"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost
[Categories: Arts, Photography, Photography 101 Forever] [Photos are hosted on Microsoft OneDrive. Let me know if you have access problems.] Our local historical mansion had an outdoor painting (plein air) exhibition yesterday, during which the public could stroll the grounds and watch artists at work. It was a beautiful day and there were photo opportunities. … Continue reading Plein Air at the Mansion, 2018
[Categories: Photography, Photography 101 Forever] [These are permissible still photos of exhibits, taken by me for personal use.] [Click on a picture to enlarge and zoom.] At the DAM, the Denver Art Museum, an exhibition of Western movies, paintings, and sculpture. Cowboy and indian, U.S. 19th century, wild wild west of course. I had a … Continue reading The Western at the DAM
[Categories: Arts, Flowers, Photography, Photography 101 Forever] [Click on a gallery to open, click on single pictures within to zoom.] Alexander Calder (1898-1976), the artist/originator of the mobile (Wiki), though all but one of the 9 exhibit pieces are stabiles. At the Denver Botanic Gardens, 28 April - 24 Sept. 2017. M'lady and I visited near … Continue reading Calder at the Gardens
[Categories: Arts, Photography, Photography 101 Forever] Our local historical mansion had an outdoor painting (plein air) exhibition yesterday, during which the public could stroll the grounds and watch artists at work. Most, but not all, the artists seemed to work with oils applied very thickly, even more than Van Gogh. It was a beautiful, blue … Continue reading Art in Plein Air at the Mansion
The light was good. I couldn't resist. Click to enlarge. Scroll down, click View Full Size to enlarge again. Click again to enlarge again. Find your way back if you can. Next time I must bring a real camera. And what is not to like about Bassetts.
[CATEGORIES: Literature, Lapham's Quarterly, Reading, Book Review] [Click HERE to see my previous posts referencing Lapham's Quarterly.] [Some of LQ’s contents are available free.] [All photos taken legally (no flash!) by me.] A review, continued and concluded. It is hidden among the photos of my recent visit to the DAM (Denver Art Museum). The L.Q. … Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly Spring 2010: Arts & Letters Pt. III and last
[CATEGORIES: Literature, Lapham's Quarterly, Reading, Book Review] [Click HERE to see my previous posts referencing Lapham's Quarterly.] [Some of LQ’s contents are available free.] [All photos taken legally (no flash!) by me, most at The Ringling in Sarasota FL.] A review, continued. Following John Ruskin's advice in the first part of this review of "looking intensely … Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly Spring 2010: Arts & Letters Pt. II
[CATEGORIES: Literature, Lapham's Quarterly, Reading, Book Review] [Click HERE to see my previous posts referencing Lapham's Quarterly.] [Some of LQ’s contents are available free.] [All photos taken legally (no flash!) by me, most at the Art Institute of Chicago or The Ringling] A review. L.Q. is not one to shy from broad topics such as … Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly Spring 2010: Arts & Letters Pt. I
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