February 3 in Pop Culture History February 3rd is… Carrot Cake Day: A day to celebrate and enjoy the delicious treat of carrot cake. The Day the Music Died: A day to remember the tragic plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson on February 3, 1959. Feed the …
February 2 in Pop Culture History February 2nd is… California Kiwi Day: Dedicated to appreciating the incredible health benefits of eating kiwifruits. Candlemas: The feast is a celebration of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, described in the Gospel of Luke. The day traditionally includes the blessing and procession of candles, which are lit …
February 1 in Pop Culture History February 1st is… Baked Alaska Day: A day to celebrate the delicious dessert made of ice cream, cake, and meringue. Change Your Password Day: A day to remind people to change their passwords regularly to protect their personal and financial information from cyber-criminals. National Dark Chocolate Day: A day …
“Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (PCM) The “Luncheon of the Boating Party” is a famous impressionist painting by artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir that was created between the years of 1880 and 1881. It was included in the seventh Impressionist art exhibition in 1882 and was voted best painting in the show by three …
“Bal du moulin de la galette” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (PCM) “Bal du moulin de la galette” was painted by French impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1876. It is often considered to be one of the Impressionist painting movements greatest masterpieces. The painting depicts a typical Sunday afternoon at Moulin de la Galette in the district of …
“Trees And Snow” by Ansel Adams (PCM) “A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into.” – Ansel Adams This image was taken by Ansel Adams in the Yosemite Valley in 1933. A little known fact about Ansel Adams is that he often accepted commercial assignments which were shunned by many of his fine …
“Winter Sunrise” by Ansel Adams (PCM) According to Ansel-Adams.org, “On four successive mornings Adams tried to take this photograph from the east side of the Sierra. On the fifth day it was still dark and bitterly cold when he set up his camera on the new platform on top of his car and retreated to …
“Yosmite Valley, Thunderstorm” by Ansel Adams (PCM) This photo captured by Ansel Adams was one of the starting points of his relationship with Yosmite National Park and Inspiration Point, which he photographed countless times over the years. Adams created this image with an 8″ x 10″ view camera in 1945. This view from Inspiration Point …
“Bridalveil Fall” by Ansel Adams (PCM) “There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” – Ansel Adams Ansel Adams created this image with a 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ Korona view camera and a glass plate negative around 1927. The image captures Yosemite ‘s majestic Bridalveil Fall, including the curling mist …
