I'm settling in after a long day of Montessori training up on the north shore. It's always lovely to see all my fellow teachers in training. However, what was particularly lovely was the evening walk I took on Crane's beach tonight. Perfect sweatshirt weather. The sea breeze was refreshing and the long rays of the sun created elongated shadows as they hit the dunes. It was a perfect evening. I love the beach in the off season. I'm not a fan of the blaring music, barely clad girls, and beer coolers that summer brings. The beach is given the chance to restore itself over the winter and has an unadulterated beauty in the early spring. I am a New England girl through and through. I will always love this place. Tomorrow I hope to go again and will bring my camera to capture some of the beauty! It is supposed to hit around seventy degrees tomorrow! Unheard of for this time of year.
As for photos, which must accompany every post on a photo blog, here are some black and white film photos I took during a college photo class. My friend Erika reminded me of these the other day, and so I will share them once again. :) Although I know I will likely never get into a dark room again, I enjoyed learning about the traditional processing methods. It's truly magical the way projecting light and a collection of chemicals create an image (I know, so technical! :) )

This photo was taken in the late afternoon with full sun on the grave stones. The over exposure allowed for the gravestones to still be seen when the contrast was pushed. I take no credit for this image because it was a truly accidental result in the processing.


This is Erika feeding her little daughter.


And here is her daughter. I love this shot. It makes you wonder what is capturing her gaze.


I couldn't believe I captured this photo. I just caught her enjoying the sun as it warmed her face.




View off the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA


Below the bridge


I love when trees lose their leaves and the shadows become pronounced












My father really needs to kick this habit, but it made for an interesting photo


I'm off to dream land...please enjoy your Saturday, wherever you may be. New Englanders, you have no excuse that's good enough for you to not be outside tomorrow (that is unless you are inside all day doing Montessori training like me! ;) )