I have wandered downtown Chicago on countless occasions, and as I gain experience in taking pictures I want to get beyond the “ooh, pretty!” impulse, and try to articulate a specific creative intent that could unify a series of pictures.
Playing with long exposures
Saw a phenomenal photography exhibit at LACMA this week which reminded me I haven’t gone out strolling with my camera in far too long. So last night, after having coffee with a friend in Seal Beach, I went down to
Picture Gallery – Grand Park, downtown LA
Had a lovely outing at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles, yesterday. The city is really working to make this hillside between the Music Center and City Hall into a civic center of gravity. The design is a little concrete-heavy,
Gettin’ all kinds of fancy
New link in the navigation menu above: Photography. I’m getting more into the swing of making photo galleries, so now you’ve got a single page that can send you to all of them, in addition to my on-line photo store.
Palm Springs Overnight Escapade
As the title says – took a quick recreational jaunt out to Palm Springs. Went to an art fair, lounged by the pool, ate great food, and took a fine scenic stroll in Tahquitz Canyon. February is one of the
Picpost from Mt. Chapel
Taking these shots on the Mt. Chapel hike made me realize just how long it had been since I had taken this hike. It might be over six years. Exile, heartbreak, inertia – wow. And when it came time to
Give me a park with stairs…long, beautiful stairs
(10 points if you get that reference) Took a stroll last week at the Baldwin Park Scenic Overlook in Culver City. Came away with some nice pictures, including two I liked well enough to add to the Photography Store. It
Smell the Commerce!
After a great deal of prodding and nudging from others, and a little research on my part, I have decided to dip my toes in the water of selling prints of my photos. I have joined up with Fine Art
Springtime for Pretty
After a couple of days’ rain, it’s a good idea to find a hike in Southern California – especially when the flowers are starting to bud. Took a walk in Laguna Canyon today – I hadn’t really taken the new
Pretty day
When the weather’s just right, my camera really has nothing more to say than “Flowers are pretty”. Got this on a walk today.