A Universe All Its Own

I’ve always been drawn to textures in the Adirondacks, even more than the big scenics. Working with my new D800 brought out a couple of things for me this year: panoramics and details. The ability to make a nice size panoramic, without stitching a number of smaller images together, really inspired me. And all that resolution, great to see all the little things I really love.

It would be easy to make an entire project out of photographing all the nuances of one boulder. This one reminded me of a view of our own galaxy, plainly seen on any clear night in these mountains. Stars upon stars upon stars. Right there on a rock.

An Ending and a Beginning

It’s tough to come home after a long summer and fall of Adirondack shooting. So ends another season of workshops and traipsing around the woods looking for something new and unique. Lots was learned and accomplished this year, both photographically and personally. There were some new friends made, and some old friends tragically lost. It seems like every part of my life was touched in one way or another. I am not the same.

Mornings like this are what I live for. Up an hour before sunrise, watching, waiting, trying not to expect. Getting lucky sometimes. Lucky or not, knowing I’ll be back to my place in time to whisper something in the ear of my love before she stirs. That was the best of my luck.

I’m going to make a point of sharing my past season. Starting today.

Nice Drive on a Day Off

Sometimes you need a day off to refill the well. Today was a very leisurely drive to Lake Placid to visit my friends at Northwoods Inn, in preparation for next week's workshop with Adirondack Life. It was one of those soft light mornings, where all the sensations are a little diffuse. I stopped a couple times to try and capture the feeling. The level of subtle detail that the D800 is capable of just amazes me...

Here I Go Again

I can always count on Raquette Lake to get me going each year. This morning was the first in a while to exhibit "that chill". A nice morning to be out testing a new camera, working out the kinks in my process. There are lots of bears to be seen this year. Drought forces then into the open. Their presence this morning was evident by the number of dogs barking along a well-defined path.

The Beat - Part Deux

I'm working again on my book The Beat of Adirondack Hearts, after a long hiatus. With all the fallout from the depression (Recession? Yeah, right) I'm lucky I'm able to even think about working on it again.

So here we go again...

Kayak Thoughts

Not what it appears to be?

That probably goes for anything.

But if the feeling is true

what's the difference?

If the feeling is true

we can pour our energy back in

and make more dreams.

Turn the stuff in front of us

into Dreams...

Re-View

I'm grateful for some nice press I received in Adirondack Almanack. Click here to see the article. It's so much fun to be part of such a comprehensive show!

Holiday Gathering at Shelter

Join me and the staff at Shelter for cocktails and a first look at the new Radigan Adirondack Wall featuring my latest work and the framing talents of Jim Kiefer. All the pieces are framed using Adirondack native hardwoods, selected for each individual image. Believe me, the total package is amazing!

I'll be appearing at Shelter from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, December 3, where we'll be enjoying wines, hors d'oeuvres and great company. I'm really excited about the new work and hope you'll come by and check it out. Shelter is located at 3109 St. Rt. 28 (Main St.) in Old Forge, NY next to the arcade. For any questions call (315) 369-5014.

Shelter is my exclusive dealer in the Adirondacks, specializing in exceptional rustic and contemporary custom furniture and home accessories designed by Jim Kiefer. This is the best there is!