photography

: SNOW LION DURING THE BLOCK ISLAND RACE 2011

I have been working hard at my photography over the last few years. I have an archive of over one hundred thousand images, starting in the early sixties to the present, covering a broad spectrum of events in the world.

The image above remains one of my favorites, taken with a Go-pro, best known for video. This is an older go pro I can only imagine why the “new ” generation will produce.

I used it during the Transatlantic race last year and have video of us sailing, however it was a particularly benign race so there is no truly exciting footage.

My photography web site is down due to an unknown glitch which was caused by an update as far as I can tell. So almost a year’s work is locked out. I think there is a missing or misplaced piece of code that could be the culprit. I have started work on a new site, hoping it will be safer.

LIGHT SHOW CAPTURED

It was had to miss the reports in the news. The terrible destruction in the midwest from tornados to the spectacular light show in San Francisco. Digital photography has broadened the scope of possibility and put in it in the hands of more people than ever before. The results are showcased here.

MORE FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHS

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A REVIEW OF FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHS

I have carried a camera and used it, for many many years. Having started with a Kodak Brownie, later a 35mm, then medium format, now digital. I really like digital. That is probably heresy for many serious photographers. The transition, like with most change, came slowly and not without struggle, but now I am a convertee.

There is always a memory of the missed moment; but I am also pleased with those captured memories and the story connected to every photograph. If you would like to see more click HERE.

19TH CENTURY CAMERAS

A fascinating look at how the same problems we face today in photography were solved in the 19th century. Bracing a camera against your shoulder has long been a solution for a steadier shot. We have added more elaborate solutions, but in the end not very different. We refer to the Minox camera often as the original “spy” camera, but the solutions shown here are rather remarkable, especially given the available materials (film in particular).

I have been looking at available solutions for steadying my camera, particularly when using a telephoto lens or in low light. One of the cleanest solutions I have found is here.

STREET PEOPLE

I carry a camera with me almost all the time, even when it is not convenient. There are also occasions when parading with a camera is asking for trouble. I have been fortunate so far, but there have been some tense moments.

The photos above, taken in the streets of Paris during the day, were not included in those uncomfortable moments. Each encounter is unique, I almost always ask permission to take a photograph and usually abide by the answer. I have missed some very interesting images by asking and being refused. On these occasions, the people in the pictures asked me if I would take their photograph. I was so surprised, at first I did not understand. (it was not the best french accent)