Isabella Gardner Stewart Museum Courtyard by jyokota

Isabella Gardner Stewart Museum Courtyard

I have always liked this small museum for its intimate spaces and for the story of its founder and the grand theft of artwork and how they have continued to make that story visible by leaving the frames blank. Her will had stipulated that nothing be moved or changed, but that gives the story a chance to not be covered up. In this scene, I like the intentional yet imperfect plantings and the pondering of the reader in the back while statues watch. You'd think I'd showcase a green courtyard in color but I shot all in black and white that trip!
What a fascinating sounding place. I love that background reader. Wonder what they are thinking....
May 7th, 2024  
Love this in black and white. Possibly even more than if you done it in color... Al the variety of shapes a textures show up so well this way.
May 7th, 2024  
@casablanca @bjywamer Thank you both for your thoughtful comments. Sometimes I'm not able to articulate why I like an image or choose to share it but you two saw right into the scene!
May 7th, 2024  
Awesome capture.
May 8th, 2024  
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