Tethered to the dock
Inextricably linked
Embodiment light
Life is not defined solely by physical needs and social roles, but by our capacity for wonder, adventure, and exploration.
“The rebel is the man who, feeling himself a victim of the world, refuses to accept its yoke.” – José Ortega y Gasset
Fall color morph
Caterpillar munching
On Dill plant
If the daylight length is 12 hours or less, black swallowtail caterpillars stay black.
“All caterpillars go through multiple molts and instars before pupation, and their coloring may change each time.” – Linda Ly
Art deco
Black tile
Ticket booth
Claude glasses have the effect of reducing and simplifying the color and tonal range of scenes and scenery to give them a painterly quality.
“Light is a thing that cannot be reproduced, but must be represented by something else – by color.” – Paul Cezanne
Hidden gems
Often overlooked
Precious things
The true treasures in life are not found in material possessions or external validation but within the depths of our own being.
“Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Carpet dreams
Patterned floor
Self-awareness
The reflected floor invites consideration on the nature of reality itself, of the relationship between the original and the copy, and of the role of perception in shaping understanding.
“Well, you don’t know what we can find, Why don’t you come with me, little girl, On a magic carpet ride.” – John Kay
Argus Model C3
Coupled rangefinder
Flash synchronization
Introduced in 1939 selling for $25, this was the most full-featured US camera in its price range and enjoyed a 27-year production run.
“It was American-made and around the mid-sixties Japanese cameras invaded the marketplace and the C3 was discontinued.” – Kevin Raber
Energy you trade
Gets right on by
Friction of the day
A reminder that our preferences can change and evolve over time.
“I’m learning all the time. I’m evolving all the time as a human being. I’m getting better, I hope, in all of the important ways.” – Neil Peart
Bipedal carnivore
Apex predator
Counterbalance
Recent studies conclude that Tyrannosaurus had 13 times the visual acuity of a human.
“I am wild and free, like the music that flows through my veins.” – Marc Bolan
Space of refuge
Collective experience
Inclusivity
All new guests gladly received.
“Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.” – Clarence Day
Nuanced interplay
Visual spectacle
Invites contemplation
Ordinary objects are symbols, carriers of cultural and historical significance.
“The thing itself, as it shows itself, is not something indifferent; it has a meaning.” – Hans-Georg Gadamer