Black & White Photo Book

January 4, 2018February 15, 2018Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

I just tried out Blurb to publish a photobook (Photographs by Mike-Hope) of some of my black and white shots. It is up on Blurb right now and thought you might like to take a look. I am going to publish it in tablet form too so it will be easier to review and download through Amazon (only if you like it of course). If you have any comments or any of the photos take your fancy let me know…

The Black & White of it…

About the Book

Just travelling around over the past 8 years or so, snapping places and images of interest that I felt might look good in black and white, or near black and white as in some of the photos. A varied collection of some 72 pages that I hope you enjoy…

Mike-Hope

Oh, and click here for 40% of your first order

Also available in the Amazon and Apple iTunes Store in Ebook and Apple iPad format

New Dawn 2 by Mike-Hope

December 12, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Just uploaded a rework of New Dawn. Laid back relaxing down tempo track with ambient ocean and bird sounds. Sounds like you are on the edge of a tropical forest with the ocean near by. Hope you like it…

Mike-Hope

Mike-Hope.net

November 27, 2017November 28, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi All,

I was thinking of changing the site name to mike-hope.net as I am no longer in Hermosa so technically not an hermosaman 🙂 So maybe Mike-Hope.net would be more appropriate…

Thanks for taking a look…

Henry Philip Hope – Mystery of the Hope Diamond

November 16, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

I was researching a bit more on the Hope line from Scotland and uncovered some interesting facts and circumstances surrounding the Hope Diamond and Henry Philip Hope who came into possession of the diamond in the 1800’s after it’s disappearance from King Louis the XVI during the French Revolution. There is a fascinating Smithsonian documentary, Mystery of the Hope Diamond which unravels the diamonds origins, travels and alleged curse…

Mystery of the Hope Diamond (Smithsonian Channel Documentary)

Hope Diamond

THE FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS OF HENRY PHILIP HOPE

Henry Philip Hope (Hope Diamond) Smithsonian

Henry Philip Hope (1774-1839) brother of Thomas Hope, was a wealthy British banker with an affinity for fine art and precious gems. An 1839 catalogue of his gem collection mentions a large blue diamond weighing 45.5 carats. The diamond would take his name, becoming known as “Hope’s Diamond” or the “Hope Diamond.”

Mystery of the Hope Diamond (Smithsonian Channel Documentary)

Thanks for taking a look…

Mike-Hope

Check out more on the Hope’s Ancestry on the main page

“Yet my Hope is unbroken”

San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies Photograph by Michael Hope

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

We were down in San Jan Capistrano last weekend and I came across these water lilies in the Mission area. They were so colorful and reminded me of Monet’s famous water lily collection I had viewed earlier in the year whilst visiting the de Young in San Francisco, so I gave it a bit of a painterly feel. Hope you like it…

via San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies Photograph by Michael Hope

San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies is a photograph by Michael Hope which was uploaded on September 17th, 2017.

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope

Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall, Bart.

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Just updated the Hope’s page to include a link to Sir Thomas Hope’s Diary from 1633 to 1646.

Just in case you’d like a little light reading?

Also, I am reading the Historic novel Hope Endures by Nigel Trantor which paints a pretty good picture of the life and times of Sir Thomas Hope and the historical figures around that time. I found it especially interesting reading about the Dutch East India Company connection and the various trading negotiations going on around that time.

The enthralling story of Thomas Hope, who counseled three kings through a tumultuous time in Scottish history. The son of an Edinburgh merchant, Hope had a spectacular beginning to his career—at the age of seventeen, he traveled to France to triumph in his first court case and caught the attention of his young king, James VI. It was the beginning of a life at the heart o …more

Big Band Beat (Mix)

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

I was messing around with some sounds and found an intro to an old Big Band recording I have, as well as a talking segment from legendary Xavier Cugat where he talks about the joy of bringing people together through music… I added it to the beat mix for this short segment. Hope you like it and I’m working on some extended versions with a Latin/Cuban flavor.

The picture was taken in the colorful town of La Boca, Buenos Ares, Argentina outside of a Tango Cafe…

Thanks for taking a listen and if you like it share it 🙂

Mike-Hope

New on Vida

August 13, 2017August 14, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

Just added some cool new products on VIDA

Take a look and let me know what you think…

Remove the Wall – Charm Bracelet by Mike-Hope

Thanks for taking a look…

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Grand Canyon Awakening

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

A Grand Canyon early morning shot just as the sun was coming over the east rim and reworked with filtered effect to enhance the mood. Hope you like it…

Grand Canyon Awakening by Mike-Hope

Thank you for taking a look…
Mike-Hope

DOLPHINS ACROSS THE PIER on VIDA

July 9, 2017July 9, 2017Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

Here is one of my latest designs on VIDA. You can also get 15% off all the designs with WEEKEND15 code.

DOLPHINS ACROSS THE PIER

PRINTED RACERBACK TOP

This lightweight printed racerback top effortlessly blends style, comfort, and performance. Ideal for daily yoga sessions, weekend getaways, or lazy day lounge-wear, this top is perfect for layering with all your wardrobe favorites.