The Maitland Art Center was founded by architect and artist J.Andre Smith in 1937. A beautiful site only minutes from downtown Orlando. It offers a variety of classes for both adults and children. An interesting place to take your camera and capture a few images. The Mayan Courtyard on the grounds is one of the  highlights of the center. The center is also listed on U.S. Register of Historic Places. Check it out!

Cemeteries are solemn areas in every city that offer photographic opportunities unlike no other places. Usually so quiet you can hear yourself think. The wind is evident as it blows ever so slightly. Walking the grounds and visiting grave sites, you can feel a void and  the absence of the spark of life, an absolute silence we are unaccustomed to. Cemeteries have a way of heightening your senses and photographic eye.  Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando a beautiful place to capture images. Death is a part of everyday Life.

The city of Orlando is filled with smaller communities that are cool, hip and trendy all by themselves. One of the most stylish is the Thornton Park District. Literally full of great homes, architecture, parks, eating establishments and watering holes. We get millions of visitors each year that head right for " the Mouse". (residents like to refer to the Disney theme parks in that way). Why not take a break from the Magical World of Disney one day and investigate the inner city of Orlando and especially the Thornton Park neighborhood? You will be glad you did!