on closer inspection
I feel that understanding the story behind images often creates closer connections for the viewer.
In this post I select a sample of street photography images taken on my New York trip and provide some background that may be of interest.
taking it to the street
An extended stay in New York City presented an opportunity to explore street photography skills that I could not pass up.
This post chronicles my attempts to come to grips with the genre and the results of those efforts.
streetwalker part 4 - transportation
This final post in the Streetwalker series sees me expanding the scope of my technique with a focus on the New York transit system.
Continue reading to discover the hurdles experienced, and how the challenge was modified to achieve satisfactory results.
streetwalker part 3 - Rain Day
The third post in the Streetwalker series follows my journey to the railway station as I left New York in the midst of a rainstorm.
Continue to see results worthy the soaking I received.
first looks - art connections
Taking inspiration from the work of Paul Harrison, this is an attempt to capture key interactions between museum visitors and artwork on display.
Continue reading to view results and gain insight into the challenges faced during the project.
streetwalker part 2 - art within
The second post in the Streetwalker series takes us inside a renowned art museum.
Join me as I create my own artistic expressions within these hallowed walls.
first looks - streetwalker
It's gratifying when the effort put into experimentation pays off with positive results.
Read on to discover how meandering through city streets led to such fulfilling outcomes.
in praise of the process
As hobbyist photographers we can often become discouraged when fixated on the end result.
Read on to discover how to rekindle the lost joy when pursuing your own craft.
influencers - Paul Harrison
Street photographers thrive off the connections between subjects and their surroundings.
Read on to discover how one artist has taken this principle indoors and elevated it to an intriguing level.
ETTR - a technical perspective
‘Exposing to the Right’ is a controversial technique that claims to improve detail in the shadow areas of images.
In this post I take the reader through camera sensor design and my feelings on how that might relate to the ETTR theory.
spectre camera app review
Have you ever come across a beautiful waterfall and wished you had a DSLR and tripod at hand?
Read on to discover an app that allows stunning shots to be taken on a basic iPhone - no bulky gear required.
a question of reality
They say “the camera never lies”. But how many times do we become discouraged by the camera’s inability to reflect what we witness with our own eyes?
Read on to discover how the camera and photographer may share differing realities.
influencers - Eric Mencher
Street photography can be daunting to those wishing to record the lives of an unsuspecting public.
Read on to meet an award-winning photographer who greatly simplifies the process with astounding results.
seeing your vision
Your photographs may present the world as you see it, but do they present a personal vision?
Read on to discover why those with vision stand out, with a helpful tip on how to discover your own style.
icm hosta study
Successful captures of plant foliage can be challenging. In this post I attempt to tease out the natural beauty and character of a Hosta plant using ICM techniques.
Read on to see the results and detail of how the images were achieved.
a first look at the new Photoshop Generative Fill feature
The new Generative Fill feature of Photoshop v24.0.6 promises so much in the way of removing distractions, as well as adding or creating content.
But how well does the feature work when tested by a non-expert? Read on to see the results of my own dive into this exciting Photoshop addition.
is Instagram the fast food chain of the art world?
Does Instagram provide the fast food of the art world?
Instagram offers a ubiquitous platform that allows every photographer to share their work with the world. But does this exposure come at a cost?
Read on to discover how IG may reflect negatively on your artistry and how to best leverage what the platform has to offer.
defining the new ICM
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) techniques have evolved significantly since the introduction of the digital camera.
Is the long standing definition of ICM fit for today’s world, or does it need to reviewed to match current boundaries and techniques?
Considerate Camera Movement
Looking for ideas to take you ICM work to the next level?
Read on to discover how putting ‘intent’ back into intentional can be a game changer.
beware of this Instagram scam!!!
There is an Instagram scam that is doing the rounds that draws artists in with the promise of attractive sales.
Read on to learn how this scam works, and how to avoid being caught out.