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About Steven

“We know that behind every image revealed there is another image more faithful to reality, and in the back of that image there is another, and yet another behind the last one, and so on, up to the true image of that absolute, mysterious reality that no one will ever see.” - Michelangelo Antonioni, “Beyond the Clouds” (1995) In each photograph I make, it is my goal to show what I see and leave the interpretation to the viewer.…I try to capture my view of the world through simple objects and everyday things, so I am never at a loss for subject matter. A fork and spoon, bowls of fruit, side streets through town, landscapes, and even people going through their lives are all equally fascinating. From photographs of a coffee cup to a grand vista the world is full of excitement and wonder and my lifelong goal has been to find the beauty in the simplest of things. I have always been influenced by the works of Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunnigham, and, 10 years ago I discovered the world of Luigi Bussolati. “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Travel with Steve is Back!

Just wanted to let everyone know, my website is back up and, hopefully, operational.. Complete with photos and stories about my travels.. links to help you travel.. I even have a link to Amazon (I know you all use Amazon for shopping) on there ..so bookmark, use it often.. there is more content coming and will include photography tips..travel tips.. great day trip ideas and the like..

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http://www.stevenliveoak.com/

It’s not the destination.. It’s the journey that counts..

Happy and Safe Travels

Kyiv – Shot of the Day

St. Michael's Golden Domed Monastery and Mykhailivska Square

St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery and Mykhailivska Square

St. Michaels’ Golden Domed Cathedral and Mykhailivska Square ..  A beautiful cathedral just a short walk from the Maidan (Independence Square) and a great stop on the way to Andrew’s Descent (Andriyivsky Uzviz in Ukrainian)

Kyiv – Shot of the Day

Red Building - Taras Shevchenko University

Red Building – Taras Shevchenko University

Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv, Ukraine.. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city due to the bright red color.. Just a short walk from the center of the city..

 

Budapest – Shot of the Day

Buda Castle and Chain Bridge ...

Buda Castle and Chain Bridge …

The view of Buda from the Pest side of the river was absolutely amazing..  especially at night. You can see why it is one of the prettiest places in Europe…

 

Budapest – Shot of the Day

Budapest - Bridge at Twilight

Budapest – Bridge at Twilight

Walking the banks of the river in the evening, I noticed the lights come on the Margaret Bridge.  The unusual geometry of the bridge made for a perfect twilight shot from the Pest side of the city.

 

Budapest – Shot of the Day

Parliment Building in Budapest, Hungary from the south side of the river.

Parliment Building in Budapest, Hungary from the south side of the river.

The day was gorgeous..warm and sunny with a few clouds drifting in the sky.  Budapest is full of history and amazing architecture just waiting to be discovered.