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Beachy Morning on the Shore

June 19, 2016 by Gina Marie

Life is just beachy. As of this week, I’ve lived on the Jersey Shore for precisely one year . . . and when I say “on the shore,” I mean we are literally steps away from the beach. The curious thing is, I’ve only brought my good camera out there two or three times! I generally just bring my camera phone because it’s easier. To be fair, I have caught some great photos that way, as well. However, there’s nothing quite like a […]

Categories: America, Beaches, Bicycles, Birds, Jersey Shore, Life, Light, New Jersey, Nikon, Ocean, Photo Essay, Photo Journal, Photography • Tags: Beaches, Jersey Shore, New Jersey, ocean, Photography, summer

Shutter-Happy

October 18, 2013 by Gina Marie

Sixteen photos inspired by Philly Photo Day. Biker along Kelly Drive East Coast Boxer Midvale Avenue Vain Futility Baby Girl the Boxer A woman searching for In Riva Restaurant. (I know this because shortly after I snapped this photo, she turned around and asked me if I knew where it was located.) John, the landscaper at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Doorway to a mausoleum at Laurel Hill Cemetery Autumn afternoon on Allegheny Avenue. (Has a nice ring to it, no?) […]

Categories: America, Animals, Architecture, Autumn, Bicycles, Boxers, Dogs, Graveyards, Life, Pets, Philadelphia, Photography, Urban • Tags: America, Animals, Architecture, Autumn, Bicycles, Boxers, Dogs, Graveyards, Life, Pets, Philadelphia, Photography, Urban

Everyday People

May 14, 2013 by Gina Marie

Categories: America, Bicycles, Birds, Photo Essay, Photo Journal, Photography, Spring, Urban, Washington DC • Tags: America, Bicycles, Birds, Photo Essay, Photo Journal, Photography, Spring, Urban, Washington DC

The Evolution of an Image

April 8, 2013 by Gina Marie

“The creative process does not end with an idea–it only starts with an idea.” –John Arnold (1913-1963) I was walking home one night at dusk, when I saw this bike parked in my neighborhood. The nearby streetlamps cast eerie shadows on the sidewalk in front of me. I snapped a picture of it for posterity’s sake. Upon arriving home, I uploaded the image to my computer and adjusted the color saturation, etc., resulting in the following image. At some point, […]

Categories: Acrylic, Art, Bicycles, Mixed Media, Photography, The Artistic Process • Tags: Acrylic, Art, Bicycles, Mixed Media, Photography, The Artistic Process

At the Shore, Version 2.0

August 25, 2012 by Gina Marie

It seems to be a rite of passage for a Philadelphian to take the 60-plus mile trek to the New Jersey coastline. This was my second visit (the first having been to New Jersey’s only dog-friendly beach in Manasquan). This most recent visit was to Ocean City. Here, one finds miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, plus a boardwalk with restaurants, arcades, and tons of shopping. From June through August, Ocean City hosts countless beachgoers on any given day. […]

Categories: Beaches, Bicycles, Color, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Photography, Travel • Tags: Beaches, Bicycles, Color, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Photography, Travel

10 a.m. Saturday, Somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic

August 11, 2012 by Gina Marie

As far as American East Coast cities go, Philadelphia sometimes gets a bad rap. But the longer I live here, the more I realize how much beauty surrounds me everywhere. Sure there is poverty, violence, and urban decay . . . but these things co-exist with murals, music, and vibrant urban markets. For those who might otherwise refuse to give Philly a second glance, take a closer look and you may find that this city is definitely worth a visit.

Categories: Art, Bicycles, Color, Mural, Philadelphia, Photography, Travel • Tags: Art, Bicycles, Color, Mural, Philadelphia, Photography, Travel

Philadelphia Photo Journal, Part Deux

August 6, 2011 by Gina Marie

Here are a few more pictures of the City of Brotherly Love . . . My sister, Ilona, might open up a shop like this someday, only it will be called “Madame Verona’s,” and it will specialize in prophetic dreaming. Apparently, skyways are not exclusive to my native Minneapolis. Check out this septuple-decker! Lions are at their prettiest when I’m not at risk of being clawed. I always find decrepit bathhouses to be a bit spooky (and believe me, I’ve […]

Categories: Bicycles, Philadelphia, Photo Journal

Photo Journal – May 2010

June 1, 2010 by Gina Marie

Beach towel (Detail) Mural in south Minneapolis Postcard-worthy view of the downtown skyline Reflection in a Loring Park shopwindow Shadows and light on a summery night Twins vs. Brewers play at our city’s brand spankin’ new ballpark Bright lights, summer nights

Categories: Bicycles, Minneapolis, Photo Journal, Photography