Photography has long opened its doors to abstraction, impressionism, and any number of imported refinements from other mediums. It has, in turn, enhanced and stimulated other mediums, such as painting and even music. The captured image; both still and moving, has continued to penetrate our culture and psychology in ways with which we can hardly keep up. We dream of pictures … [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 the sensations of rebirth and new possibilities. For many of us, the royal colors of the Red Bud are among the most palpably anticipated. Their brief lives em … [Read more...]
The Color Of Invisible Ink
I’m convinced that the fundamental purpose of photography is to allow us to capture a view that couldn’t be seen otherwise. There are lots of reasons for taking a picture; we might want to record a scene or an image of a friend to look at later or perhaps to share with someone else. We might want to use photographic technologies to reveal a scene in a way that can’t be seen with … [Read more...]
José Ramos – My Photography
Publisher’s Note: Every now and then I stumble upon a photographer who I think does remarkable work. I always love seeing what new talent is producing and find it refreshing to see new approaches to photography. This kind of work inspires all of to see differently and not to be afraid of trying something new. When I saw Jose’s work I got in touch with him and asked if he woul … [Read more...]
Regarding Fine Art Nature Photography – Part Three
Part III – The Process for Creating Fine Art Images of Nature Making a sustained effort to study the principles of fine art and understand art history and traditions is a major commitment made easier by the abundance of information on this subject. Understanding how experienced artists develop ideas and concepts, and then translate that to photography sessions is another m … [Read more...]
