Bolts of lightning shattered the New York City sky tonight as the heavens exploded in streaks of light. The show started early as a riot of buttery yellows and tangerine oranges traced the fading sun to bed and ushered in nature’s electric … Continued
A few weeks ago while shooting portraits for Homefirst, an organization in Plainsfield, NJ that works to keep families from becoming homeless and help homeless families find homes, I felt amazed and humbled at the kid’s perseverance. Homefirst transformed the … Continued
Humor, irony and public service announcements fill the streets of Reykjavik. From dating advice to junk food warnings to words of wisdom, Icelandic street art provides a guide for life. Maybe it’s a bit hokey to talk it up like … Continued
Inspiration, regardless of its source is a powerful agent of creativity. For much of western history, the church and more specifically Christ, has served as a creative muse to artists and writers and poets. In Iceland, a country dominated by … Continued
Barren, desolate, lunar with a smidgen of Christ is how I’d describe eastern Iceland. Tiny towns and villages line Highway 1, the main artery that runs through the region and each of these towns, comprised of a few houses, barns, and … Continued
I love to shvitz. I’m not just talking about shvitzing (sweating) on a balmy day or from a good run, but the yiddish kind of shvitz: the place and bodily function melded into the singular experience of sitting in a steam room or … Continued
During a recent visit to Iceland, I arrived on the tail end of a mild winter. Instead of crisp sunny days, we found ourselves inundated by snow, rain and the full force of the North Atlantic’s winter fury. At one … Continued
Peer overhead during the coldest, bleakest winter days and spindly branches splinter the monotonous grey skies like a web of shattered glass. Come spring, when the breath of rebirth blossoms, a riot of color and perfume fill the air. The views of … Continued
If you read yesterday’s post, you know about my adventure getting lost in Harriman State Park last weekend. It’s funny how things change in an instant when you sense something’s amiss. Early in the Green Pond/Boston Mine Long hike, before … Continued
Getting lost isn’t usually intentional but despite its negative implications, it can be the arbiter of good fortune. While hiking in Harriman State Park last weekend, we got lost. Our trail directions were a total fail. I pulled them from … Continued