VISUAL Diary
An attempt to subvert social media and stay in touch with those around me. Remember when Instagram was for sharing photos?
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f5.6 | 1/60 | ISO400
Skreið
This one comes from an impromptu shoot inside my friend’s restaurant. I am always trying to use geometry to highlight a frame and this one feels like a real triumph in that aspect. The zig zag from the top of the frame to the bottom was fun to discover as I was shooting this gorgeous light. Things that develop naturally, but become the purpose as you work on are the most rewarding.
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f/5.6 | 1/640 | ISO400
As I approach the gravestone, the first thing that catches my attention is the meticulous organization of the surrounding shrubs. They are expertly shaped and trimmed, as if each leaf has been carefully pruned to perfection. Yet, amidst this impressive display of horticultural prowess, the gravestone stands out in contrast. Its weathered surface and fading lettering suggest the passage of time and the weight of history. It seems almost out of place amidst this pristine landscape, reminding me that even the most well-groomed exterior cannot erase the memories and stories of those who have passed on.
(AI wrote the above paragraph)
What really happened was that as I approached this marker I was struck by the amount of geometry represented in the space. All of the dominating shapes being derived of rectangles. The next step in capturing the photograph was determining the best way to meter the light. I wanted to give the green a lot of power, so I under-exposed in order to show the highlight of the bright green against a dark shadow. Leaves tend to allow for so a lot shadow directly next to highlights and it is important not to lose either in order to create the range that makes the colour most natural. After my first exposure, the idea of showing more of the marker came to me and with a step closer, I was able to give the gravestone more of a elongated rectangle.
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f/11 | 1/100 | ISO400
Museum Opening
One of the ways I pay the bills is by documenting art openings. I always enjoy these gigs because they allow for some freedom on the creative side, after all, who would object to creative gallery opening photographs? Isn’t that the point— to make things look interesting?
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f/4 | 1/100 | ISO100
Summer Morning
As of late (seemingly the last 3 three years) I have been busy. It’s so nice when I get the chance to walk with my son on a morning full of sun. I’m looking for things like the photograph above. The sun making a highlight on the trees in a way that can only be found interesting when you take the time to stop and look at it.