Mindy and I were in San Francisco this past Fourth of July weekend. Rather than brave the crowds to see the fireworks over the bay, we thought we might be able to see them from our hotel room. Ultimately, the above picture represents the best of what we could see. Oh well.
Well, only a little over two weeks between posts this time. Thought I better get something out to keep my photo-sharing mojo going. This one is from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York city, looking out over the pathways in Central Park. I shot it through a lowered window shade which provides a cool, painterly effect. Given the fact that we’re already into summer and spring hadn’t quite sprung when the picture was taken, it may seem a little out of place, but I think it holds up regardless of the season and brings back memories of a really nice trip to New York. Bonus.
Keep it real, Internets. Have a good night.
Wow; I just realized it’s been over a month since I’ve put anything up. I figured I better remedy that, and wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got newly-edited pics from our recent trip to New Orleans. Mindy and I were there a couple weekends ago during a conference that she was attending. Having never been there before, I tagged along. We didn’t really know what to expect, but it ultimately turned out to be a pretty cool trip. Granted, we never strayed out of the French Quarter, and aside from Bourbon Street, it was a really lovely part of town. Some parts more touristy than others, but the architecture, art, and people make it really interesting.
The above shots are from the Cafe du Monde, a popular NOLA institution serving up beignets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pretty good, but really messy. I did manage to not inhale the powdered sugar while eating mine though, so I can at least claim that little victory.
If interested, I have other shots up at my Photoshelter gallery here.
Today is our godson Reid’s 3rd birthday. He’s a pretty awesome dude. I mean, really, look at that guy. He’s the one on the left. Definitely the life of the party.
Happy Birthday Reid!
Love, Don & Mindy
When I go to museums, I’m sometimes just as interested in watching how people view art as much as I am in the art itself. Some people spend the entire time in front of a piece trying to frame it within the borders of their camera’s LCD screen, others stare intently at every square inch of a painting, contemplating each brush stroke for a small eternity. Some view from afar, some stand with their noses within an inch of invoking a security guard’s warning to back away. There is no right or wrong way, everyone appreciates art differently. If anything, it makes for an interesting footnote to my own museum visits, and sometimes, it makes for a couple of cool photos. The above two were made on our recent visit to NYC; the left at The Met, the right; The MoMA.
