Portion of “Portrait of Marquess Massimiliano Stampa” by Sofonisba Anguissola (1557) @ By Her Hand (Detroit Institute of Arts) Perhaps it is because this has been the world through my eyes ever since I can remember – a trusted furry friend, curled up at my feet – that my eye is drawn so often toContinueContinue reading “All Creatures Great and Small”
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Quill Life
“A Hedgehog in a Landscape” by Giovanna Garzoni (1643-51) @ Detroit Institute of Arts I ran away and hid in the woods,I was an imprudent child, inMy charmed hedgehog skin, I ran awayAnd I was happy in my fairytaleForest, where no one came in, norCould have penetrated my white magic,I was protected from any disturbances.IContinueContinue reading “Quill Life”
Whither Thou Goghest
I’ll say one thing for the immersive Van Gogh exhibit at the TCF Center in Detroit this summer: it’s an art display like none other. One might even debate whether it’s actually displaying art at all, since there are no actual paintings in the entire exhibit. The first thing I ever learned about Van GoghContinueContinue reading “Whither Thou Goghest”
Best Guitarist in Detroit
You can do a helluva lot worse than listening to Dylan Dunbar completely shred it for three hours. Shot on Google Pixel 3, f/1.8, 1/210, 4.44mm, ISO 56, black and white filter.
Reflecting on the Band
Enjoyed another great set by The Whiskey Charmers, and added another shot to the ole wine glass portfolio. Pretty good day. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/1067, 4.44mm, ISO50, black and white filter.
Rediscovering Detroit – Take Ten – The Whiskey Charmers
Country noir? Concrete Blonde meets the Sundays? Journal-esque lyrics a la Fiona Apple if you replaced bluesy angst with goofy sci fi horror folk? The Whiskey Charmers are a bit hard to pin down. Which I adore. Even so, I tip my hat to the band for selecting this description on their Facebook page, whichContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit – Take Ten – The Whiskey Charmers”
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em
While relishing in the sweet stylings of my favorite keys player, I figured I’d get in on the stockings action. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/1565, 4.44mm, ISO51, black and white filter
Rediscovering Detroit – Take Nine – Socks Redux
Same band, even cooler socks. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/217, 4.44mm, ISO73, black and white filter.
Rediscovering Detroit – Take Eight – Significative Shoes
For me, with a character, you start with the shoes.Oscar Isaac Shot on Google Pixel 3, black and white filter.
Rediscovering Detroit – Take Seven – Dylan Dunbar
Meet the killer lead guitar sound that helps make Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils the incredible band that they are. Dylan Dunbar is without question the best local guitar player I’ve ever encountered in Detroit (and I’ve encountered more than a few). And like all great musicians, he gives excellent “I’m gonna play theContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit – Take Seven – Dylan Dunbar”
Muttering Retreats 