I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. (Since October!) Somehow this bookmark was pushed aside, and I forgot about it. The Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards are an annual event. Both professional photographers and non-professionals are highlighted each year. There are many categories covered by the professional and non-professionals. Of course, my two favorite categories are bridges and architecture.
Here’s a sample of the 2007 winners. There were some amazing photos offered this last October.
Professional Photographer of the Year: Architecture – David Bowman

Frank Relle – 3rd place – Buildings: New Orleans Nightscapes

Timothy Griffith – 2nd place – Interiors: ULUWATU

Ken …read more

Here are some ideas about how to make your home more offbeat color worthy than with a simple bucket o’ white paint. Or at least how to shock your neighborhood association.
Granted, this below was an advertising campaign. Still, it does sort of make you shudder. It’s not boring though.

Here’s a second “Orange House” and although it’s full of colors that you’d think would be terrible together I’m strangely drawn to it. Maybe it’s how it was shot. I really like the photo composition.

Purple anyone? This is a 19th century home in New Orleans but it actually reminds me of …read more