Still Standing In the fall last year, I found myself roaming the streets of Nicosia, Cyprus, a Mediterranean island with a turbulent past, like much of the region, and still-unresolved present.My initial, non-photographic reason for spending almost two weeks there didn’t pan out as expected, my ticket was non-refundable, and accommodation paid in advance. With [Read More]
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Photographing The Art of Nature and The Transformative Power of Seeing
“Imagery is the natural language of our soul… it is the projection of our very essence. It is a gallery of portraits in our hearts that show us who we are. Imagery is the keeper of dreams; memories, ideas, visions and hopes. Imagery is the window into our soul. Imagery and feelings are twin souls, [Read More]
In The Studio: Custom Wood Handles with Matt Bennett
Matt Bennett is a cinematographer and artist who shoots much of the newest Luminous Landscape work. Matt will be traveling and documenting new gear reviews and filming on-location interviews. He is a consummate innovator and perfectionist. When he showed up to film a recent segment with us, we noticed his custom camera handle rig and [Read More]
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What’s in the Bag with Dave Gillespie
Dave Gillespie is a well known commercial photographer in Toronto. I know him primarily through the music scene, but I have on occasion seen him stalking the streets and shooting at all hours. He has been a … [Read More...]
Profile: Light From Above With Jacob Mitchell
My old bandmate Yuri told me once that the secret to seeing the world anew was to look up. The lesson was offered as we strolled down a busy street, kicking trash and our thoughts into the gutter. I have … [Read More...]
Believing Is Seeing – Insight, Meditation and Photography Part 1
Accompanying photographs are mine. The intention is to share some of my work which is conjured with the approach and spirit outlined in this essay. Intro: If we are lucky enough to have the gift of sight, we … [Read More...]
Midnight Rainbow #2: Red Bud Morning by Gerald (Jerry) Rowles, PhD
After the dreariness of winter begins to subside, the promise of Spring can be sensed in the warming and greening. The anticipation of blossoms grows with each day’s dawning, with an underlying eagerness to experience t … [Read More...]
Turning Photographs Into Art Part 9 – Printing on the Epson SC-P600
1 - About printing and printers Printing is the least popular digital photography activity today. We capture a lot of digital photographs, we process a large number of them and we post many images on our … [Read More...]
Profile: Awe and The Odyssey with Rachael Talibart
Occasionally, photography has a way of reaching into our collective psyche and ringing a bell, creating a sound both nostalgic and numinous. We often attempt to plaster meaning onto this work and are moved to ruminate … [Read More...]
Abstract Architectural Photography – Unleash Your Creativity
Changing My Ways: I always found a quasi-direct correlation between how physically free and uninhibited I felt to my flow of creative freedom. Being bogged down by equipment or committed to one location due to my … [Read More...]
Profile: The Relentless Jessica Eaton
Jessica Eaton has a problem: people always want to know how she makes her photographs, but few are capable of understanding the explanation. The Montreal-based artist has been working in the arcane reaches of analog … [Read More...]
Seitz Roundshot VR Drive II Review
In this article, I will review the VR Drive II panoramic system using the practical examples and experience I gained from using it in various situations. Due to space considerations, I will not cover the panoramic … [Read More...]
Midnight Rainbow #1: Coronado by Ralph Upchurch
My wife and I were exploring the high country north of Santa Fe back in 2004. Near Dixon, NM, we spotted a dirt track that hugged the crest of a ridge as it snaked off into the wilderness. Although our rental car was n … [Read More...]
Profile: Summer On The Way with Mark Sommerfeld
A few months ago a photograph taken for the NYT of the ever-polarizing Jordan Peterson began circulating on my FB feed and within my social circle. The photograph revealed a smug visage which still invited … [Read More...]
Profile: Looking For Light with Adam Krawesky
After burning out from a decade of recording music and touring, I spent a few years running a clothing and fine art/fashion magazine shop in the west end of Toronto. It was stationed across the street from the largest … [Read More...]
Turning Photographs Into Art , Part 8: My Favorite Printing Papers
The outcome of all your efforts is ink on paper, therefore you better use the best ink and the best paper. Ansel Adams, paraphrased and adapted to digital printing. 1 - Introduction I decided to follow my series … [Read More...]
Midnight Rainbow submissions
At mid-summer sunset in Iceland is very late and lasts a long time. The glacial iceberg-filled lake at Jokulsarlon is well know, but on this particular midnight we were treated to a 180 degree rainbow just as the sun … [Read More...]
