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Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Friday, September 23
Wednesday, September 21
Should I shoot Black and White?
There are a lot of image makers who do not shoot in Black & White, color is the normal for the "point-and-shoot" photographer and the average tourist on the street.
Today's photographers are given choices which were not available in the past.
Film photographers were limited to choosing between black-and-white and color fim in their cameras, so the easiest way to shoot both was to carry two bodies, one loaded with each.
In the digital world, most dSLRs and even consumer point-and-shoots give the user an easy way to take either black-and-white and color photographs in the field or studio.
Learn more here
Be sure to check out the rest of my photography at http://genebowker.com/
Today's photographers are given choices which were not available in the past.
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| BW Landscape - Gene Bowker |
Film photographers were limited to choosing between black-and-white and color fim in their cameras, so the easiest way to shoot both was to carry two bodies, one loaded with each.
In the digital world, most dSLRs and even consumer point-and-shoots give the user an easy way to take either black-and-white and color photographs in the field or studio.
Learn more here
Be sure to check out the rest of my photography at http://genebowker.com/
Thursday, September 8
Security, photography, and railfanning in Post 9/11 America
The major impact of Sept 11th on the American Railfan has been the increased security designed to prevent terror attacks in the future. This security has led to an increased awareness by law enforcement to persons spending time around transportation infrastructure, places such as railroads, airports, ports, etc...
Many a photographer has bemoaned the new security measures closing off past favorite railfanning locations, rules against photography at train stations, and even questioning by law enforcement. Many of these railfans are quick to blame authorities and shout LOUDLY at times about their rights and the coming police state.
However, railfans are not immune to breaking laws in pursuit of their hobby. Many (but not all) railfans have been known to tresspass in order to get "the shot" that they want. This might be crossing the tracks to get to the right angle for the sun, driving past "no tresspassing" signs into railyards, etc...
So who is right in the post 9/11 world?
Do some law enforcement "professionals" or railroad employees overstep their bounds when dealing with photographers? Of course.
Do some photographers get "overworked" about their rights when Law Enforcement asks what they are doing? Yep.
BUT, If, or when, an attack occurs against America's railroads more people are going to say, "Why didn't we do more to protect the tracks and trains?" These were the same questions that were asked about airport security after 9/11 and led to the creation of the TSA and all the hassles we go through to fly now.
Just my thoughts. I'd love to hear your opinions.
Be sure to check out the rest of my photography at http://genebowker.com/
Many a photographer has bemoaned the new security measures closing off past favorite railfanning locations, rules against photography at train stations, and even questioning by law enforcement. Many of these railfans are quick to blame authorities and shout LOUDLY at times about their rights and the coming police state.
However, railfans are not immune to breaking laws in pursuit of their hobby. Many (but not all) railfans have been known to tresspass in order to get "the shot" that they want. This might be crossing the tracks to get to the right angle for the sun, driving past "no tresspassing" signs into railyards, etc...
So who is right in the post 9/11 world?
Do some law enforcement "professionals" or railroad employees overstep their bounds when dealing with photographers? Of course.
Do some photographers get "overworked" about their rights when Law Enforcement asks what they are doing? Yep.
BUT, If, or when, an attack occurs against America's railroads more people are going to say, "Why didn't we do more to protect the tracks and trains?" These were the same questions that were asked about airport security after 9/11 and led to the creation of the TSA and all the hassles we go through to fly now.
Just my thoughts. I'd love to hear your opinions.
Be sure to check out the rest of my photography at http://genebowker.com/
Friday, June 17
Shadows on the depot wall
The shadow of a crossbuck hits the wall of the depot in the dawn light of a Folkston, Georgia morning.
Friday, February 18
Spring is coming - time to get planting
It feels like Spring today in South Carolina. The highs are supposed to be near 80 degrees and everyone is quickly forgetting the recent cold spell.
One great thing about spring is watching the tractors prepare the fields for planting. I enjoy watching the crops grow as I commute back and forth to work. I get to guess what they are planting in each field, then watch the crops as they grow week by week.
This year I plan on doing a series photographing one field each week during the growing season.. we'll discover together what kind of crop it will be.
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Tuesday, December 7
Silo Storm
Today's photograph.. "Silo Storm" was shot in Augusta, Georgia in Summer 2010. It was shot using a Canon 7d
and the 50mm 1.8 EF lens
. Click on the photo too see a larger version.Silos such as these are a quickly fading reminder of the history of farming
and agriculture in Georgia. On many farms they are abandoned or are being torn-down to make room for additional crops.
and agriculture in Georgia. On many farms they are abandoned or are being torn-down to make room for additional crops.
Tuesday, November 30
Welcome Back
After taking some time off, I've decided to restart the Gene's Lens Blog to discuss photography.
I hope you'll visit often as I share some favorite photos and my thoughts as I learn more about photography.
My website http://genebowker.com/ is hosted by Zenfolio - elegant photo hosting who provides a great service for a reasonable price.
I hope you'll visit often as I share some favorite photos and my thoughts as I learn more about photography.
My website http://genebowker.com/ is hosted by Zenfolio - elegant photo hosting
who provides a great service for a reasonable price.
Tuesday, June 29
Camera Position by Jeff Curto : A great blog that I enjoy
Jeff Curto's "Camera Position" has quickly become my favorite Photography blog/podcast.
Jeff Curto is a Professor of Photography at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who is also passionate about taking large-format (4x5) Black and White shots of Italy.
His work is amazing and can be seen on the Camera Position blog and also on his personal website at http://www.jeffcurto.com/
What makes Camera Position different than many of the other blogs out there is that it is based on the creative side of photography. It is more about learning to "see" how the picture is created and understanding what is behind the pictures. It is about moving from snapshots to images that tell a story.
Some of the episodes focus on the work of Master's such as Ansel Adams and Weston. Jeff even mentioned using the "viewing card" which Adams is famous for. (Which is a cardboard square with a hole the size of the negative cut-out of the center to be used for scouting). Curto also encourages us to slow down our photography and search for the "right-shot" by moving around and looking for the best angles.
I listen to Jeff's podcasts when I'm driving back and forth to work. The only drawback to this is that I always want to go out photographing instead of going to the office.
If you love photography, I think you'll learn a lot by listening and reading Jeff's blog.
Zenfolio - elegant photo hosting
Jeff Curto is a Professor of Photography at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who is also passionate about taking large-format (4x5) Black and White shots of Italy.
His work is amazing and can be seen on the Camera Position blog and also on his personal website at http://www.jeffcurto.com/ What makes Camera Position different than many of the other blogs out there is that it is based on the creative side of photography. It is more about learning to "see" how the picture is created and understanding what is behind the pictures. It is about moving from snapshots to images that tell a story.
Some of the episodes focus on the work of Master's such as Ansel Adams and Weston. Jeff even mentioned using the "viewing card" which Adams is famous for. (Which is a cardboard square with a hole the size of the negative cut-out of the center to be used for scouting). Curto also encourages us to slow down our photography and search for the "right-shot" by moving around and looking for the best angles.
I listen to Jeff's podcasts when I'm driving back and forth to work. The only drawback to this is that I always want to go out photographing instead of going to the office.
If you love photography, I think you'll learn a lot by listening and reading Jeff's blog.
Zenfolio - elegant photo hosting
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