The World of Travel

As a freelance writer and photographer, I've had the opportunity to visit a number of remarkable places. Some of these include Barbados, Bora Bora, Bahamas, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Ireland, England, Wales, France and Mexico. Over the past 3 years, I've been writing about several of them, combining my photography with my stories. Traveling fundamentally alters anyone who is open to the experiences travel has to offer. I always find that I am amended in some way whenever I have the opportunity to get out of the country.

Here are a few links for your enjoyment:

One of my many helicopter tours!
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1582

How about Rosarito, Mexico?
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1387

Vienna Anyone?
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1381

Paradise found at Paradise Island, Bahamas
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1384

The World of Writing

Sometimes the world of writing can be a very solitary experience. I'm always curious as to what makes writers write. For me, it's a compulsion which began in my teens as an escape from my family problems. Throughout the years, I have always written in one form or another, but have invested much more time and energy into this endeavor over the past few years. I find the publishing process, although daunting at times, very rewarding when your work appears in print. It's a birth of sorts and something that can't be taken away from you.

To see some of travel pieces, please go to:
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1369

Hello to all of you and welcome to my blog.

Inside you'll find a wealth of information regarding photography, writing, music and a variety of other topics.

As a freelance writer, photographer and composer, my work has appeared in a number of magazines, newspapers, books and on several web sites. Hopefully you'll find my work informative and perhaps entertaining.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mary McGrath
www.marymcgrathphotography.com

The World of Inspiration

What is inspiration? Is it synthesizing something and converting it to a new form? Is it approaching everyday things from a new perspective? Some say creativity is born of pain. I say creativity is in all of us, if we simply find those things that are of importance to us, and then indulge our passions accordingly.

The World of Creativity

I believe we're all inherently creative. Some of us are creative in publically acclaimed areas. Others are creative in quiet ways that rarely receive attention. How do you muster up creative juices? Sometimes it's by simply taking another route, trying something new, getting out of your comfort zone. For me, I try to describe the mundane in an unusual fashion. Use new verbs. Try new adjectives. Look at the object and throw new words at it. In photography, I try to approach the subject from an unusual angle, often rendering it in an abstract fashion. In music, I try to break the barriers of musical styles. What is music anyway, but a symphony of sounds that render themselves pleasant to the ears?