Phoenix McPeek Photography Blog

Watch this!

Phoenix — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:27:59 +0000

This time-lapse video is so spectacular, I just had to share. Check it out!

Landscapes: Volume Two from Dustin Farrell on Vimeo.

Delicious Autumn!

Phoenix — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:18:19 +0000

My favorite season is a toss up between Spring & Autumn. I think Autumn might win by a hair. In my mind Fall has the benefit of preceding the Christmas season which I absolutely adore. I’m one of those irritating people that gets excited rather than disgusted seeing Christmas decor in October. I’m sorry! I really can’t help it. :\ I realize a good portion of what makes Christmas so magical for me is my anticipation of it. So I embrace Fall. When the weather starts to cool and the leaves start to fall it seems I always get inspired to cook. Fortunately I know a few people who like to eat, so it works out well for all of us.

Over the past weekend I tried out a super-simple caramel apple recipe. They were extra yummy! Below is the recipe if you feel like trying your hand at them. They only take 10-20 minutes to make. Unwrapping all those individually wrapped caramels is the most time consuming bit.

My caramel apples image was also voted as one of the most popular images and featured on allrecipes.com home page.

~ Deliciously Quick & Easy Caramel Apples ~

Ingredients

6 apples

1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

2 tablespoons milk

6 craft sticks

wax paper

Directions

1. Wash apples, remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Place in fridge to cool while preparing the caramel.

2. Line platter with wax paper & cooking spray

3. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 to 4 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.

4. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on platter & allow caramel to set.

And enjoy!

Halcyon Avenue

Phoenix — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:59:56 +0000

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!

Celebrate Love!

Phoenix — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:27:26 +0000

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!

Alexis & Grant

Phoenix — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:19:00 +0000

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!

Making Up for Lost Time

Phoenix — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:40:15 +0000

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!