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This is either the same curlew as in yesterday's post, or its mate. A huge, featureless white sky is a huge problem in landscape work, and in general is not my preference for birds in flight. But I'm not going to pass up a close-circling curlew because of some stupid rule rolling around in my mind.
Can we turn disadvantage into advantage? Weakness into strength? I try to think of a sky like this as an outdoor studio, with perfect seamless background paper and perfect soft bright diffused lighting. And the curlew's feather pattern is remarkably intricate and beautiful. Those amazing wings; that incredible bill.
Frank Lloyd Wright: "Form and function are one." Exactly. So let's celebrate the perfection of a curlew. Our largest shorebird on its northern breeding ground.
Photographed near Val Marie, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2024 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
the cyclist breaks free from gravity for a heartbeat, casting a shadow that seems more grounded than he is. between concrete arcs and vertical rhythm, there's a flash of levity â motion etched into light, surrounded by stillness that never blinks.
nothing to do with anything.
well, anything but keeping things moving.
because you know it IS all about the hokey and the pokey,
the MOVING and BEING MOVED!
so, come ALIVE for goodness sake.
know and be known to me,
give it and get it!
what else is there?!
sheesh.
In my Art of Engineering class, my professor asked us whether we thought there was a difference between architecture buildings and regular buildings. I said yes. A architecture building contains parts that all relate to the whole. Features or parts whether it is on the exterior or interior all relate to a common theme and style as oppose to regular buildings that are made purely for function. The Golden Gate Bridge is a architecture masterpiece. Every part relates to a common theme.
I also think architecture buildings can stand the test of time. The Golden Gate Bridge goes to show that even as time goes by, the structure still maintains its beauty and magnificence. It is a symbol of San Francisco and will continue to represent for many years to come.
A simple wall, a sharp shadow, and a lamp built like a design object. The light hits just right, bringing out every crack in the concrete. At BMW Welt, even the hardware feels intentional — clean, minimal, and a little poetic.
A low-angle view of Niittytaival 5 A, one of Espoo’s tallest residential towers, captured in a minimalist architectural frame.
This shot leans into high-key exposure, where the bright, overcast sky becomes a blank canvas—allowing the sharp vertical lines and repetitive balcony structures to dominate. It’s not just a photo of a building, but a study of form, light, and modern Nordic geometry.
Niittytaival 5 A is a defining feature of Niittykumpu, Espoo. Completed in the late 2010s, the tower reaches approximately 90 meters and marks a turning point in the city’s vertical growth. Built for mixed-use residential living, it symbolizes Espoo’s transformation from horizontal suburbia to vertical urbanism.
Shot with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.
To see another shot of this bird, click here.
This was taken in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, in MA.
These intricately carved wooden doors once welcomed visitors into Ruth Asawa’s own San Francisco home. The swirling patterns feel alive—organic forms flowing with a quiet rhythm, echoing the movement in her wire sculptures. It’s not just a door; it’s an extension of her artistic language, sculpted by hand and infused with care. Standing before them, you feel her presence—protective, playful, and deeply rooted in craft. These doors are more than entryways; they’re guardians of a life lived in devotion to art, family, and form. A deeply personal work, now shared with the world.