Small Worlds, Big Dreams

 I'm a total sucker for photos that illustrate abnormally scaled imagery–fantastical worlds where little women rule... or not. Julia Fullerton-Batten's photography is definitely worth taking a closer look at.

Sitting Tree

I thought I'd share another of my favorite photos today. I stumbled upon this tree while hiking in Lake Isabella, California. I had to stop and photograph it. This tree just looked so alive and so present, like it was resting to take in the view with me.

Another Photo Found

This is amazing–another photo from the epic computer crash found. I took this at an abandon amusement park when I was living in Massachusetts. It was so creepy, beautiful and a little dangerous. The roller coasters were in complete disarray. It was a photo enthusiasts dream come true. Fingers crossed that I find more from this set!

Photo Lost {And Found}

I've been in the process of updating my website as of late. While looking for files I came across an old cd containing a photo that I thought was lost to a devastating computer crash. I'm so lucky to have found it. It makes me so happy. {photo taken in Vermont}

Pattern on Pattern

During the past few weeks I have been looking for inspiration for a family cookbook that I'm working on. My maternal grandfather was originally from Sardinia and though my grandmother was born in New York City, her family also came from the island. Having been to Italy twice, I am very familiar with the beautiful floral textiles and wallpapers that adorn most homes there, as they did in my grandparent's house in the Bronx. I knew, in my search for ideas that I would have to incorporate old time Italian patterns. I came across these photo spreads from the December 2007  issue of Italian Vogue, shot by Steven Meisel. I am in love with these photos!!! 

Exploration

So much of what inspires me comes from nature. Whenever I'm out exploring I always take pictures of textures, landscapes, color studies, people and lighting, so that I can pull from these images when I return to my studio. Here are a few photos of the Oregon coast that have inspired me over the summer...

Dunes & CloudsDriftwood TexturesLight Photographs copyright Marisa D. Green 2008