SECOND LOOK
Sometimes I find I like some photos better the second time I see them, especially other people’s photos. At first glance my eye and brain do a quick scan to …
AFTER THE RAIN
Heavy rains are becoming common. Really heavy rains. Often they seem to come at night and we see evidence in the morning. It’s a sign of our climate. The evidence …
NOTHING TO SEE
Photography is 90% inspiration. We photograph what moves us. Those things that catch our eye, our attention. Things we think we can “do” something with. When we are moved, we …
PHOTO ATTENTION
We know our attention is often all over the place. Sometimes being drawn from us by our devices or ads or gregarious people. Sometimes we are seeking attention, too. Maybe …
WINTER LIGHT
Winter light is fun. Nice long angular light, warm highlights and deep shadows. Except when it’s cloudy. Is winter cloudy light significantly different than summer cloudy light?
VIEWER’S VIEWPOINT
Who are we shooting for? Good question. It’s always for someone. Mostly we shoot for ourselves, to create a photo that satisfies us. Images that express what we see, feel, …
AIRPORT
It’s a busy place sometimes. People moving. Heading someplace. Not really noticing others so much. Except for security who has it’s eye on you (and will usher you out if …
FOG
Photographers love fog. Only some fog though. Not fogged lenses, fogged film or foggy brains (although, maybe sometimes a foggy brain…). Fog is not rare, but unusual. Things look different. …
FLEMINGTON STREETSCAPE
We are coming in for a landing on our latest project, Flemington Streetscape. Like many towns, Flemington NJ in Hunterdon County has seen a migration of businesses out of the …
INSPIRED PHOTOS
Did you ever try doing the “photo-a-day” thing? On one hand it’s easy. Just point your camera or cell phone at something and shoot. But is it worthy or is …