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The images above, which you've seen here before, were also included in a gallery and blog post I contributed to dearsusan.net earlier this month.
In the comments [which were fascinating to me] I was asked more than once to expand on how some of them were created. Below was one of my more breathy replies that touched on three in particular...repeated here for posterity. :)
In the comments [which were fascinating to me] I was asked more than once to expand on how some of them were created. Below was one of my more breathy replies that touched on three in particular...repeated here for posterity. :)
[On the sand photo] The ‘almost identical dents’ are simply runnels carved into the sand by receding water [waves]. I think the optical confusion folks are experiencing is created by the lack of any scale or familiar object. This was very intentional, and I think the reason the images works. I’d go so far as to say that all of my successful images [I can’t speak for anyone else] are missing some natural element [intentionally] that [allows? requires?] the viewer to fill in the blank from their memory or imagination. I think that’s what makes some images memorable…the viewer owns them via their personal input.
So, again, the image was taken from a relatively close range, which may be throwing your eye off. Also, the slope is quite shallow on this beach allowing for lots of time for the water to do its work on the super-saturated sand, and if you find a similar beach to walk someday I believe you’ll see a formation like this.
[The crows in snow] In the other shot the ‘stuff…drifting down the image’ is simply snow. Reviewers have suggested that flash was involved as well, but no. Just perfect snow and perfect light filtered through amazing clouds. It was just ‘one of those days’. I particularly like how the flakes appear white against the dark stone of the tower, yet gray against the lighter sky. Such was the weight and opacity of the flakes. Really quite remarkable.
It was mid-week in January in Newport, Rhode Island. My son had been born that month and I needed to get some paperwork from the town office. The snow was quite heavy and rather than drive I knew to grab the camera and take a walk. Keeping it under my coat and out of the snow was a priority, but as I came down the walkway of a park I saw crows, a favorite subject, playing around this stone tower. One shot was all I got, but it worked beautifully.
[The man in a t-shirt] The guy in the last shot is an amazing friend. He doesn’t complain, but he certainly does see.
So, again, the image was taken from a relatively close range, which may be throwing your eye off. Also, the slope is quite shallow on this beach allowing for lots of time for the water to do its work on the super-saturated sand, and if you find a similar beach to walk someday I believe you’ll see a formation like this.
[The crows in snow] In the other shot the ‘stuff…drifting down the image’ is simply snow. Reviewers have suggested that flash was involved as well, but no. Just perfect snow and perfect light filtered through amazing clouds. It was just ‘one of those days’. I particularly like how the flakes appear white against the dark stone of the tower, yet gray against the lighter sky. Such was the weight and opacity of the flakes. Really quite remarkable.
It was mid-week in January in Newport, Rhode Island. My son had been born that month and I needed to get some paperwork from the town office. The snow was quite heavy and rather than drive I knew to grab the camera and take a walk. Keeping it under my coat and out of the snow was a priority, but as I came down the walkway of a park I saw crows, a favorite subject, playing around this stone tower. One shot was all I got, but it worked beautifully.
[The man in a t-shirt] The guy in the last shot is an amazing friend. He doesn’t complain, but he certainly does see.
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We had a food truck lunch on the dock in Camden over the weekend. Fantastic.
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We're deep into the wonder that is Summer in Maine. Long days, cool nights, and just flirting with too warm in the afternoon. All told, the weather is great for sleeping, grilling out, walking to the beach, and home-improvement projects.
The image above was taken in what I've come to call 'the aviary'. The master in this house occupies the entire 4th floor, and has windows on all four sides. The breezes are great, and the sound of the pounding surf just down the road is soothing on a warm summer night.
I should have another contribution coming out on dearsusan.net soon. This time it's a colaborative article on using one camera kit for both personal and client work. Looking forward to seeing everyone's opinion. Stay tuned!
The image above was taken in what I've come to call 'the aviary'. The master in this house occupies the entire 4th floor, and has windows on all four sides. The breezes are great, and the sound of the pounding surf just down the road is soothing on a warm summer night.
I should have another contribution coming out on dearsusan.net soon. This time it's a colaborative article on using one camera kit for both personal and client work. Looking forward to seeing everyone's opinion. Stay tuned!
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My second contribution to dearsusan.net is here: bit.ly/2zhssbE
I enjoy every interaction with Pascal, and of course get a charge out of being published on such a large stage.
Putting your thoughts in writing tends to make you really think about the positions you hold. Not so much here as these observations are not very controversial, but in general.
The 4th of July holiday is past here in America, and another summer weekend beckons. Enjoy.
I enjoy every interaction with Pascal, and of course get a charge out of being published on such a large stage.
Putting your thoughts in writing tends to make you really think about the positions you hold. Not so much here as these observations are not very controversial, but in general.
The 4th of July holiday is past here in America, and another summer weekend beckons. Enjoy.
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Really fun afternoon on s/v Owl out of Camden, Maine. Cap't Lincoln was great, and the bride and groom could not have been a nicer couple. Ended up using mainly the 16-35mm f4L lens. I really like the 20-35 f2.8L, but it's a bit soft in the corners.
This is not as much of an issue for general street shooting, but it is for a job like this where people could very well be on the edges of the frame. I bought the 16-35 for precise commercial work, and it was the perfect choice here as well.
Happy Summer to all.
This is not as much of an issue for general street shooting, but it is for a job like this where people could very well be on the edges of the frame. I bought the 16-35 for precise commercial work, and it was the perfect choice here as well.
Happy Summer to all.
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Same 'new perspective' as below. Prime f2.8 lens. FF camera. Shooting from the hip. Summer Fun.
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Trilled by the opportunity to guest-post on DearSusan.net [https://bit.ly/2MggpO1]. Photo above unrelated.
Continue to revel in the moment. Particular camera and lens in use at the time being of no consequence whatsoever.
Incredible.
Continue to revel in the moment. Particular camera and lens in use at the time being of no consequence whatsoever.
Incredible.
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We took the 7AM ferry out to and island off the coast of Maine over the weekend.
Monhegan has long been known as an artist enclave. Wyeths painted out here, and I think Andrew still owns a portion of Manana Is right across the way [4th photo].
Rockwell Kent made a very successful series of paintings of the island just after the turn of the last century, after which he painted Mt Monadnock which I used to see out my bedroom window in New Hampshire.
Making our trip so early in the season was a boon. Cool breezes and few tourists made for a very relaxing day.
Monhegan has long been known as an artist enclave. Wyeths painted out here, and I think Andrew still owns a portion of Manana Is right across the way [4th photo].
Rockwell Kent made a very successful series of paintings of the island just after the turn of the last century, after which he painted Mt Monadnock which I used to see out my bedroom window in New Hampshire.
Making our trip so early in the season was a boon. Cool breezes and few tourists made for a very relaxing day.
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Got word that the local visitors bureau has selected one of my images for the cover of this year's guide. So honored to be able to contribute. This area is indeed a very popular tourist area, as is much of coastal Maine. [Funny how much of a thread that is in my life and the places I've lived, come to think of it.] Looking forward to seeing the guide in all the little stores we frequent. Not sure I'm ready for the instant fame and adulation, but I'll do my best to adjust. ;)
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