http://photoessayist.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by The Photo Essay Experience en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:42:21 GMT 2010-01-04T07:42:21Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974999&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace We bought a Nintendo DSi for our middle son this Christmas and I was finally able to get my hands on it last night. I sure was surprised by the photos that have been taken by the kids! It's got this . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:39:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974999&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace ☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ 2010-01-04T04:39:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974831&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace (I wrote this on December 29, 2009) I'm always on the lookout for reported sightings of strange animals and birds. Guess it just comes with being part of a family of avid naturalists -- spawned by Dad's . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:21:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974831&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Visionaerie B. 2010-01-04T02:21:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974653&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935) was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, now part of Boston and was the leader of American Impressionism.  You probably have seen some of his works because he . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:59:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974653&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2010-01-04T00:59:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974652&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace The snow of the last few days kicked up a notch or two overnight; we got some more snow, but the temperatures plummeted and the wind earned itself a high wind advisory. At 8:30 this morning it was 15º . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:04:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974652&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2010-01-03T23:04:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973595&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Dusk comes early in deep midwinter. I went out to do errands later in the day on December 28th, and saw this color show over the fairgrounds. I couldn't resist driving into the parking lot to see . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:29:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973595&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2010-01-03T05:29:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973222&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace I woke up to find that 4 more inches of light, fluffy snow had fallen overnight, and the forecast is for about that much more in light snow before the front finally moves off Sunday afternoon. This is . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:15:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973222&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2010-01-02T22:15:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971942&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace The inauguration of the elected officials of town government is always a solemn occasion. On the first day in January, the inauguration of the elected officials of the Town of Riverhead took place . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:32:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971942&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Christopher B. 2010-01-02T01:32:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971880&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace I took the scenic route to the grocery store today, walking down the Cliff Walk, cutting through the Salve Regina University campus, and walking up Bellevue Ave. to Stop & Shop. I took a few pictures . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:09:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971880&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2010-01-02T00:09:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971394&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Is it no surprise that the City of Boston originated the First Night concept ~ an alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration for the whole city.  First Night is an outdoor artistic and cultural celebration, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:29:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971394&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2010-01-01T18:29:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971356&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace As the surreality of New Year's eve makes way for the reality of this first day of 2010, it seems appropriate to think about what goals I have for the coming year. I could say something like " . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:56:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971356&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-01T12:56:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970716&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace 2009 seems to be a year that most people I know are glad to see go. Too many of my friends lost too many people this past year, the world and national political scene was a mess (thanks so much for the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:04:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970716&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-31T22:04:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968847&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace This morning I'm listening to a bit of James Taylor as the New Year slowly approaches and I'm thinking he really had it right when he wrote the song "Shower the People with Love".  So from . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:23:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968847&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-12-31T13:23:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968584&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Greetings my friends, I wish you a 2010 filled with all you hold most dear! Become joy! Become peace! Become Love and Light and Touch everyone and everything with these feelings! Happy New . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:38:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968584&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Marinela Kotsina 2009-12-30T13:38:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953149&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Glo-o-o-o-o-O-o-o-o-o-O-o-o-o-o-O-ri-a in Ex-cel-sis De-o! I found this beautiful angel in our local thrift store and told my friend, Marinela,  that I would send a picture.  . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:10:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953149&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Granny Janny H. 2009-12-21T06:10:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966433&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace We visited our oldest son and his Significant Other in Bellingham last week for Christmas. A trip to Bellingham from Port Townsend is not complete without a stop at Frank's Place for a meal. It made it . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:18:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966433&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-12-29T07:18:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964922&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Some shots taken on the Cliff Walk this afternoon. © 2009 by A. Roy Hilbinger Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:54:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964922&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-27T23:54:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964162&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Robert and I got a really special treat today. We took a quad ride all by ourselves today since our friends had other commitments. As we were driving down Pyeatte Draw Road, near Payson, Arizona, I noticed . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:58:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964162&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Toni V. 2009-12-27T05:58:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964089&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace The pre-Christmas snow was fun to photograph, but even better to apply interesting effects to.  There is an effect on Dumpr called “ Alien Vision .”  I managed . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:58:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964089&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Christopher B. 2009-12-27T03:58:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963970&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace So I went wandering down to my usual stomping grounds on Christmas Day. Not much going on in Ballard Park, and the pristine snow of the day after the storm was no longer pristine. Gooseneck Cove was a . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:16:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963970&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-27T01:16:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963728&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace   A friend sent me the following as an e-card for the holidays.  I loved it and sent it along to several friends I thought would appreciate it and was very thrilled at the comments . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:39:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963728&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Sonia M. 2009-12-26T18:39:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962460&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Photos of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church and the Choir for Midnight Mass. First and foremost, our director and organist, Dan Grable. The Choir The Nativity . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:51:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962460&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Christopher B. 2009-12-25T06:51:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961117&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Well they are a little to young to come a wassailing and they probably wouldn’t know what figgy pudding was even if it was in front of them, but they came, and they sang and they collected stuff.  . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:26:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961117&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Christopher B. 2009-12-24T02:26:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960873&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Just some shots taken while walking the streets of Newport today and yesterday, catching the town in festive garb amidst the snow of the weekend storm. Even though the next two days may take us close . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:35:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960873&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-23T21:35:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960276&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace I love red barns, but this one is especially pretty all decked out for Christmas. I hope you enjoy! Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:43:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960276&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Forest Wander 2009-12-23T13:43:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958313&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace   An adventure in Dali-ism using a photo I took and manipulated it in Photoshop using various plugins/filters.   As a young child I remember seeing in a magazine, either Look or Saturday . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:44:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958313&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace James T. 2009-12-23T08:44:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959590&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace It's the third day after the snowstorm and the parking lots are still a sluggy mush (thank goodness it's been above freezing over the day).  Here are some of the piles of snow made in the parking . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:53:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959590&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Christopher B. 2009-12-23T01:53:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959115&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace brrrrr! This scene makes me shiver. I'll bet this water tastes fantastic though! Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:37:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959115&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Forest Wander 2009-12-22T19:37:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958911&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace This is one of my favorite recent photos of the Grist mill at Babcock State Park in WV during the snow storm in December 2009. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:01:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958911&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Forest Wander 2009-12-22T19:01:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958915&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace This is what will be in the gift basket to win. I will post my contest up and let everyone know when it s t arts. This is everything you could win. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:38:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958915&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace sally g. 2009-12-22T17:38:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958637&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace Many of the protesters have already seen some of their numbers melt away.                         See larger . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:35:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958637&grpId=3659174697245385&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-22T14:35:15Z