JULY 4TH WEEKEND 2016 ~ A Photo Essay By NJ Photographer Katie Case
A lone cabin at the Jersey Shore. A curio box filled with memories. This weekend NJ will be creating July 4th 2016, forever-memories. And while the world spins in ever more strange and thorny directions, the first ‘burst!’ of a fireworks display.. the sounds of neighbors ‘ooo-ing’.. the smell and din of neighborhood bbq’s.. all, tether us to our better nature.
We loved this floral close-up by NJ photographer Katie Case. It’s evidence that a simple flower in the front yard is a masterpiece of art.. and a bit reminiscent of the glowing coals of a bbq.
Pretty much the game plan in the Garden State this weekend.. ‘Slow. No wake’. Easy, communal.. and a meditative time to recalibrate.. and remember the hierarchy that brings serenity.. Family. Love. Being present. Breathe.
No doubt a few us will be like this chap, who over-ate at Katie’s backyard feeder. Note: It’s ok to foodie-coma nap on July 4th weekend.
Island Beach State Park is a NJ gem. We remember all those trips back in the day, navigating NJ traffic, the whole fam crammed in a station wagon.. AM radio & Harry Harrison or Dan Ingram playing.. and the energy of anticipation. Walking the path to the beach was like a magical last leg of a journey to a secret magical paradise.
NJ Shredders rock.. so do boogie boarders. And so do dads who do the ol’ ‘back floater/swell napping’ style of vigorous water sport. Remember: if a rolling swell pushes a ‘’back floater’ dad into your ocean personal space, just give him a gentle push, and he’ll glide effortlessly away.
We are Blessed in NJ with a wide variety of natural beauty. It’s everywhere, in every nook and landscape of the Garden State. We love how Katie was able to capture that spirit in her photography. In this simple photo Katie brings us a Monet-like background framed in reds. The cool greens of the background are mimicked in the throat and belly of the bird.. while red is again reflected in the branch. The balancing act of the bird within the scene speaks to how beautiful and delicate nature can be.
Again, Katie Case captures beauty, balance, color and and the delicate simplicity of nature evident all around the Garden State.
A NJ Bald Eagle.. location withheld by Katie, to protect the eagle’s territory. Note the energy.. the focus of the eyes.. the forward momentum and intent. The dry greys & browns of the background matching the colors of the eagle.. the branches & sticks further conveying energy and electricity of the moment.
Sunset at the Jersey Shore..
Happy July 4th 2016 Weekend to all. We are Blessed as a nation, and as a state. As we create new July 4th memories, let us be ever-grateful for what is most precious… our families, our freedoms and our liberties.
A heartfelt ‘Thank you!’ to NJ photographer Katie Case who was generous and kind enough to to share her art with us. Please do check out Katie’s Facebook page. We support Katie and her work in capturing NJ’s grandeur, and hope that you will as well.
Please do follow Katie on Instagram, @njkatiedid12 An awesome daily dose of NJ grandeur.
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