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This high contrast black & white image of dramatic cloud formations was captured on a late spring day. A row of silhouetted trees hug the bottom of the frame, adding emphasis to the breadth & scale of the sky- & cloud-scape.

Application of a digital filter magically transformed an intimate portrait of a mixed tabby cat into an evocative image with overtones of Hokusai's iconic Kanagawa Wave woodblock print.

The image depicts a grouping of vintage, cheerful Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls, outfitted in their denim & assorted costumes, posed in an antique nautical-themed trunk. This nostalgic still life was photographed in an antiques & collectibles shop in a quaint village on the St. Lawrence River. Makes a whimsical accent piece in a variety of settings, including children’s & nursery décor...

The image depicts a grouping of vintage, cheerful Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls, outfitted in their denim & assorted costumes, posed in an antique nautical-themed trunk. This nostalgic still life was photographed in an antiques & collectibles shop in a quaint village on the St. Lawrence River. Makes a whimsical accent piece in a variety of settings, including children’s & nursery décor...

An autumnal outing in late evening revealed a shroud of low-lying mist settling over country fields, with just enough remaining daylight for shrubs & trees to be silhouetted... Photographed near the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

An autumnal outing in late evening revealed a shroud of low-lying mist settling over country fields, with just enough remaining daylight for shrubs & trees to be silhouetted... Photographed near the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

“Monarch on Sedum” features a monarch butterfly just moments after it had settled on a cluster of delicate sedum blossoms... A 'soft glow' filter was applied to the image, enhancing the inherent, lovely bokeh effect... Photographed in a quaint village garden along the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River.

“Monarch on Sedum” features a monarch butterfly just moments after it had settled on a cluster of delicate sedum blossoms... A 'soft glow' filter was applied to the image, enhancing the inherent, lovely bokeh effect... Photographed in a quaint village garden along the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River.

An overcast day in mid-autumn provided the atmosphere for this moody scene of defoliated trees mirrored in the smooth-as-glass water of Shaver Creek, a creek that eventually empties into Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

Peaceful winter scene of docks casting shadows in snow... Photographed in the late afternoon in a bay off Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes), "Dockside" is a peaceful winter scene of boat docks hugging the shoreline, casting their shadows in the snow from the sharp, low angle of the sun.

Prickly wildflower seed pods — feathery, rustic... A pastoral image of a large bed of prickly-stemmed, burr-type seed pods of the wildflower known as teasel, photographed alongside a creek that eventually empties into Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes). With their delicate, somewhat feathery yet rustic appearance, the teasel seed pods make an eye-catching splash of shapes & textures against their creekside habitat. Teasel has a fascinating history... According to Wikipedia, "...Fuller's Teasel (the cultivar group Dipsacus fullonum...) was formerly widely used in textile processing, providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on fabrics, particularly wool."

Prickly wildflower seed pods — feathery, rustic... A pastoral image of a large bed of prickly-stemmed, burr-type seed pods of the wildflower known as teasel, photographed alongside a creek that eventually empties into Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes). With their delicate, somewhat feathery yet rustic appearance, the teasel seed pods make an eye-catching splash of shapes & textures against their creekside habitat. Teasel has a fascinating history... According to Wikipedia, "...Fuller's Teasel (the cultivar group Dipsacus fullonum...) was formerly widely used in textile processing, providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on fabrics, particularly wool."

Naturalized daffodils in full bloom provide the subject for this evocative image. Photographed in early Spring along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

Fog rolling in off the lake set the stage for this moody, contemplative scene, captured as mist enshrouded the road that hugs the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes). Photographed in the late afternoon...

Naturalized daffodils in full bloom provide the subject for this evocative image. Photographed in early Spring along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

An autumn day set the stage for this moment of serenity captured in the late afternoon along a rocky shoreline on Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes). A thin line that is the far shore seemingly vanishes where sky & water meet on the distant horizon.

An overcast day in mid-autumn provided the atmosphere for this moody scene of defoliated trees mirrored in the smooth-as-glass water of Shaver Creek, a creek that eventually empties into Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

With the addition of a sepia filter, an evocative image of an apple tree branch filled with delicate flower buds is the subject of this floral portrait. Photographed in late spring along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

This powerful image is a portrait of a Pwo/Pwevo helmet mask, originally from the Luchazi peoples of Angola. Worn by male dancers during ritual ceremonies, the Pwo/Pwevo mask, symbolizing the female ancestor, is probably the best-known style of face mask of the Luchazi & their Chokwe & Lwena neighbors.

A striking image of magnificent, pink spider flowers. Photographed in late summer in a garden along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

This spring, I was fortunate to again come across clusters of magnificent fungi, sprouting from the trunks of a small stand of dead trees. Illuminated by late afternoon sunlight, this stunning, sensuous specimen juts prominently outward, perpendicularly to the tree to which it has attached itself. Its curvy, overhanging lip is beautifully speckled.

A striking image of magnificent, pink spider flowers. Photographed in late summer in a garden along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

Photographed on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, "Autumn Still Life" features a lone apple resting amongst fallen leaves that dried where they lay. I was struck by the natural rhythm & design formed by the leaves where they settled on the grey steps of bedrock.

A peaceful scene of Canada geese resting in a protective jetty along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes) is featured in this mid-winter photograph.

A striking image of magnificent, pink spider flowers bathed in sunlight. Photographed in late summer in a quaint village garden along the St. Lawrence River. Wonderful bokeh effect...

Photographed on a farm near the St. Lawrence River, this horse was watching me as intently as I was watching her :-) I was struck by the feeling of solitude & bleakness with this lone horse set against the backdrop of snow, a charcoal grey sky overhead, & leaning fence posts loosely strung with barbed wire.

A striking image of a magnificent, deep pink spider flower bloom, photographed in late summer in a garden along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

Seen here as a year-at-a-glance poster calendar are these delicate blossoms of trailing sweet peas. Photographed in early summer in a garden along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

An evocative, meditative scene of a lone chair perched near the end of a rustic deck protruding into the water. Photographed along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes).

A pattern featuring the hand-written music manuscript of an original score for solo piano.

Seen here as a year-at-a-glance poster calendar is this peaceful scene of Canada geese resting in a protective jetty along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes). Photographed in mid-winter.

A charming wintry scene of a rustic park bench placed next to a large flower pot overflowing with snow & decorated with pine boughs, red poinsettias, & candy canes. Photographed in a quaint village along the St. Lawrence River. Featured message: Season's Greetings Text can be customized; card also available without message. Please contact the artist for details!

Seen here as a year-at-a-glance poster calendar, "Bale Out" features a rustic scene of multiple bales of hay dotting this rural landscape. Application of digital filters give the image an antiqued, vintage effect in sepia tones. Photographed near Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes). Functional as well as decorative, poster calendars can be displayed in a variety of ways, including with readily available magnetic poster hangers, & make a distinctive & artistic accent for all your décor settings.

Seen here as a year-at-a-glance poster calendar is this close-up image of a delicate, fragile, & feathery seed head of the wildflower known as goat's beard, backlit by the late afternoon sun. Although the seeds resemble those of dandelions, the seed head of goat's beard is generally much larger.

This powerful image is a portrait of an authentic leopard head mask from Benin. The ring at the top of the leopard's head is designed for attaching the mask to a belt, to be worn by tribal chiefs & warriors. Bronzes from the Benin & Ife regions of Nigeria are some of the most notable & sought after sculptures from tribal Africa. Leopards are a royal symbol in the Benin kingdom, & are often portrayed in the art objects & artifacts of the Benin culture. An original photograph by artist/photographer ehpizer, from her Ethnographic Art Image Series.

In a rural setting along the shoreline of Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes), long tendrils of wild grapevines embrace & snake their way across old wood & wire fencing. Photographed in mid-summer.