Events
Archiving The Freer/Sackler Museums Collection
The Freer/Sackler Museums of Asian Art are a hidden jewel in the Smithsonian complex on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Yearly visitors at the Freer/Sackler number about a half…
Read MoreThe MOMA Exhibit OBJECT:PHOTO
I saw the photographic exhibit “OBJECT:PHOTO at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. It is essentially the Thomas Walther Collection, a selection of 341 ”modern” photographs by…
Read MoreReview of My 2014 Blogs
Recently I looked back at the archive of blogs that I posted in 2014. Although there were a couple of outliers, most blogs fit into specific photographic themes. Please click…
Read MoreWhose Land Is It Anyway?
A small bit of history to tether the current phenomena of land acquisition around the world. In 1803, the United States bought what became known as the Louisiana Purchase from…
Read MoreLocal Knowledge Enhances Your Travel Photos
Many times when we are traveling we are in someone else’s control. This can be a good thing, as when we are on a vacation we are not interested in…
Read MoreBetter Pictures When Shooting the Moon
About once a month in the evening, barring clouds, a full moon appears in the Eastern sky. The sighting inspires poets, astronomers, lovers and photographers. This blog is appropriate, as…
Read MoreFireworks on the Fourth – A Photo “How To”
Tomorrow will be the annual “fireworks fest” as we celebrate the country’s anniversary. Here are some quick tips on taking pictures of fireworks. 1. Put the camera on the “manual”…
Read MorePhoto Contests and Museum Submissions
Recently, I have had some success with several photo contests and acceptances for museum exhibits. Besides the price of the entry fee, entering these venues involves a bit of effort.…
Read MorePhotography and Civil Rights — Yesterday and Today
To commemorate 50 years since the passing of the Civil Rights Act, an exhibit called “The Movement: Bob Adelman and Civil Rights Era Photography” is at the Museum of Art…
Read MorePhotographers of Mexico
Recently in La Paz, Mexico I saw two different exhibits of photography, one at the Archivo Historico that featured works of Nacho Lopez and the Casasola Photo Agency, and another…
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