CHA Magazine

CHA Magazine did an article in their current issue about My Generation Energy (http://www.mygenerationenergy.com/). It showcases Cape Cod's "Unbelievably Professional" solar guru Luke Hinkle and lets you inside the lives of some of his extremely satisfied solar clients.

Grab a copy of CHA next time you're out and get the full scoop.

Cool photos too. Some guy named ZelinskY . Never heard of him...

Something Old, Something New

Steven Wright said "When I think of the past, it brings up so many memories."

Think about that one for a second.

From time to time I like to look through older photos I have taken. I'm always learning new techniques, whether it's in camera or in Photoshop. Sometimes a new technique strikes a chord with an old photo and new art is born. Several years ago my neighbor wanted to take his new camera on a Cape Cod safari. This was the location we started at. When we got there I was a little uninspired by the light and lack of color. Cape Cod can be a bit dreary in the winter. But we made a few compositions anyway. I have an underlying motto when I go somewhere with my camera: "Don't come back without SOMETHING!" In other words, there's always something of interest almost anywhere you go. Sometimes you just have to look for it, whether you just change your perspective, get a little or a LOT closer to something in the scene, or use a different lens to frame something interesting, there's usually something artistic to be found. So almost 5 years to the day I combined an interesting composition with a newer photographic treatment to create "Crackled Pier". Enjoy!

When I Grow Up...

Announcing a new line of children's portraits from Mark Zelinski Photography. "When I Grow Up..." This line celebrates the love and admiration children have for their parents, many times going unspoken, but there still. Parents, bring your children into the studio and have them photographed in your uniform, your everyday clothing, performing a favorite hobby of yours, or whatever you think says, "When I grow up, I want to be just like Mom or Dad".

I Love Working With Pros!

One of the perks of photographing weddings is that you get to eat at some of Cape Cod's greatest restuarants and resorts. But it's kinda hit or miss. Sometimes you get what the wedding guests eat and other times you get a sandwich from the kitchen. I'm not complaining, I appreciate being fed on the job. Which brings me to the subject of this post.

Cape Cod Chef on Call.

I met the owners Judy and Kevin early on in November. Judy was planning a wedding at Hedgebound Estates in Truro for the Saturday after Thanksgiving. She recommended me to the bride and groom and I ended up photographing this intimate occasion. It was on a private estate with just over 20 family members. I'll post some of the wedding photos later. For now, back to Chef on Call. Prior to the wedding Judy asked me to photograph Chef's Kevin and Michael preparing and serving a small private dinner party. She wanted professional images for promotional pieces. The chefs put out the Carrot Ginger soup and I photographed it and proceeded to move it aside. Chef Michael said "Well, eat it." And so it went for the rest of the night. An extrordinarily tasty salad, stuffed pork tenderloin, etc. The wedding fare was 5 star as well. It amazes me how this crew can produce this kind of food on location. I highly recommend them for anything from a personal chef service for 2 or a large function of up to 200. I wasn't disappointed and you won't be either. Thanks Judy and Kevin!

http://www.capecodchefoncall.com/

The Cape Cup Art Show

Just got back from hanging up some new work at the Cape Cup in Orleans. Check it out. And while you're there why not hang out for a while for a bite to eat. They have a great breakfast and lunch menu. Great coffee, tea, and if I'm not mistaken beer and wine too! And another perk is that they have a gluten free case with tasty muffins, chocolate chip cookies, biscotti and brownies.
Once again I would like to thank Bill and Elise for making their walls available to local artists and staying open evenings every third Wednesday of the month for "Feed Your Love" open mic night.

www.capecup.com

www.feedyourloveopenmic.com

Two more of Ryan

Blogger wouldn't let me upload all the photos I wanted so here are two more from Ryan's performance last night. And just for the record there were a BUNCH more people out of the left side of the frame.

Open Mic Night

Last night was the first Wednesday night I've had free in a long time, so I met my buddy Ryan at Cape Cup for "Feed Your Love Open Mic Night" put on by my friend Don Boivin. When I showed up, Ryan had several guitars around him, with one particularly close by. I asked him if he was playing, and he gave me a wrinkled grin. So I waited... through about ten other performers. Ryan's turn finally came up, and he pulled it off! He's got a lot more guts than I have. Even if I wasn't rusty I still don't know if I would have gotten up in front of a crowd of strangers and attempted what he did.

Nice job Ryan! Here are a couple of pics of him playing "Rain King" by Counting Crows and "Baby Bird" by Jakob Dylan.

I also want to thank Don Boivin (http://www.donboivin.com/) and Bert Jackson (http://www.bertland.com/) for organizing this event every 3rd Wed of the month as well as Bill from Cape Cup(http://www.capecup.com/) for not only hosting this event at his coffee shop and being a great supporter of art of all kinds, but also for providing great food on a regular basis to those in the Orleans area. Hope to do this again some time.

Also shown here are Penn Dixon Colbert who kicked things off. Jennifer Stratton performing her original "Outta Luck" and her adoring fan and devoted husband Don Boivin.