According to Wikipedia, “Minimalist photography arises from minimalism in art. This style emphasizes the use of simple and often monochromatic compositional elements: color, objects, shapes and texture.” There is something very satisfying about about creating images with minimal compositions. They can create a feeling of … Continue readingMinimalist Photography
There is always a question of how to take pictures of people in street photography. Some street photographers I know are outgoing and ask people to take their photographs and others are not. There are advantages to both. Personally, I like to capture more candidate … Continue readingStreet Photography and People
I belong to a camera club with competitions. One of the great things about this it provides an opportunity to get a critique from a professional during the competition. I entered the following photo in the competition and the judge suggested I add more space … Continue readingThe Value of Photographic Critiques
I recently went to the Manet/Degas exhibit at the Met. I took these photos inspired by the exhibit in Greenwich Village. When I shot these I was thinking about how various impressionists painted real life in Paris especially scenes in cafes and bars. In particular … Continue readingInspiration from the Impressionists
I have shot this street performer before in Washington Square Park. Her Instagram handle is @LetHairDown. It is always a challenge to shoot a fast moving subject. I was using an 85mm lens and fairly close to the subject using fast shutter speed 1/8000 sec … Continue readingStreet Performer
I heard a professional photography on a YouTube channel talking about having the willingness to experiment when you photograph. I have talked to photographer friends who have also mentioned this. They shoot houses for realtors, portraits and headshots and stop trying different things because of … Continue readingExperimenting…Dare to Suck
Today I tried to test my patience. I usually don’t have it and is why I often don’t do well in shooting wildlife. However, today I decided to wait at this preserve and see what I might be able to shoot. Fortunately, this osprey came … Continue readingShooting Wildlife
Pet portraiture … Continue readingDog Portraiture
I always enjoying shooting in the fog. The fog can create a monochromatic image with the soft light and the water. I love the soft blue tones in the photos.
I have visited to the High Line a number of times since it opened. I always enjoy the walk but sometimes it is difficult to see the location differently from the photographers point of view. I find reminding myself to experiment and maybe something good … Continue readingShooting the Same Location