Alina Oswald

A full double rainbow over the NYC skyline. iPhone photography ©Alina Oswald.
Alina Oswald

My 2023 in Review

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It’s time again to look back and forward, pay tribute to the year that was and dare hope that the new year will be a better one yet. My 2023 has been different in so many ways. It has brought surprising changes and, in a strange way, offered me the opportunity to rethink my journey through life thus far.

Looking back at the year that was, through the vantage point of this very blog, here are some of the most popular posts thus far:

DEDICATIONS: A New Art Installation by Artist and Activist Avram Finkelstein

Dedications. Artwork by artist and activist Avram Finkelstein. Photo ©Alina Oswald.
Dedications – art installation by Avram Finkelstein on display at the NYC AIDS Memorial. #shotoniphone by Alina Oswald.

JOURNEYS THROUGH DARKNESS & into the Light: An Interview with Award-Winning Photographer Kurt Weston

Floaters. Visualization. Photo by Alina Oswald.

SEEING IN SEPIA

"Shadows" Covid-19 Shadow of the Creative Self. A Self-portrait.
“Facing the Unknown” – a sepia self-portrait.

FINE ART FITNESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Fitness portraits in black and white. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.
Fitness portraits in black and white. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

ON PHOTOGRAPHING THE 9/11 TRIBUTE LIGHTS

b&w photography of Katyn memorial and the 9/11 tribute lights
9/11 Tribute in Light and the Katyn Memorial. Photo by Alina Oswald

BACKBONE: 15 Years Later – thoughts on my first solo photography show

Alina Oswald photography
Images ©Alina Oswald.

ON PHOTOGRAPHING PRIDE

Rainbow flag made out of balloons at the NYC Pride. ©Alina Oswald
Rainbow flag made out of balloons at the NYC Pride. ©Alina Oswald

SUMMER IN SMOKE

Smoke from the Canadian fires reach the NYC area.
Canadian smoke engulfs the pier during the summer of 2023. ©Alina Oswald #shotoniphone

HIV & AIDS – INSPIRED PHOTOGRAPHY

Silence = Death poster 30th anniversary - reflections
Reflections of the Silence = Death poster at the Leslie-Lohman Museum, on the 30th anniversary of the poster. #shotoniphone by Alina Oswald.

HOW I GOT THAT SHOT: “I’m Still Standing”

"I'm Still Standing" ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.
“I’m Still Standing” ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

THANKFULNESS

Couple watching the sunset on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo by Alina Oswald.
Watching the sunset on Waikiki Beach. Photo by Alina Oswald.

REMEMBERING PHOTOGRAPHER MARVIN E. NEWMAN

A full double rainbow over the NYC skyline. iPhone photography ©Alina Oswald.
A full double rainbow over the NYC skyline. iPhone photography ©Alina Oswald.

Thank you all for still stopping by. Your comments, feedback, and kind words keep this blog going, they keep me going. And I appreciate that very much.

Wishing you all warm, kind, peaceful, healthy and Happy Holidays!

Alina Oswald

5 responses to “My 2023 in Review”

  1. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Hope you enjoy the festive season, Alina. For all that’s happening in the world today, floods, famine, war and other conflicts, we have to be grateful for the little things that bring up joy. I’m looking forward to a better year in 2024.

    Are you surrounded by heavy snowfalls? If so, keep indoors and warm. Hard to judge from the YouTubes I’ve been watching.

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    1. Alina Oswald Avatar
      Alina Oswald

      Thank you, Vicki. Yes, you are right. The little things make a difference each and every day. I’m grateful and count my blessings. I so do enjoy these conversations that we have. They always make my day 🙂

      I’m looking forward to a relatively quiet holiday season. A cold one, but hopefully without snow. Hopefully it will stay that way.

      Wishing you, too, relaxing holidays and a wonderful and better 2024!
      Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful photographs!

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  2. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    It’s been a transformative year for sure, lots of good changes and other ones that can’t be judged yet. It’s sort of a turning point in many respects that can be good and bad. I hope 2024 has some answers to offer

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    1. Alina Oswald Avatar
      Alina Oswald

      Thanks so much for sharing! And, yes, I know what you mean regarding the turning points in our lives. Thanks again and wish you Happy Holidays and a kind and Happy New Year that will bring at least some answers :-).

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      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        Fingers crossed 🤞

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