eyeseelifephotography: Blog https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog en-us (C) eyeseelifephotography beachkomar@gmail.com (eyeseelifephotography) Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:02:00 GMT Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:02:00 GMT https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/img/s/v-12/u297935329-o520227006-50.jpg eyeseelifephotography: Blog https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog 120 78 FOR THE RECORD 2016: 2nd Annual Exhibition "Changing D.C." https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2022/12/for-the-record-2016-2nd-annual-exhibition-changing-d-c I have two photographs selected for the exhibition!  I had two photographs selected for the first exhibition of FOR THE RECORD 2015.  Both of my photographs were purchased at Auction to raise funds for the Historical Society.  

 Both of my photographs for this year's exhibition are posted to my gallery: Fine Art Posters, and are part of my series of vintage-style images of historic sites in the region.  They are titled "View of Pennsylvania Avenue" and "Statue of General Winfield Scott Hancock 1806". 

For more information visit: 

http://www.dchistory.org/programs/for-the-record/

FOR THE RECORD 2016  April 15-Summer 2016

Historic Carnegie Library, Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., challenges local artists to create 2D artwork depicting Washington’s changing built environment. For the Record provides exposure, recognition, and enduring prestige to local artists, and raises funds to support the Historical Society.

About For the Record
For more than 120 years, the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. has helped preserve depictions of the city’s built environment through paintings and photographs. The Historical Society aims to continue the tradition of capturing Washington’s built environment through the arts. For the Record is a juried contest and exhibit of artworks that capture Washington’s changing urban landscape.

]]> beachkomar@gmail.com (eyeseelifephotography) https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2022/12/for-the-record-2016-2nd-annual-exhibition-changing-d-c Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:44:34 GMT BEST OF SHOW 2019 FRIENDS OF THE KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2019/10/best-of-show-2019-friends-of-the-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-photography-competition A Monet MomentA woman visiting the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC admires the beauty of the Lotus flowers in full bloom. PHOTOGRAPH ENTITLED A MONET MOMENT was selected Best of Show and Best Landscape Category in the 2019 Friends of the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens photography competition.  A special exhibit of the winning photographs was on display at the gardens on October 5, 2019.  Details and winners are posted on the website kenaqgardens.org.  The gardens are inspiring for artists particularly during peak bloom of the lotus flowers in mid-July. 

]]> beachkomar@gmail.com (eyeseelifephotography) https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2019/10/best-of-show-2019-friends-of-the-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-photography-competition Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:50:21 GMT Osage Orange Tree Photograph Selected for Juried Exhibition at Hill Center Galleries https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2019/2/osage-orange-tree-photograph-selected-for-juried-exhibition-at-hill-center-galleries My artwork, Osage Orange--Maclura Pomifera, was selected for the Hill Center Galleries and Capitol Hill Art League "TREEmendous" juried exhibition that will run from March 7 through April 28, 2019.  The exhibition is focusing on the beauty of all trees. It was selected from a large field of  entries--well over 600 pieces from 147 artists. The Hill Center Galleries is located in the renovated Old Naval Hospital at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington , DC 200003. 

This magnificent Osage Orange tree is located on the grounds of President Lincoln's Cottage and Old Soldier's Home at 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC 20011. Osage Orange TreeOsage Orange TreeThis was a historically significant tree to early American settlers. This particular tree is adjacent to President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, DC.

]]> beachkomar@gmail.com (eyeseelifephotography) https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2019/2/osage-orange-tree-photograph-selected-for-juried-exhibition-at-hill-center-galleries Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:42:55 GMT FOR THE RECORD 2017 https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2017/10/for-the-record-2017 I have two photographs selected for the exhibit scheduled to open November 8, 2017.  

Please mark your calendars with these important dates. All events take place at the George Washington University Museum | The Textile Museum.

 

For the Record: Picturing D.C. Opening Reception

November 8, 2017

4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public

 

For the Record: Picturing D.C. Ongoing Exhibition 

November 9, 2017 - March 4, 2018

Free and open to the public Homes in the Palisades, GeorgetownHomes in the Palisades, Georgetown Historic Abner Cloud HouseHistoric Abner Cloud HouseThe oldest original building along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal housed generations of millers who supplied flour first for the City of Georgetown on the Potomac, and later for its rapidly growing neighbor, the capital of Washington, D.C. Completed in 1801 by Abner Cloud. Located on Canal Road near Fletcher's Boat House, a Washington Landmark, the house is highly visible and convenient to the many users of the C&O Canal. Chapter III of the Colonial Dames funded rthe restoration of the two upper floors to use for their meetings, receptions, library, and exhibit area. The entire project has been carried out with the help and supervision of Park Service historical advisors and technicians.

]]> beachkomar@gmail.com (eyeseelifephotography) exhibit https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2017/10/for-the-record-2017 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:08:07 GMT On Exhibit at the Capitol Hill Art League Starting November 5 https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2016/11/on-exhibit-at-the-capitol-hill-art-league-starting-november-5 Winter Magic exhibit at the Capitol Hill Art Workshop at 545 7th Street SE, Washington DC 20003, at the corner of 7th and G Streets SE.  My entry is titled Sun, Snow, and Sleepy Fox. 

]]> beachkomar@gmail.com (eyeseelifephotography) exhibit https://www.eyeseelifephotography.com/blog/2016/11/on-exhibit-at-the-capitol-hill-art-league-starting-november-5 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 02:14:40 GMT