Welcome to my blog



 

 

 ABOUT ME 

My name is Bob Ward and I am a retired graphic designer/print production artist. I have worked for commercial printers, marketing departments, stationary companys, international banks, ad agencies, & benefit administrators. With over 40 years in the graphics busness my last employers were;

Businessolver
Mercer
Hill Holliday

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My Photography

Today, I am exploring my creative side by continuing my passion of photography. Now using my Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, I have incredible zoom and digital capabilities with the camera on this phone. Being constantly inspired by my environment, I am constantly taking pictures and learning new techniques while developing my own individual photographic style. I have particular interest in local view photography for the tourism industry.

All images are for sale and with a printing partner I can pass down great discounts of my images printed to canvas, with or without a thin frame. Be sure to check out my different photography pages on this website.

Things have sure changed since I first studied shooting, developing and printing black and white photography back in 1978. Studying for my BFA, Photography was my minor study (Graphic Design was my major), back at the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, MA. Unfortunately the college no longer exist and the art program is now part of the UMass Dartmouth's art curriculum.

These days, my iPhone has taken the place of my Nikon D-50 digital camera. After several fails with the Nikon D-50 and utilizing the compactness, availability, excellent camera lens and the ability to quickly take and download image files to my MacBook pro, I have gravitated to the iPhone with its excellent camera features. Because the iPhone fits in your pocket, one can take a picture at a moments notice or impulse. And with the advent of social media it has become customary to share images online for quick acknowledgment or delivery.

 

Visit bobdward.myportfolio.com to preview more of my ready,
framed and unframed prints for sale. 

Checkout my YouTube channel where you can view my videos made for Roslindale Open Studios promotion, Roslindale Village Main Streets events, local Boston happenings and my travel videos from Brazil.

 

 

Monday
Oct282024

The New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Building

A wonderful example of art deco architecture in Boston; The New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Building in Post Office Square.

The New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Building, Boston, MA

Thursday
Oct102024

Regatta Time 

In the spirit of the Head of The Charles Regatta and my love for the Weld Boathouse, I am resurrecting my series "Charles River Skullers", each depicting a rower and the Weld Boathouse. The Head of The Charles Regatta will be right here on the Charles River, October 18-20, 2024.

Size of each, 20"x16" framed, modeled to be a painting and printed on canvas. $125

 

 

Check out my Charles River Scullers in the video below. Please use the CONTACT ME button on the left side of this website for all quesions or inquires.

Wednesday
Oct022024

A recent trip to New York City September 2024


Wednesday
Jun262024

Tremont Street, Boston's South End

Monday
Jun102024

A walk through the Back Bay, Boston

Thursday
May162024

A recent trip to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami, Florida

 

 

Tuesday
Apr232024

A side walk in my neighborhood, Roslindale

Tuesday
Apr162024

Black & White photo taken on Charles Street, April 4, 2024. 

Monday
Apr012024

Bright light in Roslindale Village

Sunday
Mar032024

Zooming in to Downtown Boston from Roslindale

Thursday
Feb152024

The Old John Hancock building

 

The Berkeley Building, also known as the Old John Hancock Building is wonderful example of art deco architecture built in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. It's a 26-story building built in 1947 by architect firm Cram and Ferguson. The famous storm beacon pictured here offers the weather forecast of the day with its colored lights of red or blue.
There is a poem that explains this colored weather beacon. It goes like this;
Steady blue, clear view.
Flashing blue, clouds due.
Steady red, rain ahead.
Flashing red, snow instead.
Also during baseball season a flashing red beacon means the Boston Red Sox game has been canceled because of bad weather.

 

 

Tuesday
Jan092024

Boston Sunsets are dramatic this time of year 

A couple of recent photos displaying how spectacular the sunsets are in December.