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www.mellinophotography.com
"IMAGES" Photographic Art Gallery
Newsletter
DECEMBER 2022
OPEN SKIES!
Dear friends,
Welcome to my monthly "PHOTOBLOG" newsletter, which I have been publishing for several years and have enjoyed sending to friends and clients in order to keep them informed of my current photographic interests, new works, upcoming exhibits and other Gallery events.
A new "subject" is at the center of each Newsletter, with which I present a short series of pertinent images along with any needed description and details, in order to allow my viewers to become more actively part of the discussion.
Most of the imagery displayed will be eventually on view at "IMAGES" Art Gallery, 14406 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, and of course I always welcome anyone's comments and interest in my work. The Gallery is open and I would be very happy to extend to all an invitation to contact us so that a personal "safe" time for a visit could be conveniently arranged, if so desired.
Any of these and other images could be custom printed/framed and become part of your art collection, based on your specifications and desires.
Over the years my recipients list has gradually grown, thanks to your interest and support, and I encourage you to share this "PHOTOBLOG" with friends and art lovers in your circles.
More of my photography on view at www.mellinophotography.com.
A sincere "thank you" for your interested attention,
Marcello Mellino.
This month Photoblog goes back to "rediscover " a series of images I have particularly liked over the years: the beauty of the skies over our heads keeps my curiosity and visual appreciation always stimulated, and I never get tired to shoot one more "sky"!
These come from so many places: from the spectacular Florida sunsets to the certainly no less spectacular Lake Erie sunsets, to amazing Italian views and to very colorful East coast moments.
As we quickly move into our Winter season, looking at sunny, colorful and happy moments seems to always raise my spirit with the hope for once again warmer and more pleasant days being ahead...and i really hope to be able to transmit such positivity to you as well!!
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The beautiful Naples sunset over the city pier is particularly touching to me, as the pier has been once again extensively damaged by the hurricane Ian, and will be off limits for quite a long time, unfortunately!
Some very powerful stormy skies are seen as well, from both the Gulf and our lake, and I would challenge anyone to decide which are the most beautiful to watch!
Above, you will perhaps recognize an unusual image of St. Peter in Rome, with the angels lining up along the bridge leading into Castel S. Angelo caught in an almost overwhelming position over the Cupola, below very dark and threatening clouds, as to remind us of all the recurrent misbehaviors filling even the most sacred grounds...
One of the tallest buildings in NYC is magically reflecting the sky above it, as it almost seem to reach the Autumn clouds above; even more incredible clouds fill the morning sky on a late Winter walk along a deserted Lake Erie beach.
Then, skies and bare trees reflecting their presence on a remote pond in our Metro park, next to one of our beach trees along a still frozen Lake.
Some more stormy and majestic skies from the Gulf of Mexico, where I have seen heavy rains quickly arriving and as quickly resolving; always great to be around with a camera for sure!
"IMAGES" Photographic Art Gallery recently hosted Sarah Van Raalten for a weekend long very successful exhibit of her oil paintings, and will soon again welcome watercolorist Patricia Oliver on December 16th (4 to 7pm) and 19th (noon to 5pm); we welcome all our friends and supporters to stop by to meet Pat and admire her works!

To all, my most sincere wishes for a safe, happy and healthy Christmas Season, and for a wonderful 2023!
See you soon,

Marcello.
216.406-1271