mpcurtis, Author at Mel Curtis

Some things Change Slowly

Hi Mel, The last year or so there's been a tremendous turnover at the PV. Ruth and Brenda have died, Della and Ada have gone to nursing homes, we moved Ted into the Wilsonian and Beverly finally sold. I think you already knew Cyra left a year ago. Pat Ryan has had a court-appointed guardian for about a year, but…

June 12, 2014Odds and Ends, Portraits, Seattle, Uncategorized

Gardens Paris

Because Life is a Journey

I was checking out my Facebook news feed today and saw one of those sill tests people post. What kind of animal are you? What kind of artist are you? What is your favorite food type? What city should you live in? Then you answer about 10 generic dumb questions and voila... you are stereotyped. But I did do this…

June 11, 2014Gardens, Paris

Floral Gardens Landscapes Seattle

Our House 9 May 2014

I often just poke around the yard and make pictures to show what it looks like in a given moment of time. Springtime is always a nice time, with things growing and color everywhere. it is interesting to see photos taken over time and see how the garden has evolved. And sometimes it is just a nice place to sit…

May 16, 2014Floral, Gardens, Landscapes, Seattle

Landscapes

Return to the Palouse

I returned to eastern Washington this spring almost a year to the day later then my last trip. It was still a tad wintery and the light was a bit hazy. Yet this landscape would shine in most any light I think. I am still in awe when I look upon it. The vastness, the emptiness. The shear beauty of…

April 21, 2014Landscapes

architecture Landscapes Washington DC

What the Camera Saw

I would like to thank all those of you who liked and paid me nice compliments on the previous posting of my new cover image, taken in Washington, DC, last week. I am often asked if I Photoshopped an image or changed it in any way. In the interest of full disclosure, here is the original, right out of the…

March 11, 2014architecture, Landscapes, Washington DC

London Odds and Ends

Laughed until Tears came out of my Eyes

You see, here in lies the problem. You show me two beautiful images, professional in every sense of the word. They are well seen, well crafted, and well, just beautiful. But you are a professional architect, I am professional photographer. What's wrong with this picture? I am doomed here... I don't suppose there are apps out there that allow me…

February 19, 2014London, Odds and Ends

architecture Landscapes

Is He Dealing with a Full Deck of Cards?

I thought of you over the weekend too. I always wake up to the radio every morning, except Sunday to NPR. I particularly like Saturday morning, with Scott Simon. This past weekend, as I am sure you know, he interviewed Mike Mitchell about his Beatles work. It was a good interview, nice to hear Mike’s voice and what he had…

February 10, 2014architecture, Landscapes

architecture Celebrations Odds and Ends

Make More Pictures

Tomorrow, February 1st marks the 30 anniversary of my arrival in Seattle. It has always been an important anniversary for me. Though thinking back that far is kind of scary and makes me wonder why I did it and for that matter how did I get here? I walked out to get the morning papers and paused in the mist…

January 31, 2014architecture, Celebrations, Odds and Ends

Landscapes Portraits

You are not as Sharp as You used to be…

I was bumbling around looking for neg to scan, an old neg, over 20 years old, pushing 30 actually. In the process I found a trove of negs I was sort of looking for a few months ago. I also found this image of you that I made when we were in Reno in June of 1995. I always thought…

January 2, 2014Landscapes, Portraits

Celebrations Paris

To be in Paris

Any plans for New Year’s eve? Carter is making a gumbo, and maybe my artist friend will come for dinner...or not...he can be vague and flakey at times. In fairness, though, he runs a gallery and has an opening on Thursday that I am expected to attend. So he may be rather busy. Plus he doesn’t have a car these…

December 30, 2013Celebrations, Paris