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The Minister’s Treehouse
Noah may have had his ark but Horace Burgess has a treehouse—the world’s largest! Constructed around an 80-foot tall white oak tree, the 10-story, 10,000 square foot treehouse is … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Discovery
Today was the last flight for the Space Shuttle Discovery. She was ferried aboard NASA’s specially modified 747 to her new home at the National Air & Space Museum in … Continue reading
The Photography of Robert Doisneau
Today is the centennial anniversary of the birth of Robert Doisneau (14 April 1912 – 1 April 1994). Robert Doisneau was a French photographer who used his Leica on the streets of … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Alex
This photo was not taken by me but it was posted on the USAF’s Basic Military Training Facebook page today. This is a special image because my son Alex is … Continue reading
The Photography of Imogen Cunningham
Imogen Cunningham (April 12, 1883 – June 24, 1976) was an American photographer widely known for her portraits, botanical photography, and nudes. She worked as a photographer until her death at the age … Continue reading
The Art of Gustav Vigeland
Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943) was a famous and controversial Norwegian sculptor. Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination … Continue reading
Andy Buys an Andy
I just got home from Spring Break with my kids and saw the story of a guy named Andy Fields who unknowingly bought an early Andy Warhol drawing for $5 … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Gone with the Wind
I drove by this old tree today and it was gone—gone with the wind. Thankfully I caught this image a couple of years ago. © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Life and Death
It holds the records for being the lowest, driest, and hottest location in North America, yet there are places in Death Valley where fishes thrive—pupfishes to be exact. There are nine species … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: On Golden Pond
We’ve had some unusually foggy weather every morning this week and it’s presented me with a great opportunity to photograph some very local landscapes. This image was taken at a … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Maine Sunset
If you’re seeking out great sunsets this summer, bypass the Gulf Coast and head to Maine! I grew up in Florida and we were famous for our spectacular sunsets, especially … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Cape Hatteras Light
Cape Hatteras Light is a lighthouse located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the community of Buxton, and is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. © Mark Routt 2012
Photo of the Day: Cherry Blossom Clouds
Cherry blossoms and clouds on this first day of spring along the tidal basin in Washington DC. © Mark Routt, 2012
The Art of Edward Poynter
Sir Edward John Poynter (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman who served as President of the Royal Academy.
Photo of the Day: Maine Rocks
Bass Harbor Head Light, Bass Harbor, Maine. © Mark Routt 2012
Life in Selma
On March 19, 1965, Charles Moore’s photograph of a civil rights march in Selma, Alabama was published on the cover of LIFE magazine. As a white, Southern journalist, born and … Continue reading
