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Jordan Dobrow Portfolio

By sam | Published: March 24, 2013

These paintings are the works of Jordan Dobrow. Jordan Dobrow is a senior at Milton High School in Milton, GA. She aspires to become an architect and eventually own an architectural design business. Jordan has a strong aptitude for math and strong creative skills. From a very young age, she began constructing three dimensional models [...]

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Vera Wang Bridal Fashions 2013

By sam | Published: March 3, 2013

On Sunday, March 3 from 5:30 PM, Vera Wang luxury bridal fashions hit the runway in Miami with an exclusive debut at the Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key. The dresses come straight from the New York runway show and will remain in Miami for a week so attendees can get a close up look [...]

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Butterflies at Fairchild Tropical Gardens

By sam | Published: January 27, 2013

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens recently finished the construction of a butterfly conservatorium and science center. Moth and butterfly pupae are imported from Asia and South America under strict regulation by the US Department of Agriculture, hatched, and released daily into the screened atrium. Inside the atrium is a specially engineered butterfly garden complete with flowering [...]

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Ocean Drive Art Deco Weekend 2013

By sam | Published: January 26, 2013

Photos taken walking along Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida during Art Deco Weekend 2013. These images are all post processed using HDR technology and are new additions to the “South Beach Experience” collection.

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Field Trip: Everglades National Park

By sam | Published: December 28, 2012

The Florida Everglades National Park is home to many species of wildlife which can be experienced close-up. These photos were taken on a reconnaissance visit to the Shark Valley visitors center. We started a bit late in the day and arrived around 2PM. There is a 15 mile bike path which is also used by [...]

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The Right to Bear Arms – a Commentary

By sam | Published: December 15, 2012

According to the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: The US homicide rates were 6.9 times higher than rates in the other high-income countries, driven by firearm homicide rates that were 19.5 times higher. For 15-year olds to 24-year olds, firearm homicide rates in the United States were 42.7 times higher than in the [...]

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Art Miami

By sam | Published: December 11, 2012

A few interesting scenes from the Art Miami 2012 exhibit hall.

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Art + People

By sam | Published: December 10, 2012

Art influences people. People create art to change attitudes. Art lives when people interact with art. This series portrays people interacting with art, some intentionally, some inadvertently. These images were made during Art Basel Week 2012.

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Sand Artist – Art Miami 2012

By sam | Published: December 10, 2012

It’s winter in Miami and the weather is just perfect for outdoor living. In Miami, art is a big part of life so it’s just natural that artistic creations happen outside. While taking a break from the gallery walk, I was able to enjoy the fresh air while watching this creative gentleman claim his spot [...]

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Nightlife Graphic Design Gallery

By sam | Published: December 9, 2012

The Nightlife Graphic Design Gallery (NGDG) was hosted at Chalk Lounge on Washington Avenue, Miami Beach (South Beach). This event had limited access from 8PM – 9PM during which time there was a complimentary Vodka and Rum bar. Although the line getting in was moving slow, the event was not oversubscribed and everyone got in [...]

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