Twilight Zone

was running a little bit late for work so took a short cut down an alley way and found myself in the "Twilight Zone" , oh did I mention I was really late for work...

must remember to always have camera with me wherever I go.....

Story Telling

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" - Lewis Hine
I love this quote - gives me an excuse not to write !

To tell a story I think your picture needs to say something more than just "picture of a man in the dark staring at the lighted showcase windows". It should say something like "solitude" or "loneliness".... appealing to a more general truth or emotion

Brother mine

I was experimenting with off camera flash when these two mates came running up to see what we were up to.... stopped for about 3 seconds before losing interest and tearing off again ...

"Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up. " - Ecc 4:9-10

Whats so great about food photography?

hee hee... you get to eat the subject after you shoot it! no point letting all that goodness go to waist... uh waste

Speaking of which have a look at Sweet Sins

Contemplation

I grew lazy since switching to digital, clicking away without too much thought knowing I can easily delete any shots I don't want and dodge and burn and crop and level... gone are the days of anticipating how your pictures are going to come out, of taking the time to make sure you got your shot right... I'm remembering the joy I get from photography is in the process of creating the image , composing the shot , judging the lighting.... the image itself if it comes out well, is the icing on the cake...

made it my goal this year to start taking my time and act like I'm shooting with film again ...