A recent video I saw comparing various quality violins triggered this post because the comparison took place in the school and store of Peter Prier & Sons Violins in Salt Lake City. (The last … [Read more...]
On Painting and a Painter — Hatice Kumbaraci Gursoz
Painting as an art form has a long history, going back to the origins of humanity. When I wrote about painting in the past, it was generally in relation to how photographers aspired to make their work … [Read more...]
Karma at the Dog Show – 2
Our young Mini Schnauzer Karma entered another dog show, this time in Rhode Island held by the Providence County Kennel Club. We all went to see him at the show taking place at the Ryan Center on the … [Read more...]
Elif and Mina in RI 2017 July
Elif and Mina came to visit us for a couple of weeks. Mina has grown so much, and so elegant. I missed the pilgrimage visit to the American Girl Doll store, the weather was too hot for me to be … [Read more...]
Lightroom Presets – Sleek Lens
A little over a month ago, I received an e-mail from a representative of SleekLens saying "I am writing to you today because I really like your landscape shots and would like to propose something for … [Read more...]
Bosphorus Art Newspaper Interview
The Bosphorus Art Newspaper, a monthly publication to share news, ideas, and events in the art world as well as to introduce new artists to their readers. My old friend, and a highly accomplished … [Read more...]
Better Late Than Never
Five years ago, this post could have had a different title and opening paragraph: Honorable Mention Winner of PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris 2012 In The PXJ 2012 Competition in Landscape … [Read more...]
Our Colorful, Quiet Neighborhood
You may think I am bragging about our neighborhood, and you may be right! In a reasonably short distance, that I can walk in 20-30 minutes, there is something new to see every time I take a walk. Of … [Read more...]
Sunset Over Providence
Things look different at different times and from different vantage points. A couple of weeks ago, I got a chance to look at Providence from a different vantage point, from a higher point, and just … [Read more...]
Karma’s First Dog Show
This post will also serve as a birthday greeting card to our friend, and a fine mini schnauzer breeder Geroge Vacca, happy birthday George from Jan and I, Karma will give you a kiss for all of … [Read more...]