James Donnelly Photography

02/20/2024

The monochrome sodium lamps provide an otherworldly affect to the solitude of midnight. All is calm. All is bright.

12/22/2023

Do you see yourself within these reflections?

My fascination with this piece keeps me exploring its symbolism and rooting into my own subconscious.

The stark contrast, frustratingly askew grid, the irregular ashy wood, and the reflection in the cold water hot like fire. The indifference overriding a careful plan; the inversion of intention; a boastful arrogance in flaunting trauma. An endeavor of futility.

The history of each post - beholding a burden now relieved but not forgotten; Sisyphus forgiven but not at rest. Each post a limb amputated, reaching for a memory, with none wielding the strength to tell it to stop. The stubborn persistence of man trying desperately to be…

12/20/2023

I feel like I know them. I’ve seen that face before.

Do you think that they are happy? Do they understand what we have done? Could they ever forgive us?

If I could talk to them, would they even talk back?

12/18/2023

I went on a little hiking trip! (Very excited)
I wasn’t intent on stopping to take a lot of photos, but when I saw this pier it was too compelling to pass by.

More photos from that trip will be up soon, and I’m also working on something a little extra which may take a while. The things in my brain are starting to take shape, and you will be able to see it for yourself soon!

09/09/2023

Blue moon bay

09/09/2023

I didn’t have good visibility during the super blue moon but a few days later I got this at 200mm.

09/09/2023

09/09/2023

09/09/2023

Sunset on the lake