Photographing An Island™
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Clouds and Motion

A Change in Commenting

One result of my recent bout of back pain is that I have been able to reassess how I am spending time at the computer. I am spending far too much time engaged with social networking and forums and not enough time doing the meticulous developing of our photographs and the desperately needed website update. So, even though it is a difficult decision, Dirck and I have decided to turn-off blog comments for a while and I am limiting my internet activity to responding to client’s emails and orders and getting the website redone.

Time is one resource we cannot redeem and it is important to use it wisely. We have unfinished work that we want to complete.

If you would like to drop us a line, please use the Contact Info link on the left. Thanks to all who have commented on our blog for the wonderful feedback you have given us and the friendships you have extended.

The Sandman

This shot is from the middle of this month. We had previously had some days of high surf and it appears they have left a lot of sand on this beach. The sand was driven all the way up to the top of the bank. It didn’t seem all that cold – 30ish – until we got by the water and we both had to add on the layers.

I have not been able to spend much time at my computer lately as I have had some back pain and have tried not to sit too much. I hope to get back to work soon!

Dune and Cloud – Eel Point

New Year

Sharon’s late December sunset is emblematic of the closing of the year here on Nantucket. The island has given us unlimited opportunity to see and try to record the constantly changing sea and sky, and considering the significant erosion, the changing shoreline as well.

My wishes for the new year include a blizzard or two, a wild ocean and beautiful moors. I think the chances are good.

Dirck

Unto Us a Son is Given

“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

We wish you all peace and love as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus.

One Hour

These were taken in in one incredible hour on Tom Never’s Beach.

Smith’s Point Erosion Update

I went to Smith’s Point this week. Another house is being moved. There is quite a bit of dune restoration going on in the area.

Marla Lamb Fund Benefit at Quidley & Company

Dirck and I have photographs for sale in an upcoming benefit for the Marla Lamb Fund. This fund helps people on Nantucket who have cancer and their families travel off-island for treatment. This fund has provided much needed services for our family and we are happy to do something for them in return.

Marla Lamb Fund

The benefit is this Friday evening, December 2nd, from 6-8. It is a mystery art sale – you won’t know who made the art until after it is purchased and every piece is $125. 100% of the proceeds go to the Marla Lamb Fund. It is being held at the beautiful Quidley & Company Gallery at 26 Main Street here on Nantucket.

Quidley & Company

This all takes place during the traditional Christmas Stroll Weekend which is Dec. 2nd – 4th this year.

Christmas Stroll Weekend

Dirck & Sharon

Philip Hyde at the Lumière Gallery

If you are in Atlanta, you will want to check out this exhibition. We are admirers of Philip Hyde’s work and feel it is an important part of our country’s and photography’s history. This beautiful video is narrated by Philip Hyde’s son David.

Lumière Gallery
Photography as Propaganda
Messages from the Wilderness

Philip Hyde from Lumière on Vimeo.

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Lumière Gallery Website

Philip Hyde Website