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Growing Ohana ~ The Gilman’s Maui Family Portrait

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https://karmahill.com - While here celebrating their growing Ohana, Katie and David were excited to schedule a Maui Family Portrait session to document the adoption of baby Adalyn. We loved being part of such a sweet and special occasion and couldn’t have asked for a better start to our day! Seriously though, who wouldn’t want to spend their […]The post Growing Ohana ~ The Gilman’s Maui Family Portrait appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Made From RI Gallery Roundup February 14 to 19, 2021 by Keith R Wahl

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Rhode Island Swiss references, lighthouses, winter streams, and honoring the past. This is how we traverse the world and time in a week at Made From RI Gallery. 

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Tidal Exposure by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery. History awaits discovery and making in these sands.


Tidal ExposureThe remains of a pier uncovered at Narragansett Beach. Sands have been removed in recent storms and the erosion has exposed the pilings from under the sand. Narragansett, Rhode Island.




The Miracle Of Winter Streams by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery. The sun never grows weary of shining, nor a stream of flowing.


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Queen Alongside At Sunrise by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Queen Alongside At SunriseThe M/V Coastal Queen looks over the East Passage of Narragansett Bay and Rose Island from its home in Jamestown, Rhode Island




The sun streams across the East Passage of Narragansett Bay in the early morning. I am standing near the M/V Coastal Queen in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The vessel is in a position that leaves me feeling as though I need to get to work as I remember my old excursion boat days.

This is a vessel that has been around for a long time. I remember this vessel as the "Viking Queen", a bigger sister vessel to the "Viking Princess" in Newport. The vessel had fallen into disrepair. It was fortunate that refurbishment occurred at Wickford Shipy

Serene Cards Pond Reflections by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Walking away from Moonstone Beach in the late afternoon, I look to the east, to my right. Looking upward in the wires, I look to check for fishing lines and a lure. They are there, always different, but always there from someone's errant cast.

This is Card's Pond. This is on the small pedestrian causeway that allows access to Moonstone Beach. It is always calm and serene due to its protection from almost all winds.

Cards Pond is a transitional life metaphor. It's that place that we do not our destination but serves as a transition point that sets our attitudes. We go to the beach with anticipation of a pleasant experience. We leave having had that experience. Somehow, this serene image is what anchors our attitudes hours and days later.

Serenity and peace of mind are the u

A Country Drive by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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A Country DriveBright late afternoon spring sunlight filters through the trees highlighting a country drive in Rhode Island's South County




As a youngster, Sunday afternoons outside of boating season were for taking a drive. Though I am not that old, the drive was more rural. Driving down what is now a retail district was a drive in the country (what is now Route 2 in Warwick, Rhode Island).

On those Sunday Drives, we would pass various properties and farms. Looking out the backseat window, I was often enamored with the property's driveways. Some were straight. Some curved. Some fence lined. The term is, "character". These places had character.

So today, as I move about, I make note of rural settings.

Sentimental Sweethearts ~ Elly & Sam’s Maui Wedding Photography

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https://karmahill.com - Elly and Sam are the most amazing couple and we were truly honored to take their Maui Wedding Photography! These two were so in love on their wedding day. And after dating in high school and being together for 7 years, they were more than ready to say “I do”! A Sentimental Song One of […]The post Sentimental Sweethearts ~ Elly & Sam’s Maui Wedding Photography appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Fishing Boat Comfort by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Last year, about a year ago exactly as of this writing, we were itching to get out. We slipped out of the house, almost feeling like we did something wrong, to stretch our legs in the open air. We found ourselves in the comfort of the familiar docks in the Port of Galilee.

We assuaged our newfound "COVID guilt" with an evening stroll among the fishing boats. Some find the fishing port scents overwhelming. I grew up along various fishing piers. The smells were lively and comforting to me through the filter of my mask. Timeless. Familiar. I look back at the images now and still find comfort.

(All photos are from our "Boats" Portfolio)

Fishing Boat Painted By Sunlight


Fishing Boat Painted By Sunlight




A wooden dragger (fishing boat) in the Port of Galile

Rolling Breaking by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Rolling BreakingWaves breaking on the rocky shore of the Whale Rock Preserve in Narragansett, Rhode Island




Waves breaking on the rocky shore of the Whale Rock Preserve in Narragansett, Rhode Island

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Rolling Breaking RushingWaves breaking on the rocky shore of the Whale Rock Preserve in Narragansett, Rhode Island




The most beautiful and unspoiled spots take work to see. Hiking is part of the adventure. Whale Rock Preserve in Narragansett, Rhode Island is one of those places. The spot lies on the shore of the very southernmost place in Narragansett Bay. To the south beyond is Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.

This is a b

Marsh Grass by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - There is a certain undefined quiet comfort in being by marsh grass. One experiences a stillness that is only disturbed by the wind ruffling the grasses.
 

Marsh Grass


Marsh GrassMarsh grass is seen in the marsh area of Fox Hill Pond abutting Dutch Harbor, Jamestown, Rhode Island. A peaceful scene with marinas and the Newport Pell Bridge in the background.




That undefined quiet is one of the things that signify the benefits of marshland. Marshes are buffers between wave and storm action of the ocean or bay and more stable, fertile ground. Marshes and distribute nutrients into that fertile soil and filter out pollutants. They are also breeding grounds for commercial and recreational fish.

The quiet peace of looking at marsh grass holds a great deal of meaning. Given the calm fee

Paper Like Texture And Color by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"Earth laughs in flowers." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson


Delicate Texture And Color


Delicate Texture And ColorA flower of delicate texture and color




Walking is at the center of most of these encounters. It allows for moments of the expected and unexpected. Late Sunday afternoon at the Botanical Gardens at the University of Rhode Island finds this mix.

Encountering beautiful peonies is a stark moment that stops everyone in their tracks. Delicate and tissue-like petals dance in the light and slight warm breeze. Shadows play and petals smile.

Light And Shadows At Play


Light And Shadows At PlayLight and shadow playing on an open peony




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What's On The Fish Shop Board? by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Fish Shop BoardThe specials of the day on the board in the Port of Galilee. Ocean to Table.




The specials of the day on the board in the Port of Galilee. Ocean to Table.

I have always had a little thrill walking by hand-lettered chalkboard with the latest catch. It's part of life on the shore, on the waterfront. Sometimes one is a patron of the shop or restaurant, other times one has been the supplier. Either way, there is something comforting about seeing the fresh daily catch at the dock.

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The Past's Mosaic Template Of The Future by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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The Past's Mosaic Template Of The FutureGlass block wall outside the former pool entry at the Old East Providence High School created a rain speckled mosaic template for the new school building




The past is often an imperfect mosaic that leads us into the future. We look through a glass darkly; uncertain of what the future brings but knowing that the future is ahead of us regardless. 

On the last weekend of May 2021, my wife, Jen, received an invitation to visit East Providence High School. This is where she graduated from some years ago. The old high school building is being torn down and the education is moving to a new building.

This curved glass brick wall serves as a curtain wa

10 Years and Counting ~ Nikki & JR’s Oahu Wedding Photography

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https://karmahill.com - We were honored to take Nikki and JR’s Oahu Wedding Photography, especially since these two have been building a life together for the last 10 years! This couple met in high school, when JR was a junior and Nikki was a sophomore. Building a Life Together They now have a beautiful 8 year old daughter, […]The post 10 Years and Counting ~ Nikki & JR’s Oahu Wedding Photography appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Lots of Bright Eyes! – The Gallaghers’ Oahu Family Portraits

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https://karmahill.com - There was no shortage of bright faces during the Gallaghers’ Oahu Family portraits on Paradise Cove Beach! Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the matriarch and patriarch of this sweet crew flew out to the island to visit their son and his family–of course, they were sure to bring the rest of the fam in tow! And […]The post Lots of Bright Eyes! – The Gallaghers’ Oahu Family Portraits appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Found History: The Old Man's Face Of Narragansett by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Harkening back to the heady days of Victorian Era Narragansett, Rhode Island. The word of the day was resorts. The places to visit were the casino, the resorts, and the shore.

The inspiration of Narragansett Victorian architecture was rock and stone. The Narragansett Towers. The Lifesaving station that is now a restaurant and churches remain. These are all credited to the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White.

The hobby of the time was photography. George Eastman of Kodak fame (a contemporary of that time) played a big role in this pastime. Tourists brought their shiny new cameras to Narragansett on their vacations.

Old Man's Face Close Up
Old Man's Face Close UpThe historic visage of the Old Man's Face rock formation off Point Judith, Narragansett, Rhode Island.




What w

Driftwood And Stacked Up Stones by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Driftwood And Stacked StonesStones stacked on a well-traveled and weather-beaten driftwood log on Moonstone Beach, South Kingstown, Rhode Island




Driftwood is a fascination of beachcombers. We like to believe that enchantment is about survival and longevity.

A large log as driftwood conjures up all forms of imaginary scenarios. Where did this log come from? Did it fall in the water from erosion? Did it come from a ship? Did someone have it in tow to build a shelter? Was there a terrible storm that caused the tree to fall off a cliff?

But this could be the lure of driftwood. This log has journeyed a distance and has the scars to show it. It has a story, even if only in our imaginations. It has, even

Sunday Morning Walk In The Snow by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Sunday morning snow that is falling gentle on the ground, on the lake, on yourself. This is the perfect time to take a walk with the family.

Sights seen every day have changed. Clean, bright, and pristine. The lake covered, roads made clean, snow-covered roofs, fields leveled with snow.

In muffled footsteps, the world made new and still. This is the gift of New England in winter.

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Snow Covered Country Road

A snow-covered country road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
 


Snow Covered Country RoadA snow-covered country road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




Cabin In Snow

A cabin is seen in its seeming natural element as the snow falls in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.


Cabin In SnowA cabin is

Easing Along by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Easing AlongEasing in along the docks and throttling back preparing to dock in the Port of Galilee on a cloudy, rainy morning




When coming into port, especially on a cloudy day, one must throttle down and ease along. In Galilee (Narragansett, Rhode Island), this is sometimes easier said than done.

When one arrives in a port such as Galilee on a stormy day, there are often a few steps. First, when the swells are sweeping in from the south (as they were on this day), there are adjustments. The following seas mean that one is "playing" the wheel and throttles. Once in the breakwater, the seas can often peak a bit as the bottom shoals up a bit. Then once in port, the skipper is breaking down that little bit of adr

Better Late Than Never ~ Savannah & Jack’s Maui Honeymoon Portraits

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https://karmahill.com - We took portraits for Savannah’s family in 2011 and her senior photos in 2012. So we were thrilled to hear she wanted Maui Honeymoon Portraits! Savannah and Jack actually got married three years ago but this was the first chance they have had to take a honeymoon. And we are so glad they decided to […]The post Better Late Than Never ~ Savannah & Jack’s Maui Honeymoon Portraits appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Diving In by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - The sculpture "The Feet And The Wave" in Newport has always evoked a whimsical chuckle from me. There is no guilt in the humor. In fact, someone said something to me recently that makes me think that it was a compliment. I wrote a similar blog and a respondent said that it was humorous, "amusing". I thanked the person because that was the purpose, to be amusing.

There is also a serious side to the playfulness of this sculpture. While not an art critic by any means, I can sense the transition of going from air to water. It is always a shock and an awakening wrapped in fun.

Passing this statue as season change seems fitting. The socks that often adorn the feet in winter can come off as we dive into the spring season.

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