I am in a bit of a dark period and what better place to practice chasing shadows and subtle light changes than the Eastern State Penitentiary. The archetypes that the textures and shadows contain in these aging cells can render interesting ideas. This image in particular sends me deep into t...
I am not sure why it bothers me. The guy had hostages. He indicated that there would be consequences if his demands were not met. He inconvienced hundreds of people. Yet it still bothers me that he was shot, killed with a single bullet. I wasn't there. I don't know the details. Maybe it ...
It didn't take long to catch the fever again after only shooting street and catch as catch can for the last couple of months. This is a shot from ESP last weekend. Next free weekend that I get I am heading back to this location to reshoot the ones that got away (OK actually the ones I messed...
Back from a wonderful, restful weekend attending an HDR workshop with Tony Sweet in Philly. I had been wanting to attend one of Tony's workshops for a long time and was fortunate to get into this one after being wait listed. I now know why all of Tony's workshops are booked up as soon as the...
I was able to get away this weekend for a workshop in Philly that I had signed up for last January with Tony Sweet. The trip took twice the normal time due to traffic but no matter it was a gorgeous day. Got here in time to meet Tony for a few minutes and then wonder around to see what there...
Well I started out doing a photo a day and have now transitioned into a photo a week project. So far this has been an amazing experience focusing on deliberate practice.
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