Image of the Week

Does anyone really know what time it is?

I love photographing the collections found in antique stores. This one is from Right Stuff in Coudersport, Potter County. Other collections I have spotted are keys, buttons and sassy little salt and pepper sets. Remember those? I am always looking for more collections to photograph, so contact me with any suggestions.

Exhibition Schedule

Sweetwater Center for the Arts

200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

Continuing until August 14, I have one photograph in Magic, Alchemy & Shamanism,juried by Steve Mendelson and Terry Shutko. Gallery hours are M - Th 9 to 9; F - S 9 to 5; and closed Sunday. Gallery link at sweetwaterartcenter.org and phone at 412.741.4405.

Silver Eye Center for Photography

1015 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Continuing until September 12, I have one photograph in Self Portrait: Silver Eye at 30, a non-juried exhibit honoring Silver Eye's 30th Anniversary. A comment about my image was posted at http://craig-photography.blogspot.com/2009/07/wine-shadow.html. Gallery hours are W - F 12 to 6; Sat 11 to 5; and closed S - T. Gallery link at silvereye.org and phone at 412.431.1810.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Beginning August 6, I will have three photographs in Along These Rivers: Poetry and Photography from Pittsburgh. This exhibit continues the celebration of the well-received book, Along These Rivers, published in 2008 to honor Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary. An opening reception will take place on August 6 from 6 to 7:30. The exhibit will run through the month of August.

Mendelson Gallery

5874 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Beginning September 4, I will have one photograph in Salon Des Refusee for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. Steve Mendelson has chosen pieces for this exhibit not accepted for the 99th Annual Exhibit of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. An opening reception will take place on September 4 from 6 to 9. Gallery hours are W - S 12 to 5 or by appointment. Gallery link at mendelsongallery.net and phone at 412.361.8664.

Something New and Different

I have moved into the next phase of social media. I know, I know; I kicked and fussed about moving from film in the darkroom to digital at the computer, but here we are and here it is - my first real blog posting! Many thanks to John Craig and his inspiring, two-part Purposeful Blogging Workshop held at Silver Eye Center for Photography. (John's blog http://craig-photography.blogspot.com/)

Please bookmark my blog address or become a follower and check back regularly. Blogging for me will be a process, but I will be likely to include journal entries and information about current exhibits, future photography endeavors and life topics which interest me and, I hope, will interest you. I will have a section with links to flickr.com where I will post recent photos and links to other blogs and destinations. As always, I welcome comments, questions and debate.