Observation and Reflection

August 16, 2017 (228/365)

"It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. The light constantly changes, and that alters the atmosphere and beauty of things every minute." - Claude Monet

I spy 🐸... Did you notice him in the first picture?

These photos really illustrate the the thrill and the frustration of photography: everything hinges on preparation, light, and timing. My timing was right and the light was beautiful, but I wasn't prepared -- I only had my phone to capture these moments. But, I always say that the best camera is the only you have with you, so these "Impressionistic" pictures are the result.

Do you think my little critic approves?

Frank Lloyd Wright: Buildings for the Prairie

"Tree of Life" Window from the Darwin D. Martin House (Buffalo, New York), ca. 1904 Fabricated by Linden Glass

August 14, 2017 (226/365) "Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use." - Frank Lloyd Wright

"In celebration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday, the Milwaukee Art Museum presents Frank Lloyd Wright: Buildings for the Prairie featuring a selection of the famed architect’s designs from the Wasmuth Portfolio and examples of his furniture, stained glass and textiles. Named for its German publisher, the Wasmuth Portfolio is considered the most significant collection of Wright’s early work, showcasing the breadth and beauty of his output. The portfolio lends insight into the master’s early development and affords the opportunity to see the evolution of the Prairie School of architecture." - Museum, Milwaukee Art. “Milwaukee Art Museum | Exhibitions.” Milwaukee Art Museum -- Exhibitions, mam.org/exhibitions/details/Frank.php. Accessed 14 Aug. 2017.

Evening on Okauchee Lake

August 13, 2017 (225/365)

"Life is fleeting. And if you're ever distressed, cast your eyes to the summer sky when when the stars are strung across the velvety night. And when a shooting star streaks through the blackness, turning night into day... make a wish and think of me." - Robin Williams 

Thank you, Tom and Gabriele, for a lovely evening on Okauchee Lake, watching the meteor showers with good friends and good wine.

White Phlox

August 12, 2017 (224/354)

"White is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing -- as fierce as red, as definite as black...God paints in many colours, but He never paints so gorgeously, as when He paints in white."

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

French Friday: Le Musée Rodin

August 11, 2017 (223/365)

“L'art, c'est la plus sublime mission de l'homme, puisque c'est l'exercice de la pensée qui cherche à comprendre le monde et à le faire comprendre.” - Auguste Rodin

La Jeune fille au chapeau fleuri | The Girl in the Flowered Hat

La Valse | The Waltz (Camille Claudel)

La Cathédrale (Camille Claudel) - my favorite

Le Baiser | The Kiss

La Porte de l'Enfer | The Gates of Hell

Les Trois Ombres | The Three Shades

Les Bourgeois de Calais | The Berghers of Calais

Le Penseur | The Thinker

Most count the Louvre as a must-see when visiting Paris, but it can be overwhelming. I prefer some of Paris' smaller museums. A favorite is Musée Rodin and the sculpture gardens of beautiful Hôtel Biron. Since I, too, was celebrating a milestone in Paris this year, I seemed appropriate to visit during the museum's commemoration the centenary (rodin100.org) of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917).