An Eye in Art

Traditionally, Autumn brings with it a sense of renewal and exploration. It’s a time for seeing new exhibitions of art and photography, attending concerts, theatre and enjoying other cultural and outdoor activities. Urban walks, especially in cities with a long history, provide ample photographic opportunities. A recent stroll in Geneva resulted in an image I […]

As summer enters its final weeks, visitors still have a chance to see Porto with the help of its many knowledgeable tour guides. They can be spotted easily by their brightly colored umbrellas which come in handy in keeping a group together. In my latest cover photo, two guides wait for the next groups to […]

“ If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument “ *    – Eve Arnold – Eve Arnold loomed large as one of the greats in 20th Century photojournalism. As a permanent member of Magnum Photos […]

American photographer Berenice Abbott’s contribution to the photographic history of New York in the early to mid-20th century is a priceless record of the City’s transformation into the modern age. She was inspired after meeting Eugene Atget, a French photographer who meticulously documented the streets of Paris during its similar transition in the late 19th […]

Harry Gruyaert has been a master of color photography for many years. He has traveled the world, including India, Morocco, Egypt and Ireland, published many books and has been exhibited widely. “Cafe Belgica” explores the sense of community found in the cafes of Belgium of the 70s and 80s that Gruyaert knew so well in […]

This image by Cartier-Bresson, a titan of 20th Century photo-journalism, speaks volumes on the current state of America and its fatigue amidst great challenges to its democracy. It is a photograph with so much to say. (Photo: sothebys.com)

Among the parks that dot the cityscape of Paris, the Tuileries stands out with its views of the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde (background in this photograph). It’s a wonderful place for the stroller to take a break, or to roam and take photographs. With this in mind, I wish all a summer […]

The streets of New York display a wide array of torn, faded advertising, posters, graffiti and other art. Occasionally, one finds imaginative and sometimes randomly juxtaposed images similar to a collage. “Torn Beauty”, my June homepage photograph, captured my eye for its ripped sensuality. These “artifacts”, as I call them, sometimes hide layers of visual […]

The Pyramid at the Louvre Museum, designed by the architect I. M. Pei, was completed in 1988. Despite some controversy after the project was announced, it eventually attained landmark status. Just before taking this photograph, the ominous clouds began to break and provided a dramatic interplay between light, dark and the tip of the Pyramid. […]

– Inspiring Photographers, Vol. 10: Peter Turnley – Peter Turnley has photographed moments in history that cover the struggles and tragedies of people all over the world. His eye for capturing humanity with the camera is very much in the tradition of such greats as Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson. He has been published in […]