Peter J. Crowley

Fine Art Photographer

Time, Present, Past, Future, The Muse Speaks

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NewLondonAmtrak.D-58-09-12New London Amtrak and the a vision of the port cities growth. Drawn visually  to the water, mobility and abstraction. Glancing into the crystal ball of time I ponder past and present and toss them into the blender of the future? What comes next, “something always comes next the muse told me.” But what is it I wonder what is this future that is tweeted, blogged, televised and spun out to you by millions of pundits, politicians, artists and average people all speaking the “truth.” Is it all in the next best greatest “I” device and the debt and waste you accumulate with each upgrade or is it simpler? A step back to paper and pencil to two way conversation and compassion. Time as it waits for no man will provide an answer. With luck you’ll get the tweet for as she said something always comes next. enjoy pjc

Opening Friday OCT 2nd In Sight Photography Project Silent Auction Gallery Show I have donated three images to this show for this very great program. Come to the opening or bid online.

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Twenty four hours of Beauty in Arizona

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Our waiter who was excellent in Flagstaff

Oak Creek Canyon provided some natural beauty in Sedona.


August 20th Rees met me at the station, a quick shower, a big breakfast and off to Oak Creek Canyon to photograph some of the local natural beauty. Did you really think there would be no models on this trip? The muse was alive and well in Arizona, not just Athena but Flagstaff was a lot like Brattleboro. A small creative town old buildings, values but mostly friendly people. My camera was busy from dawn till dusk.

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it!” Mark Twain, thanks Webster for directing me to Barack Obama June 30th speech.

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The Photography Center of the Capital District

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Better know as
The Photo Center of Troy
Opened in February of this year. An ambitious and inspiring dream of Nicholas Argyros has awakened at 404 River St. in Troy. The blend of the old and new in the fast changing world of photography is warm and welcoming reflecting Nick’s love for the medium. There is a museum and studio space, many computer stations and equipment. The Library houses at least 1000 or more books on photography, history, techniques, images. It is a treasure that Troy should embrace, whether you are a photographer or not the center is worthy of a visit. See a show in the gallery, sign up as a member, take a workshop. All this and more information is available on their web site linked above.
During my whirlwind tour of Troy and Schenectady Wednesday and Thursday Nick allowed me to shoot with a model in this beautiful three story building that inspires creativity. The image above was made in a curved stairway with low light. Those of you in The Schenectady Photographic Society will note the use of negative space and the recuring triangles I’ve used to create this image. My only regrets are that I had only two hours to shoot and wasn’t fortunate enough to meet Nicholas Reinert the Director of the center. I will see you on my next visit I’m sure. enjoy pjc
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