Nearscape Photography: An Introduction
We often look far for inspiration, yet some of the most powerful images are close by. Nearscape Photography is about finding beauty and story in everyday surroundings we usually pass without notice.
Tears of Salt
A poetic and visual collaboration between poet Christina Gabsa and photographer Bill McNamee, Tears of Salt explores the ocean as a place of emotional release and healing. This pairing of image and verse invites the reader into a deeply personal moment of reflection.
Wild Imaginings
Outside the Carroll County Public Library stands a sculpture of a boy reading beneath a lion’s quiet watch. This piece, called Wild Imaginings, captures the power of books to carry us anywhere and reminds us how stories plant seeds of inspiration within us.
The Unexpected Beauty of Grasses
Grasses aren’t flashy, but there’s a quiet beauty in the way they catch light and sway with the breeze. This post explores how photographing them reveals hidden shapes, textures, and moments often overlooked.
Weathered Bricks: Seeing Beyond the Surface
From stepped bricks to creeping vines and moss, this post captures the overlooked textures and details of a weathered brick wall in Westminster, Maryland. It reflects on the understated beauty found in its aged and worn surfaces.
Tattered Glory: Reflections this 4th of July
As the 4th of July approaches, I look at this tattered flag and see a reflection of us all. We may be worn and frayed, yet we hold together with resilience and quiet grace. Even in its weathered state, it reminds us that true strength is found not in perfection, but in standing firm through the storms.