Saturday, April 7, 2012. Hundreds of protesters marched in Washington, DC demanding justice for Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen who was killed. Marchers represented people of all races, young and old. Buses and cars blew their horns in solidarity. http://www.lonniedawkins.com
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Beautiful lights make the party.
I photographed a birthday party at the Appian Way in NJ over the weekend. One of the reasons that the pictures came out so well is that the room had the most beautiful lighting coming from the chandeliers. I took plenty of pictures of the party goers and there were soft beautiful hues cast onContinue reading “Beautiful lights make the party.”
Larry B. Quick: the painter with the sewing machine.
A first glance at one of Larry B. Quick’s pieces and one may not understand what one is seeing. Looking closer one will see stitches and notice complexity. Quick’s art is unique. He paints on canvases, cuts pieces and then sews them together. What follows is a wonderful story told with meaningful colors and tones. Larry andContinue reading “Larry B. Quick: the painter with the sewing machine.”
At 90 years old, you saw a lot before most of us were even born.
In this case a life of 90 years. Youth can learn from those crowned with age.
Everyone loves a beautiful cake. Half eaten cakes as art.
Hat and white shirt. Portraits. Eric D
Black and white portrait of Eric D.
Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial -The Memorial and the People
I found the Stone of Hope which includes Dr. King’s statue to not be very tall and to give a sense of Dr. King being right there among the people gazing out at them. Also, Park Rangers give very informative and inspiring talks about the King legacy. I think that a visit to this great memorial should be on everyone’s list of things to do.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall – Remembering those who served.
It was a beautiful but cold fall day when ceremonies and remembrances took place honoring those who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. On Veterans Day 2011 in Washington, DC. dignitaries were on hand as well as veterans and family and friends of the fallen. The most moving part is seeing the tributesContinue reading “Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall – Remembering those who served.”
You’re only as good as your last biscuit
it doesn’t matter how great your biscuits used to be. You’re only as good as your last biscuit.
Same old blanket but beautiful new baby.
Earlier this year NPR wrote a wonderful article about the blankets and asked people to submit pictures of their babies wrapped in the blankets. I had taken a picture of my grandson Laron within an hour of his birth and I submitted it. It was included in the article NPR Article: Born In The USA? This Blanket Might Look Familiar.