Tag Archives: Kim Smith photos

orange, brought to you by amaryllis

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

a change of pace from snow banks and snow drifts spanish poppies*carmine colored pencil*hot embers*sunrise*sunset* sherbet*apricots*pumpkins*saffron*coral*tangerines*orioles*monarch* butterflies*california poppies*amaryllis*marigolds*butterfly weed* dahlias*mexico*mariachi band*flamenco*flamingoes*koi*tigers*curry* mangoes*melons*passion*love*light*life*autumn leaves*lobster* paella*carrots*salmon*south of france*paul gauguin*van gogh sunflowers*Warhol* and SUMMER  add your orange favorite Amaryllis Hippeastrum

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Fall Planting at Willowdale Estate

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Fall Planting for Spring Tulipomania at Willowdale ~ 1,500 bulbs planted, only 1500 more to go! The Super Fantastic Willowdale Facilities Team, right to left ~ Dale, James, and Greg Willowdale Estate ~ A Stunning Special Events Venue

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Autumn Sunrises Over Niles Pond

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

Click to view full size September Sunrise Over Niles Pond October Sunrise Niles Pond

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Thank you Kate for the Black Swallowtail Chrysalis!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Last week while filming on Eastern Point I had the pleasure to meet Kate, who works at Wolf Hill. She was with a friend and they were looking for butterflies through binoculars. I had seen Kate often at the garden center, but … Continue reading →

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Seaward Inn Sunday Morning Live Music Brunch Finale!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Join Seaward Inn this Sunday for their live music brunch finale. The tantalizing à la carte menu is prepared by the talented Beach Gourmet catering team. The Seaward Inn is located on Marmion Way, which runs along Rockport’s picturesque shoreline. Sunday brunch is served from 10:30 … Continue reading →

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Nighttime Snapshots from the August 2012 Block Party

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Music, dancing, laughter, friends, and food–wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could dine alfresco on Main Street every night of the summer! Passports Restaurant Waitstaff ~ friendly, helpful, efficient, and always welcoming! Back row from left to right ~ Katie, India, … Continue reading →

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Register Now for My Photography Class

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Registration is now open for my close-up photography class, Nature in Focus, which will be held at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard, at the Hunnewell Building, on Sunday September 3oth, at 9:00 am.  I especially love teaching at the Arnold … Continue reading →

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Gloucester HarborWalk Grand Opening Thursday!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

The HarborWalk grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Kirk and Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray is this coming Thursday, August 9th. The festivities will begin at 1 pm at The Wharf at St. Peter’s Park. The Gloucester HarborWalk is … Continue reading →

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Faces of Fiesta

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

St. Peter’s Fiesta 2012 Wednesday Night Click last photo to view slideshow. InSeine Oars The Human Calder Mobile View from Latitude 43

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Chasing Rainbows (and Storm Clouds)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

The beautiful double rainbow that Bill and Paul captured late Saturday afternoon had faded, but I did see this on my way home. Rainbow over Bass Rocks The sky was so gorgeous I next stopped at Smith’s Cove to catch … Continue reading →

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North Shore Wedding Magazine

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Click any photo to view slideshow For weeks I had planned to photograph the tulips in bloom at Willowdale, but only in the late afternoon sun. Each afternoon I headed out, the sky grew overcast. Last Monday the sun shown … Continue reading →

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Camilla Jerome at Monsterrat Artrageous! 26

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Camilla Jerome Before heading out to dinner last night, my husband Tom and I stopped in briefly at the Monsterrat College of Art annual fundraiser, Artrageous! 26. Tom had donated several paintings, as are all the works of art donated, and we had … Continue reading →

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Welcome Tulip Trees!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

The magnificent Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), also called Tulip Poplar or Yellow Poplar, is named and noted for its tulip-shaped flowers. Tulip Trees are native to the eastern United States and are relatively fast growing, without the problem of weak wood … Continue reading →

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Planting Underway at the Gloucester Harbor Walk Gardens

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Tulip Trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) Monday the Tulip Trees were planted at St. Peter’s Square and Tuesday was devoted to Whale Watch and General Store planting areas. Today we are tackling Gus Foote Park. You may notice a few bare spots; … Continue reading →

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GMG Spring Fling Party Pics

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Thank you Joey and Fred for hosting a FABULOUS party! Terrific company and super delicious refreshments– a fun time was had by all.  Many thanks to all the FOBs and FOGs who brought food and beverages, and a very special thank you … Continue reading →

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Think Pink!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Chasing Away the Winter Doldrums The stem I always manage to snap when unpacking the tulips- Kay Tompson sings Think Pink! in Funny Face (1957, starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire) Think pink! when you shop for summer clothes. Think pink! if you want … Continue reading →

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Why the sudden interest in the Jodrey State Pier

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

There is beautiful assortment of waterfowl inhabiting the harbor. While there filming the birds and trying to get closer (ever closer!), I’ve become fascinated with the graphic industrial compositions from atop and from below the pier. For example, the above snapshot … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Shaft of Light

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Snapshot from Jodrey State Pier Amazing light surrounds–aren’t we blessed? Click photo to view larger version.

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Life Story of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Coming Soon: Life Story of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly tells the story of the ubiquitous and stunning Black Swallowtail butterfly. My new documentary film captures the beauty and mystery of the Black Swallowtail, through all its life stages, and in it’s … Continue reading →

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Snapshots from a warm evening. Is it Juneuary or Febuly?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

 

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