As promised, I have published the final set of photos from the Photography workshop conducted at The Howell Nature Center last month. Pictured above is a male Barred Owl who suffered an injury to the left shoulder – picturesque nonetheless. As we moved around the establishment, we came upon a unique surprise that afternoon – The North American Porcupine. The...
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This shot was taken from my recent visit around downtown Chicago. Photographers always talk about the blue hour, the short time after sun dips below the horizon and before sky goes completely dark. Depending on the conditions, the shades of blue in the sky can really add a vibrance and feel to a photo that you just cannot capture any other time of...
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Last month I had the opportunity to attend Photography Workshop taught by nature photographer, Steve Gettle, at The Howell Conference & Nature Center located in Howell, MI. The sole purpose of this institution is to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife in order to return healthy birds and other animals back into their natural environment. In the event, wildlife...
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Today’s photo comes from my recent photo walk through downtown Chicago with +ChrisSmith. We decided to throw caution to the wind and just explore the scenic areas of Chicago without an itinerary. This supports the motto that great photographs do indeed surround us everyday if you are willing to keep your eyes open. Having said that, some cities do provide more...
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Today takes us back for another shot of the Rockefeller Chapel located on the campus of the University of Chicago. One of the main features here is the Regal Organ built in 1928 alongside the construction of the chapel. These organs are considered by many to be the finest examples of 20th century romantic organs built in America. If you look closely you can see the pipe...
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Today’s photos come from my recent travels to the picturesque University of Chicago campus, just a short throw from downtown. I have been told by numerous people to include the Rockefeller Chapel during my visit, which is simply an amazing piece of architecture. Upon entering, I took a few minutes to absorb the intricate details evident throughout the...
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On a recent trip to Chicago, I was informed of the countless opportunities available for photographers roaming around the campus of the University of Chicago. The grounds are populated with churches, museums along with various examples of historic and exquisite architecture. After having reviewed many images of The Harper Memorial Reading Room where students congregate...
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Today’s photos take us back to the Chicago Cultural Center, more specifically, The Grand Army of The Republic Rotunda (G.A.R.). This place was originally constructed as a memorial and museum for Civil War Veterans of the G.A.R. The highlight of this room is Renaissance inspired stained glass dome which spans 40 feet in diameter. The walls of the Rotunda are...
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I recently discovered a fantastic and informative blog, outofchicago.com, run by Chris Smith detailing the most pertinent areas to photograph when visiting Chicago, Illinois – arguably the greatest city in America. The city caters to the most discriminating travelers while offering the finest offerings with respect to dining, culture, sporting events and...
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Today’s photo takes us back to the Eastown Theater in the heart of Detroit Michigan. Immediately upon entering the building, you will see nothing but destruction everywhere. If you close your eyes, you may imagine a thriving lobby area where patrons engaged in stimulating conversation and illicit drug sampling prior to locating their seats straight ahead on the...
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This past weekend, I joined a group of fellow photographers and headed into the city of Detroit for some urban exploration photography, simply known as urbex. The subject for the morning shoot was storied The Eastown Theater located in one of the more dangerous neighborhoods in the city. The theater opened in 1931 in accordance with the thriving communities and...
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Over the holidays I visited my in-laws up North in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Every year, my mother and father-in-law include a rather elaborate model train display intertwined with all the other customary holiday trimmings. I have always been intrigued by the intricate details and endless sweat hours dedicated over the years, and sometimes taken for granted, to make...
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