Re: Fall Pics
October 9, 2007 in TAB
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Foliage Update
October 5, 2007 in Uncategorized
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For those of us watching the foliage, the peak season is still a little way off. Watching the leaves change as they head toward full color has been especially nice this year, because of all the clear blue skies and bright sun.
The lack of rain has its downside too, as peak foliage will probably be bright, but brief. Leaf peepers might not the famous vistas you see on postcards, but individual trees will still provide spectacular shots.
Predictions about the percentage of leaves that have turned and when peak foliage will appear is the subject of some discussion on Talk About Bradford.
Other sites like FallinPA.com or VisitPA.com provide some good information too.
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It Is Rocket Science
October 4, 2007 in Uncategorized
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Update: This post contains updated dates.
Artist Heather Levy’s Rocket Science Series will be on exhibit at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford from October 12th to November 16th, 2007. There will be an artist’s talk / opening reception Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 at 12:00 p.m.
The inspiration for the works in the series comes from formulas used in rocket science. Her paintings use depth, motion, and color to bridge the gap between physics and art. I contacted Heather and asked her a few questions:
Did you have a connection to Bradford prior to your exhibit?
In 2004 I volunteered to help paint a mural in Washington, DC, where I had the good fortune to work under the guidance of Master Painter Prof. Kong Ho, Associate Professor of Art & Program and Director of Communication & the Arts Division at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Professor Ho and I maintained a friendship and he alerted me to the possible opportunity of showing my work at UPB. I presented a portfolio for their consideration and was accepted!
What is the inspiration for your art?
My Art in general is inspired by life, the beauty of nature, the complexity of humanity. Each work contains a theory, notion, or hypothesis, either consciously or subconsciously.
I consider myself a philosopher writing with my brush. I put a capital “A” on Art and worship it.
What is was the inspiration for the Rocket Science series?
The inspiration for my Rocket Science Series was born from the phrase, “It’s not rocket science”. I wanted to be able to point to my work and say, “Well, this is Rocket Science”.
I researched actual Rocket Science formulas and then translated them into paintings.
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Going Fast
September 29, 2007 in Uncategorized
If you’ve noticed, we feature a few Bradford, PA related books in our left sidebar. “Around Bradford Volume II “ by Sally Costic has been doing very well. As a matter of fact, it’s become a real collector’s item with only two left at this time on Amazon.com. We point this out because there is a market for Bradford books. Hopefully Ms. Costik will reprint “Around Bradford PA (Volume I)“ and “Volume II“. Perhaps that next Bradford book is waiting in the wings.
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The Richard McDowell Trail
September 24, 2007 in Uncategorized
The Richard E. McDowell Trail is a great choice for a morning run or a leisurely stroll. Well maintained, level, and paved, it’s wheelchair accessible. It’s also great for small kids on bikes. The Tuna Valley Trails Association established and maintains this and other trails, with community volunteers supplying most of the labor.
The trail is currently a 1.5 mile section between the trailhead on Campus Drive, across from the softball fields, to Clark’s Lane. Future plans call for extending the trail from downtown Bradford to the Marilla Resevoir. Click here for a map.
There is also vehicle access via the parking lots behind Pitt-Bradford’s McDowell Sports Center or Blaisdell Performing Arts Center, and at Clark’s Lane.
The trail’s ponds and fields are teeming with a wide variety of wildlife and plant life. Running parallel to the West Branch of Tuna Creek, fishing is allowed but only with artificial lures.
This part of the creek has been cleaned up considerably and is now able to support a microcosm of organisms that will only live in the cleanest water, including trout.
The whole trail is picturesque, and it’s not uncommon to see sketch or watercolor artists in the sun by the big pond.
To see lots of photos and to get a good idea of what the trail is like you can visit Bradford-Online.com’s Photogallery.
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Bradford-Online.com Photogallery
September 21, 2007 in Uncategorized
Today there’s a strong interest on the web for pictures. I’m pleased to introduce the Bradford-Online.com PhotoGallery. The intent of the photogallery is two-fold. First, to keep visitors up-to-date on events and the changing face of Bradford, Pennsylvania. The other goal will be to give visitors a sense of what Bradford is.
Take a look around. You can even send an Ecard using any of the pictures. If you have pictures or video posted on a web site and you’d like to share it, please do! Send a link from our Contact Us page.
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Mon@rch’s Nature Blog
September 19, 2007 in Uncategorized
  
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After receiving a comment recently I discovered Mon@rch’s Nature Blog, and just can’t say enough about it! Mon@rch is a Western New Yorker who is a naturalist, field biologist and nature photographer. His work centers around the Allegany State Park area. The photography is nothing short of spectacular. From close-up wildlife shots to vistas representing all seasons, it is almost impossible to quit clicking from image to image. Perhaps the most amazing thing is that the pictures are practically all from our own back yard. The photos here are used with Monarch’s permission. They are so professional it’s tempting to take them and use them, but please support him by respecting the copyright. |
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Fall Colors Are Starting To Show
September 18, 2007 in Uncategorized
It’s become hard to deny that summer is ending in Bradford. Thick morning fog marks the boundary between the chilly nights and still-warm days. Another sure sign of autumn is the vibrant colors of fall flowers and the changing of the leaves. The rain last weekend has set off the change and individual trees are starting to show the reds, oranges, and yellows that will soon cover the hills.
For the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting foliage photos. If you’re planning on visiting the area check back here for an idea of how the colors are progressing and when they’ll peak. If, you can’t be here, at least some fresh pictures should be the next best thing.
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Visitors’ Comments
September 11, 2007 in Uncategorized
Josh Hatcher of the Roulette Rebel was in Bradford recently to take some more pictures. Not the usual photo subjects. You can view his pictures here.
We also heard from Julia, poet and artist. You can check out her blog here.
