Happy Independence Day

Cover by one my idols, Ilonka Karasz, The New Yorker July 6 1957

Parade, Hoboken, New Jersey by Robert Frank 1955 via — Parade, Hoboken, New Jersey by Robert Frank 1955 via

Here's to Mom

My own mom, Janice, as a child. Hope all you moms out there have a great Mother's day.

Edward Steichen (1879-1973)

He was one of the great iconic photographers of the twentieth century and a personal favorite of mine. Here are some of Steichen's photographs of Old Hollywood and early Vogue.

Gorgeous image of young Gary Cooper by Edward Steichen 1930

Mary Taylor wearing white angora hat with grosgrain band by Maria Guy, striped rough silk ensemble, and dark shirred scarf, with reflection in mirror behind her 1933

Bound for Hawaii, Edward Steichen photographs two models on the deck of the cruise ship liner Lurline, 1934 via

Edward Steichen (1879–1973), Marlene Dietrich, 1931. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Richard and Jackie Hollander in memory of Ellyn Hollander 2012.234. Steichen/Vanity Fair… — Edward Steichen (1879–1973), Marlene Dietrich, 1931. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Richard and Jackie Hollander in memory of Ellyn Hollander 2012.234. Steichen/Vanity Fair; © 2014 The Estate of Edward Steichen/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York via the Whitney Museum

Edward Steichen (1879–1973), Foxgloves, France, 1925. Gelatin silver print, 9 15/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25.2 × 20.2 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Richard and Jackie Hollander in memory of Ellyn Hollander 2012.222. © 2014 The Esta… — Edward Steichen (1879–1973), Foxgloves, France, 1925. Gelatin silver print, 9 15/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25.2 × 20.2 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Richard and Jackie Hollander in memory of Ellyn Hollander 2012.222. © 2014 The Estate of Edward Steichen/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Edward Steichen & Lilyan Tashman, Beach Party, Hollywood 1931

The street photography of Vivian Maier

The works of nanny and photographer Vivian Maier (February 1, 1926 – April 21, 2009) can be seen on this wonderful website. So much to see there, and beautifully presented in large images organized into portfolios. A documentary about her fascinating life "Finding Vivian Maier" will be released in theaters in March 2014. See the trailer here. Can't wait!