tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59317916379293774142024-03-19T04:47:05.545-04:00Fine Art Photography Blog of Irene SuchockiDreamy and evocative Landscape Photography, Travel Photography including creative New York photographs and Paris pictures, Nature Photography featuring the white horses of the Camargue and other beautiful creatures. Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.comBlogger268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-83091730909237878522015-06-16T11:02:00.001-04:002015-06-16T11:02:25.224-04:00Get Around<center>
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Even though for the past few years Cubans have been able to buy new cars, the vast majority of cars are pre 1960 classics. Cuba must have some of the best and most creative mechanics around, as they have been able to keep these cars going all these years without new parts; instead using whatever parts they could find from other cars or even other appliances. It is rather incredible and impressive.</center>
<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-85646717204237529972015-05-27T10:47:00.000-04:002015-05-27T10:47:03.445-04:00Blanco y Negro<center>
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For lovers of architecture, I put together this <a href="http://etsy.me/1Bp7ixR" target="_blank">print set</a>, now available in my shop.</center>
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These are just some of the gorgeous doors I found while strolling the streets of Havana. The styles, colors and textures are an endless visual delight.</center>
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Amidst the urban decay, trees take root in the strangest places. Did you ever watch the show "Life After People"? It's a series that explores what our planet might be like if the human race were to suddenly disappear. There are many scenes of nature taking back the city. In Havana, you get a little taste of that, even though the people haven't disappeared.</center>
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My eyes and brain are still reeling from the visual cacophony that is Havana. The density of details to absorb here is perhaps higher than any place I have visited to date. There is the beautiful, the ugly, the astounding, the incomprehensible and the tragic. And you can encounter all of that in the span of a 5 minute walk. Walking through Havana is a great workout for the brain as you are constantly trying to figure out what is going on around you, and as a photographer, what to focus on. In this first post, I start from above, getting an overview, before diving into the details. </center>
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Saturday, we got a day off from the frigid temperatures here in Quebec, so I was able to stay outside for more than 5 minutes at a time. I went for a drive in the country and spotted three snowy owls along these country roads. I would call that an afternoon well spent.</center>
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As photographers, we often have "the shot" we want to get in our mind's eye before we get to a location. When we arrive, we discover we have so little control over so many factors. The only rational response is to be humbled by nature and to put aside expectations. I photographed Godafoss in Iceland in June of 2013 and there had been a lot of snow over the winter. It, of course, was all melting at this point and there were near-record amounts of water flowing over the falls, so they looked quite different from what I was expecting. The water level in the basin was so high that it was impossible to stand where needed to get "that shot". In such moments, a few deep breaths are always helpful in clearing our noggins of preconceived notions and allowing our eyes and our hearts to take over.</center>
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"Foss" is the Icelandic word for waterfall. If you say it slowly enough, you can hear the water falling.</div>
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Waipi'o Valley sits five miles deep on the Big Island. It is known as the Valley of the Kings as it was once home to many of the early Hawaiian rulers. At this time, however, fewer than 100 people live here. Other than on "Main Street", there is no electricity. It is remote, wild, and gorgeously lush. The descent into the valley is something of a white-knuckle affair, but the rewards are incredible.</center>
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Hanalei Bay on Kauai's north shore may very well be the most beautiful bay in the world. This is where we swam while it poured rain, soaked in the gorgeous light at sunset and sunrise, and ate a fabulous meal at Tahiti Nui, a tiki restaurant in the town of Hanalei. </center>
<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-43302224632654689662014-06-30T10:00:00.000-04:002014-06-30T10:00:01.058-04:00Sheltered Harbor (Honolulu)<center>
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Photographs of Hawaii's amazing landscapes are to come, but today I share some images of Honolulu. The tall white high-rises make this city look perpetually 1965ish to my eyes. I kept expecting to catch sight of Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord's original Steve that is). The views at sunset from Waikiki beach and the mountain are spectacular. Situated between a volcano and the ocean, how could it be otherwise? The fireworks and parade were in celebration of Kamehameha Day. Kamehameha was the monarch who established the Kingdom of Hawaii by unifying the eight islands.</center>
<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-12688591879670284422014-06-19T09:28:00.002-04:002014-06-19T09:55:03.617-04:00Out of Office Reply<center>
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Alas, I am back in the office, but it was nice while it lasted. Aloha Hawaii. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">A hui hou (until we meet again).</span></center>
<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-50871643859791746712014-05-15T08:30:00.000-04:002014-05-15T08:30:01.150-04:00Turquoise<center>
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<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-27874135886755335212014-04-30T08:30:00.000-04:002014-04-30T08:30:01.883-04:00Window Shopping<center>
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A very important phrase to learn before going to Paris is "Non, merci. Je regarde tout simplement." <br />("No, thank you. I'm just looking.")</center>
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A fresh and cheerful Parisian palette for this fine spring morning.</center>
<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-77593350715835042292014-04-02T10:35:00.000-04:002014-04-02T10:35:55.616-04:00Beige Est Belle<center>
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Beige is not boring the way that Paris does it. Being subtle, it emphasizes and enhances the beauty of the city's ancient textures. It creates an overall sense of harmony that is rare in a large city, creating a soft and calming effect (at least on me). When in Paris, I never tire of photographing its infinite variety.</center>
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If you live in certain parts of North America, you'll be happy to know that spring is arriving on schedule elsewhere in the world. I had to go to all the way to Paris a couple of weeks ago to find signs of it. I'll be sharing many more photographs in the weeks to come.</center>
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Jokulsarlon is a glacier lagoon in Iceland and is one of the most spectacular places I have ever visited. At the edge of the <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brei%C3%B0amerkurj%C3%B6kull" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="Breiðamerkurjökull"><span style="color: black;">Breiðamerkurjökull</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;"> glacier, which has been in retreat since the 1930s, icebergs of various sizes break off into the lagoon creating a ghostly procession. The luminous chunks of blue ice punctuated by striations of black lava create an endless variety of beautiful forms and designs. I spent the day capturing a multitude of icy compositions, eating hot fish soup to keep warm, and riding out on a Zodiac to float amongst the icebergs.</span></span></center>
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More of the beautiful creatures I encountered on my journey through Iceland. I bet that their hair is a lot thicker and longer (like the fella in the second photograph from the top) now that the cold weather is setting in.</center>
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I also wanted to announce that my Black Friday sale has begun. All items are 20% off until December 3 in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePoetryPhotography" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> and December 8 in my <a href="http://www.eyepoetryshop.com/" target="_blank">Eye Poetry Shop</a>. To my American friends, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!</center>
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<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998315656159796noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931791637929377414.post-13882620738904023922013-11-19T11:44:00.002-05:002013-11-19T11:44:43.216-05:00Autumn in New York<center>
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<i>Autumn in New York<br />
Why does it seem so inviting<br />
Autumn in New York<br />
It spells the thrill of first-nighting<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Autumn in New York<br />
The gleaming rooftops at sundown<br />
Oh, Autumn in New York<br />
It lifts you up when you run down<br /></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lyrics by Gabriel Yared<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today is the perfect day to share with you these scenes from the hauntingly beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. Happy Halloween! </center>
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These beautiful creatures are yet another reason to love Iceland. There are approximately 80,000 Icelandic horses in a country with a human population of 300,000. It is not uncommon to see many scenes of horses standing in front of awe-inspiring landscapes, bathed in magical northern light ... that is, until you return home and you realize how very special it was.</center>
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<a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/photographs/horse/all" style="font: 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;">horse photos</a>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">"Iceland is green and Greenland is ice." So how did Iceland get it's name? </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">Flóki </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Vilgerðarson was o</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">ne of the first </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">Norwegian Vikings to settle the country. After a good summer, but having poorly prepared for winter and desperate for the arrival of spring, he climbed</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> a high mountain for a better view of the surroundings. In the distance, he saw </span><span style="background-color: white;">a fjord full of ice. He called the fjord Isafjordur (Icefjord) and gave the country a new name 'Island' (Iceland). </span></span></center>
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2014 desk calendars are ready and shipping! I have created a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePoetryPhotography?section_id=12169118" target="_blank">super special section in my Etsy shop</a> just for them. The pages are 5x7" in size and the images are 5x5". The calendar pages are printed on the same photographic paper as my fine art prints. The only exception is the Eye Poetry calendar. It is printed on 15 pt heavy card stock for those who prefer more rigid pages.</center>
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If you prefer a wall calendar, I have created two of them. They measure 13.5" x 19" and are printed on premium paper with either a gloss or linen finish. They are available for ordering on Lulu.com:</center>
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