I’ve seen a few photographers discuss mental health and the positive impact that photography has had on their well being. It’s not really something that I’ve discussed. There’s probably an artistic link between internal angst and being rescued in a way by the beauty that surrounds us.
When I was doing computer forensic work, we worked long hours examining pedophiles’ computers. Some quite harrowing jobs. Was I the best person for that sort of work? Probably not. I had more →
The photograph invites questions without offering answers. Who are these people? A couple with their child? Relatives? Domestics of a wealthy Venetian family? What are their thoughts? more →
The Aspen is a real treasure of a tree species from North America. I should probably be more specific and say that Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a real treasure, as although we have Aspen across Europe, it is the European Aspen (Populus tremula). (There are also aspen in Asia, different species in Korea and China, which I will mention briefly later.) more →
Welcome to our 4x4 feature, which is a set of four mini landscape photography portfolios which has been submitted by Brian Uchiyama, Nadav Knaan, Peter Berlinghof & Tom Townsend. more →
Over the last few years, I've become intrigued with the uniqueness and character of trees in various settings and locales, including at times the same set of trees in differing times and weather conditions. more →
Although there are about 50 summits in the area, the present landscape is the result of volcanic activities, which started about 25 million years ago, and of the subsequent erosion of softer materials. more →
Living in an urban environment, being surrounded by technology and human made structures has made me contemplate if our own thoughts and actions are an element of wildness itself rather than an opposing force. more →
I think we have all become tired of it. The algorithms, the endless tweaking of hashtags, and the feeling that our creativity was being filtered through a faceless server farm— the gatekeeper who decides if our work is worthy of being seen. more →
In the beginning, the outcome was definitely my main focus at all times, but being more seasoned and confident now, allowing myself to relax and better tune in with my surroundings, I’d say that it has become about equal in importance to the experience. more →
The Hudson River School’s artists viewed nature as a manifestation of the divine and strove to represent it as faithfully as possible, until different painters brought their own artistic vision and influences, which at times created interesting contrasting philosophies. more →
Once, as a society, we cherished the “Kodak Moment,” a marketing masterstroke that now feels quaint, a victim of what I’ll call photobesity: a deluge of snapshots made so mindlessly and frequently that they’ve devolved into pullulating yottabytes of digital dross. more →
It could be argued that The Pond – Moonlight (1904), taken in Mamaroneck, New York, near the home of his friend Charles Caffin, still stands as his most important early work. more →
I love to be fully immersed in a scene. The process often starts with a documentary image - capturing what’s there. Then follows a kind of dance around the subject or place, trying to find the right angle, the right light, the right depth of field. more →
I'll echo Geoff's comment below and add that this deeply mysterious scene invites longer exploration and even reflection by the viewer of its effect on him/her.
I used to use colour positive film mainly, then finally, when film I felt that I could use no longer existed, I got dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age. I have even learned to love digital.
But I must admit that now each winter I get out my elderly film [...]
on End frame: The Pond Moonrise by Edward Steichen
I'll echo Geoff's comment below and add that this deeply mysterious scene invites longer exploration and even reflection by the viewer of its effect on him/her.
- Adam Pierzchala, 14:40 13th Sepon A Brief Rant About Film
I used to use colour positive film mainly, then finally, when film I felt that I could use no longer existed, I got dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age. I have even learned to love digital. But I must admit that now each winter I get out my elderly film [...]
- Jon Marks, 06:56 10th Sep
on Aspen (Poplar Tremuloides)
Loved this article, nice work, Tim!
- Matt Payne, 16:27 9th Sep