You may have noticed in my posts that I do not post details, like settings, camera or even what I did in post production. I am not ashamed of my gear or the programs that use, I do think it can hinder the overall interpretation of a piece of art as a viewer. This is true for me as a musician and photographer, and this is why I am struggling with it. Continue reading
I love coffee. It helps when it speaks to you in the morning. Want to know what it told me? Continue reading
I had the distinct pleasure of working with the great people, once again, of PortSports. Some past posts are here and here. This time some new faces are introduced to the crew as league managers. Very excited for Dave and Morgan. To have to hire more help means their little sports league is growing, and with good reason. Enjoy some of my favorites in the slideshow below. Always such a great time, esspecialy when we have access to mats and gym equipment. Lets just say the “kids” developed their own version of Wipeout while I was off taking some individual portraits. You can see the structure in one of our group shots. I have some fun ideas cooking up for a spring time photo shoot. There is talk of possibly doing something like this for every season. I’m game! Leave comments if you wish!
This bridge is a common walking path on they way into town for me. Never really thought anything of it until I was out in the fog and saw it in a different light. One I hadn’t seen before. That very same day, on my way back home, I was forced to take a detour due to unplowed, icy sidewalks. It brought me over this bridge again. The lights were illuminated and reflecting of the wet walkway. Same scene different circumstances. It pays to have your eyes open instead of walking with your head down.
I am finding it amazing how a common scene or subject can catch our attention when the conditions are right or just that our eyes are open to the possibility of an image.
I’m on a roll with shooting and posting photos. I need to keep this going, it’s been fun! Prints are available for purchase by clicking on the image.
Another spontaneous walk with my camera has lead to some great images. Surprise surprise, you would think I would do this more often.
We finally got a sizable amount of snow here in Maine and it couldn’t have come at a better time. My lack of motivation to go out and shoot, and the lack of time has really put a damper on my photography. In turn, it has effected my entire mood. I am glad to say that I am turning that corner of creativity and pushing myself to create more.
It started with this beautiful morning after we got about 6 inches of snow. I woke up and opened my shade to see the sun gleaming and not a cloud in the sky with the fresh powder begging to not be touched. I couldn’t let that happen. I bundled up and flew out the door with my camera bag and have to saw it was one of the most invigorating walks I have done in a very long time. The bright sun, the pillows of fresh snow and my camera in hand. I may sound a little dramatic, but it felt surreal to be outside. I will leave you with my favorites.
The first one having an abstract quality to it and accentuates the layers of different materials.
As you can see the sky was spotless and the brilliant blue made a great background for the contrasting white show and gray trees.
Typical winter scene.
In the park there are a number of basketball and tennis courts as well as a dirt volleyball court; which they left the nets up. The basketball hoops also had their nets still up and it reminded me of how winter can sometimes cloud our minds of summer memories.
Leave a comment and tell me what you think. Apparently I like to shoot vertically.
Portland is a very colorful city. Both literally and in it’s people, culture and arts. The lights during the winter bring a warm touch to the otherwise cold, snowy city. More below. Continue reading
