Longwood Gardens, Blooming of flowers and new beginnings


“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite overcanopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.” ― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Saturday stroll at Longwood Gardens had me stopping to smell the roses and learn about some history for a few hours. This…

Discovering Japanese culture and traditions at the Cherry Blossom Festival


“You will never know the moon or stars, unless you breathe in their solar system and inspect it from many diverse vantage points as possible.” ― Shannon L. Alder The world really is an interesting place in which to discover unique history, inspiring people, and fascinating sights. Although I have my sights set on traveling…

Travels to Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory


I traveled to Pittsburgh, PA and wrote about my travels in my previous post. Continuing my trip, on Sunday, April 9th I visited Phipps Conservatory . Please see more images on my website HERE.

Brandywine Creek State Park, Delaware


  Brandywine Creek State Park, Delaware © Debra Schell / 2014 Images created August 15, 2014 FULL PHOTO GALLERY This 933-acre park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800’s. At that time the property was a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. This unique area became…

Lizzy & Michael, Engagement Photos


I had the opportunity to photograph a very sweet couple at Longwood Gardens who were recently engaged. The day was perfect for photos and I’m so happy to share them with you. Please go to my website to see a few other photos from the photo shoot. Another interesting part of this story is that…

August First Friday Artwalk


I’ll be exhibiting at Lebanon Council on the Arts during this First Friday Artwalk in Lebanon, Pa. The event is from 5 – 8 p.m. All photographs are on SALE and are available for purchase at the gallery. Photography from “My Views,” the “52 Week Photo Project,” and my “Nature Exhibit” will all be on display. Light refreshments will…

Open House/ Art Sale~


If you are in the Harrisburg area, join me for my open house where selected images previously exhibited will be 50 % OFF ~!!! This is an awesome deal if you love my photography and have wanted a piece to call your own. In addition to my work, music, and improv will be happening, so…

My Views 2013, Y ~ Bridges of Harrisburg


To view more of  “My Views” go to my Website. Selected images from this collection are on exhibit at the Lewis Street Gallery. The images, which are framed, matted, and signed are available for purchase and are on sale for 50 percent off! !~ Contact me if you are interested in purchasing my work! All…

Week 16: Growth


Nothing can stop mother nature, that’s what I think when I see something like this, flowers growing through a ladder that is sitting next to my porch. It still grows through the steps. For more from the project, go to my website, debraschell.zenfolio.com/52weekphotoproject/hae509b7#hae5…

Flowers


Fake flowers don’t die 🙂