The People of Spain

Flamenco on Plaza de España
Flamenco on Plaza de España, Seville

We were certainly fortunate to have the opportunity to meet and visit the People of Spain just a few short weeks ago. In fact, we left there on 3/4, just days before the Coronavirus struck its full force. The people of Spain we met left an imprint on Judy and I. They are in our thoughts at this time, as well as all those suffering around the world.

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More People of Italy

More People of Italy
Street Photography

More People of Italy
Man in White

Here we go with More People of Italy! The people there are SO nice and the surroundings are amazing…it’s difficult to choose which photos to post!

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People of Italy

People of Italy
Photographing Strangers

People of Italy
Bubbles, Balloons, and Fog

So much fun to see and photograph the People of Italy!

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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago
@artinstitutechi

Art Institute of Chicago

Street Drummers

We are so fortunate to have the Art Institute of Chicago in our community.  We always love taking the opportunity to visit there to see the various exhibits AND to give me a chance to photograph the environs.  If you live in or visit Chicago, I highly recommend stopping by as frequently as possible! (more…)

Evolution of an Image

Evolution of an Image
Finding a Photo

evolution of an image

Final Version–Musician and Dancers, NYC

I have to admit that I really like this photo which I took recently in NYC under a tunnel in Central Park.  So, I’m going to show how it came to be…the evolution of an image. (more…)

I Got A New Lens

I Got A New Lens
(28mm)

A New Lens

Now THIS is a Street Scene (taken with a new lens)

I must admit that part of the fun with photography is the gear.  And some of the most fun pieces of equipment are lenses.  New lenses means new perspective and coverage. (more…)

The Cover of Journey Magazine

The Cover of Journey Magazine
(and a story about a photo)

Journey Magazine

Photo of Liberty Bell Used for the Cover of Journey Magazine

This photo I took of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is actually one of my favorites.  But I was surprised and flattered that it ended up on the cover of Journey Magazine, AAA Washington’s membership travel magazine, reaching over 675,000 members in Washington State, Oregon and Northern Idaho.  As usual, I have a story about the photo AND how it ended up on the cover. (more…)

Chicago Street Scene

Chicago Street Scene
Little Vietnam Neighborhood

 

 

Chicago Street Scene

Chicago Street Scene: Street Art – Little Vietnam

Someone recently remarked to me that I am a people photographer.  Funny…I don’t think of myself that way.  I DO like photographing people, but I also enjoy the act of taking and making all kinds of photos.  So, I decided that I would go out and find some street art in the Little Vietnam neighborhood of Chicago while Judy was leading a book club nearby.  (For those who don’t know, Little Vietnam is between Sheridan and Broadway on Argyle.)  Read on to see what happened!  (more…)

More People of Cuba

More People of Cuba
Part 2

People of Cuba

Guajiro–Cuban Farmer and Cigar Maker in Viñales

One more blog post with photos of More People of Cuba.  Irresistible!  Even though we’ve been home for over a month, I still have vivid and strong memories of our visit.  And I’m so glad I have a large collection of photos to keep the memories and feelings alive!  Hope you enjoy them, too.  I’m going to display more photos with less commentary this time and refer you back to the previous blog post for more detailed descriptions and explanations. (more…)

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