This series of images was taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. I usually find this type of modern architecture sterile, but here the architect Richard Meier created spaces that are not only pleasant to be in but include interesting lines, windows, angles, curves, and textures [...]
Read Full Post »
This series of images was taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. I usually find this type of modern architecture sterile, but here the architect Richard Meier created spaces that are not only pleasant to be in but include interesting lines, windows, angles, curves, and textures [...]
Read Full Post »
This series of images was taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. I usually find this type of modern architecture sterile, but here the architect Richard Meier created spaces that are not only pleasant to be in but include interesting lines, windows, angles, curves, and textures [...]
Read Full Post »
This series of images was taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. I usually find this type of modern architecture sterile, but here the architect Richard Meier created spaces that are not only pleasant to be in but include interesting lines, windows, angles, curves, and textures [...]
Read Full Post »
Los Angeles, California. The last few times we’ve been to the Getty Center the Robert Irwin garden has been closed for renovation. My mother enjoys wheeling through it; it’s tight but that’s good for her since she can’t see well and the tightness gets her closer to the flowers. I can’t remember what this one [...]
Read Full Post »
These images are part of a series taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. I’ve done all of my images in this series with a Canon 5D and a Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens and I rented a Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L lens to see how [...]
Read Full Post »
For the past year I’ve been using this Rubbermaid Handi-box Snap Case to pack my Canon 5D, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, Canon 100mm f/2.8 L macro lens or a Canon 135mm f/2 lens (either/or), a pouch with extra batteries and CF cards, a blower, and a strap. The only part of the kit that [...]
Read Full Post »
These images are part of a series taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. When I fly to Los Angeles to visit my now 96 year old mother, we enjoy visiting the Getty Center which is relatively close to her house and accessible to her in [...]
Read Full Post »
These images are part of a series taken on visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California over an eight year period. When I fly to Los Angeles to visit my now 96 year old mother, we enjoy visiting the Getty Center which is relatively close to her house and accessible to her in [...]
Read Full Post »
Mt. Everett, Massachusetts. I took my wife Anne on a walk around Guilder Pond on the shoulder of Mt. Everett before the mountain laurel went by. I took my Canon 5D and a few lenses because the walk was short. Glad I did, the flowers were in perfect bloom and the light was great. The [...]
Read Full Post »
My friend the artist Joy Brown is raffling this “dancing lady” wood-fired ceramic sculpture the proceeds of which are going to tsunami relief in Japan where she grew up. Tickets are $20 and you can send checks to her or, if you’re overseas use paypal to send money. I’m late in posting this notice and [...]
Read Full Post »
Warren, Connecticut. I’ve been collecting these Tibetan prayer flags for many years now and our backyard is starting to look a bit like Everest base camp. Our cat, who died a year ago is buried right under them and hopefully the flags and her spirit will keep the rodent population down in the backyard while [...]
Read Full Post »
Los Angeles, California. The Getty Museum Central Garden has some nice flowers in bloom now. My mother can’t see much anymore but I almost always take her through the labyrinth. I think she can still see it in her mind’s eye and that’s enough.
Read Full Post »
Click the image above to start a slide show of the various image in this set. The slide show application has various tools including a button at bottom right to zoom to full screen. Let go of your mouse or trackpad and the slideshow will run automatically to the end or until you stop it. [...]
Read Full Post »
Los Angeles, California. Every time I get to the Getty I’m astounded by the architecture. The architect Richard Meier put incredible lines, windows, angles, curves, and textures in almost every view. You look up, down, across and through in almost any place you can get to and there are things of interest to see. Looking [...]
Read Full Post »
Los Angeles, California. Each time we go to The Getty Center I look down into the garden from above to see what’s in bloom and if it will be worthwhile wheeling my 95 year old mother down there for a look. This past trip we took a spin through the garden because the poppies were [...]
Read Full Post »
I knew it was just a matter of time before I bought an iPad although I thought it would be a bit more time, like maybe a year so I could get version two. At the same time that I’ve learned about the technical intricacies of computers I’ve gotten the most out of them when [...]
Read Full Post »
Warren, Connecticut. I used to collect these things but then when I lost one to TSA just after 9/11 I stopped. No hard feelings, just can’t always remember to leave these things at home. Note the various one handed knives, the thin French fruit testing knife and the black Kershaw with the Damascus (folded steel) [...]
Read Full Post »
Warren, Connecticut. I was inspired by Carlo so decided to do a "pocket dump" of things I carry daily. For every "thing" you see here there are numerous others that I bought and tried and put in a drawer because I don’t like them. I have a bunch of watches, a bunch of wallets, numerous [...]
Read Full Post »
Click the image above to start a slide show of the various image in this set. The slide show application has various tools including a button at bottom right to zoom to full screen. Let go of your mouse or trackpad and the slideshow will run automatically to the end or until you stop it. [...]
Read Full Post »
