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The Way of Walking Alone

July 6, 2022 by Greg Molyneux

100mm macro photo of a dutiful bumblebee collecting pollen atop a fresh daisy blossom. The image is cross processed to give it a more moody tone.

The bumblebee works alone. Dutiful to his task, hard at it for his hive. Out in the world it is a solitary life of discipline and purpose. Skill builds for honing a craft with a singular drive, full of intention. What can we learn of the bumblebee? What can we learn of ancient masters?

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Standard Orbit

May 14, 2022 by Greg Molyneux

35mm square format photograph of large hydrangea hanging baskets lining a greenhouse corridor within Longwood Gardens conservatory.

The Longwood Gardens conservatory is a sight to behold. The crowning jewel atop acres of grounds fit for any court. It is here I encountered the majestic hanging baskets bursting with hydrangea paced about 20 feet apart. An orbital welcome, a floral chandelier guiding me about this aged, overground manse.

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Ground Level

April 22, 2022 by Greg Molyneux

35mm ground level photograph of flowers at Longwood Gardens backlight by powerful golden hour sun.

A springtime visit to Longwood Gardens with close friends is good for the soul. Spring season flowers were in bloom, and the late day golden hour sun danced upon the flower buds. An ideal mix for ground level photographs.

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The Worn One

August 6, 2021 by Greg Molyneux

35mm low key photograph of a tall and withering purple coneflower silhouetted and brooding at sunset.

Observing the lifecycle of flowers—from bloom to doom—sets the mind thinking to our own aging arc. At middle age the flower of my youth is long gone making all this time alone more intense and frightening.

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Peony Leisure

May 25, 2021 by Greg Molyneux

35mm portrait orientation photo of a single bright pink peony blossom. Shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh frame out a pollinating insect flying to the flower.

Among spring flowers the peony rains supreme. The ground level royal companion who so elegantly follows the twin beauty of the cherry blossom. Two flowers worthy of Japan warrant a haiku.

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Heaven Scent

May 6, 2021 by Greg Molyneux

35mm dreamy photograph of pink lilacs fresh bloomed and glowing in silky smooth bokeh.

Come for the dreamy lilac photograph that looks so good you can almost smell it, and stay for the haiku—it’s short by definition.

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The April Fool

April 1, 2021 by Greg Molyneux

Moody 35mm photo of a yellow daffodil blossom shot wide open with a bokeh rich shallow depth of field.

Moody 35mm photo of a yellow daffodil blossom evokes dreams of poetry, even if it a bit unwieldily. Here the photographer muses over the fools in life he assume they know it all.

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Best Photographs of 2020

December 31, 2020 by Greg Molyneux

14mm wide angle winter sunset photograph reflected over the derelict of Rand's Marina along Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area. A powerful December sunset smolders with flaming clouds cast in deep orange and red colors making first rate winter sunset intensity.

New Jersey landscape and nature photographer, Greg Molyneux, shares his 7 best landscape and macro photographs made in 2020. Come for the rich imagery and stay for some insight into how these photos came to life amidst the upheaval of COVID-19 and societal upheaval. Were any able to bring you a moment of joy in the bitterness of 2020?

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Autumn Intonation

November 11, 2020 by Greg Molyneux

35mm photo of a quick fire hydrangea bathed in rich golden light. The autumn pinks, yellows, and oranges of the flowering bush explode in a panoply of autumn color backdropped by smooth bokeh.

Autumn sings its beauty in mysterious, esoteric ways. Yet the comprehension is there if only we take the time to look and listen. The beauty of autumn reveals a promised truth: rebirth and renewal is always there waiting for us. Take a moment to listen and observe the songs nature speaks.

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Dahlia Dreams

September 11, 2020 by Greg Molyneux

100mm macro photograph of a pink dahlia blossom with soft focus and smooth bokeh creating a dreamy look.

Serving up a soft focus dahlia on a Friday afternoon. Smooth and inviting this flower grows to soothe. When viewed through a macro lens we come close to the tiny tubular petals emblematic of the dahlia. These petals are numerous as they are fascinating. There must be 50 our more making up each full flower.

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Photos from the archives

Wide angle HDR photograph of a rainbow forming over Long Beach Island houses bathed in gold.
100mm black and white macro photograph of a purple coneflower
A minimalist high key macro of a Klondyke Sunny Red (cosmos sulphureus) flower that creates the look of a woman spinning a dress.
In this HDR sunset photograph, large puffy clouds illuminate the sky in the final minutes of sun.
Explosive sunset photo over rushing Atlantic Ocean wash.

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