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terpsichore

One of the nine Greek muses, Terpsichore was responsible for lyric poetry and dance. And, in a modern sense, perhaps, she also covered drum-forward Scottish music played in a tent at a festival.

New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival
Lincoln, New Hampshire
photographed 9.19.2025

side eye

One hour after I spotted the kid with the safety-pinned kilt, I saw them again, with their whole family. But this time it was the kid in the buggy who captivated my attention. You know I’ll always go for a strong side-eye…

New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival
Lincoln, New Hampshire
photographed 9.19.2025

foot traffic

There are a lot of things that make me laugh. A lot. You’d probably be surprised at the range of things that I find hilarious.

This, for example, is extremely funny to me. (And, yes: I do crack my own self up.)

Old Orchard Beach, Maine
photographed 9.15.2025

the photographer’s assistant

Late afternoon sunlight drew quite a few photographers and their clients to the beach. Oh, and their assistants were there, too.

I made this shot without having time to compose it because I really, really wanted the reflector blocking the face of the kid that was being photographed. There is the tiniest chance that I followed them around for a while, hoping to get a better version of this shot, but that never happened…

Old Orchard Beach, Maine
photographed 9.15.2025

a lady always wears pearls

Yes, ladies, pearls are the proper accessory. According to the Internet, they “create a visual impact that feels both timeless and trendy, making them the perfect accessory for everything from a cozy sweater to a sleek cocktail dress.” Additionally, they also make an impact if you are a naked mannequin in a shop window in Oklahoma. And, honestly, it’s hard to be more timeless and more trendy than that.

Chickasha, Oklahoma
photographed 9.11.2025