Location: United States
H. Allen Benowitz, a self-taught cultural photographer, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and a graduate from the Interboro Institute of Business in Manhattan, migrated to Miami, FL, in the 1960s, where he currently resides. He enjoys spending time in Burnsville, NC, from spring to fall.
As an evolution from the accomplishments of his professional court reporting, legal videography, and videoconferencing career, the camera became a natural segue to photography, awakening an earlier passion from childhood.
Recognition for his work includes a Judges’ Award at the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum’s Beaux Arts Festival; honorable mention in the International Kodak Contest; award winner, B/W photography, One Ear Society; winner, American Institute of Architects global competition; honorable mention, five-state juried art competition, Toe River Arts Council, Spruce Pine, NC, September 2015. His work has also appeared at Books & Books, Coral Gables, FL, and in the Wynwood and Miami Design Districts. Among numerous publications in which he has been featured are Coastal Elegance & Wealth, The ARTnews, Laurel of Asheville, Art & Beyond, and Art Business News magazines. Two of his visual works of art have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 International Contemporary Artists art book, Volume IX, entitled “An Exploring Journey to Art.” Mr. Benowitz has also been chosen as one of Art Business News’ Top Emerging Artists for 2014, published in its fall edition. In July 2015, his work was on display at the Louvre in Paris. In March 2016 and 2018, he was presented with six Winner and Nominee Medals in the 9th & 11th Annual International Color Awards Competitions. Photo subjects include Nature, wildlife, people, architecture, and adventure travel. In the 2017 11th Annual Black & White Spider Awards, “Fog City,” “Surf Slinky,” and “Cigar Man” received Honorable Mention, Nominee, and Nominee awards, respectively; 2019: 2nd Place “Cigar Lady II” & Nominee: “Behind The Wall.” Published: National Geographic “Your Shot.” Lifetime Achievement Award; Featured Artist, Marquis Who’s Who, 2018-2020.; published: Museum of Modern Art, MoMa issue of World of Art Magazine, 2020.
His highly acclaimed photo, “Behind the Wall,” received national recognition at Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation’s Holocaust Remembrance Project Awards Dinner in Washington, D. C.
Mr. Benowitz has been invited by His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, to photo journal his country’s Moussem de Tan-Tan, an annual festival. 20,000 tribesmen and foreign dignitaries met for a cultural and professional exchange mission 500 miles south of Casablanca in the Sahara Desert. The Moussem de Tan-Tan has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage for Peace and the Humanities.
Mr. Benowitz has also lectured and exhibited in Florida, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York.
Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.”
His recent exhibitions: the Beaux Arts Festival, Coral Gables, FL; Design Gallery, Burnsville, NC; Naples National & Downtown Arts Festivals; Las Olas Art Festival, FL; the Toe River Arts Council, Burnsville, NC; Art & Culture Center of Hollywood; Spectrum-Miami; Coral Gables Museum; Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, Chelsea, New York City; and Coconut Grove Art Festival Gallery.
His work may be viewed and ordered online:
www.H-AllenArt.com.
E-mail: H-Allen@gate.net
1800 NE 114 Street – 1710
Miami, FL 33181-3412
305.586.1181C
[September-October/NC]
69 Townhouse Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714
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Adventure Travel - Morocco
I am very pleased to share with you my experience and photographs of a trip to Morocco in December 2006. While a very few were displayed in various art venues, a significant number of my collection have been debuted recently.
These dramatic pictures reflect an exciting trip of a lifetime for this photographer. The collection contains over 200 “keeper” photographs from Morocco.
The trip came about as a result of an invitation by His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, to photo journal his country’s Moussem de Tan-Tan, an annual festival, where, along with 20,000 tribesmen, we met for a cultural and professional exchange mission 500 miles south of Casablanca in the Sahara Desert. [I was invited, I was advised, after the National Geographic team respectfully declined this assignment, and my website and resume were referred to him. Not unlike Hertz and Avis, I didn’t mind being number two, and I accepted.]
The King flew his private 767 jet, customized from 250 persons for 110 people. Our group of 85 business men and women traveled not first, but received royal, literally flying carpet treatment to Casablanca. This was followed by a flight to Agadir for our initial stay at an oasis called the Sofitel Hotel, located in the Western Sahara Desert on the Atlantic Ocean.
Our group was given a tour of Agadir, which lost its population of 15,000 in the earthquake of 1961, and in a rebuilding mode ever since. We were fortunate to visit La Medina Coco Polizzi D’Agadir, a Moroccan village designed and built by the resident artisan of the same name, including souks, elaborate stonework, mosaic tile, original wood carving, metal scrollwork, and original Moroccan architecture. I had the privilege of being invited by Mr. Polizzi for a personal tour of his home and studio workshop, which was most impressive.
Following an evening of being wined and dined in Agadir, we were whisked through the Sahara Desert down to Tan-Tan, a nomadic tent village on an embankment along the Chbika River where it met the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by sand dunes. We were greeted by Berber and Bedouin tribesmen in their native attire, who sang and chanted to us initially and during our red carpet walk up to the hilltop entertainment tent, where we were dined and entertained by musicians and dancers. We returned to our accommodations where we slept overnight in goat and camel hair tents and blankets.
The next morning, we were transported a short distance away to the festival area where the King’s brother, His Royal Highness, Prince Moulay Rachid, was to greet our group and other dignitaries. The setting was amongst sand dunes in the Sahara where the reception tent was surrounded by a one-mile cordoned-off area and by Berbers and nomadic tribes with their tents and camels. We were greeted by riders from 20 tribes on their dressed-up Arabian horses and camels who were to compete and posture for the Prince.
While waiting for His Royal Highness to arrive, I commented that he would not win a popularity contest if he appeared in a helicopter amidst all the sand. Well, Mother Nature stole his thunder by providing a genuine Saharan Desert sand storm, which challenged all in attendance, as evidenced by many of the photographs viewable on my website in galleries 15 and 16.
The Moussem de Tan-Tan has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage for Peace and the Humanities.
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SERVING AS A WEATHER BAROMETER, THIS CONCERNED
DROMEDARY EXPRESSES ITS FEAR IN THE FACE OF AN ONCOMING
SAHARAN DESERT SAND STORM JUST PRIOR TO THE MOUSSEM DE
TAN-TAN; TAN-TAN, MOROCCO 2006
“BEDOUIN-BERBER TRIBESMEN III”
THE BEAUTIFUL ATTIRE OF THESE ARABIAN STALLIONS ARE PROMINENT DURING THE MOUSSEM DE TAN-TAN AS THEIR RIDERS POSTURE FOR HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE MOULAY RACHID AND HIS GUESTS; TAN-TAN, MOROCCO 2006
FORGETTING MY SACRED TRIPOD, I STABILIZED MY CAMERA ON AN ADJACENT COLUMN TO CAPTURE VARIOUS GRADATIONS OF LIGHT DURING THIS TIME EXPOSURE, SYMBOLIZING THE TRADEMARK OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER: DEPTH AND TEXTURE; LA MEDINA COCO
POLIZZI, L’AGADIR, MOROCCO 2006
THE EARLY MORNING’S RAYS, OVERSHADOWED BY INTERMITTENT COLUMNS, HIGHLIGHT THE INTRICATE STONE WORK OF ARTISAN COCO POLIZZI, AS WELL AS THE PORTALS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SOUKS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL ARCADE; LA MEDINA COCO POLIZZI,
L’AGADIR, MOROCCO 2006
The warmth of this merchant’s most pleasant smile caught my eye as I passed by the open archway inside her souk entryway; LA MEDINA COCO POLIZZI, L’AGADIR, MOROCCO 2006
SEEKING THE COMFORT OF ITS MISTRESS, THIS YOUNG DROMEDARY CUDDLES UP AS AN ONCOMING SAHARAN SAND STORM SOON ENVELOPES THIS NOMADIC BERBER TRIBESWOMAN AND HER ANIMAL WHILE AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE MOULAY RACHID FOR THE MOUSSEM DE TAN-TAN; TAN-TAN, MOROCCO 2006
OUTSIDE A ONE-SQUARE MILE ZONE CORDONED OFF FOR DIGNITARIES AND GUESTS OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE MOULAY RACHID DURING THE MOUSSEM DE TAN-TAN, THIS FAITHFUL NOMADIC TRIBESWOMAN WATCHES THE FESTIVITIES FROM AFAR IN HER COLORFUL BURKA; TAN-TAN, MOROCCO 2006
I WAS FORTUNATE IN CAPTURING THE UNASSUMING BEAUTY OF THIS BERBER TRIBESWOMAN DURING OUR ROYAL CARPET RECEPTION; CHBIKA RIVER ENCAMPMENT, TAN-TAN, MOROCCO 2006
A night club scene in the Design District; exotic, risque, and sensual dancers performing under black, magenta, and purple lights
on stage, to the delight of a highbrow audience; Miami, FL 2013
A night club scene in the Design District; exotic, risque, and sensual dancers performing under black, magenta, and purple lights
on stage, to the delight of a highbrow audience; Miami, FL 2013
A night club scene in the Design District; exotic and sensual dancers performing under black, magenta, and purple lights on stage, to the delight of a highbrow audience; Miami, FL 2013
“Black Light Dancers 6 - Exotic Web”
A night club scene in the Design District; exotic, risque, and sensual dancers performing under black, magenta, and purple lights on stage, to the delight of a highbrow audience; Miami, FL 2013
A night club scene in the Design District; exotic, risque, and sensual dancers performing under black, magenta, and purple lights on stage, to the delight of a highbrow audience; Miami, FL 2013
A night club scene in the Design District; exotic, risque, and sensual dancers performing under black, magenta, and purple lights on stage, to the delight of a highbrow audience; Miami, FL 2013
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and also the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and also the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and also the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and also the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and also the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and also the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and fauna; the orchid is the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and fauna; the orchid is the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and fauna; the orchid is the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and fauna; the orchid is the flower of Colombia. 2012
A five-day hike throughout the cloud and rain forests of the Western Andes Mountains of Cali, Colombia, produced so many beautiful and exotic flowers, varieties of orchid being the most prominent, and fauna; the orchid is the flower of Colombia. 2012
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
In 2008, Mr. Benowitz returned from Cuba on a humanitarian mission where he photographed “Life in Cuba 2008.” This occurred shortly before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked their havoc on the people of Cuba. His pre-storm photographs have preserved the impoverished state of this beautiful little island on film.
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high through osmosis; Holland 2007
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high through osmosis; Holland 2007
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high through osmosis; Holland 2007
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high on secondary smoke; Holland 2007
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high on secondary smoke; Holland 2007
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high on secondary smoke; Holland 2007
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high on secondary smoke; Holland 2007
Kuekenhoff Gardens
A seven-day bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back, pedaling through little villages and hamlets, allowed me to capture Dutch culture and its charming people, waterways, and the nation's character, while occasionally passing by open cafes getting high on secondary smoke; Holland 2007
Fine art photography, as well as work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of my cultural photography.
“Jose Fuster's Home Studio, Havana, Cuba”
Photographer H. Allen Benowitz will show framed fine art photography, as well as his work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of his cultural photography.
“Gehry's Guggenheim Bilbao II”
Photographer H. Allen Benowitz will show framed fine art photography, as well as his work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of his cultural photography.
Photographer H. Allen Benowitz will show framed fine art photography, as well as his work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of his cultural photography.
Photographer H. Allen Benowitz will show framed fine art photography, as well as his work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of his cultural photography.
Fine art photography, as well as work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of my cultural photography.
Fine art photography, as well as work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of my cultural photography.
Fine art photography, as well as work on canvas and mounted on acrylic, from international locales depicting exotic architecture and a mini-retrospective of my cultural photography.
Gehry’s Guggenheim Bilbao I
Enamored by how the red bridge spills over to the
artistic side of the overall composition of multiple
art installations, I was compelled to capture the
contemporary and modern architectural design
of Frank Gehry’s museum, stealing the show from
the art within. Bilbao, Spain. 2009
H. Allen Benowitz
Old Town
The Basque-named old town of Donostia resides on
the North Coast of Spain; this interesting, rainy-day
perspective of old town provides far-reaching depth
into it ancient and modern local culture; San
Sebastian, Spain. 2009
H. Allen Benowitz
I have always been fascinated by India - the people, their history, culture, architecture, occupations, and poverty. A seven-day trip on the government-run "Palace on Wheels" train was truly an unforgettable adventure.
Traveling through the cities of Rajasthan in northern India, I explored ancient forts, Hindu temples, and maharaja palaces, while speaking with and learning about the hard-working inhabitants of this spellbinding land. Lost in the lens of my camera, I was able to focus on people and places in an honest visceral way, preserving treasured moments to share with others.
Contained herein are a number of samples for your viewing pleasure.
H. Allen Benowitz
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305.586.1181
MOTHER & CHILD
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India 2004
BOY BAND
Sandstone Fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan,
India 2004
PARTY CAMEL
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan,
India 2004
This grown-up-too-fast child's expression appears to reflect his young life's frustration with poverty, hardship, and street life reliance on begging; Rajasthan, India 2004.
Rajasthan, India 2004.
Rajasthan, India 2004.
Also known as the Rokuon-ji-Temple, built in the 1220s on Mirror Pond, the 1st floor reflects palace-style architecture, "Ho-sui-in," the 2nd floor was built in the style of a samurai house, called "Cho-on-do," and the 3rd floor was designed in the Zen temple style, named "Kukkyo-cho." The 2nd and 3rd floors are of gold-leaf; upon the roof rests a golden Chinese phoenix; Kyoto, Japan, 2002.
Also known as the Rokuon-ji-Temple, built in the 1220s on Mirror Pond, the 1st floor reflects palace-style architecture, "Ho-sui-in," the 2nd floor was built in the style of a samurai house, called "Cho-on-do," and the 3rd floor was designed in the Zen temple style, named "Kukkyo-cho." The 2nd and 3rd floors are of gold-leaf; upon the roof rests a golden Chinese phoenix; Kyoto, Japan, 2002.
Also known as the Rokuon-ji-Temple, built in the 1220s on Mirror Pond, the 1st floor reflects palace-style architecture, "Ho-sui-in," the 2nd floor was built in the style of a samurai house, called "Cho-on-do," and the 3rd floor was designed in the Zen temple style, named "Kukkyo-cho." The 2nd and 3rd floors are of gold-leaf; upon the roof rests a golden Chinese phoenix; Kyoto, Japan, 2002.
On a frozen lake at the Imperial Summer Resort at ChengDe in Hebie Province north of Beijing. The Kangxi Emperor built the first palaces there in the early 18th Century, and his grandson, Qianlong, added the vast surrounding park; ChengDe, Peoples Republic of China, 2002.
On a frozen lake at the Imperial Summer Resort at ChengDe in Hebie Province north of Beijing. The Kangxi Emperor built the first palaces there in the early 18th Century, and his grandson, Qianlong, added the vast surrounding park; ChengDe, Peoples Republic of China, 2002.
Close encounter with beautiful child at a nursery; Kyoto, Japan, 2002.
Near Matsumoto Castle, on the Sensai Bridge over a canal, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, 2002.
While walking past a nursery in the temple and shrine area of Kyoto, I captured this little girl hiding from her friends in a playground; Kyoto, Japan, 2002.
At Tian'anmen Square, my camera's curiosity of these Chinese Communist soldiers marching in disciplined unison was met by the universal sign language caveat - but too late: "Gotcha!"; Beijing, Peoples Republic of China, 2002.
Sri Lanka-Nepal-Bhutan-Singapore 2014
A photo journey to the Asian Himalayas, visually capturing shrines, temples, people and local cultures and rituals, their lifestyles, occupations, architecture, and landscape. The 28-day photo journey culminated in achieving my goal of trekking to the top of Taktsang, a/k/a Tiger's Nest, the Buddhist monastery, at 10,200 feet.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Chitwan National Forest, Sri Lanka
Pokhara, Nepal
Durban Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
Overlooking the Himalayas; Paro, Bhutan
Tadzong Fortress, Bhutan
Trongza Dzong, Bhutan
Jambay Festival, Bumthang, Bhutan
Jambay Festival, Bumthang, Bhutan
Dambulla Cave, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave; circa 2rd-3rd centuries; Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Atrium, The Dome; Singapore
Atrium, The Dome, Singapore
Atrium, Mandarin Marina Bay Hotel, Singapore
At 169 feet tall, the largest buddha in Bhutan; Buddha Hill, Paro, Bhutan
Hands in motion, this monk steadfastly polishes the monastery bells; Taktsang, Tiger's Nest, Paro, Bhutan
Cliffside Monastery, Taktsang, Tiger's Nest, Paro, Bhutan
Early morning sun casts its spell on nature; Atrium, The Dome; Singapore
Made of bronze and gilded in gold and the largest sitting Buddha in the world at 169 feet, the Buddha Dordenma Statue sits atop a prayer-flag-festooned hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park; Thimphu, Bhutan. 2014
Trekking through San Miguel was an enlightening experience. 50-80 degrees year-round, low hilly terrane, charming cobblestone streets and village, replete with beautiful architecturally prominent town square church, vast arts community, and rooftop restaurant overlooking town, San Miguel became a favorite photo opportunity to capture its culture, kind people, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan feel, including lovely landscaped vinery.
Enjoy this remote Mexican retreat, where many U.S. expats reside, through my eyes.
- H. Allen Benowitz
Trekking through San Miguel was an enlightening experience. 50-80 degrees year-round, low hilly terrane, charming cobblestone streets and village, replete with beautiful architecturally prominent town square church, vast arts community, and rooftop restaurant overlooking town, San Miguel became a favorite photo opportunity to capture its culture, kind people, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan feel, including lovely landscaped vinery.
Enjoy this remote Mexican retreat, where many U.S. expats reside, through my eyes.
- H. Allen Benowitz
Trekking through San Miguel was an enlightening experience. 50-80 degrees year-round, low hilly terrane, charming cobblestone streets and village, replete with beautiful architecturally prominent town square church, vast arts community, and rooftop restaurant overlooking town, San Miguel became a favorite photo opportunity to capture its culture, kind people, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan feel, including lovely landscaped vinery.
Enjoy this remote Mexican retreat, where many U.S. expats reside, through my eyes.
- H. Allen Benowitz
Trekking through San Miguel was an enlightening experience. 50-80 degrees year-round, low hilly terrane, charming cobblestone streets and village, replete with beautiful architecturally prominent town square church, vast arts community, and rooftop restaurant overlooking town, San Miguel became a favorite photo opportunity to capture its culture, kind people, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan feel, including lovely landscaped vinery.
Enjoy this remote Mexican retreat, where many U.S. expats reside, through my eyes.
- H. Allen Benowitz
Every city has its poor. My goal is to capture its beauty, as well as its real life below the radar, so to speak. This woman's profile caught my eye and evoked emotion.
Trekking through San Miguel was an enlightening experience. 50-80 degrees year-round, low hilly terrane, charming cobblestone streets and village, replete with beautiful architecturally prominent town square church, vast arts community, and rooftop restaurant overlooking town, San Miguel became a favorite photo opportunity to capture its culture, kind people, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan feel, including lovely landscaped vinery.
Enjoy this remote Mexican retreat, where many U.S. expats reside, through my eyes.
- H. Allen Benowitz
“Mio Bistrock al fresco dining”
Mio Bistrock, a gourmet food truck restaurant…charming ambience, Mexican guitar player in the background, and wonderful food [grilled salmon with garlic sauce and white wine]--all for 300 pesos=$15. U.S., including two glasses of sangria and tip; San Miguel de Allende, MX.
Shortly after his mother gave him kite-flying lessons, this happy young boy mastered his skill with his first maiden voyage adjacent to town square.
This area is the home of the Parish of San Miguel, the Jardin Principal or Main Garden and an earlier church called the San Rafael or Santa Escuela Church. LaParroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town.
This bull posts guard to its inside themed ambiance at the Ole Ole Pub.
This area is the home of the Parish of San Miguel, the Jardin Principal or Main Garden and an earlier church called the San Rafael or Santa Escuela Church. LaParroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town.
“San Rafael - Santa Escuela Church”
This area is the home of the Parish of San Miguel, the Jardin Principal or Main Garden and an earlier church called the San Rafael or Santa Escuela Church. LaParroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town.
“San Miguel Architecture @ Golden Hour”
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
The chef of a very fine restaurant, El Pegaso, takes a break before patrons fill his restaurant.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
My eye almost missed this salon tucked away inside a narrow doorway; it provides a view of business as usual in San Miguel.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
Surrounded by hundreds, if not thousands, of hand-made shoes and leather goods, this shoemaker's smile befits his professional pride and joy.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
A San Miguel street wedding is part of its charming culture as participants parade around the square, with a string necklace hold tequila shots, while hanging out with donkeys and a mariachi band. This photographer was roped in to join in the festivities, ultimately feeling more for the wear.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
It is a local custom for paper mache puppets on stilts to pour tequila into people's mouths during the "The Callejoneada," a San Miguel street wedding, as part of its charming culture as participants parade around the square, with a string necklace hold tequila shots, while hanging out with donkeys and a mariachi band. This photographer was roped in to join in the festivities, ultimately feeling more for the wear.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
It is a local custom for paper mache puppets on stilts to pour tequila into people's mouths during the "The Callejoneada," a San Miguel street wedding, as part of its charming culture as participants parade around the square, with a string necklace hold tequila shots, while hanging out with donkeys and a mariachi band. This photographer was roped in to join in the festivities, ultimately feeling more for the wear.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in the central mountains of Mexico. Distinguished by its colonial architecture and elegant atmosphere, San Miguel's artistic community is world class - bustling with artists, galleries, and collectors.
I enjoy capturing candid photographs of people, moments, architecture, wildlife representing our country's values and cultural roots.
This photo was taken just off Main Street near Stock Road; Small Town America, Weaverville, NC.
"Field of Honor" 600-flag display and ceremony in Weaverville in honor of fallen U. S. Veterans.
School marching bands, including a color guard, veterans, and throngs of local citizens and supporters came out for the honorees and purchased flag sponsorships to raise funds to help send students to Pearl Harbor to experience our history and connect the community.
An annual tradition in Arden, NC, near Asheville, is its State Fair, complete with clowns, exciting rides, cotton candy, stilt people, and much edible simple fare.
A former gas station, converted into a drive-through ice cream kiosk portrays a surreal American scene.
This stilt person adds a bit of flair at the North Carolina State Fair's Midway; Arden, NC.
As a very youngster growing up in Coney Island, I was always afraid to ride the Parachute ride. Later, when visiting my roots as somewhat of a "oldster," I have the opportunity of capturing this prominent image on the boardwalk, preserved by the town.
Iconic, vintage parachute ride; Boardwalk, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
I love charming Small Town America, especially Burnsville, NC, nestled in the Western North Carolina mountains.
Old Timey Day is an annual tradition on Town Square featuring artists, artisans, proud tractor displays and rides, including music by its very talented musicians, and children performers. Old Timey Day is one of my favorites.
I love charming Small Town America, especially Burnsville, NC, nestled in the Western North Carolina mountains.
Old Timey Day is an annual tradition on Town Square featuring artists, artisans, proud tractor displays and rides, including music by its very talented musicians, and children performers. Old Timey Day is one of my favorites.
Proud to celebrate Independence Day, this business displays its best for everyone to enjoy; Burnsville, NC.
Double Mimes Frolicking to entertain special-event guests; Miami, FL
This lovely lass was having fun entertaining her boyfriend at this fountain as she mimics this statue breast; I caught this candid moment on The Highline; Manhattan, NY.
Every year during the fall harvest, the Orchard at Altapass, entertains its visitors by providing music while its patrons treat themselves to homemade ice cream, candies--and, of course, selling all varieties of apples, freshly picked from its various trees on its multilevel terraced orchards; Altapass Apple Orchard, Blue Ridge Parkway, Little Switzerland, NC
This beautiful bride to be was posing for her wedding photographer's glamor shot, as I "borrowed" this candid scene on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway; Blue Ridge Parkway, Burnsville, NC
A Small Town America community hosted the USA National Cycling Championship just off Town Square, which was a big deal for its residents.
An exciting country road race finished a lap around the square in front of its historic Nu-Wray Inn; Burnsville, NC
Sometimes a drizzling day provides just enough color saturation to capture an image like this beautiful scene in Banner Elk, NC.
I was able to capture this special moment during golden hour, featuring each plank of this old and retired tobacco barn's wooden countenance; Shenandoah Valley, Little Washington, VA.
This antiquated Chevy matches the gas station where apparently neglected to recall where it was parked; Burnsville, NC.
“Sand Storm”
“LA MEDINA ARCHWAY I”
“LA MEDINA SHADOWS”
“BEAN CULTURE”
“FRIENDS”
“OUTSIDER I”
“BEDOUIN PORTRAIT”
“Black Light Dancers I”
“Black Light Dancer 2”
“Black Light Dancers 3”
“Black Light Dancers 4”
“Black Light Dancer 5”
“Black Light Dancer 7”
“Twin Hibiscus”
“Exotic Orchid I”
“Exotic Orchid II”
“Exotic Orchid III”
“Early Morning Mystery Buds”
“Purple Orchids”
“Red Budding Bloom”
“Handsome Goat”
“Cocky Rooster”
“Fluttering Humming Bird”
“"Il Golgota"”
“Nun's Tea Table”
“Cigar Lady I”
“Lady in Red I”
“Lady in Red II”
“Man/Gated Doorway”
“Puerta Media”
“Sitting Room”
“Marble Balustrade”
“Dominos”
“Windmill”
“Bikes at Rest”
“Dutch Twins”
“Jazz Guitar Player”
“Amsterdam Canal Boat”
“Tulips in Prime”
“Wines at Rest”
“Amsterdam Canal”
“Blue-domed Church I”
“New Town”
“Hot Rod”
“Four Eyes”
“River Reflection III”
“River Reflection I”
“Gehry's Guggenheim Bilbao I”
“Old Town”
“Mother & Child”
“Boy Band”
“Party Camel”
“Shy Boy I”
“Shy Boy I”
“Shy Boy II”
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“Golden Pavilion [H]”
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“Golden Pavilion [V]”
“Lakeside Solitude I”
“Lakeside Solitude II”
“Biscuit Maker, Nagano, Japan”
“What a Face”
“"Koi" Little Child”
“Hide and Seek”
“"Don't"”
“Red Umbrella, Tokyo, Japan”
“Flute Man”
“Water Lilies”
“Sunset”
“Colorful Man”
“Mother & Child II”
“Sentry Spires”
“Monk”
“Monk in Waiting”
“"Namaste" II”
“Sweet Child in Green Robe”
“Reclining Buddha's Soles”
“Sitting Buddhas”
“Illusory Reflection”
“Cactus Flower”
“Atrium”
“Sitting Buddha”
“Monk Polishing Brass Bells”
“Tiger's Nest”
“Sunbeams in the Mist”
“Halo”
“Bougainvillea Vista”
“Bougainvillea Window”
“Street Life IX”
“Panhandler”
“Go Fly A Kite”
“Bar Life”
“Doorway & Cobblestones”
“On a Break”
“Hair Salon”
“Shoe Cobbler”
“Street Wedding”
“Mojigangas”
“Mojigangas II”
“Field of Honor”
“Midway”
“Drive-through Ice Cream”
“Stilt Person”
“Parachute”
“Old Timey Day”
“Tractor Fundraiser”
“Paul Bunyan”
“Double Mimes”
“Fountain Mimic”
“Country Music”
“Blue Ridge Bride”
“Bike Race”
“Country Barns & Pasture”
“Barn Shadows”
“1958 Chevy”
