Not too long ago, my husband and I made it out to the city of Atlanta - despite the blizzard that shut down the city! A must-visit was the High Museum of Art, which is considered one of the best art museums in the Southeast region. This was my first visit, and upon entering, I was immediately struck by the beautiful collaboration of classic and contemporary architecture. Everything was so lovely and inviting to photograph: warm wood panels on the floor; tall white walls; an atrium that filled the rooms with illuminating light; a curving, circulatory ramp that took you through the different levels - a tiny bit Guggenheim-esque. Needless to say, it was an architecture-photographer's dreamscape, and I busied myself with capturing the juxtaposition of different lines and shapes, as well as obscure angles. These made some great black and white photographs.

I also found a room filled with one of my favorite artists of all time, Gerhard Richter. If that wasn't enough, the High Museum had Richter's 11 Panes - 11 panes of glass stacked on top of each other and mounted on the wall like a painting. This was a fun one to play with. The clean and clinical lines of the glass panes contrasted the blurry reflections and distortions when looking into it from the front. Meanwhile, the sides of the panes emphasized thick lines that made the whole artwork seem so much heavier and obtrusive.

Overall, this was a win-win visit. It's not often I get to visit a museum with a wonderful collection, as well as an intriguing space to shoot! And I can't wait to come back.