2012 Photos of the Month
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FEBRUARY 2012
I decided to explore the small but notable New Hampshire Coast. I've always been drawn to cold winter beaches! I was fascinated by the beauty of these common seagulls. They were lit by the setting sun and reflected in the receding tide. All these elements came together for a chilling February beach scene...
More NH Photographs (Link to hidden gallery): http://www.melissablackallphotography.com/Portfolio/Landscapes/New-Hamshire-Coast/21725104_9M3vgW
MARCH 2012
Cannon Beach, OR
This is the Pacific. I once again returned to the great state of Oregon to visit my AmeriCorps family. This photo was taken about a mile away from last year’s March POTM in Cannon Beach. While the blue sky only lasted a few minutes, I was able to capture it between bouts of rain.
APRIL 2012
Boston, MA
I walked around the Prudential area hoping to find something worthy of April and to my delight, I found this row of trees. The trunks were soaked with rain and the leaves sparkled with the hue of fresh life... After an April shower, I certainly found a frame of Spring!
MAY 2012
Andover, MA
I took this shot after a vow renewal ceremony. My clients had all their guests release a butterfly in front of the chapel. It was so beautiful to witness... This little guy found this blossoming plant and I was able to capture this glimpse of a gorgeous Spring day...
JUNE 2012
I found a place on the MA map that I had never been; Horseneck beach. I wanted to find an image that emanated that special summer feelin’. I walked through trails along the ocean and I became fascinated by all the flowers. I love how the pedals reach up to the equally white clouds. Ah, summer...
AUGUST 2012
During a whale watch, I turned my camera to a less impressive but no less beautiful creature... This sea bird's flight toward an unknown horizon intrigued me.
As one season comes to an end and a new unknown beginning becomes inevitable, this image felt right as the Fall horizon approaches.
OCTOBER 2012
Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HI
This was taken in one of the most isolated and beautiful places I've ever been. The Na Pali Coast is located on the Northwest part of Kauai. A deliciously rich landscape full of wild coastline, unforgiving cliffs, crystal clear ocean, countless waterfalls, and diverse marine life. A dramatic union of the ocean, mountains and sky...
NOVEMBER 2012
Waimea Canyon, Waimea, HI
Technically, this photo was taken in October. I made an exception because well, Hawaii was visually spectacular. No matter where I am, I like each month's photo to reflect the season. I think this bare tree in front of the Canyon is perfect for November!
DECEMBER 2012
Somerville, MA
There's no place like home! I walked out my door and spent some time in my neighborhood photographing the winter sunset. Cold as it was, I love the silhouetted trees. I was pleased to find this patch of evergreens. Reminding me of Christmas, I snapped this shot for December.
