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Footprints In New Snow by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - "I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently?" ~ Lewis Carroll

Bright sun and crisp air and freshly fallen snow. It clings to the trees and every bit of growth, bright and fresh. Stepping through the landscape encounters puffs of silver powder followed by a crunch. The sun illuminates all under bright blue skies. Look at the forecast because more snow is on the way.

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Footprints In New Snow


Footprints In New Snow




Snow Shadow Fall


Snow Shadow FallShadows falling on fresh snow at the Tuckertown Fishing Area, South Kingstown, Rhode Island




Walking In Snow Shadows


Walking In Snow ShadowsShadows falling on fresh snow at the Tuckertown Fishing Area, South Kin

Dandelion In Moon Shapes by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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“Most of the dandelions had changed from suns into moons.” Vladimir Nabokov


Dandelion Profile (Select Image or Title To See In A Larger Format)


Dandelion Profile Dandelion gone to seed




Do dandelions have a dark side? This I do not know. I am amazed about their transformation from yellow flowering plants to fuzzy globes. Nabakov was right; dandelions change from suns to moons.

Dandelion Overhead View


Dandelion Overhead ViewDandelion gone to seed




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An Auspicious Day – Kirsten & Tyler’s Maui Elopement

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https://karmahill.com - We were enchanted with Kirsten & Tyler’s magical Maui elopement. The couple tied the knot on the peak of Haleakalā, enwrapped in a satin cloud of ʻohu, a light mountain mist. Rain is a sacred blessing in Hawaiian culture, a symbol of approval sent from the heavens to mark an auspicious day. And after witnessing […]The post An Auspicious Day – Kirsten & Tyler’s Maui Elopement appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Gull Silhouette At Sunrise by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Gull Silhouette At SunriseA gull in silhouette on a spile at sunrise in Jamestown, Rhode lsland.




A gull in silhouette on a spile at sunrise in Jamestown, Rhode lsland.

Early risers have the best views of the day. They see the simple, uncomplicated, uncluttered scenes of the day. The views they see are minimalist and pure.

The sun rises over the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. There is a light mist rising off the water that the sun kisses. Reflections form and a gull on a spile takes in the view. Simple perfection.

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Portrait Of A Gnome by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - I took a photo of a garden gnome in West Kingston, RI only to find out that it has become a symbol of a contemporary issue. Yes, a symbol or victim of my other profession of maritime transit. Recently (as of April 2021), there was a ship that blocked the Suez Canal in the Middle East.

The ship that blocked the Suez Canal is free now. Well, the ship is under arrest (one arrests the personality of a ship under Admiralty Law). There will be many issues to settle including the issue of "General Average".

But as a result of this global trade "hiccup", there is now a global shortage of garden gnomes. You can read more here: Gnome shortage: Lockdown and Suez canal blockage blamed - BBC News

So, protect and appreciate your gnomes. They may become sought after commodities.

Spring Budding Overhead by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more."



~ Ralph Waldo Emerson


Spring Budding Overhead

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Spring Budding OverheadA wide view of the trees in the wood surrounding Indian Lake in South Kingstown, RI




We live in an area where walks are frequent respites. As spring progresses, walking among the trees, we often look up in wonder as their buds appear and leaf out.

These trees in the wood offer gentle filtering of light about in the sky. Puffy clouds above drift by. A special moment, indeed.

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Soon-to-be Neighbors ~ Dara & James Maui Elopement Photography

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https://karmahill.com - Getting to take this cute couple’s Maui Elopement Photography was an absolute blast! They couldn’t have been sweeter together, on and off camera. Dara was so excited before the ceremony and even cried throughout. Which was so sweet! The moment James turned around and saw his bride walking towards him, his jaw literally dropped because […]The post Soon-to-be Neighbors ~ Dara & James Maui Elopement Photography appeared first on Karma Hill Photography.

Horns Will Not Work by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Horns Will Not WorkA cow with a bell whose horns don't work on the Sculpture Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




Why do cows have bells? Because their horns don't work!

A classic. We found that it was true on the South Kingstown Land Trust's Sculpture Trail in South Kingstown, RI. The bell does indeed work, but the horns do not.

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Horns Not WorkingA cow with a bell whose horns don't work on the Sculpture Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




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Horns Still Not WorkingA cow with a bell whose horns don't work on the Sculpture Trail in South King

South County Winter Scene by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Three years. Well, more than three years, but three years simmering in the mind. Driving by one spot in all seasons thinking, "What a gorgeous scene that would be in winter".

My winter image has stayed in the back of my mind. Passing along this route when avoiding summer beach traffic. Avoiding the main traffic on Route 1 on school days. All those times passing by and thinking about how to find a place to pull over and take a winter shot in this one spot.

Well, it snowed last night. I was passing by. I pulled over. I climbed out of the van. I took the shot.

South County Winter Scene 1


South County Winter Scene 1A long-awaited classic winter scene along a regularly traveled route in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




South County Winter Scene 2


South County Winter Scene 2A

What Cheer Port Of Providence by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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What Cheer ProvidenceThe Providence skyline as seen from the Port of Providence




"What Cheer Netop?" is a hybrid greeting bringing the English term, "What cheer do you bring?" and "Netop" meaning "neighbor" or "friend" in the Narragansett language. It is a greeting that is part of the history of Providence.

In 1636, Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay Colony seeking religious freedom. After crossing the Seekonk River into what would become Providence. As Williams approached the banks of the river in his canoe, "What Cheer Netop" was the greeting from the Narragansetts.

There is something similar that one feels approaching the Port of Provid

Shadows Fall by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"Darkness is the absence of light. Shadow is the diminution of light." ~ Leonardo da Vinci


 

Diagonal Shadows (Photo from our "Landscapes" Portfolio - select photos to enlarge)


Diagonal ShadowsShadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island






Walking, hiking, in the woods means encountering shadows. It's part of nature. The light of the sun streams through the trees and casts shadows.

Sometimes, the variations in light make the hike more difficult. Protruding rocks and roots make for obstacles to stumble upon. Or, we fail to see the bit of mud that our boot sinks into. This is all about situational awareness.

The situational awareness that we use to keep us from stumbling also helps in discov

Wildlife Of The Field, Ocean, And Air by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."



~ William Shakespeare


As we walk, boat, hike, and move about our lives, we often encounter wildlife of different types. There are those who crawl out of the beach sand, those who fly above us, and those who scamper around us. We appreciate them all.

Check out some of these from our Nature/Wildlife Portfolio were we seek to offer smiles and wonder. 

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Crab In SandA crab found itself on the wet sand of Scarborough Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island as the tide went out. The crab burrowed itself into the wet sand and then emerged on the flood tide, where it is captured here.



Rocky Point EgretAn Egret in flight over Rocky Point Park, Warwick, Rhode Island



Roger Will

Dandelions And Sunshine by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"You fight dandelions all weekend, and late Monday afternoon there they are, pert as all get out, in full and gorgeous bloom, pretty as can be, thriving as only dandelions can in the face of adversity."



~ Hal Borland


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Dandelion And Sunshine




Dandelions provoke mixed feelings wherever we go. This especially applies in our own yards. They signify something that is not accepted in our lawn culture. All the same, they reach out to us in sunny contrast to the green grass.

Here I have walked our yard in the morning sun. Crows are making their noise as another bird chirps. And reaching to the early light through the shadows are the dandelions. I decide that since they have asserted themselves on th

Rain Covered Hosta by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature."



~Marcus Tullius Cicero


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Swirls Of Rain Covered HostaRain covered Hosta




My amazement will never cease with regard to how nature provides us art on demand for those who take the time to observe. I photograph these impromptu works because this slate will be wiped clean tomorrow.

Rain Covered Hosta


Rain Covered HostaRain covered Hosta




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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. 

Click the links to see our blog posts and the photos to peruse their larger gallery counterparts. Don't stop there! Feel free to look around even more. 

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.


Reflective StreamReflec

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.