Full Moon: Ring of FIRE!

On October 22 deep drumbeats were heard in the forest. Hoots and hollers, jangling tambourines, booming undertones from didgeridoos, and a crackling fire sent out a wild ambiance. People drew near, gathering around a flaming orange light and added to the continuous beat. Dancers slithered, jumped, shook, and crawled. They twirled around the fire, each letting the primitive rhythm take over their movements. It was a celebration of the full moon that lasted late into the crisp night.

An Artist's Abode

I recently stayed in Santa Cruz with my mom's friend Erika Perloff. While I spent most of my time with her son, Dylan, I also relaxed in her studio while she organized, pondered, and re-organized pieces for her upcoming show. Her studio was full of colors and pieces of art both framed and in-process. Here are a few of the little details I noticed that were simple yet showed the beauty of an artist's cluttered yet perfectly arrayed space.

Celebrate

Thousands of celebrations occur each year across the globe. A well-recognized symbol of any celebration are fireworks, originating in China. This year on the Fourth of July, the array of exploding lights I witnessed was phenomenal. I was in Port Ludlow, Washington and fireworks were being lit on all sides of the bay. These are the best captured moments of the falling flames.

 

Red White Blue

Micro Bursts

Leaving Trails

 Fleeting Aura