On the Beach

Photographer: Jodi Cobb, 1987
"On the Beach in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia"

This is another striking photograph in the National Geographic Portrait Exhibit I recently saw in Duluth, MN.
For an explanation, see yesterday's post.

To learn more about the photographer, Jodi Cobb, read her bio here. 

A Familiar Face?!

Steve McCurry, 1985 Afghan girl in refugee camp

Last Sunday, Jim and I drove to Duluth, MN for the express purpose to see the exhibit of 56 colour and black and white photographs highlighting the work of some of National Geographic's most celebrated photographers. The travelling exhibit created by National Geographic and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History was a joy to see! I loved the images and appreciated the fact that photos could be taken in the gallery. If you're in the Duluth/Superior area or within easy driving distance, it's definitely worth viewing.  It will remain on exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute which is located in the old railroad depot, also worth seeing. I found it interesting that the gallery in which the photographs are shown is named after a celebrated and well-known Native American, Chippewa artist George Morrison, who was married to one of my former colleagues Hazel Belvo..  I really should show you some of Morrison's artwork, too.  Stay tuned for more photos which I'll show in the future. To see a video of more remarkable portraits by photographer Steve McCurry, click here!