Cherry Blossoms in DC

I didn't make it to the Cherry Blossom Festival this year, but here are a few shots from last year. This is about the only time of year I find our nation's capital to be beautiful! Too bad it only lasts a couple weeks.

Wedding Photography

Over the past few years I have gained experience as a wedding photographer. There are endless opportunities when photographing a wedding, and each event brings new challenges and new creativity. I hope to add to my portfolio and gain more knowledge of this type of photography. If you are interested in finding out more about the services I offer please send an email to brumbleyphoto@gmail.com


flower girl dresses made by Suzanna Jones-Karatassos.

Assateague Island

There is nothing like a quiet beach in the winter. Especially when wild ponies are present!

A Snowy Baltimore

The days of winter keep rolling by and everyday I am hoping to see snowflakes fall from the sky. We had a few flakes here and there a handful of times, but not enough to cover the ground or even make sidewalks slippery. Then Monday came and finally some real snow hit the ground. Off and on all day big fluffy snowflakes began to cover city sidewalks and streets. Its funny how snow makes anything beautiful, and I embrace the this. Immediately after work I grabbed my tripod and camera and headed up to Sherwood Gardens in the upper-class community of Guilford. It was a beautiful and crisp evening.






I woke up early and headed to Druid Hill Park, which is usually sketchy, in the western section of the city. However, in the snow it seems like a peaceful and dream-like place with no one around. I could get used to this.



I find it hard to get out of bed on cold winter mornings, but as soon as I see snow I jump out of bed and I want to be walking in it, photographing it, and embracing it. The cold weather suddenly doesn't bother me when there is snow on the ground.

Autumn Photographs to be shown at Irvine Nature Center

Update:

A few photographs by yours truly will continue to be displayed until Jan 6, 2009. There will be an art reception on January 3, from 4-7pm.

One framed photograph was sold, but there are still a couple left!


October 18th through December 2nd my Autumn Photographs will be on display at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, MD. This collection of work includes photos from West Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and more.




Irvine Nature Center is dedicated to environmental education, and is located in Caves Valley in Baltimore County. The center has nature exhibits, walking trails, a nature store, and animals. This non-profit organization has opened their new location in Owings Mills recently and it is definitely worth checking out.




Come check out the nature center and get involved! INC is having a Pumpkin Fest on October 18th, so come check out the location, make some crafts, and see some great seasonal artwork. Hope to see you there!

Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117

www.explorenature.org

410.738.9200

The Allegheny Plateau

Over Labor Day weekend I was faced with a decision to make. Do I go to the beach with everyone else on the east coast, fighting traffic across the damaged Bay Bridge, OR do I go somewhere quiet, secluded, and full of trails and peace? It wasn't a hard decision to make honestly. I looked at a map and chose the area in Northwestern Pennsylvania called the Allegheny Plateau. The name itself sounded intriguing, and I have never explored this area, and so the adventure began.
The drive took several hours since there are no major highways for the majority of the trip. Driving through hilly and windy back roads is something I have become used to and actually enjoy doing. I arrived at the tucked away camping area in the evening and didn't do a whole lot besides look at maps and decide where I was exploring for the following 2 days.
That night I met two older gentlemen who were astronomers and very interesting to talk to. Around 10pm they had their huge telescopes set up and the next thing I know I was looking at the rings of Jupiter and various nebulas and constellations. This inspired my attempt to photograph the stars. Little did I know, some areas in this region are known as the best places for stargazing on the east coast. I would have to agree. The night sky was filled with twinkling white stars and the Milky Way was clearly visible. Shooting stars were zooming by and satellites slowly drifted through the sky.
The next morning I awoke to terrible pains which slowed my day and forced me to change plans. I ended up hiking the Hickory Creek Wilderness Trail for a few miles. The vegetation was thick and huge pines soared upward creating a sheet of darkness above passing hikers. Needing medicine, I headed into Warren, PA. The smell of natural gas was present in the atmosphere. Wells were scattered throughout the landscape, and refining companies are located along the Allegheny River. I drove around the plateau into New York seeking photographic views.
That evening I rode my bike on some trails, picked delicious blackberries, dodged swarms of flies, built a fire, shot the stars, and met some interesting people.
Monday came and it was time to head home. On the way I stopped at some parks in hopes to see some Elk, but had no luck. I checked out the Wallace Sphagnum Bog. The drive to the bog seemed endless and almost too secluded.. almost like something out of a horror movie. I'm glad it wasn't dark and raining when I approached the area. Full of butterflies, bees, and strange plants, the bog was different than others I have visited.
Despite my physical discomfort, strange huts in the woods, and swarms of bugs, the trip was great and exactly what I needed. I would like to return to the area perhaps during the autumn season when the leaves up there are stunning shades of red and orange.

New Work on Display in Annapolis

Meadow Hill Wellness, a holistic health center, will be having their Grand Opening on June 20th at their new location in Annapolis, MD. They have asked me to provide artwork for the event, and for the new location which will be on display for several months.

This body of work includes images from West Virginia, Tennessee, New Jersey, Virginia, and South Carolina. The tranquil and peaceful images will be a great addition to the natural and organic environment of Meadow Hill Wellness.

The location hosting this event provides massages, acupuncture, reiki, homeopathy, and much more! Come to Annapolis on June 20th between 4pm and 8pm to learn more about holistic care and to see some great artwork by me and one additional artist.

For more information please contact me or visit www.meadowhillwellness.com.