Providence has many landmark buildings, but few are more famous than the "Superman Building." Built in 1928 in Art Deco style for the Industrial Trust Company, then one of the largest banks in the state. By the time I moved to Rhode Island, it had … [Read more...] about An Art Deco Landmark At Crossroads
Neighborhood
Another Stroll in Providence
Yes, another stroll in Providence last Saturday while the weather was still mild and comfortable. This time we went to the historic jewelry district which now houses a variety of organizations from the Children's Museum, to Brown University … [Read more...] about Another Stroll in Providence
A Short Stroll in Providence
Providence has interesting architecture and to a large extent, it has maintained its character. It is a small city, but not tiny; it has changed some but still looks like the Providence I first saw in 1969. Last weekend Jim picked me up and we went … [Read more...] about A Short Stroll in Providence
22–Minutes in the Mall
How long do you need to find subjects to photograph and create work that interests you? Of course for some projects, you need hours, maybe even days or months. However, don't underestimate short and sweet, quick photo shoots. This afternoon we … [Read more...] about 22–Minutes in the Mall
Supermarket Subjects
I have seen quite a few photographs by many photographers who aimed their lenses to objects inside various stores. Andreas Gursky has the famous 99-cent photograph that broke the auction records some years ago, and Brian Ulrich, a faculty member at … [Read more...] about Supermarket Subjects
Photograph Your Neighborhood
“The difference between the casual impression and the intensified image is about as great as that separating the average business letter from a poem,” said Harry Callahan in 1964. “If you choose your subject selectively — intuitively — the camera can … [Read more...] about Photograph Your Neighborhood
Cruise Night
Oakland Beach is a nearby neighborhood on the water, with a beach no less! There are several restaurants and a small Warwick City Park. Every Tuesday evening a large number of old and new cars drive to Oakland Beach. They take their positions in the … [Read more...] about Cruise Night