For a while, I have been trying to decide on a new camera, the struggle has been real. Instead of continuing along that uneasy path, not one company has made me want to spend money yet, I’ve decided to explore some new ideas. It happens to be the perfect time for this, it is time for PhotoPlus Expo. Looks like it’s a good show lined up. It has been an interesting year in the photography world.
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It was an ‘off’ week exploring the frontier out here in New Jersey. There was camera work at first, so I only carried around my Nikon D750. When I carry the camera, for some reason, I take fewer photos. By weeks end though, I had the Sony A7 with a 35mm lens, back in my hand, with me everywhere I went. It was an eye-opener to me.
As an everyday walk around camera, the Sony A7 body is my favorite piece of gear. For camera work, the D750 is my favorite. For now.
Anyhoo Sunday morning, I had a plan. I wanted to prep some hot water, my @coffeegator traveling pour over #coffee maker, some Guatemalan Coffee and make it in the forest, drink some coffee as the leaves fell. Nope, did not happen because I forgot to check the weather.
I did go out though, do some autumn photography that made me very happy. It was just one of those zen moments.
As part of this year’s we35 project #exploringthefrontier we decided to hashtag our non-research as #We35shenanigans. I have been posting the images on my Instagram account but here are some of them, edited, for my entertainment.
One day while sitting at my desk, editing photos from recent shoot, I received an email. It was a request for a particular photo. The client wanted a “ high-resolution, landscape photo of a wall. My first thought was “really?!”I then had to slip into my artisan/craftsman mindset. I had realized a product was needed and I had to produce it. I create bespoke images for my place of work and no matter what they ask, at the end of the day, I have a job.
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On Divergent lines, the long week moved in extremes. Busy yet okay. On Monday I thought I would not get much done, then things just relaxed. It finally felt like summer and I got to pass through the week calmly. I walked a bit, drank coffee, kept my sanity mostly.As I moved through the week I found myself capturing frames of sunflowers, city streets and sandy beaches. I was all over the shop.
At work, the major issue was a press conference and it went off with out a hitch. There were some other issues but they ended up not affecting me so I was able to keep calm and carry on.
At the end of the week, I ended up at the beach. It was completely unexpected and I just soaked it in, camera in hand, as always. The beach was a challenging experience though. My Sony A7 started acting weirdly and the I could not get a proper read from the view finder. It turned out to be auto brightness. I needed some thing to fix and that made my time off perfect.
As part of this year’s we35 project #exploringthefrontier we decided to hashtag our non-research as #we35shenanigans. I have been posting the images on my Instagram account but here are some of them, edited, for my entertainment.
On an early morning, I was standing on the New Jersey side of the Hoboken River. It was calm, there were just a few people passing by. In front of me, the Empire State Building. In New York it sat in the light of the sunrise. With a twist of my circular polarizer, the clouds popped, there was drama and I was content with my frame.
For a while, now, I have been trying to keep my photography minimalist. When I am out with my camera I try to stick to using one lens, mostly a 35mm and that’s about it. Lately, though, my camera work has had me around water and glass. To make my life easier, I started using a circular polarizer again. I should have never stopped using one…. yes, yes I am an idiot
A circular polarizer is often placed in front of a camera lens in order to darken skies, manage reflections, or suppress glare. This filter also intensifies blue sky increasing contrast in the sky. On the Hudson river, working out of the side of a train and capturing frames at the other weird locations I find myself, a circular polarizer has become invaluable again. I think I need to order a few more.
Here are some of my frame rediscovering the usefulness of the circular polarizer.
There was was very little time to explore the frontier this past week. While I did set aside some time for photo wandering, the less interesting parts of my day were spent doing tedious task. I did eventually make it to the weekend where I could relax with my camera a little more.
During the weekend I decided to find some more ways to use my time. I had a few quiet cups of coffee , communed with nature a bit and ignores my phone. I realized I needed to spend more time in the spots I find relaxing.
As part of this year’s we35 project #exploringthefrontier we decided to hashtag our non-research as #we35shenanigans. I have been posting the images on my Instagram account but here are some of them, edited, for my entertainment.
It was a distracting week trying to explore the frontier here in New Jersey. My everyday photography aka diary camera did not see much action because my work camera was out a lot. Unable to get past the surrounding chaos I chose just to do good work and rest when I could. I did enjoy my camera work and there is still a lot to edit.
As part of this year’s we35 project #exploringthefrontier we decided to hashtag our nonresearch as #we35shenanigans. I have been posting the images on my Instagram account but here are some of them, edited, for my entertainment.
All was not lost though I did manage to get a few frames…
One moment it was clear, and then suddenly, it was a dark and stormy night. A thunderstorm was moving fast through the area and I was relaxing, reading, with my camera at arm’s length. I noticed what was happening, grabbed my Sony A7 with its 35mm lens, put the camera into continuous shooting mode and started hitting the shutter.
I rarely ever get to attempt lightning frames, but I actually succeeded this time. Over the years I always enjoyed looking at lightning photos, actually creating a decent one was satisfying.
As part of this year’s we35 project #exploringthefrontier we decided to hashtag our nonresearch as #we35shenanigans. I have been posting the images on my Instagram account but here are some of them, edited, for my entertainment.
It was a typical week out here exploring the frontier. The weather was decent and people were stupid as I spent time capturing frames, in my travel, here in New Jersey. In between my camera work, I cooked a lot and took moments as they came.
The end of this week we began Memorial day weekend. a time, in the United States, on which we honor all those who have died serving their country. It’s also marked the beginning of summer and families got together, shared good times. While the weather was not that warm it was enjoyable. Good food was shared and time marched on.
It was a warm sunny day in September, before things went insane, in Hoboken. About a week earlier I got info from my friend and fellow photographer, Joe Holtz. The Thunderbirds, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, would be performing a public flyover on the Hudson river. So at the appropriate time, I was there to capture the moment. I think it gave me the air show bug. …
