Hodor
One morning I found myself walking aimlessly around and stumbled upon a beautiful cedar tree. This tree is stunning. His arms reach out to embrace me like an old friend, while his other branches are lifted high, to praise God. It took several diligent visits to document his grandeur. Eventually, I was able to capture several images to tell his story. Here are some pictures of my dear old friend, Hodor.
A friend told me, “You need treehab.” This was a very funny and clever statement that I happily embraced. I have grown to love trees. I enjoy discovering trees that are unusual in shape. As I write this blog, I am pondering which tree do I share with you: sexy lady, Hodor, honey, or another.
Within the confines of my “Hidden Sanctuary,” there is an almost forgotten cemetery. This cemetery is in the woods and has a very old, ornate wrought iron gate that encloses the graveyard. Some of the graves have sunken into the ground and many of the tombstones are difficult to read. I think some go back to the late 1700s. It is not maintained and almost impossible to get to during the summer. I have trekked back there many times to photograph this historic site in the early morning light and many times in the fog.
One morning I found myself walking aimlessly around and stumbled upon a beautiful cedar tree. This tree is stunning. His arms reach out to embrace me like an old friend, while his other branches are lifted high, to praise God. It took several diligent visits to document his grandeur. Eventually, I was able to capture several images to tell his story. Here are some pictures of my dear old friend, Hodor.
Married into Art
“I Move Mountains”, “Grief from the perspective of a Christian man in the 21st Century” is now available on Amazon.
The book is meant to help men who are going through some sort of grief and need some encouragement. It is a small nine-chapter book that includes a bible study for each chapter. It is our hope that this book will encourage men in their walk with each other and Christ.
My artistic ability has been cultivated over many years with the help of my husband. Tommy has a natural talent for art and holds a degree in Fine Art from Georgia State University. I am not sure if there is a Crisp who is not artistic. Writing is also one of his many talents. His first book, “I Move Mountains,” “Grief from the perspective of a Christian man in the 21st Century,” now available on Amazon.
The book is meant to help men who are suffering from grief.
Tommy gives his testimony so that it might encourage, inspire, and benefit those who read it. It is a small nine-chapter book that includes a bible study within each chapter. We hope that this book will encourage men as they walk with Christ.
The main event of the story takes place in Clayton, Georgia, and a mountain called Pinnacle Knob. A few weeks ago, Tommy and I went to Clayton to take some photos for the cover of his book. Here are some of the images of Pinnacle Knob and views from Black Rock Mountain State Park.
Hidden Sanctuary
Enjoy these images from my hidden sanctuary.
I am fortunate to work in an environment that encourages me to walk and spend time outdoors. I know the area very well. Outside, nature is my haven, and this area has many unusual things including landscape opportunities. There are several farms nearby that offer amazing views. It has not been uncommon for me to arrive well before sunrise, experiencing the morning fog, or be seen on a nearby roadway taking photos from the bed of my truck.
I have been known to stay late, so I can investigate a decaying tree trunk for mushrooms. Many people seem to be fearful of wildlife, but it is the animals, such as insects, that fill the environment that I love. I am here to embrace it. Here are some of the beautiful creatures that live here.
What, an exhibition?
I have two images that have been judged and accepted into a Regional Art show in Monroe, Georgia. The exhibition is hosted by Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts. The dates are Aug 4 - Oct 21. There will be a Wine and Cheese reception on Friday, August 13th, 6:00-7:30 pm.
You may recall from a previous post on Facebook, some of my photography is now displayed in Monroe, GA-Walton Center for the Arts. The gallery is hosting a Regional Art Show starting August 4th – October 21st. The show is featuring many metro Atlanta artists with a variety of mediums. I submitted three of my pieces to be judged for entry into the exhibition. Two of the three pieces have been accepted, yippy! The Forest of Light and Shadow is printed on a 30X40 stretched canvas and Barbed Wire Knot is on a 16x24 stretched canvas. Both pieces will be for sale. I am very excited about this opportunity to compete and present my photography. I will learn from this experience.
There will be a Wine and Cheese reception on Friday, August 13th, 6:00-7:30 pm. This is the perfect time for you and your family to enjoy all the artwork while supporting me in this new adventure. I hope to see you all there.
For more information about Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts, please visit their website at https://monroewaltonarts.square.site/
Al in His Wonder Land
It all begins with an idea.
Picking up where we left off last week, as I was peering into the woods, Tommy asked me, “What are you looking at?” At first, I honestly did not know. I knew for sure that it was large, white, and seemed out of place. As I got closer to the mystical white phenomenon, I realize it is a beautiful cat nestled into a fantastic tree. He is already framed for the image; all I must do is take his picture and tell his story. Welcome to “Al” in His Wonderland.
More from our seaworthy adventure
It all begins with an idea.
Serenity in the Storm was not the first image of this week-long adventure; it was one of the last. The first images from this excursion were a series of scenes of a beautiful snail. His beautiful burnt orange shell was in great contrast to the salt and pepper color of the asphalt, and I loved the contrast in texture. Texture is one of my favorite things to photograph and Steve, the snail, offered a fun opportunity. As I mentioned in my initial post, sometimes the subject matter might seem silly. But what is really silly, is to see an adult woman laying in the middle of the street photographing a snail.
… Next week we will look at what was hidden in the woods. What is it Tommy asked? I replied, "I am not sure!"
Serenity in the Storm
This is one of my favorite images as well as my preferred photography locations.
This image was taken at Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. There was a hurricane off the coast, and we heard that there were fifty miles an hour winds on the other side of the dunes. As we were walking through the park, we decided to venture to the other side of the dune to see if it was windy.
It was indeed windy. I took a few pictures of the sand as it was blasting me and my equipment. The ocean had some large waves, but the scene was not really anything that grabbed my attention. It was a little frightening, so I turned around and there it was a dark gray sky with billowing clouds, swaying sea-grass and a blanket of shifting sand. We found “Serenity in the Storm.”
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