Sonny's
Exchange Street
Saturday May 10, 2014
6:15 PM
What pictures do you like to capture with your camera? I'm not a pretty picture kinda guy. I don't think most photographers would admit to this. What I set out to do is capture my world. Sometimes the photos that come together are of the 'big picture' variety, that make others say, "Hey, I know where that is." Lately though, I've been aiming my lens at small pieces of my day that I just seem to stumble over. Surprises abound. For example, in my photographer mind, this was not what I was aiming for with this umbrella and sweater. But arriving home and taking a second look at what I had in the camera, I smiled.
The contrast.
The shadows.
The umbrella.
This was what was there.
I tend to photograph whatever appeals to me at the moment. It varies according to my moods. But I do love the play of sunshine and shadows.
ReplyDeleteSometimes something just grabs you and you take a picture. Sometimes you think it won't be any good. Sometimes you are surprised. There's a story here but the nice thing is you can make up your own. I think the white sweater belongs to a young lady who came in out of the rain. She's a brunette, with blonde streaks in her hair; wears Nike sneakers and runs when the weather is good.
ReplyDeleteSometimes things , like eyes, mind, camera, have their own lives and live it without asking us .and they often offer good surprises!
ReplyDeleteTypically I photograph my outdoor environment. I think I need to work more on the people around me.
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ReplyDeleteIt has a dramatic effect!
ReplyDeleteI catch things that interest me visually or often mentally if they tell a story like this pic of yours.
ReplyDeleteNice light.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the lack of enthusiasm for pretty pictures. You see physical details better than I do. I'm a people street shooter. Not everyone is comfortable with that.
ReplyDeleteI like to meet strangers, talk with them a bit, try to learn a bit about who they are, then take a portrait that illustrates the kind of person they are.
ReplyDeleteThe umbrella and sweater juxtaposed make a fine duet.
ReplyDeleteI like those small things . . . those 'ordinary' elements that take on special significance when you lean in close . . .
ReplyDeleteI'm fond of your close ups & yes, I like the contrast here...
ReplyDeleteI like your meditation here. I like the idea of "aiming my lens at small pieces of my day."
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