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Those of you who've ever heard me critique photography know that i don't suffer sunset or sunrise or weather related photos gladly. They're often trite and usually rely on bright garish colors that the photographer had no hand in creating.
The examples above fall neatly into that company.
In my insular, unique, and wholly personal opinion, in order to be truly successful photographs should be two things: 1) Created with intent, and 2) Photographed in B/W.
Yes, I break both rules more often than I follow them. And, I do think those exceptions actually prove the rule...in that my few successful 'fine art' [as opposed to commercial] images have all met both criteria.
So why post these today?...'cause they're pretty.
[iPhone, Port Clyde, USA]
The examples above fall neatly into that company.
In my insular, unique, and wholly personal opinion, in order to be truly successful photographs should be two things: 1) Created with intent, and 2) Photographed in B/W.
Yes, I break both rules more often than I follow them. And, I do think those exceptions actually prove the rule...in that my few successful 'fine art' [as opposed to commercial] images have all met both criteria.
So why post these today?...'cause they're pretty.
[iPhone, Port Clyde, USA]
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There's nothing like shooting a sailboat regatta on the water to rekindle one's interest in making images again!
Well, to be fair there are other strategies...such as buying new gear [which I did not do], or simply changing geographic locations, which I did.
Amid the pandemic we did finally get out of the house and out of the state to participate in yet another workshop with Onne van der Wal in Newport.
The weather did not really cooperate this year as the scheduled Saturday workshop was cancelled. However, Onne went above and beyond and took two of us out in his RIB on Sunday to see what sort of action we could scare up.
It was a lean field, but with a maneuverable boat and capable captain at our beck and call we were able to get right into the mix.
Goes without saying...a day on the water is always a successful day. Thanks Onne!
[Lumix G9 and GX85 w/8-16mm and 50-200mm Leica DG, Newport and Bristol, RI]
Well, to be fair there are other strategies...such as buying new gear [which I did not do], or simply changing geographic locations, which I did.
Amid the pandemic we did finally get out of the house and out of the state to participate in yet another workshop with Onne van der Wal in Newport.
The weather did not really cooperate this year as the scheduled Saturday workshop was cancelled. However, Onne went above and beyond and took two of us out in his RIB on Sunday to see what sort of action we could scare up.
It was a lean field, but with a maneuverable boat and capable captain at our beck and call we were able to get right into the mix.
Goes without saying...a day on the water is always a successful day. Thanks Onne!
[Lumix G9 and GX85 w/8-16mm and 50-200mm Leica DG, Newport and Bristol, RI]
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“There are too many images, too many cameras now. We’re all being watched. It gets sillier and sillier. As if all action is meaningful. Nothing is really all that special. It’s just life. If all moments are recorded, then nothing is beautiful and maybe photography isn’t an art anymore. Maybe it never was”
― Robert Frank
― Robert Frank
I've been thinking a lot about photography lately, and find myself often repeating the phrase 'The End Starts Here'. That was the title of a website run by Rodney Smith...an interesting and terrifically successful commercial and fine art photographer who passed a few years ago.
I had his website bookmarked and visited often for inspiration. One day I realized he hadn't posted in weeks...then months. Finally a cheery little note appeared in which he apologized and promised a big new effort to come. There was maybe one more half-hearted entry and then nothing. Months later I read his obituary. I was the first to comment on the site after his passing. A few more of us did, then many, then the site was simply taken down.
Robert Frank made his comment above years before digital. Imagine what he'd say now.
I won't promise 'a big new effort', nor will I just take the site down. I'll let it simmer.
But it's possible I've captured all the images that were within me.
I had his website bookmarked and visited often for inspiration. One day I realized he hadn't posted in weeks...then months. Finally a cheery little note appeared in which he apologized and promised a big new effort to come. There was maybe one more half-hearted entry and then nothing. Months later I read his obituary. I was the first to comment on the site after his passing. A few more of us did, then many, then the site was simply taken down.
Robert Frank made his comment above years before digital. Imagine what he'd say now.
I won't promise 'a big new effort', nor will I just take the site down. I'll let it simmer.
But it's possible I've captured all the images that were within me.
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I attempted to capture the 'Pink Moon' off of a point in Maine this month. A boat got in the way, which only made it more successful to my eye. We love it out here on the coast. Peaceful in a time of turmoil. Hope all is well with you and yours.
[Lumix G9 w/50-200mm Leica DG. Hart's Neck, St George, ME]
[Lumix G9 w/50-200mm Leica DG. Hart's Neck, St George, ME]
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Had a great time celebrating Halloween in a coastal Maine village yesterday. The rainy weather and low clouds only added to the spooky atmosphere. The community here really comes out for holidays, especially those centered around children. How nice to meet so many kind and interesting neighbors.
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So, forgive this please. I'm rebooting my social media presence, and this is mainly a test.
Fall is in full swing here. Our generator failed on start-up last storm, and we were without for four days. The new unit goes in on Tuesday, which is great news.
The kitties are having a great time with Fall hunting, the boy thrives, and a trip home is planned for mid-November. :)
Fall is in full swing here. Our generator failed on start-up last storm, and we were without for four days. The new unit goes in on Tuesday, which is great news.
The kitties are having a great time with Fall hunting, the boy thrives, and a trip home is planned for mid-November. :)
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Traipsing amongst the rocks at Marshall Point, and came across this character. What a gift. His name is Clyde, and he was the sweetest man. Fun evening. Never know who you're going to meet. :)
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This 12 frame composition was a serendipitous image prompted by my young son.
We'd been out to a waterfront restaurant which was about to close for the season. On the short drive home he said 'can we go by the lighthouse?'
'Of course', I said, and this image is the result of that five minute turn to the right.
Ah, the little detours in life that make all the difference!
We'd been out to a waterfront restaurant which was about to close for the season. On the short drive home he said 'can we go by the lighthouse?'
'Of course', I said, and this image is the result of that five minute turn to the right.
Ah, the little detours in life that make all the difference!
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So sorry to hear of Jessye Norman's passing. I had the great honor of photographing her at a DC event in 2011.
What a wonderful presence. She will be missed.
What a wonderful presence. She will be missed.
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Late summer and early fall are fair time here in the States. The harvest is coming in, animals are trained and groomed, and a summer's worth of hand crafts are on display.
I love shooting at fairs in a 'street photography' style, but usually in the late afternoon and evening...not only for the more interesting angle of the light, and all the color temperatures, but also in order to be a bit less conspicuous.
However, we chose to take the boy to his first fair at mid-day. I think the new camera and tiny kit zoom lens handled the bright noon sun quite well. [GX85, 12-32mm f3.5-5.6]
I love shooting at fairs in a 'street photography' style, but usually in the late afternoon and evening...not only for the more interesting angle of the light, and all the color temperatures, but also in order to be a bit less conspicuous.
However, we chose to take the boy to his first fair at mid-day. I think the new camera and tiny kit zoom lens handled the bright noon sun quite well. [GX85, 12-32mm f3.5-5.6]
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