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SLIDE SHOW: Warm up in Providence by Christine Chitnis
Featured Photographer: March 2011
by Christine Chitnis
Christine Chitnis is a Providence-based writer, photographer and environmental educator with a talent for bringing her images to life by focusing on color and texture. Her writing has appeared in Country Living, Time Out New York, Edible Rhody and The Washington Post, among many other local and national publications. Christine first picked up a camera as a way to illustrate her writing, and soon discovered a passion for capturing the details that make up daily life. She spent the past year traveling across New England in search of the most unique, vibrant, and thriving farmers markets and art events for her upcoming book, Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011).
Originally from the Midwest, Christine is an East Coast transplant who has fallen hard for her adopted hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. "I love to host visitors and show them around this amazing city. Most people have never given Providence a second thought, but once I give them my grand tour, they are astounded by what a cool city it is!" In this slide show, she takes us on a photographic tour of some of her favorite haunts including RISD's diverse studios, a few of Brown's famous buildings, downtown's River Walk and The Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers' Market. As for good eats, she suggests Seven Stars Bakery for a morning pastry and coffee, and La Laiterie Bistro for a locally-sourced dinner. Indulge in a bit of local shopping at Frog and Toad, a favorite shop known for their colorful displays and one-of-a-kind gifts. Wrapping up the grand tour—a trip to the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, a surefire fix for the mid-winter blues!
View more of her work at christinechitnis.com, and find out more about her upcoming book, Markets of New England.
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Reader Comments
Comment from Dave Guerra on March 1, 2011
These photos are great....I enjoyed them!
Comment from Ursula newcomb on March 1, 2011
the few land marks were great, but there must be more to photograph in a beautiful city like Providence than orchids, bread, oysters, and dress making forms. I would have liked to be reminded of the 4 wonderful years I spent in the city while at Johnson and Wales...more PROVIDENCE, please!
Comment from Terry Guerra on March 1, 2011
I also enjoyed these photo\'s. Dave where do you live? We have the same last name...lol.
Comment from McKenna Powell on March 2, 2011
Beautiful photos Chris. It brings me back to the time I lived in New England. Thanks for the memories.
Comment from on March 3, 2011
Nice photos. However, I just thought I would mention that the Farmer\'s Market is located in the City of Pawtucket on the border with Providence. This Wintertime\'s Farmer\'s Market is open Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturday\'s 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.The Market is located in the Hope Artiste Village also home to local artists, Roshna\'s restaurant and The Met and soon will be the home to Mixed Magic Theatre. A great place to visit!
Comment from on March 8, 2011
Chris, I love your photos, you photograph objects like I would. I love the form of things clustered together. Especially love the Credit Dept. drawers, spools of thread and apples. Luscious pictures ! Keep it up. Mary
Comment from Dorothy Drobney on March 15, 2011
Beautiful photos, Christine. We have similar interests - I\'m a photographer for the Coventry (CT) Regional Farmers\' Market. You should come out sometime - it\'s the biggest farmers\' market in Connecticut - and we have great vendors! The market reopens for the summer on June 5th. ;-) Dot
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