Door number three

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

It has been said “Travel opens doors to our minds and hearts.” I don’t get to open them but, when traveling, doors and windows often become the subject of my …

Blue Plate Special

Christopher RobinDowntown

It was a brilliant day last May when I first visited Redbud Kitchen on Sevier Avenue. Driven by hunger, curiosity and, ok, our Toyota, I had no idea that lunch …

Abstracts in nature

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Some people like abstracts, many don’t. Though not a big fan of abstract art myself, I will admit to enjoying photographing abstracts in nature. I look for repeating patterns, shapes …

Window Seat

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Everyone, of a certain age, has a drugstore story. My mother’s office was on the same block as a local drugstore, tightly packed with sundries. This kid was most interested …

Zabriskie Point sunrise

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Anyone who aspires to call themselves a landscape photographer should know they are going to miss a lot of sleep. Starting in the dark, our group hiked out a small …

Teacup time

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Need a quiet moment to yourself? Take a time out with your favorite cup of tea. Think about the day ahead and plan the strategy to maximize its potential.
This was …

The decisive moment

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

World renowned photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson is noted for his photographic work and writing of capturing “the decisive moment.” Though subject to interpretation, it is generally taken to mean capturing an …

Los Lobos (the wolves)

Christopher RobinDowntown, Our Town Arts

To dance the La Bamba, it takes a little grace.
Concerts in the daytime? The Big Ears Festival returned to downtown Knoxville last weekend, and the entire area tapped their feet …