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Photographer’s Choice – Pete Benda

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Quintessentially Southern France

In village of Molleges in Provence, France

Village of Molleges in Provence, France

Remember Judy’s shot from Saint-Paul Asylum in Saint-Rémy? This image was captured that same morning by Pete in the nearby village of Molleges as they biked through the countryside in Provence. If one were to tour the many small villages in southern France with a sketch pad, depicting different architectural details, the textures in the stone, the wood doors and doorways, the entry steps and railings, and the many plants and flowers that the French grow with such great care, this image could very well be the summation of all those details. The lines, shapes and materials simply merge together so perfectly that it’s difficult to imagine any design improvement.

Pete is a painter as well as a photographer. It would be interesting to see his canvas interpretation of this scene. Perhaps he’ll do that some day and share with us.

Photographer’s Choice – Rosie Kosinski

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Prehistoric, Brainless, Dangerous… and Mesmerizing

Rosie Kosinski - Ballet of the Jellies

Rosie Kosinski - Ballet of the Jellyfish

In January of this year, Rosie visited the National Aquarium in Baltimore where a featured exhibit warned of the increasing population in our oceans of jellyfish caused by ocean environmental imbalance and pollutants in the water. The jellies have always been a creature to avoid due to the powerful sting when coming into contact with a swimmer. But for a photographer there’s only grace and beauty in these translucent, delicate prehistoric creatures. The lighting was ideal, the water clear and the blue color helped to bring out every detail in this well framed shot. Rosie returned with three images, any of which could be featured here. Two more are available on the next page. Enjoy them all. Continue reading →