The submissions are in for our first ever photo contest A Unique Perspective, and I’m pleased to say we had a good number of entries and some quality work. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send over a photo. Now it is up to you, the readers, to weigh in and cast [...]
I’ve been getting a few emails with various questions so I figure I’d answer them for all to see in case you have the same question. Does it matter what my subject matter is? Not really, we’re not into censorship around here. Just keep in mind that your photo has to be somewhat tasteful and [...]
Charge up your batteries and put your creative thinking caps on as you prepare to compete in the inaugural Salem Insider Photo Contest. Barnum Circus on Essex St. 1885 Each month (for at least the summer) we will be hosting a photo contest. Themes will be announced and you will have one week to shoot [...]
Salem is pretty picturesque. © Snowriderguy I was out and about this past weekend and took a few photos (which will be on our flickr page shortly) and it got me thinking. Everybody who lives in or comes to Salem takes pictures here. There’s probably a million pictures of the Friendship, Roger Contant statue, Witch [...]
There was an unsubstantiated rumor going around this weekend that Salem Common was going to be the host to of a group of Classic Cadillacs. Being an antique automobile enthusiast myself, I rolled out of bed, grabbed some coffee and made my way to the Common by 9am to investigate the rumor. Thankfully the weather [...]
What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of March 7th Music Friday March 7th Acme Music (dance, rock, pop) @ Rockafellas Cherry S/T (rock) @ Dodge Street Wendy Nottonson (jazz 6:30-9:30) The Kicking Moon (rock 10) @ Bangkok Paradise Radio Scotvoid Productions aka RSVP (Alternative / Experimental / Electronica 8pm) @ Gulu Gulu Soul [...]
What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of February 29th Special Events / Festivals Salem Film Fest 2008 Earlier this week we did a full write up on the Salem Film Fest which kicked off Thursday night. It’s going on all week and there are plenty of great movies to see and fun events [...]
Salem’s 6th Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival went pretty much as predicted with the weather playing a major role in its outcome. This year it was warm with intermittent snow and rain. Even through the poor weather conditions we were able to grab some photos. You can blame mother nature for [...]
I know it’s just February 1st and that we are in the middle of winter but I’m already thinking of my summer getaway. I’m looking for a rustic summer home or small cottage on a secluded island. I’d like beautiful vistas in a picturesque Norman Rockwell New England setting. I also want it to be [...]
I went out last night and took a bunch of photos, Salem like many places looks so pretty when covered in the white stuff. This morning however I was walking down by the PEM and saw this, it just made me chuckle. His and hers park bench