Arctic Tundra

© Britney Almaguer 2011

Boston, MA is getting an extra dose of winter this year to make up for last year's unseasonably light winter. The set above reminded me a bit of the cherry blossoms of spring (here) with white, bud-like formations set against a blue backdrop, except this time around they are teensy ice-formations from our recent record snowfall + freeze. As beautiful as the trees are decorated with garlands of ice, I think I could use a bit of springtime right about now.

location: Cambridge, MA

Roasted

© Britney Almaguer 2011

I am no longer consistently taking photographs, but occasionally I will run and snatch my camera if something is begging to be shot. The contrast of my dinner post-roast on the old pan caught my eye. I love the yellow cast of the fluorescent stove light combined with the striking, bright veggies.

details: overhead stove light
location: in house

Fresh mug of the good stuff

Served up just for you at the start of a Saturday morning. Hello weekend.


© Britney Almaguer 2010


© Britney Almaguer 2010


© Britney Almaguer 2010


© Britney Almaguer 2010


details: natural light
location: in house.

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April's never-ending showers

© Britney Almaguer 2010

April Fools! This was taken late last fall. Okay, that wasn't so very tricky and bordered on lame. :) But who cares, Happy April people! To the inevitable days bearing gifts of Southern rain I say this: "I've got my boots on. Get on with your rain puddles, I'm ready to play!"

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A self-portrait

© Britney Almaguer 2010

If you could have your portrait taken by any photographer (let's say living persons for reality sake), who would it be? Being assigned to execute a self-portrait in the style of the answer to the previous question, Rodney Smith is my man of choice. Photographer, I mean. His extremely precise compositions, deeply rich, soft colors, and quirky poses cause me to stare in awe, much like when I stood before a Monet creation for the first time. I'm not exaggerating. Rodney's work is half-past incredible. Ethereal, classic and unique are three words to describe his original beauties.

Once-upon-time-ago, after receiving the assignment and before creating the photograph above, I emailed him. Incredibly, two months later, said email completely forgotten, he responded.


That was a great day.


So the above image is in homage to Rodney Smith. Thank you for your brilliance, Mr. Smith, and for continuing to inspire!

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Rodney Smith resources:
The Hat Book (on my shelf)
Rodney Smith + The End Starts Here (website + blog)
A podcast.