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Tulip at Attention

by RonaBlack , March 31, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: RonaBlack, Salt Lake Temple Gardens, Tulip at Attention, floral, flowers, macro, nature, photographic art print, pink, tulips

It's finally spring! Close-up photograph of a sunlit pink tulip taken in Salt Lake Temple Gardens, Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

It's Finally Spring!

by RonaBlack , March 21, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: Photo, RonaBlack, floral, flower, ladybird, ladybug, macro photography, photographic art print, rose, spring, springtime, yellow

A macro photograph of a ladybug on a yellow rose in Queen Mary's Gardens, Regent's Park, London, UK. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

The Flowering of the Christmas Cactus

by RonaBlack , March 20, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: Christmas Cactus, Christmas Cactus Pistil…, RonaBlack, cactus flower, decorative art print, floral, macro photography, red

Here's a follow-up to last fall's post, a view of the elegant pistil and stamens of the blossoming cactus. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Stairway to Heaven

by RonaBlack , March 3, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: Kimmel Center for the…, Philadelphia, Rafael Vinoly, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, abstract, architecture, design, glass roof

The glass roof of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Designed by Rafael Vinoly Architects, PC. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Urban Hawk

by RonaBlack , February 7, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: Philadelphia, Philly, Red-tailed, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Wildlife, birds, city, hawk, urban

This morning we had a visit from this red-tailed hawk, who has been hanging around Rittenhouse Square. He (I think it's a young male) may be related to the pair who nested for several years at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute: http://www.fi.edu/hawks/. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Daffodil

by RonaBlack , February 4, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Temple Square Gardens, daffodil, floral, flowers, spring

Photographed in Temple Square Gardens in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Only the Beginning

by RonaBlack , January 21, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: Huntington Botanical…, Lily of the Nile, Only the Beginning, RonaBlack, african lily, agapanthus, color, floral, flower, photographic art print

Thinking of spring during these exceptionally cold days. A budding agapanthus flower from the Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino CA, June 2012. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Gehry Magic

by RonaBlack , January 17, 2013—12:00 AM

Topics: Frank Gehry, Gehry Magic, Reflections, RonaBlack, Walt Disney Concert Hall, abstract, architecture, art, design, steel

Taken on the rooftop of the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Sunrise over the Mountains

by RonaBlack , December 25, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Sunrise over the Mountains, Utah, Wasatch Mountains, art print, color, colorful, nature, purple

Foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Christmas Cactus

by RonaBlack , December 2, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Christmas Cactus, RonaBlack, blooming, colorful, floral, fuchsia, holiday, macro, nature, photographic art print, schlumbergera, seasonal

My grandmother had a knack for getting these to bloom all year around. Mine blooms once a year, but it always reminds me of her. rona-black.artistwebsites.com. http://artid 0 comments

Downtown Glow

by RonaBlack , November 27, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Downtown Glow, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, SKYLINE, Salt Lake City, Sunset, Utah, architecture, photographic art print

November 20, 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah rona-black.artistwebsites.com. http://fineartamerica 0 comments

A View of Downtown Philadelphia from Rittenhouse Square

by RonaBlack , October 31, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Center City, Five O'Clock Shadows, Phila, Philadelphia, Philly, Rittenhouse Square, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, architecture, downtown, photographic art print, urban

Five O'Clock Shadows is a view of downtown Philadelphia from Rittenhouse Square. We were scheduled to fly back to Salt Lake City yesterday but Hurricane Sandy will keep us here for a few more days. Took this photograph last week. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

Under the Orange Maple Tree

by RonaBlack , October 29, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Autumn, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Under the Orange Maple…, fall, foliage, leaves, maple, orange, photographic art print

Close-up photograph of the branches of a brilliant orange maple tree in Boston, Massachusetts. rona-black.artistwebsites.com. http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/under-the-orange-maple-tree-rona-black 0 comments

Autumn in New England

by RonaBlack , October 26, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Multicolored Autumn Leaves, New England, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, colorful, design, fall, foliage, nature, photographic art print

Photographed in Worcester, Massachusetts. Multicolored Autumn Leaves by Rona Black, Copyright 2012. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Dancing Japanese Maple

by RonaBlack , October 23, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Autumn, Dancing Japanese Maple, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, beautiful, fall, foliage, leaves, macro, photograph, red

Macro photograph of brilliant red Japanese maple leaves in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com. http://ronablackphotography.wordpress.com 0 comments

High Line Palimpsest

by RonaBlack , October 6, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Chelsea, High Line, High Line Palimpsest, Manhattan, NYC, New York City, RonaBlack, architecture, brick, design, graffiti, nature, photographic art print, tree, urban

New tree against remnants of graffiti by Revs, Cost and others on a brick facade at 23rd Street and the High Line in Manhattan. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Purple Pansies

by RonaBlack , September 30, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, color, colorful, design, floral, flower, garden, macro, nature, pansies, pansy, photographic art print, purple

Macro photograph of vivid purple and yellow pansies. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Lines and Light

by RonaBlack , September 28, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Lines and Light, Philadelphia, Rafael Vinoly, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, The Kimmel Center, The Philadelphia Orchestra, architecture, design, photographic art print

Back in Philadelphia to visit my family and looking forward to hearing the Philadelphia Orchestra (where I used to work). Here is a shot of their beautiful hall, The Kimmel Center, designed by Rafael Vinoly, from my archives. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Jacaranda Sunset

by RonaBlack , September 19, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: California, Jacaranda Sunset, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, beautiful, nature, photographic art print, silhouette, tree

While I was in Pasadena in May I loved seeing the flowering Blue Jacaranda all over the city. On a visit to the hills of Rancho Palos Verdes one day I was disappointed at first that the Jacaranda were not yet in bloom. Later in the evening, though, I thought the silhouette of this tree with its feathery leaves was quite beautiful. rona-black.artistwebsites.com. http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/jacaranda-sunset-rona-black 0 comments

Counterpoint

by RonaBlack , September 15, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Arts, CA, California, Counterpoint, Frank Gehry, LA, Los Angeles, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Walt Disney Concert Hall, abstract, architectural, architecture, art, design, interior, music, wood

Here is another look at Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Taken in the lobby of the third floor. I love the warmth of the woods and how they visually echo the sounds of the strings in the concert hall. http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/counterpoint-rona-black.html rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Autumn Roses in Summer

by RonaBlack , September 7, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Autumn Roses in Summer, Huntington Botanical…, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, photograph

Pernetiana Rose Autumn hybridized by L. B. Coddington, 1928. Photographed at The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Lily of the Nile

by RonaBlack , August 15, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Huntington Botanical…, Lily of the Nile, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, agapanthus, blooming, floral, flower, photographic art print

Here's a different perspective on the Huntington Botanical Gardens. This Agapanthus flower is shot against a backdrop of the Rose Garden which gives it that colorful bokeh. rona-black.artistwebsites.com

Philadelphia Cityscape

by RonaBlack , August 9, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Downtown Philadelphia, Phila, Philly, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, architecture, b&w, black and white, citiscape, cityscape

Downtown Philadelphia -- my hometown. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rose Blush

by RonaBlack , August 7, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Peach, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Rose Blush, The Huntington Botanical…, apricot, photographic art print, rose garden, roses

A beauty from The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. The Huntington Rose Garden is my second favorite rose garden in the world after Queen Mary's Gardens in London. The variety and quality of roses at The Huntington is stunning. More Huntington roses to come. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Undulating Steel

by RonaBlack , August 6, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: CA, California, Disney Hall, Frank Gehry, LA, Los Angeles, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Undulating Steel, Walt Disney Concert Hall, abstract, architecture, photographic art print, stainless steel

Here is another photo I took of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. I just love shooting this photogenic building. (Can a building be photogenic?) rona-black.artistwebsites… Continue reading… 0 comments

The Road Ahead

by RonaBlack , July 30, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Kimmel Center for the…, Philadelphia, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Road Ahead, abstract, architectural, architecture, black and white, design

Abstract photograph taken in the atrium of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The Kimmel Center is home to The Philadelphia Orchestra which is exiting bankruptcy today. As a fan and former employee, I wish them all the best as they move forward. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Pretty Young Thing

by RonaBlack , July 28, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Pretty Young Thing, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, alstroemeria, close up, colorful, floral, flower, macro, photographic art print

A young alstroemeria flower in the Central Garden at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, California. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Disney Hall Abstract

by RonaBlack , July 24, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: California, Disney Hall Abstract, Frank Gehry, Los Angeles, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Walt Disney Concert Hall, architecture

Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California. Designed by Frank Gehry. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Alternate Universe

by RonaBlack , July 18, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Alternate Universe, Red Butte Garden, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, art, blue, floral, flower, globe thistle, nature, thistles

Globe thistle at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Homegrown Tomatoes

by RonaBlack , July 15, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Homegrown Tomatoes, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, macro, photographic print, summer, tomato

Homegrown tomatoes from my friend's garden. They are as delicious as they look! rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Sky Box at The Getty

by RonaBlack , June 26, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: California, Los Angeles, Museum, Richard Meier, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Sky Box at The Getty, The Getty Center, abstract, architectural, architecture, blue, travertine

From a visit to The Getty Center in Los Angeles last week. http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/sky-box-at-the-getty-rona-black.html rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Iris Emerging

by RonaBlack , June 22, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Iris Emerging, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, flower, garden, iridaceae, iris, irises, photographic art print

An African White Iris photographed as the sun was setting. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Bleeding Heart

by RonaBlack , June 15, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Bleeding Heart, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, fine art print, floral, flower, heart, hearts, pink, square

Lamprocapnos spectabilis (formerly Dicentra spectabilis), this plant is also known as: old-fashioned bleeding-heart, Venus's car, Lady in a bath, Dutchman's trousers, or Lyre-flower. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Blooming Agapanthus

by RonaBlack , June 9, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Blooming Agapanthus, California, Lily of the Nile, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, flower, pasadena, photographic art print

Blooming Agapanthus was photographed in Pasadena, California. rona-black.artistwebsites… Continue reading… 2 comments

Eye Candy

by RonaBlack , June 5, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: "Huntington Botanical…, California, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, color, colorful, roses

Eye-catching yellow and fuchsia roses in the three and a half acre rose garden at The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Jacaranda Sunset

by RonaBlack , June 3, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: California, Jacaranda Sunset, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, photographic art print, silhouette, tree

Jacaranda Sunset was photographed in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

White Calla

by RonaBlack , May 29, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Lilies, Lily of the Nile, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, The Huntington Botanical…, calla, floral, flower, lily, rain

During a brief rain shower last week, I photographed this white Calla lily at The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Youthful Exuberance

by RonaBlack , May 23, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Youthful Exuberance, closeup, colorful, floral, flower, photographic art print, tulip, young

A closeup photograph of a colorful young tulip in Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Bursting Allium Purple Sensation

by RonaBlack , May 18, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Bursting Allium Purple…, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, allium, botanical, floral, garden, green, macro

Photographed at the Lion House Pantry at Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

The Edge of Night

by RonaBlack , May 3, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Sunset, abstract, art, bokeh, city, colorful, light, photograph

The Edge of Night is an abstract photograph of Salt Lake City light at sunset. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 2 comments

Hot Pink

by RonaBlack , April 28, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, abstract, floral, flower, hot pink, macro, photographic art print, tulip, tulips

An abstract macro photograph of a pink and white variegated tulip. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 2 comments

New York City Wrought Iron

by RonaBlack , April 15, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC, New York City, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, b&w, black and white, photographic art print, wrought iron

The ornate wrought-iron railings of a brownstone in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Pink Magnolia

by RonaBlack , April 6, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Pink Magnolia, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, blossoming, early, photographic art print, spring, tree

Spring arrived early this year in Philadelphia; a blossoming magnolia tree at the Rodin Museum in mid-March. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 2 comments

Just a Facade

by RonaBlack , April 3, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: HL23, High Line, Just a Facade, Manhattan, Neil Denari, New York City, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, abstract, architecture, photographic art print

An abstract of HL23, a 14-floor condominium tower adjacent to Manhattan's High Line at 23rd Street. Designed by Neil M. Denari Architects. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 2 comments

Orange Poppies

by RonaBlack , March 29, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Orange Poppies, Poppy, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Temple Square, floral, flower, garden, photographic art print

Vibrant orange poppies photographed in Temple Square garden, in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Painted Tulip

by RonaBlack , March 6, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Painted Tulip, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, macro, photographic art print, pink, spring, tulips, variegated

Macro photograph of a variegated pink and white tulip, photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Coming Together

by RonaBlack , February 24, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Coming Together, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, abstract, close up, macro, photographic art print, zipper

Coming Together copyright Rona Black 2012. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Downtown Philadelphia

by RonaBlack , February 23, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philly, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, SKYLINE, black and white, cityscape

Philadelphia cityscape in black and white. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rose Spiral

by RonaBlack , February 17, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, photographic art print, rose, roses

Photographed at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Peach

by RonaBlack , February 6, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Leica, Peach, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, macro, peaches, photographic art print

Photographed with the Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 lens, Leica's first Micro Four Thirds lens. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Snow Transfiguration

by RonaBlack , January 31, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Snow Transfiguration, ice, macro, photographic art print, snow

Photographed at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Orchid Variations 1

by RonaBlack , January 22, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: "Orchid Variations 1, Cattleya, Orchid Society, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, fuchsia, orchid flower, orchids, photographic art print, purple, yellow

Showy purple and yellow Cattleya orchid flower at the Utah Society Orchid Show, held at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rain Dance

by RonaBlack , January 15, 2012—12:00 AM

Topics: Japanese maple, Rain Dance, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, photographic art print, rain drops, red

Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rose Emergent

by RonaBlack , December 30, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Rose Emergent, floral, garden, photographic art print, pink white, rose bush, roses

Photographed at the gardens of the Museum of Art in Philadelphia. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Awaiting Spring

by RonaBlack , December 25, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Narcissus and Tulips, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, daffodils, floral, flowers, garden, photographic art print, tulips

Narcissus and Tulips by Rona Black 2011. Photographed in Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Wild Rose

by RonaBlack , December 20, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Red Butte Garden, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Wild Rose, floral, photographic art print, purple, roses

Photographed at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Youth and Beauty

by RonaBlack , December 17, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Youth and Beauty, beautiful, floral, gift, macro, popular, purple, tulip, tulips

Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. This pretty close-up has quickly become one of my most popular tulip photos. It is now available as an acrylic print with a choice of mounting options. The high-gloss acrylic adds depth and an almost three-dimensional effect. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Christmas Cactus Double Joy

by RonaBlack , December 14, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Christmas Cactus, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, blossoms, double bloom, fuchsia, schlumbergera

Christmas Cactus Double Joy by Rona Black 2011. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Winter Sky

by RonaBlack , December 11, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Clouds, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Winter Sky, b&w, black and white, mountains, photographic art print, snow

Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Fiery Sunset

by RonaBlack , November 28, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Fiery Sunset, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, colorful, red

Salt Lake City www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Inner Workings

by RonaBlack , November 3, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Inner Workings, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, flowers, macro, photographic art print, tulip, tulips

A natural spotlight on the inner workings of a tulip. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inner Workings by Rona Black. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

First Frost

by RonaBlack , November 1, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Autumn, First Frost, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, fall, foliage, leaves

First Frost was photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

In the Pink

by RonaBlack , October 19, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: In the Pink, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, floral, flowers, in bloom, pink, rose, rosebud, roses

In Salt Lake City we're lucky to have roses in bloom year round. In the Pink by Rona Black. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Dragonfly Jewels

by RonaBlack , October 18, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Dragonfly Jewels, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, color, colorful, light, macro, photograph, refraction

A natural array of color produced by light refraction in the wing of a dragonfly. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Homegrown Tomatoes

by RonaBlack , October 14, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Homegrown Tomatoes, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, cherry red tomato, garden, photographic print

Homegrown tomatoes from my friend's garden. They are as delicious as they look! www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

At Work

by RonaBlack , October 13, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: honey bees, At Work, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, pollinating, pollination

Here three honey bees gather pollen in a crocus flower. This photograph was taken in early spring of 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Scientists continue to research colony collapse disorder and say that it likely has more than one cause, including fungal diseases and new viruses. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

After Rodchenko 2

by RonaBlack , October 9, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: After Rodchenko 2, London, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Tate Modern museum, abstract, black and white

Black and white abstract photograph of windows at the entrance to the Tate Modern museum in London, UK. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Circles of Life

by RonaBlack , October 5, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Circles of Life, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, black and white, dandelion, photographic art print

This black and white photograph of a single dandelion was taken in Salt Lake City, Utah. Circles of Life by Rona Black. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Growing Up

by RonaBlack , October 4, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Growing Up by Rona Black, RonaBlack, blossoming, floral, flowers, photographic art print, pink, rose, roses

A blossoming magenta rose framed by the mature pink and white bloom behind it. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Lineup

by RonaBlack , October 2, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Lineup, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, droplets, grass, macro, photographic art print, water drops

Water drops lined up on a blade of grass, with reflections of the morning sunlight. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Lantana

by RonaBlack , September 29, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Lantana, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, colorful, floral, flowers, macro, photographic art print

The flower of a lantana plant becomes more colorful as it matures. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Iris Undulation

by RonaBlack , September 28, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Iris Undulation, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, flower, irises, macro, photographic art print, yellow

This abstract macro photograph shows the iridescence of a yellow iris flower. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Daisies

by RonaBlack , September 21, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Daisies, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, daisy, floral, floral art print, flowers

Daisies at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Peony Life

by RonaBlack , September 20, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Peony Life, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral art photographic…, peonies, peony

Several stages in the life of a peony. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Wishes

by RonaBlack , September 15, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City Public…, Wishes, abstract art print

An abstract photograph of one of the reflecting pools at the main branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Dancing Japanese Maple

by RonaBlack , September 14, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Dancing Japanese Maple, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, photographic art print, red maple leaves

Japanese maple leaves blowing in the hot summer wind. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Poppies

by RonaBlack , September 10, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Poppy, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, flowers, photographic art print, poppies

Brilliant pink-orange poppies photographed in Nob Hill, San Francisco. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Fiery Lily

by RonaBlack , September 4, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Fiery Lily, Lilies, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, macro photograph

Macro photograph of a red and yellow lily. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Being Young and Green

by RonaBlack , August 30, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Being Young and Green, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, garden, green strawberries, macro photograph, strawberry

The emergence of green strawberries at the start of summer. http://fineartamerica 0 comments

Delicate Beauty

by RonaBlack , August 27, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Delicate Beauty, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Utah Orchid Society, orchid, orchids

This was one of many beautiful orchids at the Red Butte Garden orchid show, sponsored by the Utah Orchid Society. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Zion Red Rock

by RonaBlack , August 13, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Zion National Park, Zion Red Rock, abstract photograph

An abstract photograph of the sedimentary rock formation in Zion National Park. This unique geology is a combination of sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, shale and limestone. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rose

by RonaBlack , August 10, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Red Butte Garden, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, b&w, black and white, rose, roses

Photographed at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Dragonfly in the Lavender Garden

by RonaBlack , August 3, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Dragonflies, Dragonfly in the Lavender…, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, macro

Dragonfly in the Lavender Garden. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Bluebell

by RonaBlack , August 2, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, bluebell flowers, macro, sunlight, wild bluebell

Photographers prefer to avoid bright, midday sunlight. Here in Salt Lake City I use the powerfully strong sun to my advantage in taking macro photographs. I'm constantly looking for the perfect angle at which to bring out the dramatic beauty in nature. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

The Beauty of Salt Lake City

by RonaBlack , July 29, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Sunrise over the Mountains, Utah, beauty, feature

Sunrise over the Mountains was chosen by Utah.gov as the featured photo for the coming year. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Stargazer

by RonaBlack , July 26, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Lilies, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Stargazer, art print, floral, flowers, lily, macro

Macro photograph of a pink and white Stargazer lily flower. I only wish there were a way to transmit the fragrance of this beautiful flower. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Poppy in Waiting

by RonaBlack , July 21, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Poppy in Waiting, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, art print, floral, flowers, poppies

A variety of colorful flowers provided a pretty backdrop for these poppies, photographed in the Salt Lake Temple gardens. www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

The Road Ahead

by RonaBlack , July 18, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Kimmel Center for the…, Philadelphia, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Road Ahead, abstract photograph

In June I spent a couple of weeks in Philadelphia, my hometown. This abstract photograph was taken in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, home of The Philadelphia Orchestra. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rain-soaked Peonies

by RonaBlack , July 14, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Middle Temple Garden, Inns of Court, London, Rain-soaked Peonies, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, UK, art print, color, colors, floral, flower, flowers, framed print, garden, greeting cards, peonies, peony, photograph, photography, pink, raindrops, spring, stretched canvas

Rain-soaked Peonies has become my best-selling image. It is the first of my photographs to have been purchased in every format offered: framed prints, stretched canvas prints and greeting cards. I found these beautiful flowers in London at the Middle Temple Garden of the Inns of Court in the spring of 2009. I've never seen any other like them. They were unusual both for their size and color; they were quite large and the color gradation included pink and yellow in the same bloom. Raindrops added to the unique presentation. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

But for a Moment

by RonaBlack , July 11, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: But for a Moment, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral, flower, fuchsia, peonies, peony, pink, sun

A fuchsia peony touched by the sun. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Garden Party

by RonaBlack , July 7, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Garden Party, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Salt Lake Temple, butterflies, butterfly, floral, garden, gardens, swallowtail, tulip, tulips

I came upon this swallowtail butterfly as it was making its way through Salt Lake Temple garden at the end of tulip season. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Rittenhouse Square Roses

by RonaBlack , June 20, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rittenhouse Square Roses, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack

Deep pink and yellow roses in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square looked their best in the first couple of days of June. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Iris Aglow

by RonaBlack , June 10, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, floral photograph, flowers, iris, irises, light, purple, sun

I took this photograph in my sister-in-law's garden. Though it was cloudy during most of the afternoon I was there, every once in a while the sun would shine and I took advantage of those moments to try to capture this bloom in its best light. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Spruce Street Hydrangea

by RonaBlack , June 9, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, closeup, floral, flowers, hydrangea, hydrangeas, macro, pink

During a visit to Philadelphia last week I came across these beautiful pink hydrangea blooms at the entrance to Salon Royale Court on Spruce Street. By the following day they had faded and the petal edges were beginning to dry up and turn brown; the extreme heat had taken its toll. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Spring Rain

by RonaBlack , May 31, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Japanese red maple, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Spring Rain, art print, photography, raindrops

Rain falling on a Japanese red maple tree in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Memorial Day Flag Garden

by RonaBlack , May 30, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: American flag, Boston Common, Flag Garden, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, Rona Black Photography, RonaBlack, Soldiers and Sailors…, fallen service members, photographic print

The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund has planted 20,000 flags in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to honor fallen Massachusetts service members. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Grace

by RonaBlack , May 22, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Photo, Rona Black, RonaBlack, agapanthus, b&w, black and white, floral, flower, light, photography

This agapanthus flower was practically glowing under the mid-afternoon sun in San Francisco. Though its varying shades of purple and lavender were beautiful, the resulting photo is more dramatic in black and white because of the light. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Magic Shell

by RonaBlack , May 14, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Magic Shell, Rona Black, RonaBlack, colorful, macro, photography, sea, seashells, shell

Magic Shell by Rona Black. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Purple and White Marbled Tulip

by RonaBlack , May 12, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Marbled Tulips, Rona Black, RonaBlack, colorful, floral, flowers, photography, tulip, tulip photographs

Variegated tulips fascinate me. They appear in many color combinations here in Salt Lake City. To see more of my collection of tulip photographs, visit www.rona-black.artistwebsites.com. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Spring green

by RonaBlack , May 10, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black, RonaBlack, Turning a New Leaf, abstract, green, leaf, leaves, macro, spring

Turning a New Leaf by Rona Black. Prints of this abstract macro photograph are now available on paper and stretched canvas. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Romantic Tulips

by RonaBlack , May 8, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black, RonaBlack, floral, flowers, love, photography, red, tulips

Love by Rona Black. Prints available on paper and canvas. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Anxiously awaiting spring...

by RonaBlack , May 1, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Interior Design, Rona Black, RonaBlack, crocus, flowers, macro, photography, spring

Interior Design by Rona Black. Yesterday it snowed again here in Salt Lake City for what I can only hope will be the last time this season. This crocus emerged close to the beginning of spring, during the last week of March. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

The Beauty of a Faded Rose

by RonaBlack , April 28, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Black, Rona, RonaBlack, Slow Fade, macro, photography, rose, roses

Slow Fade by Rona Black. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Orchid Show

by RonaBlack , April 10, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Masdevallia Machu Picchu, Red Butte Garden, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Utah, floral, orchid, orchids, photograph, photography

First Prize by Rona Black. This Masdevallia Machu Micchu orchid took first prize in its category at the Utah Orchid Society's spring show held last week at Red Butte Garden. Though it was snowing outside, the flower-filled Orangerie gave off a whiff of spring. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Falling Snowman

by RonaBlack , January 12, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Falling Snowman, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, close up, giclee, macro, photograph, photography, snow, snowflake, snowflakes

During a snow shower in Salt Lake City on Monday, I used a Leica Macro 45mm f/2.8 lens to shoot this macro. http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/falling-snowman-rona-black.html. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Reflections at the Library

by RonaBlack , January 9, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Public Library, Reflections at the Library, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, giclee, giclee print, photograph, photography, reflection

I took this photograph outside of the main branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library. Architect: Moshe Safdie and Associates. Giclee prints on paper or stretched canvas available in a variety of sizes: http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/reflections-at-the-library-rona-black.html. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Floral Symmetry

by RonaBlack , January 2, 2011—12:00 AM

Topics: Floral Symmetry, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, close up, flowers, giclee, giclee print, macro, photograph, photography, tulip

This tulip was photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. Giclee print available on paper and stretched canvas, in a variety of sizes. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Alternate Universe

by RonaBlack , August 16, 2010—12:00 AM

Topics: Alternate Universe, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, giclee print, light, photograph, photography

One of my favorite places in Salt Lake City is Red Butte Garden. I took this shot of globe thistle in the morning when the light was breathtaking. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Firestorm

by RonaBlack , July 25, 2010—12:00 AM

Topics: Firestorm, Rona Black, RonaBlack, abstract, close up, giclee print, macro, photograph, photography, sea, seashell, shells

Abstract photograph of a seashell. Giclee print on paper or canvas. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

Standout

by RonaBlack , May 3, 2010—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Standout, Utah, colorful, giclee, giclee print, photograph, photography, tulip, tulips

Giclee print on paper or canvas. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

At Work

by RonaBlack , April 17, 2010—12:00 AM

Topics: Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, bee, bees, crocus, crocuses, giclee print, macro, photograph, photography

A trio of honeybees on a white crocus. Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah. Available as a Giclee fine art print, on paper or canvas. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

color and light

by RonaBlack , October 24, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: Rainy Day Leaves, Rona, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, color, colors, conditions, leaves, light, macro, orange, photograph, photography, sun, weather

Rainy Day Leaves It just so happens that this year's Fall season in Salt Lake is turning out to be one of the most colorful in recent memory. The other day, a woman who has lived here for many decades told me she'd never seen so much orange in the changing leaves. I took this macro photograph while it was raining and the color is probably more vivid that it would have been had the sun been shining. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

The Mystery of Macros

by RonaBlack , October 3, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: A Peek Inside, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, close up, color, colors, details, flowers, giclee, macro, photography, surprise, tulip

A Peek Inside, 8" _ 8" Much of the photography I do is extremely close up or macro. While shooting, some details are visible, but quite often the intricacies of line and color are not apparent. In this macro photograph of the interior of a red tulip, I was unable to see the purple tones or the dew on the yellow flower bud until the image was developed. As happens quite often with macro photography, the final result was a bit of a surprise. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

flowers in London

by RonaBlack , September 8, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: Middle Temple Garden, England, Inns of Court, London, Queen Mary's Gardens, Rain-soaked Peonies, Regent's Park, Rona Black, RonaBlack, color, colors, flowers, giclee, peonies, peony, pink, roses, yellow

rain soaked peonies, 2009 11" _ 15" Roses weren't the only flowers I spent time photographing in London. I found these peonies in the Middle Temple Garden at the Inns of Court. As in every garden in London in May and June, there were also roses in abundance, but I usually went to Queen Mary's Gardens in Regent's Park for those. These were unusual both for their size and color; they were quite large and the color gradation included pink and yellow in the same bloom. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 2 comments

arts magazine

by RonaBlack , September 8, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: Black, Rona, RonaBlack, arts magazine, daily, online, photography, publication

Recently an RSS feed of my work was chosen to appear daily in 1st Angel Arts Magazine. I'm very excited to be part of this terrific online publication. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

refraction

by RonaBlack , August 26, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: England, London, Queen Mary's Gardens, Regent's Park, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Roses after the Rain, UK, color, colors, conditions, daylight, flowers, light, macro, refraction, roses, sky, sun

roses after the rain, 2009 13.2" _ 11" Flowers with water drops are often very appealing and fun to photograph. In the right light, water can add sparkle or a glint that brightens an otherwise dull bloom. Occasionally you can catch more than light in a raindrop; the many colors of a bed of roses and its surroundings, including the blue of the sky, show up in this refraction. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 1 comment

Regent's Park roses

by RonaBlack , August 22, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: England, London, Queen Mary's Gardens, Regent's Park, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Starting Out, UK, color, flowers, roses

Starting Out, 2009 Queen Mary's Gardens in London's Regent's Park boasts some of the most beautiful roses in the world. I was there in May when most varieties were at their peak. It was wonderful to be able to visit almost daily and record their growth; the colors from bud to full bloom were spectacular. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Macro photography

by RonaBlack , August 15, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: One Raindrop, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, color, light, macro, ornamental peppers, refraction

One Raindrop Salt Lake City's Temple Square gardens during the summer are filled with standard-issue flowers and plants -- nothing too exotic or interesting -- because the conditions aren't suited to the roses or tulips we have at other times of the year. These ornamental peppers are an exception; they're vibrant and interestingly shaped and became the perfect subject for a macro photograph. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

minimal color

by RonaBlack , July 13, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: After Rodchenko, England, London, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Tate Modern, UK, color, daylight, light, windows

After Rodchenko, 2009. 27" x 36" A photograph with minimal color can be as striking as one in full color. Here the light coming through the windows at the Tate Modern in London provides depth and dimension. rona-black.artistwebsites.com

London

by RonaBlack , June 28, 2009—12:00 AM

Topics: England, London, Queen Mary's Gardens, Queen Mary's Roses, Regent's Park, Rona Black, RonaBlack, UK, color, colors, flowers, roses

Queen Mary's Roses Just back from a seven-week stay in London and was surprised by the abundance of flowers. I had been planning on spending time in the acclaimed Queen Mary's rose gardens in Regent's Park, but was unaware of all of the other flowers in bloom in May and June. rona-black.artistwebsites.com 0 comments

Abstraction

by RonaBlack , December 12, 2000—12:00 AM

Topics: Abstraction, Black, Reflection 2009, Rona, Rona Black, RonaBlack, Salt Lake City, Utah, abstract, photograph, photography, reflection

Reflection, 2009 This represents somewhat of a departure from my typical abstract photography. Until now I've most often kept with a nature theme, sticking to macro abstracts of flowers and plants. This is a cropped photo of one of the reflecting pools at the Salt Lake City Library. rona-black.artistwebsites.com