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    <--that's me over there. My name is Phoenix McPeek. I'm a photographer (among other things) and this is my blog. Welcome!


  • Things That Interest Me:

    love, now, compassion, being a more thoughtful person, learning,
    intention, personal integrity, dancing, patience, common sense, eating
    delicious food, mindfulness, critters, dance off's, human
    behavior, doing roundhouse kicks, thinking, Rao's marinara
    sauce, cheese, general merriment, participating in bizarre
    celebrations, making pretty pictures with my camera, music, PBS,
    physiognomy, Krishnamurti, invisibility, visibility, muttering
    incoherent obscenities under my breath, outer space and astronomy,
    happiness, laughing, being reasonable, shaking my fist at the heavens,
    looking for the silver lining, losing myself in the moment, health,
    fitness, Eskimo kisses, sushi, questioning, speaking in tongues,
    barking spiders, wisdom, courage & bravery, being silly...

Halcyon Avenue

Monday, June 21, 2010 Posted in Personal Projects, cemeteries

These are some recent photos from an ongoing personal project. I’m fascinated by old cemeteries and can easily spend hours walking around a cemetery reading tombstones. I find it very life affirming. It’s a stark reminder of the passage of time and how fleeting a human life is. Some may find it morose. I find it very interesting to consider the lives of people that may not have been thought of in a very long time.

I happened upon this little cherub with shades on.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I’m a bit behind on blog post but I have a ton of fun, new projects that I’ll be sharing in the coming weeks.

Wishing you much love & happiness!

by Phoenix

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June 21, 2010 - 9:16 AM

Jeff - looking superb!

June 21, 2010 - 9:21 AM

Terd - Warren!

June 21, 2010 - 9:32 AM

Phoenix - Jeff & Terd! you are both my new best friends. Mostly just Terd though.

June 21, 2010 - 9:47 AM

daria bishop - those pink flowers are sooooo pretty!! and the statue with the shades cracked me right up! nice work, phonz!

June 21, 2010 - 9:56 AM

Phoenix - Thank you so much, Daria! I was surprised to find the shades there. It made me smile when I saw it. :)

June 21, 2010 - 1:05 PM

janet - beautiful pictures! you're so talented.

June 21, 2010 - 2:02 PM

kate - cool project. these are great!

June 21, 2010 - 2:41 PM

Phoenix - Thanks so much Janet & Kate :)

June 21, 2010 - 10:58 PM

Buddy Walker - Very cool wrought iron fence there, so clear and 3D looking..
I hope you don’t mind me saying you are fearsomely fun to look at, too!

:O)

Not often I can say I wish I was a terd!

LOL

Buddy

June 22, 2010 - 7:44 PM

Phoenix - Thanks Buddy

June 23, 2010 - 1:53 PM

Kerry - Phoenix – what a beautiful collection its inspiring to find such beauty in rare places. thanks for sharing

Celebrate Love!

Friday, February 12, 2010 Posted in Love

Treats for your sweetie! I was in Whole Foods yesterday and saw these extra sweet ‘I Love You’ cupcakes. They also had the pretty rose cupcakes pictured below, along with an array of other delectable Valentine’s Day themed treats.

My mom got this in her fortune cookie the other day and she saved it for me.

~ Your heart is a place to draw true happiness ~

Happy New Year!

This Sunday also marks the start of the Chinese New Year -  the Year of the Tiger.  According to the Chinese Zodiac I’m a Dragon. Fortunately for me the Dragon & the Tiger get along swimmingly so I can expect a good year . . .phew! I hope it’s a great year for you too.

These pretty stamps commemorating the Chinese New Year are currently available at the Post Office.

Wishing you a new year filled with much love & happiness,

and I hope that your Valentine’s day is spent with those you love ~ xoxo!

by Phoenix

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February 12, 2010 - 2:37 PM

Jeff - you have a heart next to your website! I like it!

February 12, 2010 - 2:47 PM

Phoenix - Thank you! I <3 it. ;)

February 12, 2010 - 3:50 PM

Katherine Robertson - These are so pretty and whimsical. Beautifully captured, Phoenix.

February 12, 2010 - 3:58 PM

Lana Winter - Hi Phoenix! It was so nice to meet you the other day. I hope you can photograph me and Dan soon. I love your new blog. Your work is beautiful!!!

February 12, 2010 - 4:04 PM

Phoenix - Thank you so much, Katherine! I appreciate the compliment. :)

Hi Lana! Thank you! It was great to meet you too. I got you e-mail. I’m writing you now so be on the lookout!

February 23, 2010 - 8:35 AM

Martin Haseman - A lovely celebration of love! :)

Alexis & Grant

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Posted in Weddings

June 13th, 2009 – Alexis & Grant were married at the historic Bradley Estate mansion in Canton, Massachusetts. I had the privilege of photographing this beautiful event with Laura Leigh Images.  Alexis and Grant are not just beautiful on the outside. They were truly one of the most kind, down to earth, lovely couples I’ve photographed. I felt honored to be part of such an important day in their lives. I wish them every happiness as they begin their life together.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Please feel free to leave a comment. I always welcome and appreciate feedback.

Wishing you much love & happiness!

by Phoenix

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January 28, 2010 - 4:06 PM

Jeff - Very nice!!

January 28, 2010 - 6:04 PM

Phoenix - Thank you, Jeff! :)

January 29, 2010 - 10:06 AM

Jeanette - Wow! You’re so talented Phoenix! This wedding looks beautiful. Great Job with the photography!

January 29, 2010 - 10:19 AM

Phoenix - Thank you for your kind comment, Jeanette! I appreciate it.

February 3, 2010 - 11:21 AM

Deborah M - Very pretty pictures!

February 3, 2010 - 8:17 PM

Katherine Robertson - You have a great new blog. All your photos are so beautiful. Keep up all the great work! I will be checking back for new blog posts! :-)

February 5, 2010 - 10:17 AM

Martin Haseman - Such a beautiful collection, Phoenix!

March 23, 2010 - 4:22 PM

Annie - These are absolutely stunning!

June 21, 2010 - 4:08 PM

Voost - Sweet pics!

June 21, 2010 - 4:14 PM

Phoenix - OoooK Voost! Thanks :)

Making Up for Lost Time

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Posted in Buddhism

I have a new blog and this is my first post! I’m pretty excited about it.  My old blog just wasn’t cutting it. It was out of commission for the latter part of last year. My plan with the new blog is to intersperse important happenings that got missed among my current event posts. The following is an event from not too long ago but it feels a little distant as I sit here with snow covering the ground outside.

Last September I was invited to attend the closing ceremony for the summer cultural school at WAT BUDDHABHAVANA Buddhist Temple in Westford,
Massachusetts. It was such a beautiful event. I love visiting the temple.  Everyone there is so welcoming, warm and friendly. Especially the monks. They always make me feel like I’m family.

The little Laotian girls were so sweet and absolutely adorable!

Signs like this one, all with different messages, are hung all around the grounds. I love them.

There was a dedication ceremony for this little, gold Buddha statue.

One of my best friends and me at the ceremony. Another friend, Barbara Peacock was also there and took this lovely photo for us.

If interested, you’ll find more of my photos of the temple posted here.

Thanks so much for checking out my first post! Please feel free to leave a comment. I always welcome and love feedback.

Wishing you much love & happiness!

by Phoenix

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January 13, 2010 - 9:05 AM

Jeff McHugh - Fantastic! i love the layout :)

January 13, 2010 - 9:11 AM

daria bishop - Phoenix, your new blog is beautiful! I love the colors, design, header photos…and I adore the description about you! So fun!
Your first post is lovely too. I will add it to my favorite blogs to read.
xo

January 13, 2010 - 9:19 AM

Phoenix - Thank you, Jeff!

January 13, 2010 - 9:21 AM

Phoenix - Thank you so much, Daria! The compliments mean so much coming from you. I appreciate it. Your blog & website are on my list of favorites as well! xo <3

January 13, 2010 - 9:40 AM

Jody - Phoenix, well done, I love it!!! Your pictures are so pretty!!!

January 13, 2010 - 9:41 AM

Todd Krieger - Incredible photos – great job! Fabulous composition, contrast & sensitivity to the subject.

January 13, 2010 - 9:44 AM

Jesse - Crisp and clean and wow the colors – nicely done!

January 13, 2010 - 9:53 AM

Phoenix - Jody, Thank you! You’re so sweet. Hope to see you soon. :)

Todd, Thanks so much! I appreciate the compliments. I’m looking forward to visiting your gallery soon!

Thank you, Jesse! :)

January 13, 2010 - 10:46 AM

Bill - what about BILL?

January 13, 2010 - 10:53 AM

Phoenix - Dear Bill, Bill will have a post dedicated to him at some point. :)

January 13, 2010 - 11:32 AM

Martin Haseman - Wonderful shots and I’m glad we share the same taste in blog themes :) Well done on getting it going and looking forward to meeting you and the girls for drinks soon!

January 13, 2010 - 11:38 AM

Phoenix - Hi Martin! I <3 your theme + your photos! Thanks for the comment. Would love to meet up soon. We should have a birthday get together for MKM when she gets back.

January 13, 2010 - 12:32 PM

Tiffanyross@msn.com - ARE YOU BUDDHIST NOW? NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!!!

January 13, 2010 - 1:06 PM

Phoenix - Nam MyoHo RenGe Kyo <3

January 14, 2010 - 10:51 AM

Kerry - Phoenix I love the story these photos tell, you captured the day so beautifully. The blog is awesome! can’t wait for your future posts;) XO

January 14, 2010 - 12:46 PM

Jenn - Such beautiful pictures, Phoenix! I always see the “true” beauty in things you photograph. You have a wonderful gift. Now, don’t be a slacker on the blog! I will keep an eye out. xoxo!!

January 15, 2010 - 2:25 PM

Dhammasouka ( Novice Jason) - Sadhu!(I Rejoice with you :) )
awesome pics and blog phoenix nice to see and remember the warmth of the season and all of the love and compassion packed into that day(which is present everyday but those days especially) again I want to extend an inivitation to you and anyone who reads this for that matter to come by and see the temple and the grounds no matter what the season :)
May you have every blessing and be fillied with love,compassion and peace
Blessings
Dhammasouka Samanera(Jason)

January 19, 2010 - 6:35 PM

barbara - wow- so beautiful.
the shots are great
colors amazing
you and your friend- very pretty!!
see you at the temple sometime soon
blessings to you
barb p

January 22, 2010 - 4:55 PM

Carolyn Kamuda - You photographs are beautiful. I love the colors.

January 23, 2010 - 8:08 PM

Phoenix - Kerry, Thank you! xo <3

Jenn, I will do my best! Thank you <3 :)

Jason & Barbara, I hope to see you both soon. Thank you for stopping by to check out my new blog!

Carolyn, I appreciate the compliment. thanks! :)

February 12, 2010 - 5:59 PM

lucia - Nik, these are all incredible!

February 13, 2010 - 3:52 PM

An Old Friend - Once again I am amazed by your work. These images are a breathtaking display of your astonishing talent. All the best to you and yours.

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