Written with light – Evocative landscape and artistic photography
Posts tagged railing
Suspended Sunset
2February 10, 2009
The Zakim Bridge suspends the sunset over the Charles River for its last few rays of light.
Skylit Suspension
0January 30, 2009
The sun sets above the world’s smallest suspension bridge in the Boston Public Garden.
iRecline
0November 16, 2007
iPods are everywhere these days: The gym, the streets, the mall, the supermarket, at work, in line, the car, in bed (no, not like that), the shower (or like that), and now announcing… the roof! Billboards are familiar company to those living on Boston’s Beacon Hill, and far too familiar for those seeking refuge upon its roofs. The fortunate few who frequent these roofs to enjoy the sunset are assailed by glowing rectangular abominations in the guise of this season’s hottest items. And as if that wasn’t bad enough the latest advertisements now mimic the roof goers in hopes that they will succumb to the power of consumerism. Witness our beloved iPod. Once our friend, it has now invaded every aspect of our life, including the roof. While we once took pleasure in reclining peacefully on our favorite rooftop chair to watch the sunset, we are now joined by the iPod. But maybe what we’re seeing isn’t an iPod… maybe it’s the new iRecline from Apple. Not only will the iRecline allow us to listen to the latest music, but it will actually morph into a reclining chair so that we can fall back into a splash of colorful magic and light to match our music. Brilliant! I will be first in line, will you?
Falling Sun
3November 12, 2007
by Kalim Saliba
in Boston
I walk slowly through subtle hues of red-yellow
Earth draped in light
Falling gently with the winds of time
As the world begins to sleep.
Lungs filled with winter’s breath
And the cool, crisp crackle of leaves beneath my tread
Slow my pace to match its own
And I pause.
Patiently waiting for the outbreath
To guide my wandering steps and fleeting thoughts
Past the falling sun
And toward the horizon.
Where I can rest in the peace and calm
Of tomorrow.
Fall Curves
1October 14, 2007
by Kalim Saliba
in Boston
Here are a few shots I took this weekend from South Boston’s Harbor walk… nothing too spectacular, just some curvaceous perspectives that caught my eye.
Bare Leaves
I originally took this shot for the tree lined path and the bench in the foreground, but in post-processing I noticed that the trees on the right side of the path are bare, while the ones on the left still have leaves on them. It is kind of a strange configuration, but it adds some unintended character to the photo.
Just Around the Corner
I really like this one for some reason. It’s simple without an immediately visible point, but the puddle of leaves on the ground positioned right at the corner of the railing seemed an interesting focal point for the photo, perhaps symbolizing the shifting seasons.
Rooftop Escape
1April 13, 2007
There are some people who search everywhere for paradise. They pay thousands of dollars to fly all over the world in hopes that one day they will find their calling, far away from the realities that await them at home. But reality is what you make of it, not what it makes of you. Undoubtedly, “reality” will always follow these escapists as they run from one misconception to the other.
I have to admit that I often dream of being one of them. Dream, for example, of dropping everything and traveling the world in search of the freedom I so long to have – freedom from my job, my cube, my bills, my responsibilities, my… life. But ultimately, my own advice follows me wherever I go – look up, look around, and look within. Is this advice simply a cover for my fear of the unknown? Perhaps, but why travel so far when I can find a small piece of paradise on my rooftop escape.
Walk the Plank
1April 10, 2007
by Kalim Saliba
in Beaches
I wasn’t going to post any more photos from this location, but after developing this one for fun, I liked how it came out so I thought I would share. This photo is more of a hybrid – Everything below the horizon is HDR + Orton while everything above the horizon is just HDR. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, don’t worry, just enjoy the photo! I named the first photo from this location, “Golden Desire.” I suppose some of you might be wondering how I went from “Golden Desire” to “Walk the Plank” all in the span of a few footsteps. Ok, valid question. Your answer is found in the rotting wood of the dock upon which this photo was taken. See you there!
