Faded valentine: Michelle’s Cafe
Once gracing the cover of Life magazine, the successful candy and ice cream cafe Michelle Chocolatiers & Ice Cream, went belly up in 2007. Unpaid federal tax debt brought the popular eatery for over 50 years to a sour end. On this Valentines Day, here’s a toast to sweeter memories of this Colorado Springs landmark. […]
Bodacious basses, gorgeous guitars
I was eager to try out my new 10-22mm wide angle this weekend, but my plans were dashed by persistent snow, cold and heavy overcast skies. Camera in hand, with no where to go, I waited for my son while he took his weekly guitar lessons at our local music store, Meeker Music. Striking up […]
Motel Americana: puzzler answers
Here are the answers to yesterday’s photo puzzler “anachronisms.” First the assumption: The postmark stamp was essential, because it established the year as 1967. Therefore, the following elements cannot be chronologically accurate: 1. The Minivan (and other model vehicles in the background) American minivans weren’t introduced in 1984 with the Dodge Caravan. Source: wikipedia.org 2. […]
Motel Americana
Before the interstate highway system and the dominance of corporate-owned hotel chains, small privately-owned motels peppered the American rural landscape. With the birth U.S. Route 66, mobile Americans increased traffic on the highway, giving rise to mom-and-pop businesses, such as service stations, restaurants, and of course the motor lodge. In the 50s and 60s, motor […]
Tabletop Tutorial #1: Glass photography
Photographing glass objects in a studio setting can be tricky, but there are simple techniques that produce stunning results. Glass objects like faceted crystal, etched glass and bottles can be lighted from underneath to produce dramatic illumination. This effect can be accentuated by placing the objects on a dark background. A light tent and daylight […]
Apothecary memories
I tried my hand at still life photography this weekend. My grandfather was a pharmacist and his vintage apothecary memorabilia (circa 1914) was a perfect match for HDR photography. I was surprised to discover that setting the scene was more complex and time consuming than the actual photography plus post-processing. I have renewed respect and […]
Bavarian grandeur
The Bavarian village of Füssen is full of charm and rich history. Following a week-long business trip in Munich, my colleagues and I took a day-excursion to picturesque Füssen and its nearby crown jewels: Schloss Hohenschwangau and Schloss Neuschwanstein— two 19th century castles of unimaginable architectural and artistic expression. By train, Füssen is located just […]
Ascend The Climber
If you’re traveling in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, be sure to visit the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Housed in the historic Monroe School building (a great example of Classical Revival architecture), the Children’s Museum features three floors of incredible sensory and motor stimulation. Their latest installation, dubbed The Climber, is a 37-foot high, 50-ton conglomeration of […]
HDR iPhonography: Pauline Chapel and Garden of the Gods Park
Armed with digital cameras, my good friend Lee Brown (blog author of A Day Not Wasted) and I set out early Saturday morning in search of natural beauty. Our mission: to capture eye-catching water photos at Helen Hunt Falls in North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Unfortunately, the splendor of the falls lay hidden beneath ice and […]
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Shove Memorial Chapel — a personal favorite
I’ve had the privilege of photographing some exceptionally beautiful churches during the past year while traveling to Europe and Canada. The exquisite Norte Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, the impressive Old St. Peter cathedral in Munich, and the opulent St. Mang Basilica in Füssen, Bavaria provided wonderful photo ops and venues for spiritual reflection. Yet […]
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