Red flowers and red shutters -
an image full of contrasts, between old and new life, fresh flowers and weathered wood, vibrant red of the flowers, pale red of the shutters, inside and outside, daylight and artificial light, looking inside and looking outside, red and green ...
An artist's charming rural home in Finland. She adds her touch to existing ceramic objects and makes something entirely new and beautiful. I suppose it's the very essence of "derivative art"; unique nonetheless.
The old fort in #Helsinki harbor has been preserved to maintain the look of 19th century Russian occupation. It's a short ferry ride from old Helsinki and a popular destination for families to visit.
The #AnnenbergEstate, built in 1966, was a winter retreat for media mogul Walter #Annenberg. It hosted many world leaders and celebrities over the years. Now it is open to the public to visit the spectacular home and gardens.
Partway down the central escalator at the San Diego Convention center, you can look down the long cylindrical skylight that makes up the roof of the lobby, rings forming the appearance of concentric circles. Years ago, a friend of mine referred to it as the Death Star Cannon shot, and it’s a popular one to take, both during Comic Con and at other events.
At this year’s Comic-Con International, I found myself looking at the windows surrounding the stairs instead. My first thought was to mix things up with the classic cannon shot, but when I got home and looked at the results, I realized: This really does resemble the windows in the Emperor’s throne room. It’s still a Death Star shot, but a different part of the station!