The Conococheague Aqueduct
The Conococheague Creek Aqueduct was recently restored by the National Park Service and McMullan Engineers. C&O Canal aqueducts are, in effect, water bridges that carry canal boats over creeks and rivers that flow into the Potomac River. Built from 1833 to 1835, the Conococheague Aqueduct is the fifth of 11 such “works of art” on […]
The Dead Will Rise
The Dead Will Rise literally imagines the Day of the Dead with the woman in a sugar skull rising in a cemetery. The shadows are long signifying the end of the day and the beginning of the night. When I visited Mexico during the Day of the Dead, several parties were held in the cemetery […]
Holly the Ancestor
Holly, the Ancestor, a Day of the Dead portrait. Every year I enjoy a creative project around the Day of the Dead, my favorite cosplay holiday. So when I saw how my new infrared camera performed, I was eager to use it for this year’s effort. It takes a bit of a play on the […]
The Spirit of Holly
The Spirit of Holly, a Day of the Dead portrait. At its heart, the Day of the Dead is a celebration, and this photo of Holly features her dancing, and enjoying life. And knowing Holly in real life, it is an authentic take on her soul. The combination of infrared and makeup make for an […]
