Lisa Brighton Photography

1. John Lennon

I’ve been looking forward to seeing this for quite some time.  The John Lennon Wall in Prague has become a piece of “live” street art that has evolved daily since the 1980s.  Since then, artists have come here to create messages honoring John Lennon and the ideals for which he stood — Peace.  Love.  Hope.  Today, […]

2. Contrasts

I feel like I’m in a different world in Prague since it’s so bohemian.  Now that “different world” has another layer of surrealism.  I see a poster for a Marilyn Monroe photography exhibit opposite the entrance to the St. Vitus Cathedral, which is on the grounds of the Prague Castle.  It is an odd place […]

3. Holocaust

I feel tears pooling in my eyes, and I’m almost overwhelmed by what I’m seeing.  I shake my head in disbelief.  My voice wants to audibly say “no,” as if all of the names on the walls around me aren’t real.  But sadly, I know they are.  I’ve read about them and know that it […]

4. The Bridge

I don’t know how many times I’ve crossed this pedestrian bridge since I’ve been here, but once again, I find myself walking across the Charles Bridge admiring the panoramic view of Prague.  The view is beautiful, but I’m not feeling inspired to photograph the bridge itself, which is a very famous landmark in the city.  I’m […]