Constantine Manos (1934–2025)
Constantine “Costa” Manos was an American photographer known for his images of Boston and Greece. He was a member of Magnum Photos. Manos, the son of Greek immigrant parents, was …
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How Important is Photo Sharing?
Alan writing on his photography blog entitled Magherally Lens questions why he wants to share images and links to the following video explaining in under ten minutes that Vivian Maier …
Neon Museum, Las Vegas
The Neon Museum in Las Vegas features signs from old casinos and other businesses displayed outdoors on a 2.27 acre campus. The Neon Museum has an outdoor exhibition space known …
National Gallery of Art: Gordon Parks
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is exhibiting some 25 portraits Gordon Parks (1912-2006) made between 1941 and 1970. This one room exhibition includes some of his best …
National Gallery of Art: ‘The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography’
The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography shows how documentary photography transformed during the 1970s. It includes about 100 works by more than 80 artists. The ʼ70s Lens examines how photographers …
‘What good is a photograph?’
Finbarr O’Reilly, a talented war photographer, writing in The Washington Post: Photographers may aspire to capture scenes that galvanize public opinion and pressure world leaders to act to end wars, …
Great Photographer Websites
When I come across an appealing website displaying the work of an individual photographer, I share it here. Suggestions are always welcome. Last updated: November 17, 2024
Alta, Norway
Alta is located at 70 degrees north, far above the Arctic Circle. Alta is considered the northernmost city in the world with a population surpassing 10,000. The 9.81-square-kilometre (2,420-acre) town …
One of the Most Famous Paintings Ever Created, on View at the National Gallery of Art
“Impression, Sunrise,” which usually lives in Paris at the Musée Marmottan Monet, is in the United States for the first time. It’s the star item in “Paris 1874: The Impressionist …
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Originally called Blenheim Castle, it has been known as Blenheim Palace …