June 1st was a beautiful spring day, with low humidity and high, fluffy clouds, accompanied by a gentle breeze. I loaded two cameras and went for a stroll that eventually took me through Old Fourth Ward Park. As odd as it may seem, I have only visited the parkContinue Reading
The Art Deco movement had a profound impact on American public art. From 1934 to 1943, the Federal Art Project (FAP) employed many artists, with over 10,000 participating in the program. The FAP helped to bring Art Deco sensibilities to public art. New styles emerged over the years, butContinue 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
I’ve passed by the Dekalb History Center many times over the years on the way to the farmer’s market. However, I thought it was the Dekalb County Courthouse for many of them—after all, it says so right on the building. The building sits squarely in the center ofContinue Reading
Usually, I prefer to photograph images with significant shadows in black and white. Shadows seem to add a sense of gravitas or at least a specific mood to an image. Here, I chose to shoot in color because of the vibrancy of the plumage, the warmth of theContinue Reading
The Decatur Box project is another art initiative born of a collaboration between artist Larry Holland and the Decatur Arts Alliance. The project turns traffic signal utility boxes into public art instead of dull green/grey metal eyesores. Last December, with a Minolta AF-C in hand loaded with Fuji 200, IContinue Reading
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea, The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. (1-4) —Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Thomas Gray Since reading this poemContinue Reading
This wall is the side of a bank (maybe…I can’t recall). The walkway leads to parking. It reminds me of an aquarium or something sea-related. After debating whether to photograph it, I finally decided I liked the colors too much not to.Continue Reading
As you may have noticed, I have become a big fan of public art. Public art adds to the sense of community, making public spaces more interesting and enjoyable. I am delighted that Atlanta has fully embraced public art, and I was even more pleased to learn that theContinue Reading
Just Jazz is now a distant memory, though a sweet one. Just Jazz was a small jazz club located on Bennet St in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, and it was brilliant. I visited maybe a total of five times, and one of those times is burned into my mindContinue Reading
