Richard Marshall Opera and Photography

October is the time of year for Lady Bugs to come inside, lots of them. This morning one was on the dining table. You can see his/her reflection on the salt shaker. They’re friendly little bugs and useful in the garden.... Read More

Here is an update of my blog entry, I forgot to add Tigger. You will find these photos under my Vermont Stories page. Massachusetts Barn  I love to travel on the roads less traveled on, ones that lead off into the... Read More

Happy New Year to all my faithful followers Massachusetts Barn (above) I love to travel on the roads less traveled on, ones that lead off into the forest. Where do they go?  I was in the small town of Heath... Read More

Sometimes I take photos of things that may be of more interest historically than photographically. In the center of Budapest is a large Temple and in the courtyard is a tree with leaves made of metal. Each leaf has the... Read More

  If you take a small fishing boat off the eastern shore of Wales to Skomer Island in the Irish Sea, you’ll be in a bird sanctuary. The birds live on the sea and many next in the cliffs. The... Read More

Bennington Pottery, an old established firm, has a self guided tour through its plant. There is a velvet rope which prevents you from going beyond a certain point. However, I called to one of the workers who beckoned me to come... Read More

Once in a while, while going through my photos, I find one I’ve forgotten. This is one of them. It was taken in the New York Botanical Gardens. Can be found in Flowers              ... Read More

As part of my research for the book, I drove to North Adams, MA today to meet Eric Rudd. He is one of the movers and shakers working to make a significant arts scene in the city. He came at... Read More

There is a small Citgo Station in Jacksonville which has almost become a community center like the Country Store. Bill Elek was sitting there with a cigar in his mouth. “I haven’t smoked in 11 years,” he said. “But I... Read More

I’ve seen this fellow appear in my meadow three times. He is quite handsome and I look forward seeing him every time he appears. Can be found in Small Things           These three photos were taken... Read More