Thursday, January 31, 2008

More Marbles


DSC_8737-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Red with White


P1010368-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Salmon Falls


P1010321-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Rust


P1010312-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

Copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Monday, January 28, 2008

Picket Fence


P1010326-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

Four Gourds


P1010345-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

Copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Doorway


P1010329-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Streaks


P1010304-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

Car Wash, ©2008 Marquis Walsh

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Car Wash


P1010298-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Friday, January 25, 2008

Full Moon Over Hampton


P1010270, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Full Moon at Hampton Beach


P1010267, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Sunrise


P1010252-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Chris's Winter Wheels


P1010214-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Prince of Punta

Belizean Musician Andy Palacio Passes Away After Heart Attack and Stroke

Dear all:

We are heartbroken to report that Andy Palacio passed away on January 19th at 9pm Belize time. The cause of death was a massive and extensive stroke to the brain, a heart attack and respiratory failure due to the previous two conditions. After having been waylaid in Mobile, Alabama while en route to emergency care in Chicago, Andy had been brought back to a hospital in Belize last night so that he could die in his homeland.

Words can't express the sorrow we feel at the loss of such a tremendous person and artist.

A more formal press release is copied below. Please pass this information on to the countless people around the world who have been impacted by Andy's music and message. Feel free to post this announcement to your email lists or blogs, as we want to make sure that everyone who knows Andy or his music are aware of what has happened.

In the Garifuna culture the death of a loved one is an opportunity to celebrate their memory and rejoice in having been blessed to have had them in your life. We feel so fortunate to have known this incredible individual and we mourn the loss of truly great man.

In an interview conducted last July, Andy was asked how he wanted to be remembered when he died. He replied, "As a proud Garifuna...someone who instills pride in Garifuna and raises their self-esteem. To me, that's the most important thing." This was already the case while he was alive, and we're certain it will only be more true in the future.

Sincerely,


Ivan Duran and Jacob Edgar

Andy Palacio by Bugs SteffenPRESS RELEASE

Belizean Musician Andy Palacio Passes Away After Heart Attack and Stroke

January 19, 2008 - Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central America, was declared dead tonight at 9pm Belize time due to a massive and extensive stroke to the brain, a heart attack and respiratory failure due to the previous two conditions.

Palacio, 47, started feeling poorly last week and eventually visited a doctor with complaints of dizziness and blurred vision. On the 16th of January, he began experiencing seizures and was rushed to a hospital in Belmopan, Belize and then on to another hospital in Belize City. At this point, most people were hopeful Palacio would recover.

On January 17th, Palacio's condition worsened and he began experiencing more seizures. He was placed on an air ambulance to Chicago where he was expected to get treatment at one of the premier neurological facilities in the country. En route to Chicago, the plane stopped in Mobile, Alabama to clear immigration. At that point, Palacio was unconscious and it was determined that he was too ill to continue on the flight to Chicago. He was rushed to a hospital in Mobile, and placed on life support. There, doctors determined that the damage to his brain function was severe, and that his chances of recovery were slim. On January 18th, his family requested that he be flown back to Belize so that he might die in his homeland.

A national hero in Belize for his popular music and advocacy of Garifuna language and culture, news of Palacio's condition sent shockwaves through the community. At 5pm today, a public service was held in Belize City for Palacio as people prayed for his recovery. Ceremonies were also held by Garifuna spiritual leaders in an effort to help with the situation. Belize is in the midst of a heated election, but the local news was entirely dominated by Palacio's health crisis.

The reaction has also been strong around the world. Until the recent turn of events, the past year had been one of tremendous accomplishment for Palacio as his album Wátina, which was released at the beginning of 2007, had become one of the most critically acclaimed recordings of the year in any genre. Perhaps the most unanimously revered world music album in recent memory, Wátina appeared on dozens of Best of the Year lists in major media outlets around the globe and was roundly praised in glowing terms.

In 2007, Palacio was named a UNESCO Artist for Peace and won the prestigious WOMEX Award. Wátina was also nominated for the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards. At home in Belize, the international success of Wátina has sparked a revival of Garifuna music, as young musicians have become inspired by Palacio's example. Even in the days since Palacio's health crisis began, the accolades have continued to pour in for his work.

That Palacio has been struck down at a moment of such international acclaim only increases the sense of shock and tragedy felt at his sudden and untimely death.

Andy Palacio will be honored with an official state funeral. A massive tribute concert is planned in Belize City on Friday, January 25th.

Friends and supporters are invited to post messages in memory of Andy Palacio to his MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/andypalacio) as well as to the blog of his international record label Cumbancha (http://cumbanchamusic.blogspot.com/).

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Carved Dried Star Fruit


DSC_8707-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Dawn at Odiorne Point


P1010170-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Dawn at Odiorne Point


P1010165, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Bird Nest


P1000710-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

Bird nest on Plum Island. ©2008 Marquis Walsh

Friendly Owl


DSC_8585-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

copyright 2008 Marquis walsh

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Feeding Time


DSC_8635-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Monday, January 14, 2008

Frosted Branch


DSC_8487-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Perching Barred Owl


DSC_8612-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Friday, January 11, 2008

Plum Island Beach


P1000676-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Washed ashore on Plum Island


DSC_8452-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

T-Hall at Sunrise


P1010155-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Red Tail Hawk Perched at UNH


DSC_8337-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Washed Ashore


DSC_8400-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Red tail Hawk Drying Off


DSC_8289, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Sunset at Plum Island


P1000712-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

copyright 2008 Marquis Walsh

Monday, January 7, 2008

From Plum Island


P1000684-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

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Sunday, January 6, 2008

Plum Island Marsh


P1000704-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Sad Dog Waiting in an SUV in Portsmouth


P1010144-1, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2007 Marquis Walsh

Friday, January 4, 2008

Something to Take the Chill Out


Bird2, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2008 Marquis Walsh

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Happy Birthday Mom


P1000046, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

She would have been 81 today. Copyright 2007 Marquis Walsh

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Dover Park


P1010117-1.jpg, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2007 Marquis Walsh

Lost Feather


DSC_7173-1.jpg, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

Copyright 2008, Marquis Walsh

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Another Dover Snowfall


P1010115-1.jpg, originally uploaded by marquis.walsh.

©2007 Marquis Walsh