An Eye in Art

Springtime in Geneva: a family of swans enjoys an afternoon at the lake. – GR –

Evelyn Hofer (1922-2009) was a prolific photojournalist who focused her attention on city life in America and Europe. Through her photo-books over the years, she specialized in portraits, race and class struggle. Hofer’s guiding principle – get to know your subject, earn their trust before taking their picture. A long overdue retrospective of her work […]

Spring reveals itself in vibrant fashion when flowers bloom, breaking the somber tones of winter. The delicate red tulips provide a beautiful contrast to the stone walls of Porto. -GR-

March begins as the last weeks of winter fill us with anticipation of spring ahead. One of the things I look forward to is enjoying a warm, sunny afternoon at an outdoor cafe watching the world go by. Shot with Kodak Ektar 100 color negative film. this image displays a rich, color palette with fine […]

This image was shot near the end of a two month long period of almost constant rain in much of Portugal. A gray sky provided a boost to the vibrant colors in the scene. – GR –

Ethereal, dreamy, painterly – these are some of the adjectives that describe the work of Sarah Moon. Her decades-long career as a fashion photographer has won her admiration and acclaim.  Starting as a model in the 1960s, Moon later transformed herself into a self-taught photographer, creating romantic images with texture and melancholy that did not […]

A bit of luck and good timing presented itself as I walked passed this boutique window. The little dog suddenly appeared to seemingly pose next to the boa-draped mannequin. -GR-

WISHING EVERYONE HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A HEALTHY & HOPEFUL NEW YEAR! – GR –

The sun sets on another day in Porto, calm in anticipation of the Christmas shopping to resume the next day. Holiday lights to be illuminated soon, here, in this photograph taken on the Rua de Fernandes Tomas. No matter where you are, this is a season that offers delightful images in the urban landscape. -GR-

On the homepage, “Two Trees” illustrates the palette of autumn with its transition to winter looming in the near future. -GR-