trip.

There are lots of fresh New England scenes added to my website.

In September 2005, I visited exquisite Victoria, B.C., Canada, on Vancouver Island.  To get there I took a ferry from Anacortes, WA, through the San Juan Islands to Vancouver Island and drove the 21 miles to Victoria, renown for the Butchart Gardens and The Empress Hotel. I spent 2 days in the Gardens, on 65 acres of land.  They top any gardens I have ever seen. Retracing my steps I went to Whidbey Island, off Seattle, to be with 16 friends who gather every few years to have a reunion.

In February 2005, I visited glorious Hawaii. The islands Oahu and Hawaii are drenched in color and full of splendor. Simply put, paradise unfolded before me. In January 2005, I took in the serene beauty of Boca Grande, Florida. Don't miss these new photos.

The summer of 2004 was spent close to the water, from the eastern shore of Maryland to Watch Hill, RI, to Cape Cod and the coast of Maine. All have given me lots of varied beauty, not always sun-drenched, but sometimes full of mood, due to foggy conditions. Do have a look at the various states mentioned on my website, I have photos to show you from some of our great national parks, i.e. Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon and Canyonlands.

I signed a contract with Backyard Oaks. They are producing some of my images as cards and gift enclosures.

My digital camera that I am using is Olympus E-510, with a wide angle lens, a macro, and the Olympus 18- 180 lens, giving me a good variety to choose from. It wasn't without my own struggle to let go of the 35 mm film camera, but now that I have, there is no turning back. Marrying the camera to computer offers up so many possibilities.

People ask me often where to get postcards made of their
photography. The site I like is: www.modernpostcard.com. One gets 500 for $125 US and their color saturation is good.

Don't miss Annie Cicale's web site at www.cicaleletteringdesign.com
She is a wonderful calligrapher and artist.

My site was designed by Terri Harlow, Alumena Designs, who
is based in Nova Scotia, Canada. If you would like to contact
Terri, you can .

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