looking at 2012

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Photo book
Looking at 2012

Every year, I create a book of my favorite images from the previous 12 months. This years book Looking at 2012 is finished and off of the presses. I give the book to family and friends that have supported my hobby. It’s also a great way to protect my photos from my greatest fear… lightning taking out my back up drive.

If you are interested in seeing this year’s effort, you can download the PDF here:

http://www.ephemerallife.com/File_Storage/Looking%20at%202012%20Small.pdf

What do you do with your favorite images? Do you print them out and hang thm on the wall? Do you give them to friends and family? Feel free to share your creative ideas in the comments.

 

impressionist trash

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Impressionist trash
Impressionist trash

One of the very few decent photos to come out of yesterday's trip to Columbus, Ohio. The weather was overcast and dreary, making for some really horrific lighting. Still, you got to shoot in the light you're given when you are outdoors. My buddy Jim and I made the most of it and had a great time.

visiting with Annie

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Annie Leibovitz Exhibit
Annie Leibovitz Exhibit

 

Today, I joined a friend of mine for a visit to the Annie Leibovitz exhibit at the Ohio Stake University’s Wexner Center. What can I say other than the woman’s images are incredible. I felt as though I was looking at a real master’s work. Not only did we get to see her iconic portraits, but we also got to see landscapes and still life’s. it was almost overwhelming. I don’t often gush about another photographer. However, I think you would be gushing as well if you were there to see those incredible prints.

Unfortunately, no cameras were allowed and I can’t take you any further than this photo of the gallery entrance. If it helps, just close your eyes and use your imagination. Did that do the trick?

Tiffany windows part two

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Tiffany Stained Glass Windows
Tiffany stained Glass Windows

 

Yesterday I promised to bring you some photos that showed what the Tiffany windows looked like from afar. As you can see, they are really stunning.

 

Laodicea and Smyrna
Laodicea and Smyrna

 

In this image, I composited my two favorites into a side by side image so that you could get a better idea of what they looked like. The Tiffany glass artists really lived up to their reputation of being the best in their field.

I am not a religious person. However, I really appreciate the art and music that religion has inspired in others. Stained glass windows happen to be a favorite. If you have some favorite stained glass windows, share them with us by providing a link in the comments.

Have a wonderful day.

 

 

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Tiffany’s angels

Tiffany’s angels

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Laodicea
Laodicea

 

During Sunday's tour of stained glass windows, I had the opportunity to view seven stained glass angels created by Tiffany and Company in 1902. Simply put, they were gorgeous. The windows were salvaged from The Church of New Jerusalem, once located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 

Philadelphia
Philadelphia

 

In many places, the windows were crafted with six layers of glass. to get the effect that Tiffany was looking for he used his trademark opalescent glass.

 

Sardis
Sardis

 

The seven angels represented seven biblical churches.

 

Thyatira
Thyatira

 

The angels were removed when the state seized the church property by eminent domain, raising the church. The windows then lay crated, sometimes in barns, until they were recently "re-discovered" and restored.

 

Smyrna
Smyrna

 

Pergamos
Pergamos

 

Ephesus
Ephesus

 

The stunning exhibit was located in the library of a small local university. We practically cheered when the librarian agreed to turn the lights off so that we could photograph the windows while they were backlit. Tomorrow, I will treat you to some images taken from a distance to that you can see the eight foot windows in their entirety.

Have a great day folks.

 

 

the monet

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The Monet

I too find myself needing a moment to absorb a great piece of art. In this case, my uncle Eddie gazes at a Monet. We both admired Monet's choice to not have a level horizon. As photographers, the need for a level horizon is drilled into our heads and the deliberate slant is really refreshing.

Unless of course, the ocean then falls off of the left side of the painting. That would be terrible indeed.

shadow installation

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Shadow Installation

Yesterday was spent touring parts of Columbus with my uncle Eddie. One of our great stops was at the wonderful Columbus Museum of Art, located near downtown.

I've shown you this glass and light installation before. It's brightly lit glass forms are one of my favorite experiences at the museum. Each time I visit the installation, I find something new and remarkable. This meeting was no exception. For the first time, my eye was drawn to the shadows being cast on the floor of the room.

Enjoy and have a relaxing Sunday. Uncle Eddie and I will continue our adventures today.

 

the old masters

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Self Portrait 2

 

I am a huge fan of the old Dutch Masters. Their use of light and shadow is spectacular. Unlike others from the same time period, the Dutch Masters were more than willing to paint everyday people performing everyday activities. If we were to travel to France or Italy, during the same time, the subject matter would have been themes of religion or the very wealthy.

When I was given the assignment to create a self portrait, I knew exactly the style of image and the location that I wanted to use. So, I drove to the farm, where there is no electricity and I tried to recreate the light and feel of a Dutch Master painting.

What do you think? Did I succeed?