Fall Colors Along the Concord River, Lowell MA

Whether it is a babbling brook, running river, roaring fall or the vast ocean, you will find me there with a camera. I am not sure what it is about a body of water I find so appealing, but whatever it is I am drawn to it. The images in the blog are places I have visited before at different times of the year, I wanted to go back and see the Fall colors, so glad I did. Wamesit Falls Overlook and Muldoon Park are in South Lowell great places to walk or just relax and enjoy the view.

A Walk in the Park – South Common Park, Lowell MA.

One of the most annoying thing since diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, is the pain associated with holding such a simple thing as a paint brush or pencil. I once took these entire tasks for granted, now it is sheer determination and will power; let’s not forget heat and I get the task done. 
Another thing that causes me excruciating pain at times is simply walking, there are times I am literally in tears, but I push on.
Today, I made up my mind I would go for an out and about with my camera, the pain was a bit much but, I was determined to get some fall pictures at South Common Park in Lowell. Here are some!

My Rooftop View 3rd Floor Window

I live in a 3^rd floor apartment and at times I wish I could physically move some of the obstructions of nature. It is such a stunning sight with a few obstructions…here are some of the views I have. None the less, I think I will be painting or drawing a few of them soon.

Looking forward to Fall

As the summer winds down ( I know it came late for us here in New England) and fall approaches, I am looking forward to my favorite time of the year. The cool, crip mornings, the color splash of bright reds, oranges, yellows and various hues on the trees. The variety of blooms  of chyrsantemums, road side stalls of honey and harvest produce.  The texture of gourds, squash, pumpkins, acorns, I look forward to  the crunches of the leaves under my footsteps, and the crackling sounds as squirrels hurries about gathering nuts I am look forward to all of these. The beautiful sunsets then give rise to a full bright tawny havest moon. Everything  about the smell, sounds,  sights and textures of fall stimulates me creatively.
I am looking forward to roving with my camera this fall and find scenes to that will be frozen forever , and each time they are viewed, I can say, “I remember when.”  For my audience, may their words be, ” I want to be there.”

South Common Park, a view from Summer Street, taken Fall 2007

View from 3rd floor window, Fall 2008

My daughter Diamond and I

Diamond