Category Archives: Philosophical
Mea Culpa
Some of you may have noticed that a blog post I published yesterday vanished into thin air. That’s not something I would normally do, but this time I think it was warranted. In that blog post I talked about photographing … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Philosophical
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Embracing the Blemishes
I sometimes get accused of being high-maintenance. But I’m just particular! And this, of course, extends to my photography. One of the things I generally strive for (though not always) when composing a photograph is simplicity. I tend to focus … Continue reading
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Where to Focus?
Have you ever had one of those moments where you have the camera up to your face, your eye focused through the viewfinder, and you’re just not sure what to focus on? No, I’ve never had that happen to me … Continue reading
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Fear and Empathy in New York
Photographers are, obviously, visual people. As such, I’ve heard many photographers express a visceral fear of losing their sense of vision. I too have expressed this fear on numerous occasions. I recently had an opportunity to face this fear, though … Continue reading
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Just Because…
Sometimes photography is a “just because” endeavor. I wish this sort of “because” was always as impressive as George Mallory’s, “because it’s there” form of “because”, but the bottom line is that sometimes we take photographs just because something strikes … Continue reading
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Sunset Dilemma
I find sunsets so fascinating from a photographic perspective. As photographers, we seem to take extra special notice of sunsets. And yet, while sunsets can be quite remarkable to observe, they often don’t translate into great photographs. I was reminded … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophical, Photography, Travel
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What is it About a Camera?
What is it about a camera that is able to bring out the silliest faces in people? Or is it just me? I was at the CNET popup store in Manhattan, right after presenting a session on making the most … Continue reading
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Boat Ride Memories…
One of the things I enjoy most about photography is that it enables me to capture memories. Little moments in time that are meaningful to me for one reason or another. Even better is when I happen to “stumble upon” … Continue reading
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A First-Name Basis
How many people do you know who can be identified only by their first name? I’m not talking about celebrities, but real people who matter in your life. People for whom a friend or family member only needs to say … Continue reading
Posted in Memories, Philosophical
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A Paint Swatch?
I sometimes find myself contemplating why it is that I photograph a particular subject. I mean, naturally there is something that sparks my interest, but sometimes it isn’t clear exactly why that interest was sparked in a photographic way. For … Continue reading
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