Well … we have come to the end of our little jellyfish adventure. It is always hard saying goodbye, so let’s just wave and walk away in slow mo’ for dramatic effect. Depending on what got into the tank the night before, there may be … Read More →
Category Archives: Monterey
Abstract Jelly Collection – Novena
This is one of my favorites. In almost every picture I took, the jellies were doing a nose dive. They seemed intent of heading south for some unknown reason … so I took some creative license with this one. I took two different photos of … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Octava
A Jelly Ghost Story The kids sat around the camp fire listening to Grandpa Jelly talk about the time when he and his best friend, Skinny Jelly, found an abandoned mansion at the edge of what used to be the Peterson Plantation. The place had … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Séptima
[ ... the following is a work of fiction ... dedicated to ro ... because he digs love stories ... ] We had met on a stormy New York winter night. I was finally getting out of the office a few minutes shy of midnight, … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Sexta
I felt a little bad posting this today because I deliberately isolated this little fella from his family for the sake of my selfish artistic vision. He was happily swimming in his circle of safety when all of the sudden he started noticing his wolf … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Quinta
I bet they would make great pets … and if they get out of line you could always flush them back to where they came. They hold grudges though, so you would hence forth be watching your back for fear of jelly-righteous-retribution. Plus, they travel … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Cuarta
I am, admittedly, not a jellyfish expert; the entire time I was developing this collection, I kept wondering where they process complex thoughts. Wait, do they have complex thoughts, or are they pure instinctual beings? At first glance you may think that they just roam … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Tercera
Today I realized that I have a lot of Jelly to share with you and at this pace it is going to take me another month to get them all up so I am revising my plan. I am going to put a new piece … Read More →
Abstract Jelly Collection – Segunda
The second piece in the collection is all about movement. I wanted to create a sense of purposeful motion that clashes with their slow grace. Photo taken at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Abstract Jelly Collection – Primera
I spent a day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my family not too long ago. It was hard to tell who was more excited by all the sea life, my 10 month-old daughter or me. I suppose the wide-eyed stares of wonder are more … Read More →
New Collection Coming Soon
I have been working on my first collection, loosely named “Abstract Jelly”. Starting in May, I will post a new piece from the collection every Monday and Thursday. Here is a preview picture … I hope you enjoy it!
Haiku For You
I thought about writing a haiku for this week’s post but I realized that I would probably butcher the ancient craft with my peasant western language. Fine then, Haiku, I won’t offend your sensibilities … or will I? Spring night at long last A lover’s … Read More →
Jump In, The Water Is Cold
I took this picture during a photowalk in Monterey. The beach looked warm and inviting, but do not be fooled … the water was freezing and I am sure there were a few sharks ready to seize the opportunity for an easy snack. I remember … Read More →