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A Lamp-Side Stroll Around Spain

Written by Emma MartinMooney | Jan 4, 2024 1:00:00 PM

The following photoessay comes from Youth Arts Journalism Initiative (YAJI) alum Emma MartinMooney, who graduated from Wilbur Cross High School last year. For the first time this year, a generous grant from the City of New Haven's Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism allowed the Arts Council to offer a series of fall mentorship classes, including a six-week photo class with Chris Randall. Here is Emma's final project from that class, using the framing devices that she learned in New Haven while on a trip abroad. 

A crown of feathers.

A moonlight flight above clay tiles.

Across from a mirror is carved a knight.

A dazzling confectionery store in the evening.

A quick peek in the dark.

A pink wall around the garden.

Thoughts and cobblestone for the two gentlemen.

No loitering for feathered folk.

The lamp before the blushing house.

No bacon, just eggs.