Tag: Evanston

Part of a mural by Shawn Bullen, Explored on Flickr

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Part of a mural by Shawn Bullen, a closeup of a bee

An iPhone snapshot I took of part of Shawn Bullen’s mural on the side of a train overpass in Evanston made it into Flickr’s Explored group ((top 500 images uploaded in a particular 24 hour period))

I am not exactly sure where the mural is, but I think on Elmwood Avenue? Somewhere near Davis and Maple in any case. I suppose I should upload more photos I took of the mural, eventually.

Also, it feels weird that photos of someone else’s art brings me recognition. Shawn Bullen is the dude who painted it, I just framed the bee in my iPhone camera while standing in front of it. I did intentionally include the construction sign (the City of Evanston was doing road repair on this block) to give perspective and scale, but that’s not much.

 

PS I wish I could figure out how to more easily add alt-text to images from Flickr.

Above Ground Sounds

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Above Ground Sounds was taken on January 7, 2016, and processed in my digital darkroom December 22nd, 2020 at 4 AM when I couldn’t sleep.

Above Ground Sounds

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Approaching Northwestern University campus from the south, in Evanston one sunny winter day, I liked how the over-turned dumpster echoes the buildings in the background. Everything ((well, many things at least)) is technically wrong with this photo, but I like it nonetheless. The cropping is weird, the angle is a little off, who cares. I think it would make a great album cover – there is even some empty space for lettering.

Lake Michigan Is A Dangerous Body Of Water was uploaded to Flickr

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Evanston, just south of Northwestern University

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I took Lake Michigan Is A Dangerous Body Of Water on January 07, 2016 at 07:01AM

and processed it in my digital darkroom on January 07, 2016 at 01:01PM

Bookman’s Alley in Evanston to close

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Not Barnes and Noble
Not Barnes and Noble

I’ve never lived in Evanston   (( yet, though who knows, it could happen )) but places like Bookman’s Alley are why I love to visit. Sad news:

The final chapter is being written in the 31-year history of Evanston’s celebrated used bookstore, Bookman’s Alley. Owner Roger Carlson recently decided to close the doors to his secluded oasis of literary treasures and antique memorabilia.

Citing health issues, declining business, and the urging of his family, the 83-year-old Carlson plans to sell off much of his 60,000-plus books and artifacts — probably by the end of March.

“It seemed I should finally give up, give in and stay home and pester my wife on a 24-hour basis,” Carlson said this week from his usual post behind the desk of his shop, located in an alley off Sherman Avenue in downtown Evanston.

Though hidden from the bustle of downtown traffic, Bookman’s Alley has attracted a loyal following of bibliophiles, drawn to the rare collection and ambiance carefully crafted by Carlson over the years.

“Once you walk in the door, you’re hooked,” said Northwestern University history professor and long-time customer Henry Binford. “It just goes on and on, and it’s all different. Every room is visually and sensually something different.”

(click here to continue reading Owner to close book on Bookman’s Alley — Evanston news, photos and events — TribLocal.com.)

Bookman's Alley

Bookman’s Alley

Books About Evolution
Books About Evolution