Welcome to the Curious Eye
I love photography and I love thoughtful writing on photography.
I’ve spent a lifetime in communications, but as I transition from working for others to working to please myself, I intend to use this site to share my thoughts and my photographs.
These are personal pictures. Most have no commercial value. I hope that a handful have artistic value, but at a minimum I hope they are interesting to look at.
Photography Book Archive
I am gradually trying to build an archive of brief summaries and reviews of photography books that others can use if they are curious about the art of photography.
If you are looking for “how to” books, you won’t find many here. But, if you are interested in the history of photography as a means of personal expression, and the criticism of such, there is a good chance you will find this interesting.
Book Reviews and Posts
Photography: Two Centuries of History and Images
Walter Guadagnini has undertaken the task of not only documenting the history of photography, but also of placing photography into the social context across two centuries.
Guadagnini concentrates on trends in photography and in society, offering illuminating and understandable explanations of how photography influenced the world and how the world has influenced photography.
The Mindful Photographer
In The Mindful Photographer, author Sophie Howarth offers practical exercises to encourage photographers to slow down, step out of themselves and see the world with new eyes. A great book for any photographer wanting to take a fresh approach to their work.
Into the Wild: The Story of the World’s Greatest Wildlife Photography
“Into the Wild” takes us through the fascinating world of wildlife photography from the earliest efforts in the 19th Century through today. It will entertain, educate and inspire readers, regardless of whether or not they are photographers.
Gifts for Photographers: 2023 Edition
Photographers are hard to buy for. Especially if you are on a budget. The 2023 edition of the Curious Eye’s holiday gift selections is here to help.
