Giles Hoover

Photography and design for print production

Tag: campus

  • Gallery Update: Mercer University, 2025

    Gallery Update: Mercer University, 2025

    According to Google, at the corner of Coleman Avenue and Adams Street, in Macon, is home to Newton Hall — and more specifically, Mercer University Press.1Google is wrong: Mercer University Press isn’t actually on campus — they’re in a separate building nearer downtown. See this University Press Week blog tour post for more.

    Mercer University (Newton Entrance), 1400 Coleman Ave.

    Mercer one of more than 160 members of the Association of University Presses. I mention this because, a while back, I said regarding taking some photographs around the campus of Mercer University, “stay tuned.” In honor of AUP’s University Press Week, November 10–14, I’ve done just that.

    Pi Kappa Phi Bell, Perhaps Overrung, Winship St.
    University Center Entrance (from Adams St.)
    Hawkins Arena Entrance #2, Adams St.
    University Commons, Penfield Hall, Edgewood Ave.
    Mercer Softball (Bleachers), Sikes Field
    Jack Tarver Library #2, 1501 Mercer University Dr,.

    Taken during a number of visits over fifteen years, a total of 100 photographs now populate the Mercer University gallery. Enjoy.

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      Google is wrong: Mercer University Press isn’t actually on campus — they’re in a separate building nearer downtown. See this University Press Week blog tour post for more.
  • New Gallery: Vassar College

    New Gallery: Vassar College

    Many, many moons ago, my late sister attended Vassar College. I had an occasion to stay in Poughkeepsie, NY, where Vassar is located, and went over on a beautiful morning and spent some time wandering around with the Leica.

    Chapel Hall, Vassar
    Film, Vassar

    It’s a beautiful campus; a mix of modern, mid-century, and classic architecture — with a little mid-century thrown in:

    Architecture mix, Vassar

    For many years, Vassar was a women’s (-only) college, and it was nice to find the National Landmark observatory building — a reminder that even in the 1800’s, women were doing scientific research:

    Vassar Observatory

    The New England building:

    New England Building, Vassar

    An enjoyable visit, a beautiful, incredibly well-tended campus, and a tranquil late summer morning at a renowned college. I was delighted to visit, and pleased with the resulting photographs. See the rest here.

  • Mercer University Gallery Updated

    Mercer University Gallery Updated

    Memorial Day weekend brought what is likely the last of the spring-like weather to Middle Georgia, and while it lasted, I was out with the camera. This time, the beautiful, historic Mercer University campus here in Macon:

    That building is from the 1800’s. The bear — and the building in the background — are not:

    Had my black-and-white “classic camera” filters handy, too (same building in the background, FYI):

    Mercer2021-3

    Thirty new photographs join the Mercer University gallery. Peruse, purchase, or just enjoy.

  • Middle Georgia State University Gallery Updated

    Middle Georgia State University Gallery Updated

    Visited Middle Georgia State University over the Memorial Day weekend, and have an updated look at campus:

    The Wellness Center wasn’t even there last time I was there with a camera:

    Take a look at the whole set here. Thanks!

  • Milledgeville Gallery Updated

    Milledgeville Gallery Updated

    Beautiful spring day in Middle Georgia yesterday, so I took advantage:

    Georgia College, May 2021

    Added a few from a January visit, as well; a total of 44 new photographs posted.