Monday, January 31, 2011

Stroboscopic Flash






Today I decided to play with the Multi function on my 580EXII...
I think I will continue experimenting...

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Footprints


I took this while I was shooting my landscape project. In the middle of the stream behind K Lot, frozen footprints of man and deer crossed paths. I fell through the ice up to my knees shortly after this, cutting my shoot short.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Edward Burtynsky

In the aftermath of my landscape project, I've been thinking about the work of Edward Burtynsky. I was first introduced to Burtynsky's work through an exhibit I visited at the Shelburne Museum near Burlington, VT that was showcasing his work alongside original Ansel Adams prints. This photo was taken as part of his work at the Rock of Ages quarry sites. This particular image was taken at the quarry in Beebee, QC. I live right on the border, and I live within earshot of this particular quarry when they do their blasting.
For more of Burtynsky's work visit:
www.edwardburtynsky.com

Thursday, January 20, 2011

It has been a while...

I haven't been keeping up with this, but here is some of what I have shot for this blog over the last couple of weeks.





Thursday, January 6, 2011

Photos that didn't make the final cut.

 This is a group of images that did not make it into my final portraits project - but that I like nonetheless.  These images were eliminated from the project for a variety of reasons.  Zack here did not make it in to the final project at all - I shot these before I had cemented my approach to the project and as a result they don't fit with the other images in the group. So to make it up to you Zack, I put two up here.

 I was not happy with the black void behind Cyrus in this image, I should have left my shutter open longer to pick up some light back there. There was a lot of moonlight when this was taken, and it is just past sunset.
 This image, and several others of Dale, didn't really work for the project because I aimed to use the home as a set piece of sorts.
 In the end, I just had images of Emily with better light.
 I love this moment with Justin and his dog (Zoe i believe), but the focus here just wasn't where I wanted it to be.
 This was painful. I love this image - except for my framing of Russell with a giant wreath growing out of his head...
I like this image of Katherine, however I just had better moment with her sitting on the porch with Buddy.