Closed!

Joslyn, 2nd floor looking east Beginning May 2nd, Omaha's popular Joslyn Museum will be closed for two years. A $100 MM expansion project is already underway. This photo was taken from the second floor, next to the giant Chihuly glass sculpture. Omaha's Central High School can be seen in the background. Thought for the Day: … Continue reading Closed!

Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid - Copenhagen The famous mermaid sculpture sitting on a rock near the shore in Copenhagen was created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913. It was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, "The Little Mermaid". The title word, "Little", is appropriate as it only stands a smidgen over 4 feet. It is one … Continue reading Little Mermaid

The Perfect Tree

This ageless specimen can be found on the grounds of the Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO.  The majestic stainless steel tree stands proudly on top of a knoll overlooking the expansive grounds of the museum. At first sight, I thought, "Wow, the perfect tree!"   No crunchy nut shells on the ground, no fruit to attract … Continue reading The Perfect Tree

Flower Show

This is a photographer's blog, so I guess there should be more photos than I've been putting up lately.  Last weekend I went to the annual flower show at St. Cecilia's Cathedral. Whether you like flowers or not, the cathedral alone is a photographer's dream -- the architecture, statuary and artifacts provide endless "Kodak moments". … Continue reading Flower Show