Author: Kimsmithdesigns

Documentary filmmaker, photographer, landscape designer, author, and illustrator. "Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly" currently airing on PBS. Current film projects include Piping Plovers, Gloucester's Feast of St. Joseph, and Saint Peter's Fiesta. Visit my websites for more information about film and design projects at kimsmithdesigns.com, monarchbutterflyfilm.com, and pipingploverproject.org. Author/illustrator "Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities! Notes from a Gloucester Garden."

Seeing Trees

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Sally Williams sent this video link from Timber Press, featuring an interesting photo technique.

For many, the tree is a symbol of longevity, integrity, and enduring beauty. But how many of us have truly seen a tree? How well do we know the intimate details and secrets of that old familiar oak in the backyard? In “Seeing Trees”, author Nancy Ross Hugo teaches us a whole new way of watching a tree. And in breathtaking shots of striking detail, photographer Robert Llewellyn shows us why it’s worth it.

One kind word can warm three winter months. ~Japanese Proverb

 

After all this snow…you deserve to treat yourself right!

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MARDI GRAS – TUESDAY FEB 12 – TOMORROW

4th Annual

All-Day 7 All-Night Fundraiser – 11:30am – 11:30pm

LATITUDE 43 & MINGLEWOOD TAVERN

10% OF ALL SALES TO BENEFIT Y TEENS REBUILD NEW ORLEANS

·        SPECIAL N’AWLINS CAJUN MENU ITEMS

·        RAFFLE PRIZES

·        50/50 RAFFLE

·        BEADS, MASKS & BALLOONS

·        PLUS:  SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT BY GLOUCESTER’S OWN THE RUNAROUND 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Rick Doucette
Executive Director of Teen & Camp Services
Cape Ann YMCA
71 Middle Street, Gloucester MA 01930
(P) 978-559-3002 (F) 978-283-3114
(E) doucetter@northshoreymca.org (W) www.northshoreymca.org
(O) Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living and social respon

Video: Joey Sends Greetings from Playa Del Carmen

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Joey Recommends Playa Del Carmen as Best Vacation Destination. See video tour of sweet Playa Del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue and Hotel Tortuga–beautiful, safe, and affordable. Ed. note–beautiful sunlight-through-the-trees capture.

Only Three Days Left to Vote!

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Pauline Bresnahan writes~

Don’t forget to submit your votes for your FAVORITE business or service!
Lets make Cape Ann the biggest winner in as many catagories possible!!
http://ballot.wickedlocalfavorites.com/

You may win something too!!

Shannon Koening Has Some Nice Things To Say

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Hi Joey C,
It’s not a Gloucester seagull, but these photos are pretty cool.  You can decided if they’re blog-worthy.
I’ve had to enjoy Nemo through GMG since I’m out in Chicago for a death in the family.  Really appreciated the lovely photos everyone has posted.  And your marvelous humor during a hard time.
Best,
Shannon

Chocolate Tour

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Stacey Jackson writes ~ Not too many people were out and about braving the snowbanks for the Downtown Gloucester Chocolate Tour today…. but we were and we had fun!!! Here is my sister and niece, Sandra & Courtney Brown in Fred Bodin’s gallery! We hope they have it again next year! Thanks for all the treats!

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Stacey Jackson Photo

orange, brought to you by amaryllis

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a change of pace from snow banks and snow drifts

Orange Amarylis ©Kim Smith 2013

spanish poppies*carmine colored pencil*hot embers*sunrise*sunset* sherbet*apricots*pumpkins*saffron*coral*tangerines*orioles*monarch* butterflies*california poppies*amaryllis*marigolds*butterfly weed* dahlias*mexico*mariachi band*flamenco*flamingoes*koi*tigers*curry* mangoes*melons*passion*love*light*life*autumn leaves*lobster* paella*carrots*salmon*south of france*paul gauguin*van gogh sunflowers*Warhol*

and SUMMER

Orange Amarylis -2 ©Kim Smith 2013

Orange Amarylis -3 ©Kim Smith 2013JPG

 add your orange favorite

Orange Amarylis ©Kim Smith 2013-4

Amaryllis Hippeastrum

“I thinks that’s safe enough, let’s go!”

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Craig writes ~ Here’s a crazy photo from today. I saw this lady driving down the street, so I followed her until she parked. I just had to snap one for the record books. This has to be the craziest choice to make.

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Shark Snow Truck © Craig Kimberly

East Gloucester After Blizzicane Nemo

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Daybreak in the Hood

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The Parcel of Rogues Concert at the Annisquam Village Church is Postponed

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“The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft aglae.”    (Robert Burns)

The Parcel of Rogues Concert at the Annisquam Village Church scheduled for Sunday at 4 PM is postponed.  The DPW advises that the street will not be sufficiently clear for parking near the church.

Keep those plaids around your neck and stay tuned for a new date!

Blizzicane Nemo Porch Photos for Saint707

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Aloha New Dawn ©KIm Smith 2011 copy

Hello Saint707–I don’t have the same view in all four seasons as the Blizzicane Nemo wintry porch view that was posted this morning, but found these from June 2011–same porch, same rose bushes.  As I am not planning to venture further than my porch this afternoon, I thought we may all benefit from a glimpse today of spring yet to come.

Gloucester©Kim Smith 2011

Rosa Aloha ©KIm Smith 2011 copy

Rosa ‘Aloha’