Monday, April 28, 2014

Spring

Jacaranda Blossoms, April  26, 2014 © Marissa Roth

Spring is subtle in Los Angeles.

The seasons turn uninterrupted. No great gales or last chance blizzards.

A welcomed sudden midnight rain storm after an interminable cloudy day, yields
a crystal clear sky with unabashed light and a torrent of flowers in gutters.

The Jacaranda tree, native to Central and South America, blooms in a ferocious,
leafless lavender for a blink, and then drops tubular flowers on car and sidewalks,
in a delicious sticky mess.

Spring!
Renewal and reward.
Purple purpose as reminder we've rounded the bend into a new season.

Marissa was interviewed by "The Candid Frame" founder Ibarionex Perillo. Listen to the podcast for Marissa's thoughts on her life's work, being a freelancer, whether there is such a thing as a subjective image, and more.