David Darling, a cellist, was one of my favorite musicians. His albums “Prayer for Compassion” and “Eight-String Religion” are my favorites, and I listen to them almost daily. This church, stately and serene, bathed in afternoon light, reminded me of his music. The church was mostly obscured byContinue Reading
I have no idea what this statue is supposed to represent. My immediate reaction was that it showed a man in anguish. It’s in black and white because the Porta 400 loaded in the other camera would not have captured the despair it seemed to convey—a man beweeping hisContinue Reading
When I saw this sign, I laughed out loud. This is the only sign with this warning that I’ve seen on the Carter Center grounds. It’s right next to the hydrant and very low—at dog height. Perhaps, too many unwanted “gifts” have been left by the hydrant,Continue Reading
This warning sign is near the back (south side) of the Old Fourth Ward Park reservoir, where the water is quite deep. Whenever I see a sign like this, I wonder what triggered its installation. At the north side of the park, the reservoir has a shallow edgeContinue Reading
From 50 yards away, this looks like a cannon. That was my impression every time I drove by. It always seemed odd that a cannon would be in Old Fourth Ward Park, because I never read of it being a battlefield. But I went with my impression and decidedContinue Reading
After a few moments’ consideration and looking around, I could not find a clue as to why I should visit the trestle or go up to the roof. Continue Reading
Jackson Pollock’s abstract expressionism and Picasso’s cubism never appealed to me. I suppose they were too austere or seemed lacking in meaning, except that which the viewer supplies. Piet Mondrian’s works, on the other hand, while abstract, offered patterns and colors that make sense to my brain—no idea why. Continue Reading
Context means everything. When I spotted this sign, my first thought was–what happened that made this sign necessary? The sign sits atop a structure where cars aren’t allowed, so I went quickly from bemused to baffled. Later, I was told that the sign was left over from theContinue Reading
The interplay of light and shadows gives context and meaning to an image. This table sits by a window that allows direct sunlight only for a few months, each spring and fall. I took this image last fall. Periodically, I look at it admiringly, then move on to somethingContinue Reading
Since I have less time to devote to photography than I’d like, I often take up to three cameras with me. Trying new emulsions, shooting for the VMLP, or making images for “Around the City” posts becomes a more efficient use of time with multiple cameras. The Minolta AF-CContinue Reading
