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Warm Light, Reflections, and X-Ray Vision

Sometimes a photographer stumbles upon a place that stimulates the imagination to incredible heights. That is what happened to me when I discovered Retrospect—a store that specializes in antique bathroom fixtures, lighting, stained glass, and ceramics. I have taken hundreds of images here, and I feel I have just barely begun my exploration of it. Located on a busy street in downtown, Retrospect's windows capture reflections of passing cars, signs, and the nearby snow covered mountains. It's brick exterior is covered with ivy and it's interior entices with warm lights and curved fixtures. From the outside, I can photograph three layers of reality in one image—the brick and ivy on the outside of the building, the reflections of the city in the windows, and the exciting shapes, lines, and colors inside. But my imagination doesn't stop with taking the photographs. Another level of excitement takes place when I get the images into PhotoShop. Cropping the photographs into smaller pieces or changing them to negatives allows me to create entirely new images that bear little resemblance to reality. I love this phase of the creative process as much as I love taking the original photographs. I hope you enjoy the color, shape, and intrigue I find in this place and allow me the indulgence to discover everything from castles to science fiction cities hidden here. Enjoy!!!
Hovering
Hovering
Peeking in the Castle Window
Peeking in the Castle Window
Cottage Warmth
Cottage Warmth
A Manor on the Moors
A Manor on the Moors
Orbiting
Orbiting
68 East
68 East
Water and Light
Water and Light
Retrospect—Water and Light
Retrospect—Water and Light
Pulled too Close to the Sun
Pulled too Close to the Sun
Living in a Glass House
Living in a Glass House
Underwater Dreams
Underwater Dreams
Star Date 5031.3
Star Date 5031.3
Pub
Pub
Stained Glass Chair
Stained Glass Chair
Open for Business
Open for Business
Antique Light
Antique Light
Blue Bells and Lavender
Blue Bells and Lavender
Cloud Trails
Cloud Trails
Family Treasures on Display
Family Treasures on Display
Filled with Holy Light
Filled with Holy Light
Whispers
Whispers
Stained Glass Trilogy
Stained Glass Trilogy
Through the Window of Ethan Frome's House
Through the Window of Ethan Frome's House
Galaxy
Galaxy
White Flower
White Flower
Returning to the Hive
Returning to the Hive
White Grate in a Sterile Room
White Grate in a Sterile Room
Escape from Reality
Escape from Reality
Daily Life
Daily Life
Anchored and Reaching Out
Anchored and Reaching Out
One Tree with Blue Fruit
One Tree with Blue Fruit
Medieval Stories
Medieval Stories
Butterflies
Butterflies
Ready to Write My Novel
Ready to Write My Novel
Star Light
Star Light