If you go in early, you can enjoy the opulent lobby best from the higher levels. You can get a great view of the arched windows and snag a table. There are a couple of small round tables on each side. My picture is showing chairs, but I think there…

On a previous post, Searching for the Canal St. Bridge, I headed to Chinatown with two shots in mind. The bridge as viewed from Ping Tom Memorial Park (which i never go to do), and the side view from the next bridge. That was it. That was going to be…

Casey is easily the most known for its big personality. This is the tiny town full of giant things for its theme. It carries a collection throughout the town, mostly outdoors, of the World’s Largest items.

And so the madness begins, you’re too excited at the sight and the possibilities. Portrait vs landscape, background vs foreground, nature vs man-made landmark, where do you focus? So you get one angle, move over an inch and you’ve got a brand new shot. In the same 10 feet, I…

The great thing about monuments is not only are you getting a little history lesson, but it also leads to cultural curiosity. I’ve heard of “Ode to Joy” but in reference to Beethoven. This was inspired by Schiller’s poem which is the beautiful thing about art. It can have a…