The Wonders of Glass
Inspiration comes in unusual forms. My interest in photographing glass emerged from a photograph I took at a flea market in Bell Town, an urban space, in Seattle, Washington. While in search of a cup of coffee in Bell Town, my husband Phil and I spotted an outdoor flea market. This market was a photographer’s paradise: interesting wares; a large wall with an accompanying mural; fascinating visitors. My shots were quick as I captured the feel of the market, its activities, and its visitors. One seller offered green and blue glass displayed on a card table covered with a lime green tablecloth.
Several months later I woke up in the middle of the night thinking of the photo I shot of the glassware; I remembered those lovely blues and greens glistening in the sunlight. I imagined myself trying to capture the magic of glass by playing with its colors and shapes, as well as depicting it straight on.
I started looking for pieces of glass. I placed a $5 limit on each piece I bought. Since I made that decision to photograph glass, I have sought man-made and natural settings for each piece. Below are some of my favorite images.
![T. Mountains 9822783530103.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151573582-VKE3GY8PDXCQFC4ERY67/T.+Mountains+9822783530103.jpeg)
![U. That Amber Shines 3708783530103 vibrance 2.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151574188-FU65XYV06HVQFLWE4S8K/U.+That+Amber+Shines+3708783530103+vibrance+2.jpeg)
![Y. Sparks DSC_4976 edit 1 2.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151577527-QS6DWNDIK8ATVDTJGX0H/Y.+Sparks+DSC_4976+edit+1+2.jpeg)
![Z. Deep Blue Sea DSC_1010 2.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151577528-TGRJ1G7O2LM9ZC5MVQQA/Z.+Deep+Blue+Sea+DSC_1010+2.jpeg)
![C. Cloudland Green.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151561586-ITBKX2MWLBEL3V3FA2LP/C.+Cloudland+Green.jpeg)
![A. A Riot of Color 1817612620103.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151562081-AB8H5H77LNX3N5Z9ASXJ/A.+A+Riot+of+Color+1817612620103.jpeg)
![A. Sunburst.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151562964-FMZJXDNL8673LQ8NHY86/A.+Sunburst.jpeg)
![B. Autumn Shadows.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151562348-HMEFK1M6VTZ3NXNC6B1L/B.+Autumn+Shadows.jpeg)
![D. Sunrise.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151562080-8CE9JUPLIOZ02OWAD202/D.+Sunrise.jpeg)
![E. Sparks.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151561895-EBK267AOKCTHNYQ9ZZQG/E.+Sparks.jpeg)
![F. Red and Clouds.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151563306-TDJIO9NQ1SCUYMJWKT2J/F.+Red+and+Clouds.jpeg)
![G. Green on Green.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151568969-QUMDY7X6CF4PJ25E7QT3/G.+Green+on+Green.jpeg)
![H. Jeweled Wine Glass.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151568067-0U4J1G8DF29RT3I7VOFF/H.+Jeweled+Wine+Glass.jpeg)
![I. Butterfly Reflections 8 by 10.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151567515-1624NFK9HYUIAFU2PIVN/I.+Butterfly+Reflections+8+by+10.jpeg)
![J. Pink Reflections.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151567910-8RNU1I2DKMFM4A4M168B/J.+Pink+Reflections.jpeg)
![K. Riot of Color DSC_4614 edit 2.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151566829-RRA965JP1W1K8WYKPAB3/K.+Riot+of+Color+DSC_4614+edit+2.jpeg)
![L. Diamond Gold.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151568024-G38NND4NLLF4M9I1T5YQ/L.+Diamond+Gold.jpeg)
![M. Blue and White Sparkles DSC_0274 edit 1.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151569354-L93HEHGXVZYDYE8NCJT5/M.+Blue+and+White+Sparkles+DSC_0274+edit+1.jpeg)
![N. Blue Sea with Rose DSC1017 edit 1.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151570270-1TQ0QS2OWXIX3FZVUTBS/N.+Blue+Sea+with+Rose+DSC1017+edit+1.jpeg)
![O. Rose with Sculpted Glass DSC1076 edit 3.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151571513-7QTHZDU4J1JGL4EXWQQV/O.+Rose+with+Sculpted+Glass+DSC1076+edit+3.jpeg)
![P. Kaliedoscope DSC9603 edit 2.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151573178-3SNA46YC334AVPJBC488/P.+Kaliedoscope+DSC9603+edit+2.jpeg)
![S. Red Rose with Bridal Veil DSC1124 edit 1.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151574021-NXN3LQWKQ8I98AAAXIL2/S.+Red+Rose+with+Bridal+Veil+DSC1124+edit+1.jpeg)
![R. Rainbow 5299114190103.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151573460-FLQWL5G50X22W38IFNUW/R.+Rainbow+5299114190103.jpeg)
![Q. Pink Glass in a Blue Sea Glass5470783530103.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e99fd21ef0e5f64a1f4ae1e/1594151573178-EZ3VMQO9QHGHZCB7HRR1/Q.+Pink+Glass+in+a+Blue+Sea+Glass5470783530103.jpeg)
Autumn Shadows
A Riot of Color
Sunburst
Cloundland Green
Sunrise
Blue and White Sparkles
Pink Reflections
Blue Sea with Rose
Sparks
Butterfly Reflections
Green on Green
Red and Clouds
A Riot of Color
Diamond Gold
Jeweled Wine Glass
Rose with Sculpture Glass
Rainbow
Sunlight and Glass
Kaleidoscope
Deep Blue Sea
Mountains
Red Rose with Bridal Veil
Pink Glass in a Blue Sea
Purple Fire
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