Red Poppy © 2010 Bo Mackison
Macro photograph of red poppy, taken at International Boundary Park on the British Columbia, Canada/Washington border.
Lilies in Shadow
July 19, 2010 by 14 Comments
Lilies in Shadow © 2010 Bo Mackison
Most of the lilies at the Chicago Botanic Gardens are front and center in the main garden, framed in multiple square ponds, and offset by summery plantings. There are purple water lilies, pink ones, blue ones, even bright magenta water lilies. But I found these lilies on a lesser traveled path, up and beyond the conifer plantings. Not many people wander this far off the main paths.
These lilies offer a different feel compared to their brightly lit cousins. I love these pale lilies, quietly dressed in shadowy reflections. My favorite of all the lilies I photographed that day.
Very Pink Cosmos
July 17, 2010 by 10 Comments
Very Pink Cosmos © 2010 Bo Mackison
We spent a long but enjoyable day at Mt. Horeb’s Art Fair. The crowds were festive and spirited, even though it was hot and humid. We’ll be back again tomorrow for the second day of the art show.
Thunderstorms are predicted in the early morning hours, but hoping maybe the storms will pass us by. We’ll see…
This pink cosmos was photographed last week at Allen Centennial Gardens on the University of Wisconsin’s campus in Madison.
A Curtsy for You
July 16, 2010 by 6 Comments
A Curtsy for You © 2010 Bo Mackison
Seeded Earth Studio will be at the Mt. Horeb 39th Annual Art Fair, Saturday, July 17, 9am – 5pm and Sunday July 18, 10am – 4pm.
Booth 124 on the Trollway between First and Second Streets. If you are in the area ( about 30 minutes west of Madison) be sure and say hello.
Water Lilies
July 14, 2010 by 15 Comments
Water Lilies © 2010 Bo Mackison
There is a new article in my series, Memoir Space, now up on The Calm Space, an online magazine published by Karen Wallace.
In the article, I share an excerpt of a letter I wrote to a special woman in my life, and show how easy it is to write a bit of your life story. It’s as easy as writing a letter – yes, a handwritten letter! – and including it in a special occasion card. Go ahead. Take a minute and read Spreading Happiness by Sharing Memories.
The water lilies were photographed at Chicago Botanic Garden. I’ve been working with desaturated photographs, and in this photo, I left only a hint of the original color, while keeping the emphasis on the two sunlit lilies.
Hope you enjoy both the article and the lilies.
