The Coit Tower murals: 26 portraits of 1930s San Francisco

Vertigo

Film noir in the City by the Bay

Away we go!
Courtyard, private chapel, Arundel, England. Arundel Castle is in the background. This setting reminds me of Seville, Spain, as well as Amman, Jordan. Must be the palm trees, arched doorway and ancient buildings! My daughter Jordana and I are off...

Musical interlude
Hand-written concert program, early 19th-century, France, Sophie Pretelat's Anges et Demons. Thanks to all who shared some intriguing plans last weekend! Enzie Shamiri is the winner of a Paris flea market find. Will post her surprise upon my return from...

On the agenda
The day's menu, Barcelona. On the weekend's agenda: visiting the city's stellar department stores, all dressed up for the holidays (while my daughter shops, I'll photograph window displays); digging through the cave (wine cellar) to find a particular piece of...

Paris Postcards winner
Hortensia, Merci, Paris. I'm delighted to announce that Megan Butel in Australia is the winner of Leonard Pitt's book Paris Postcards. My daughter Jordana drew Megan's name from le chapeau. Thank you to all those who entered the competition and...

Paris Photo 2009
Iconic portrait and mannequin, Merci, Paris. Paris Photo 2009 begins Thursday at Carrousel du Louvre. Photographic work from Arab countries and Iran will be in the spotlight. The event continues through Nov. 22nd. For more information, go here.