(exploring the visiual world)
Funny this winter we are having here in Switzerland! One day is freezing cold, the next day the temperatures are racing upwards and the flowers are blooming. I took two photos recently that shows this crazy climatic contradiction nicely... The first photo was taken at the Tinguely fountain in Basel: http://tinguely%20fountain%20basel, the second at an outdoor …
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Now that I am in a "monochrome mood" (sounds like a great title for a song!) this evening, I thought I would add a few more monochrome moments that I am pleased about.
Time for the first Monochrome Madness of 2016! As always, I love Leanne Cole's initiative to inspire and develop photographic creativity (http://leannecolephotography.com). I highly recommend Leanne's blog as it is treasure trove of her own photographs, introductions to other amazing photographers, photo tips, as well as links to other excellent photo blogs. Here is my …
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This year I am finally doing it - I signed up and am actually participating in WordPress' Blogging U 101. Our first assignment this evening is to introduce ourselves and to clarify our goals for our personal blog, take stock of what has been accomplished and what we still want to learn .....so here goes. Who …
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Toronto turns into an art-lover's dream for one night in October when it hosts "Nuit Blanche" (http://nuitblancheto.ca) - a curated free-for-all from 8pm to 8am. Wandering though downtown streets from Nathan Phillip's Square to Harbourfront, the city pulses on all sides with colour and crowds of creatives mixing with party-goers, theatre buffs and those just …
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Source: Lincoln Centre, NYC
The first time I walked into Lincoln Centre (to see the 50th Anniversary performance of Twyla Tharp's choreography), I was so enthralled by the lobby's architecture, it was hard to tear myself away to see the performance (and I love dance!). There is a definite 60's feel to the metal grillwork inside the hall, the …
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Source: The Cellist (...for Channa)
Stepping of the train, I could hear the whispery strains of a cello. Grand Central Terminus, always full of people and conversation was strangely mute, letting the sounds of Fauré's Pavane op.50 waft through the halls and platforms. I immediately thought of my cellist friend and "soul sister" Channa, who I wished could be there with …
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I love Leanne's challenges and the positive and encouraging feedback which she ALWAYS gives! Her Monochrome Madness was the first public photographic forum that I had the courage to enter last year and now I am a huge fan! It is also great learning to see what other photographers are doing and how different people …
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