Most people agree that photography is a fine art even though it has not always been thought of as such. Even in the early days of photography, images were manipulated by the available technology to create a “picture” that reflected the photographer’s vision. From darkroom techniques to digital photography the options have continuously expanded. My […]
“The Narcissist aka Donald the Flatulent” (20″ x 54″) is a modern rendition of the mythological story of Narcissus, a handsome boy who falls in love with his reflection in a pond; eventually falling in and drowning. In this vision, there is nothing handsome about the narcissist. He is an ugly old man who demands […]
Visiting the Galapagos Islands was an amazing adventure. I spent a week on an eight cabin catamaran and we were escorted to numerous sites in the islands. One benefit of being on a small vessel is that you spend no time getting to and from your daily excursion points. The vessel anchors right where you […]
ArtExpo New York Awards The New York International Art Society (NYICAS) with Saphira and Ventura Gallery represent the photographic art of Sam Dobrow nationally and internationally. Their booth at ArtExpo in New York City is currently exhibiting figurative works by Sam Dobrow (see above – bronze nude) and several other artists. The NYICAS has received […]
For my entire life Cuba has been a forbidden land. I remember stories my father told me of his adventures to the island nation during the pre-Castro days. He spoke of night clubs, casinos, wild parties, and Cuban rum. I’d been taught about the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and America’s sanctions against […]
Tres Musicos is a new release in the Cuba Collection. Tres Músicos (The Three Musicians) perform at sunset for visitors to Havana’s famous Malecon. Havana’s culture is rich in the arts. These performers project a joyful presence to their music which can also be read through their expressions. Tres Musicos is available in the Art […]
This is my first impression of Havana, Cuba. After arriving and clearing immigration, I was met by a fellow photographer Edin Chavez and our guide. We checked in to our “casa” and then started out for the first photo shoot. We were excited because of the cloudy sky. Havana had been clear for days and […]
Sleeper Cell takes us to an destination on Oceana Drive where “sleeper droids” are glued to their transponders while awaiting instruction from their extraterrestrial handlers. Sleeper Cell captures the energy of Miami’s South Beach Art Deco district with a dreamy surrealism feeling and beautiful warm color tones (green and gold). Sleeper Cell is the latest […]
This new 30″ x 50″ addition to the South Beach Surreality collection offers us a look at the Colony Hotel on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive. The image began with a photograph made during the night of Miami Beach’s Art Deco Weekend 2017 festival – a rare opportunity to photograph the art deco architecture without any […]
Solstacia is that bright tropical place we all want to be during the Winter Solstice. On the shortest day of the year most people are feeling a bit under the weather but in Miami Beach the sun is out and people are merry. This image is my interpretation of the the Winter Solstice in Miami. […]
Welcome to my world of fine art photography. Please take your time and browse through my many galleries. I have a diverse collection of beautiful photographic art. All my artwork begins in the camera before making its journey through my imagination where I process the image into something beautiful and sometimes quite surreal.