Category Archives: Photography

Happy Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Robert E. Lee at his home in Richmond, VA less than a week after surrendering.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Some shots I took of the Fullerton Police Department in Fullerton, CA. Designed by G. Stanley Wilson, it was built by the Works Project Administration and originally dedicated as the town’s city hall in 1942. Related Wilson … Continue reading →

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Actors (etc.) in Hats and Headgear

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke writes: Here’s Josephine Baker, in a hat, and — other things.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here are a few pics I took of the Old Rotunda of the L.A. Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. Click on the images to enlarge. Related An essay about the 80 year-old murals.

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Small is Beautiful

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: Photomicrography is an interesting, and growing, field. With the advent of high quality digital photography, we’re able to see small things with never-before-seen clarity and beauty. Click on the main photo, then up top go the “next” button … Continue reading →

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Organization Tips

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Fun to see that friend-of-this-blog and expert organizer Jill Duffy has pulled a lot of her tips together into an ebook. It’s also a nice chance for me to share to my own masterly method: Jill, who’s … Continue reading →

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Oslo City Hall Under a Clear Blue Sky…

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: Begun in 1931 and completed in 1950, Oslo City Hall is an entertaining blend of Functionalism and Arts and Crafts.

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Hurricane Sandy Memories

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Question Lady and I were in town — that’d be New York City — a year ago, when Hurricane Sandy hit. It was quite a little adventure. For one thing, the hurricane itself was sort of … Continue reading →

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Oslo Opera House

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: Took this shot at 4:25 pm. The Opera House was designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta, which also designed the new library in Alexandria, Egypt. When I saw the initial renderings back in the early 2000s, … Continue reading →

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Sacramento, California

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As promised, here are a few pictures of my state capital. I was on my way back to catch a flight and only had an hour, so forgive the haphazard nature of the snaps. Here’s California’s capitol building, … Continue reading →

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