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This Is The Way by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, was a key commander of the French forces who assisted the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is showing the way under the milky sun as he points at Brenton Cove. 

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This Is The WayClose up of the statue of Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau under milky sun. At King Park, Newport, Rhode Island.




Close up of the statue of Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau under milky sun. At King Park, Newport, Rhode Island.

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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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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

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

"Buy Me A Coffee" a Made From RI Gallery Announcement by Keith R Wahl

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - I am writing about something that I do not usually write about. That is me. Well, what I am doing and where we are going.

I, Keith R Wahl, and the photographer for Made From RI Gallery have launched a campaign on "Buy Me A Coffee". It's a support site for a project. Here we only ask for a cup of coffee or two in building and telling you some amazing stories.

The concept is to lead up to a book of photographs and essays about Shoreline and Waterfront life. There are unique stories that need telling. Stories about how people work, play and live on the shore.


Arthur At Black PointArthur at Black Point. Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of 2020 Hurricane Season; though hundreds of miles offshore, it brings its drama to the shores of Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Great Swamp Reflections by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Red Maples and Cedar dominate the 3,349 acres of The Great Swamp area of Kington, Rhode Island. Here they reflect in a feeder stream after a spring rain.

"Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

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Great Swamp ReflectionsReflections in the historic Great Swamp area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island




Reflections in the historic Great Swamp area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island

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Lobster Trap Pile Up by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Lobster Trap Pile UpIn a traditional rite of Spring, lobster traps piled up on the rocky shore of Whale Rock Preserve in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Remnants of winter storms.




It's a rite of passage every spring. When walking along the shore by open waters, mangled lobster traps appear. Sure as there are blossoms on the trees and tulips in bloom, lobster trap detritus surfaces.

I often join in cleaning up lobster trap remnants. Some see this as mere trash. To me, this is someone's coastal livelihood. A trap lost means that a family business missed a potential catch. Furthermore, they have the equipment to replace. It's the cycle of work on the coast.

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Turtle Hiding In Shell by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Turtle Hiding In ShellA turtle hiding in his shell near the Great Swamp in South Kingstown, Rhode Island




A turtle hiding in his shell near the Great Swamp in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

One of the members of the animal kingdom that we have encountered more often in recent years is the turtle. What we have photographed is one of these retracted into their shell.

In reality, it is more precise to call this shelled creature a "Terrapin". Terrapins live on land and in water, usually in swamps, ponds, lakes, and rivers. This one is resting in the area of the Great Swamp Management Area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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Fort Adams Cleat by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Fort Adams CleatA cleat on the pier of Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island. Rose Island and the Newport Bridge in the background.




A cleat on the pier of Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island. Rose Island and the Newport Bridge in the background.

I have read that piers are much cherished as the focal points of their towns. If that so, then the cleat on the pier is the most overlooked item and the most useful.

This is the object that vessels tie off to. This allows for ships to visit, ferries to offload, and the loading and unloading of cargo. If not for the modest cleat, there would be no spring lines for maneuvering. The cleat is the one item that makes the pier work.

Sitting on the pier at Fort Adams

Reflective Moments by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Multiple PiersThe perfectly still waters of Newport Harbor reflect the images of a pier. In Newport, Rhode Island.




I tend to walk along the waterfront when few people are around. This is not by design. It has to do with my schedule and when I find myself in boatyards and waterfront areas.

Being in these waterfront areas at these times, I have the opportunity to see what others don't. I live in a world of people setting up for the day, tool cribs opening, and quiet stillness.

When the waters are still at these times, it allows one to think. The reflections actually stimulate thinking. The thoughts often become deep. But with such amazing views, how could one not contemplate what is around them?


"As wat

Ripples And Stones by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Ripples And StonesViewing rocks and stones in the water at Whale Rock Refuge in Narragansett, Rhode Island




Clear waters and the entrance of Narragansett Bay. The remarkable clarity of water found at the shore of Whale Rock Preserve reveals so much.

Among the revealed are stones of a variety of colors and textures. We have questioned this recent clarity and have wondered why this condition exists.

One reason for the cleanliness is the regular tidal current clearing these areas. We theorize that another reason is the relative recency of oyster and mussel farming. Oysters and mussels are bivalve water filters, cleaners, of water. Support for this theory is also the finding of eelgrass in various spots.

Now, ou

Driftwood Allure by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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Driftwood GrainA closeup of the grain of a driftwood stump found on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.




A closeup of the grain of a driftwood stump found on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

There is an undeniable attraction to driftwood as we walk the beach. From far away, it is something bleached, twisted, different, and interesting. Up close, there are patterns, swirls, embedded with sand and stones.

To others, it is an inspiration. It is art. Henry David Thoreau wrote of its inspiration on the beach. To critic Harold Rosenberg, it is a way of explaining modern art: "Modern Art does not have to be actually new; it only has to be new to somebody—to the last lady who fo

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

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

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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Early Morning Dory Story by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - "Come all ye bold fishermen, listen to me; I'll sing you a song of the fish in the sea."

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Dory SunriseEarly morning by the Jamestown, Rhode Island docks with a dory in the water and various other vessel tenders.




Walking along the waterfront in Jamestown, Rhode Island at sunrise. It is a time that brings to mind days past. Nostalgic sepia-toned black and white photos come to mind and in some ways, nothing has changed.

A dory comes into view that is irresistible. This is not the typical "Banks" Dory that one thinks of when one utters the "Dory" design name. This is more of a Swampscott design but shares similar lines and a fishing pedigree.

And on sun and cloud-covered mornings such

Newport Bridge At Sunrise by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - Observing as the sun rises over Narragansett Bay's Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge. This view is from the piers where the Jamestown to Newport ferries once ran. That run ceased over fifty years ago.

The bridge has since become iconic, featured on the representative quarter in 2001. It is also the longest suspension bridge in New England.

This morning, it is a glorious spot highlighted by the sun. The cleat on the pier awaits boats and in a few weeks, the empty moorings will have occupancy. A calm spring sunrise illuminates future activity.

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Newport Bridge At SunriseThe sun rises to highlight the Newport Pell Bridge as viewed from the piers where the Jamestown-Newport ferry once brought commuters and vis

Snow Path By The Sound by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - There are times that one needs to go out and blaze a new trail. These are times to seek adventure and explore. The photographed situation was not one of those days.

This was a peaceful day walking in the late afternoon sun. The path placed before us led us along the shore in snow. Having something to follow helped us relax, unwind, and appreciate the views around us.

Sometimes, blazing a path is the way. Other times, it is settling into the comfort of the known but living the experience in a different way. Such was this afternoon.

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Snow Path By The Sound

A path to walk, by the ocean, in the snow. This is a perfect winter place. At Black Point, Narragansett, Rhode Island.


Snow Path By The SoundA path to walk, by the o

Hope Of Rhode Island by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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https://www.madefromrigallery.com - I am writing this on the eve of a day that changed us all. On March 13, 2020, we picked up our children from a school that they would never enter again and locked down. Our futures were uncertain. More uncertain than we knew.

But, we live in Rhode Island. The state motto is "Hope". A motto that traces its roots back to Rhode Island's founder, Roger Williams. We live in a place where Hope and its symbols are all around us. If the symbol and motto are not present, sometimes a creative soul makes it so. Hope endures. Hope lasts. Hope uplifts. Hope sees us through. Hope is what anchors our soul.

When there is nothing else, when all is uncertain as this year has been, we have had Hope. We are Rhode Islanders. Our desire is to share that Hope beyond our borders. It's our gif

Reflected And Natural Newport Harbor by Keith R Wahl

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Reflected And NaturalA natural shingled shack at the end of a pier with reflections in Newport Harbor's water.




Newport, Rhode Island is a place sometimes best observed in the off-season. In the summer, the place bustles with a mix of people, modern design vessels, and classics that seen only here. It is a melange of crossing cultures and times.

In the off-season, the late fall through the early spring, the removal of the modern veneer occurs. Then we see Newport Harbor as it was in the past. It is a way to step back into time.

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Above The Water Shack


Above The Water ShackA structure perfectly suited for observing marina operations reflected in the waters of Newport Harbor.




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