A good book is the precious life blood of a master spirit embalmed and treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life. -Milton [from a mosaic in the Old Chicago Public Library] The Old Chicago Public Library is a neo-classical wonder – exquisite glass domes, white Carrara marble, glorious mosaics, dramatic stairwells, and great quotes […]
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Simplify – Simplify – Simplify: The Power of Black and White Photography
[“Cloud Gate” or “The Bean” in Chicago’s Millennium Park – November 2011] I love to experiment with black and white images. Stripping away color and focusing attention on light, texture, and contrast is cathartic. Travel photography easily lends itself to black and white images; simplifying sweeping vistas can bring you closer to the experiences of […]
Tips for Art Lovers: Photographing In Situ Art
[Jean Miro’s “Chicago” – Chicago, Illinois – November 2011] In situ art is a work of art made specifically for a particular site – think of Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or I.M. Pei’s pyramid at the Louvre museum. Artists creating in situ art consciously consider the location to create art […]