I have been reminded recently that everyone has different perceptions of the same realities. Not all balconies in life are created equally. Nor are photographs. One must explore all angles to capture the truth. Even then, can you believe it? You cannot observe without participating at some level. And then I ask, do I like it, was it good for me? I'll keep at it.
June 2008 Archives
I have been reminded recently that everyone has different perceptions of the same realities. Not all balconies in life are created equally. Nor are photographs. One must explore all angles to capture the truth. Even then, can you believe it? You cannot observe without participating at some level. And then I ask, do I like it, was it good for me? I'll keep at it.
Today I shot almost 400 images of a criterium bicycle race here in Austin, Texas. These athletes are pushed to the limits in the 100 degree plus (F) temperatures. This was my favorite of the day. Ally Brandt of Austin, Texas.
A few weeks ago I finished a one week photography workshop put on by Jay Maisel (of Spring Street in New York City) within the parameters of the venue offered by Vancouver Workshops in British Columbia, Canada. Jay still has me framing photos better in my mind. I am grateful for that. It was a week outside the envelope of my experience. I need that too. I have learned from that as it grinds against what is easy.
Vancouver offers a lot of easy shots for photography, not the least of which is Stanley Park on the western edge of the metropolis. Here is my favorite sunset of the trip by the restaurant, Sequoia Grill (highly recommended). I have posted some photos at this link. Steve Ginn also posted his travel log here. My thanks to Chris Ogden for organizing this trip, it was a superb learning experience.
