The recent democratization of photography, through camera phones and social media, has changed the medium dramatically, exponentially increasing the number of images we take and see everyday. Anyone able to push a virtual button is capable of taking pictures at the proper exposure, in focus. Not long ago, the technical skills needed to operate cameras easily separated the pros from … Continue reading →

There is a tree growing on American soil that is familiar to everyone living in Japan, yet is virtually unknown to the rest of the world. The 130 year-old Monkeypod has been a living symbol for the Hitachi Group Corporation since 1973. It can be found in the privately-owned (open to the public), Moanalua Gardens on the island of Oahu … Continue reading →

I was expecting to be wowed by the gown of flowers, or something wildy grotesque at the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met. But instead what surprised me was the very first room, called “The Romantic Mind,” which featured his graduation work from Central Saint Martins and selects from his early collections, Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims (1992), and … Continue reading →

I recently purchased my first iPad when the second version came out, and I’ve been avidly exploring what content is out there that has been created specifically for this format. While the iPad may not be the best tool for every task it’s given, the transition from glossy magazines to the digital tablet seems completely natural. If the Kindle is the … Continue reading →