Giles Hoover

Photography and design for print production

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  • Maine Galleries Updated

    Maine Galleries Updated

    After being unable to visit in 2020, the regular trip to Maine resumed in 2021:

    Cape Neddick Harbor (Lobster Pound)
    Cape Neddick Harbor (Lobster Pound)

    Not too many updates, but some good items have been added:

    Cape Neddick Country Club
    Coastal Golf Tracks and Trees
    Steps to the Beach
    Safety Rope, Beach Footprints, Ocean

    Let’s not forget the parts that make up the big picture, either:

    Maine details
    Details, Spruced Up

    That clear, September sky, the beginnings of fall, the sea: all are represented in the many Maine galleries. And while Maine Revisited may be sold out, the individual photographs — and many more — are still available as prints, framed or unframed, for your favorite living space. Thanks for your support!

    Maine Revisited
    The book is sold out — but the photographs are still available
  • New Gallery: Vassar College

    New Gallery: Vassar College

    Many, many moons ago, my late sister attended Vassar College. I had an occasion to stay in Poughkeepsie, NY, where Vassar is located, and went over on a beautiful morning and spent some time wandering around with the Leica.

    Chapel Hall, Vassar
    Film, Vassar

    It’s a beautiful campus; a mix of modern, mid-century, and classic architecture — with a little mid-century thrown in:

    Architecture mix, Vassar

    For many years, Vassar was a women’s (-only) college, and it was nice to find the National Landmark observatory building — a reminder that even in the 1800’s, women were doing scientific research:

    Vassar Observatory

    The New England building:

    New England Building, Vassar

    An enjoyable visit, a beautiful, incredibly well-tended campus, and a tranquil late summer morning at a renowned college. I was delighted to visit, and pleased with the resulting photographs. See the rest here.

  • Beautifully Briefed, July/August 2021

    Beautifully Briefed, July/August 2021

    It’s been a busy summer here in Middle Georgia; after regular updates to Foreword for several months, things have slowed down a little. Thus, some good items have piled up.

    Starting with a book design I really like:

    NPR describes it as, “A Monk And A Robot Meet In A Forest … And Talk Philosophy.” Interesting description, interesting design. I’d pick it up off a shelf.

    Speaking of bookshelves, a notable quote from Andy Hunter, of Bookshop.org:

    Take a look at this graph. The blue is Amazon’s share of book sales in the past six years. The orange is where we are headed if their average growth rate (8%) continues. If nothing slows their momentum, Amazon will control nearly 80% of the consumer book market by the end of 2025. Every single book lover should worry. After we’re done worrying, we must change the way we buy books.

    The graph:

    I’m not a fan of Medium — Andy, please choose a better place to post your very valid point — but it’s worth reading. Then change your book-buying habits if possible!

    Also from the book category, check out Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill’s latest book of built work 2009-2019. Tons of great work here, but one example might tower over the others:

    Great photography, too. designboom has more, in their famous all-lower-case style.

    While we’re talking about great photographs of New York City, check this out — complete with 1WTC in the background:

    A winner from the recent 2021 iPhone Photography Awards, which I enjoyed … until I found out it’s just another contest, complete with entry fee. (Hey, at least they don’t reassign copyright.)

    While we’re at the intersection of photography and architecture, these shots of modern churches across Europe are stunningly beautiful:

    From the nearby intersection of photography and illustration:

    The whole series is great, great stuff, and has very deservingly been used by the likes of Apple, The New Yorker, and more. Read on.

    Last and almost certainly least, I’ve updated the Musella gallery:

    Check that gallery out, look at the Middle Georgia collection, or peruse all my Georgia photographs on the road to purchasing a print or getting in touch to let me know you’d like to use something in a book or design project. Thank you.

    On to September!

  • Mercer University Gallery Updated

    Mercer University Gallery Updated

    Memorial Day weekend brought what is likely the last of the spring-like weather to Middle Georgia, and while it lasted, I was out with the camera. This time, the beautiful, historic Mercer University campus here in Macon:

    That building is from the 1800’s. The bear — and the building in the background — are not:

    Had my black-and-white “classic camera” filters handy, too (same building in the background, FYI):

    Mercer2021-3

    Thirty new photographs join the Mercer University gallery. Peruse, purchase, or just enjoy.

  • Middle Georgia State University Gallery Updated

    Middle Georgia State University Gallery Updated

    Visited Middle Georgia State University over the Memorial Day weekend, and have an updated look at campus:

    The Wellness Center wasn’t even there last time I was there with a camera:

    Take a look at the whole set here. Thanks!

  • New: Cochran and Dublin Galleries

    New: Cochran and Dublin Galleries

    Spring is fleeting here in Middle Georgia — a heat wave next week promises triple-digit weather — so took the camera for a wander. Cochran and the other Middle Georgia State University was up first:

    Cochran - MGA

    A few shots from Cochran’s downtown, as well:

    Cochran - Downtown

    See the new Cochran gallery here.

    Next up was a brief stop on Chester — single photograph posted here — then Dublin, where Martin Luther King made his first public speech, in 1944. There’s a little park to commemorate:

    Dublin - MLK park

    Downtown, alas, prominently features a Confederate monument (like so many places here in Georgia):

    We’re working on it. Meanwhile, check Dublin’s new gallery here.

    Last but not least, added a few shots to Macon’s miscellaneous gallery:

    East Macon fire watch tower

    Check the whole thing, covering almost fifteen years, here.

    Special thanks to Prof. Gerald Lucas for the continued use of his Voigtlander 21mm ƒ1.8.

  • More New and Updated Middle Georgia Photography Galleries

    More New and Updated Middle Georgia Photography Galleries

    New this week is the delightful little town of Yatesville, on the road from Macon to Thomaston:

    See the rest in the new Yatesville gallery. And speaking of Thomaston:

    Only a few photographs in that gallery, but more when I get a chance. Next, Barnesville:

    I could have sworn I had more photographs from there, but am glad to have at least added to that gallery. Lastly, I’ve added to the Forsyth gallery:

    All of the new photographs are from Forsyth’s City Cemetery.

    Enjoy!

  • New and Updated Middle Georgia Photography Galleries

    New and Updated Middle Georgia Photography Galleries

    There was another photostroll yesterday, which in turn leads to three updated photography galleries, from:

    Bolingbroke;

    Juliette; and

    Forsyth.

    Also, a new gallery:

    Monticello. Five of the posted photographs detail the Old Monticello United Methodist Church, which is discussed on the Georgia Trust website.

    Enjoy — and thank you for your support.

  • Macon’s Miscellaneous Gallery Updated

    Macon’s Miscellaneous Gallery Updated

    The galleries for Macon on my Media site are subdivided by location, but some photography sets don’t really fit into a specific location. Today, I’ve updated the Macon – Miscellaneous gallery with photographs from Hay House, Coleman Hill and Mercer Law, and the Catholic and Baptist churches near downtown. Enjoy!

  • Galleries Updated

    Galleries Updated

    As part of the new web site, I’ve redone the media.gileshoover.com section to better highlight the more than 5000 photographs available.

    Note that those items are available as prints, framed or unframed, starting at a very reasonable $5. My web commerce provider, Zenfolio, also offers museum-quality fine prints, also framed or unframed, and a variety of other merchandise, from card sets to mousepads, pins, and mugs.

    Explore and purchase today. Thanks for your support!

    Update, Jun 25, 26, and 28: More galleries updated. Check for new photographs from Alabama, Florida and North Carolina!