Botero Meets Urban Art...

in the Sculpture Garden at the Birmingham Museum of Art.  The graffiti was museum sanctioned and created by local artists as part of the tribute to the present photo exhibit - Who Shot Rock and Roll!  The exhibit will run through September 18th. Don't miss it.

Pepper Place Dogs - Guaranteed........

to make you laugh out loud!  Is there a canine orthodontist in the house???

Eye Catching

Birmingham artist Meredith Keith is opening her own gallery in English Village,  and this striking portrait caught my eye as I was having coffee with a friend across the street this week.  I've been a big fan of Meredith's work for a long time.  Her Paris street scenes are of course my favorites, but you will want to see her horse series and these bold black and white portraits as well.

Meredith Keith Gallery 

1930 Cahaba Road

English Village

The Jordan Home

This beautifully restored neo-classical home was built in 1908 by Dr. Mortimer Jordan.   Located on Highland Avenue, it was one of the stops we made when I showed my NYC blog friend Daryl, around town last June.

His Nose in a Good Book

"Teaching reading IS rocket science."

                                 Louisa Moats

Remember to thank a teacher!

Chess in the Park II - Railroad Park

The new Pavilion at Railroad Park provides tables and chairs for an friendly but intense game of chess.

Spikes

“You put high heels on and you change.”

-                                                             Manolo Blahnik 

Last View

Last Sunday, the members of my church, Independent Presbyterian,  had this last view from our Great Hall during church services.  Today, we will gather again in our newly renovated Sanctuary.  Since January, much needed repairs and lighting issues have now completed ( ahead of schedule!!!).  We look forward to the installation of our new organ in the months to come.  While we have all enjoyed the more intimate setting of the Great Hall, I think the cushioned pews in the Sanctuary will be most welcome, not to mention the more robust AC!

Drum Roll Please

Timpani

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Looks Like...

push has come to shove!

I've pushed one of these many, many times, have you?

On a Shoestring Antiques and Collectibles

Some Days...

you just get lucky!

Kayser Lily Pool - Birmingham Botanical Gardens

"Deep in the sun-searched growths the dragonfly 

Hangs like a blue thread loosened from the sky." 

                                                               Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Silent Noon

Know the Ropes

The Historic Alabama Theatre

Thank you again Tom Cronier, excellent Alabama Theatre volunteer, for another great tour of this
Birmingham landmark last Saturday.

Art Folk Gallery at Young & Vann

1731 1st Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

From Snapshots to Photographs 

Virginia Jones 

Join us for 5 lively sessions that have been designed for anyone who is eager to learn how to take better photographs.


You'll learn the basics of:
composition
,using available light
, photographing friends & family, the secrets of terrific vacation photographs, and basic editing on the computer. All that is required is working knowledge of your digital camera! 

5 Classes for *$140

Tuesdays from August 30th - September 27th

Space is limited, so registration is strongly encouraged!  Call 205-716-1665 or email to director@artfolkgallery.org to reserve your spot today.

Morning at the Courthouse

Jefferson County Courthouse

Yesterday I had to tackle a job I've put off for too long. I needed a tag for my new car.  Jefferson County has experienced some "unfortunate cutbacks" so that means *long waits.  I decided that I'd make the best of it and packed my iPod and camera and set off at daybust.  As I exited the building, the guards graciously allowed me a few quick shots!

* On good advice from my daughter Melissa, I was there at 8:00 when they opened and it went surprisingly well!

100+ Strangers Challenge - The Barber Shop

Stranger # 108

Last Saturday I was downtown for a shoot with some photographer buddies at the Alabama Theater.  When we were done there, our intrepid guide Tom Cronier lead us across the street to the Lyric.   LaTrelle Grayson, one of my former photography students extraordinaire, spotted this barber shop and headed right in. I did teach that man a thing or two!  I threw down my camera bag and tripod and marched in behind  him.  Oh now this was a grand opportunity.  This nice gentleman was getting his beard trimmed and didn't mind a bit having his photo taken. The barbers obliged as well.  I will perhaps share more photos but intend to make another trip downtown to this place!