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	Morning Rest by Dick Beery Riding a horse along a sandy beach at sunrise seems like something one would see only in a movie, but Dick Beery managed to capture these beautiful images of horseback riders along a pristine beach with beautiful views in Florida. In Dick’s Gallery Pick photo entitled Morning Rest, he has captured the respectful trusting relationship that clearly exists between the rider and the horse. As the girl sits on her horse with the wind blowing her hair around, the horse waits patiently for its next directive. As the title suggests, it appears that the rider is giving her horse a break from their early morning ride. As the girl looks to the right, the viewer might wonder what she sees.  Was she the first one to finish the ride and is wondering when the rest of the riders will catch up, or is she simply contemplating the beauty that surrounds her on this desolate beach?  Now that the sun has risen, perhaps she is thinking about the spectacular experience she just had. As shown in this series, Dick has captured inspiring shots of some moments that pass in a split second.  Nicely done!
	Woman at the Train Station by Dede Hartung For her 3rd series as a Visiting Artist, Dede Hartung visited New York City, where she spent a few hours one afternoon engaged in street photography. Street photography, at its essence, refers to candid photography of humanity. It is a real moment in time.  A street photographer is an observer, connecting with the world and bringing back the moments that stand out.  Dede’s Old Woman at the Train Station, which is a Gallery Pick, is an example of the stories that exist all around us.  In this photo Dede has captured an elderly woman hunched over her phone, while her vintage suitcase rests nearby. As people are rushing by behind her, she is content to exist in solitude, as she stays current in society, while she uses her cell phone. One might wonder what she is doing on her phone, while everyone else at the station hurries by. Has she forgotten what time her train leaves? Did she miss her train and needs to find out when the next one might be, or is she simply engrossed in a game and isn’t quite ready to quit? Through her current series, Dede has demonstrated her skills as a street photographer. Her photos provide us with an opportunity to view some of the fleeting moments in time and the stories they tell.
	Manhattan Mask Scene by Andrew E. Jurman Andrew has presented us with a collection of photos he took in New York City. While many of them are reflections off store windows creating these images,I chose Manhattan Mask Scene as the one I enjoyed the most. Due to no reference subjects, these masks could be full size or refrigerator magnets. Regardless the varied features and colors of the faces against the red heart background works well and this photograph pops and is fun to spend some time with!  Please also spend some time with Andrew’s window reflections photos of New York City. They are cleverly done and well executed.
	Elephant on the Move Gary and Myrna Paige Gary and Myrna Paige are well traveled photographers whose subjects are often, but not always wildlife. This, there fourth trip to Africa, resulted in hundreds of photos and these eleven photos on the wall were carefully selected from their collection. Both Gary and Myrna are accomplished photographers with roots in technical fields. The photo of the elephant, Elephant on the Move, was taken by Gary. You’ll notice that this, like the others, are not snap shots of wildlife, but captured carefully to help us understand the connection between subject and photographer. In many cases these beautiful creatures are looking right at the photographer as if they are posing. Gary was close to this animal, who clearly recognizes his presence, but is not threatened and therefore casually walks on.  Please enjoy all of Gary and Myrna’s photographs and when you have the chance visit their web page for many others.
	Lost in Horizon by Rustam Tahir It’s difficult to select only one of Rustam’s Lost Horizons series, each of which provides a different and often dramatic context for the horizon itself. This photograph, Lost in Horizon, has a beautiful combination of elements that frame the straight line that is the horizon.  Above, the sweeping clouds dropping toward the horizon, leaving space for the cloudbank that sits just beyond. The subtle light above the cloudbank hints at a sunrise or sunset. Below the horizon, the water stretches toward the viewer like a tabletop. The brightness changes gently, and the water reveals its sea-green color and it gentle rippling texture.  Finally, there are the tell-tale signs of a shoreline. The surf-bubbles forming shapes as if they could reflect the sweeping sky above. Rustam has offered us a portrait of the horizon with both skill and sensitivity.  It invites us to be present and be a part of this scene.   It’s also an image that can linger in the mind’s eye for a long time.