This has been the best summer ever for garden images. The Pentax 645 finally made it back into the rotation after two years of neglect. I bought the Pentax 645 expecting to use it mainly for studio shots because it’s too large to carry around. However, using aContinue Reading
After a few moments’ consideration and looking around, I could not find a clue as to why I should visit the trestle or go up to the roof. Continue Reading
The shadows made by the late-afternoon sun caught my attention. I walked around the iron ivy a few times, looking for the best angle to capture the feeling I hoped to convey with the image. Should only the ivy and the wall show? Would background beyond the wallContinue Reading
Odd collections of stones are scattered about Old Fourth Ward Park. After passing by them a few times, I decided to photograph three. However, I could not quite decide on how to do so. They have no color at all, so color film is pointless. There are few shadows,Continue Reading
If you are considering buying a classic interchangeable lens rangefinder, be warned: things can quickly get out of hand. Leica led the way with interchangeable lens rangefinders, and current market prices reflect that influence. The Leica thread mount (LTM) was adopted by many camera manufacturers, creating a vastContinue Reading
This summer I’ve shot a lot of flower images, more (probably) than any previous year. I’m aiming for portrait images, but not macro-photo views. Capturing colors with good fidelity has been a challenge, especially for the “Pink Flirt” daylilies. They have colors that are not replicated well byContinue Reading
June 1st was a beautiful spring day, with low humidity and high, fluffy clouds, accompanied by a gentle breeze. I loaded two cameras and went for a stroll that eventually took me through Old Fourth Ward Park. As odd as it may seem, I have only visited the parkContinue Reading
After trying macro lenses for the last five years, I decided it was time to try extension tubes. Typically, one uses extension tubes for higher magnification than is possible with a dedicated macro lens. However, at present, I’m more interested in experimentation with decreased minimum focus distance for regularContinue Reading
The Art Deco movement had a profound impact on American public art. From 1934 to 1943, the Federal Art Project (FAP) employed many artists, with over 10,000 participating in the program. The FAP helped to bring Art Deco sensibilities to public art. New styles emerged over the years, butContinue Reading
Jackson Pollock’s abstract expressionism and Picasso’s cubism never appealed to me. I suppose they were too austere or seemed lacking in meaning, except that which the viewer supplies. Piet Mondrian’s works, on the other hand, while abstract, offered patterns and colors that make sense to my brain—no idea why. Continue Reading
