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When Awesome Things Happen

Posted on March 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

I love it when awesome things happen.  Let me set the scene for you, folks.

Yesterday, (Sunday, March 18 for those of you not following along) I went on a little trip to Quoddy Head State Park (in Lubec Maine) with my parents for a day of hiking and photography.  Two of my favorite things.

In the middle of this hike, my parents and I took a moment to sit on some rocks by the ocean.  The tide was just starting to come in, and the surf was a bit choppy, so there were waves crashing and water spraying left and right.  Now, usually when I try to photograph crashing waves I watch a few awesome spectacles then when I lift my camera, what happens?  The water calms and no waves form.  Then, when I put my camera down, things start up again.  This is where infinite patients comes into play.

But yesterday, either the stars aligned or Poseidon was working with me, whatever the case was, I didn’t have to wait long for an interesting display to kick up.  I saw a massive wave heading toward some rock formations, and mind you, I was rather close to the shoreline, but instead of backing down, I lifted my camera.

This, my friends, was the shot I took away.

 

Now, after another mile or so of hiking, my parents and I took another break on a rock outcropping.  Again, by some miracle, I looked up at just the right moment and saw one of our country’s most majestic creatures.  A bald eagle.  A bald freaking eagle, folks!  I don’t know about you, but I get excited when I see a bald eagle in the wild.  I’ve managed to catch a picture of one a year or two ago, but I still get that feeling of utter awe when I spot a bald eagle soaring in the air.  And yes, I managed to get a picture of it, but unfortunately, it was as the eagle was flying away from me and I doubt said eagle would appreciate having its backside posted on the internet!  Regardless, it was awesome to see an eagle.  Did I mention it was awesome?  I did?! Ok!

I just love it when awesome things happen.

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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A Camera Bag Alternative?!

Posted on March 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

While there’s really no alternative to an extensive and well stocked camera bag for a highly involved shoot, there is a way to eliminate the need for a camera bag completely on a short trip be it across the street or across the country.

Enter TEC®, also known as SCOTTEVEST®.

What the heck is that?!  So glad you asked!  TEC® (“Technology Enabled Clothing“), or SCOTTEVEST®, is an amazing revolution in clothing.  One simple vest can hold the entire contents of a typical camera bag and still have room for more goodies!  And it doesn’t stop at vests.  There are jackets, pants, hoodies, and hats!  There are even boxers that have pockets to tote your valuables (and I‘m not talking family jewels here, folks.  Come on! Get your mind out of the gutter!)!

I bought a travel vest from SCOTTEVEST® about a year ago and it’s awesome.  There’s room in this vest for everything from the usual pens, keys, ID, and cell phone to an iPad and even a laptop!  And it looks nothing like the traditional photographer’s vest with all the pockets and compartments visible on the exterior of the vest.  Everything’s inside, hidden, and balanced perfectly.  Trust me, this clothing line is amazing.

Don’t believe me?  Don’t want to take my word for it?  No problem! Go check out the SCOTTEVEST® site for yourself!  You’ll be glad you did.

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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Beauty In The Mundane

Posted on March 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Have you ever stopped and stared at a common object, or common occurrence in nature, suddenly seeing it in a new and different way?  Maybe you’ve been walking along with someone when this happens and they look at you as if you’ve lost your marbles.  Yeah, I know what that’s like!

Photographers and artists tend to see things around them just a little differently than the average, not so creatively inclined individual.  They call this “seeing beauty in the mundane.”  Just who “they” are, I couldn’t say, but you know what I mean.

Take this photo for example

Most people walking along the beach wouldn’t give this a second look, but there was something about it that caught my eye.  I tend to look for patterns and images like this when I’m at the beach.  I know it seems odd that I’m talking about the beach in early March, but living only a few miles away from the ocean, I’m a year round beach goer.

Obviously, this is just a small example of finding beauty in the mundane.  Everything has it’s own individual beauty, just like people.  Trust me, beauty is all around you, some of it obvious, some of it you just have to look for.

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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What Do You Want To Photograph?

Posted on February 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

“What is the one thing, place, or person you’d most like to photograph?”

This is one question photographers get asked constantly.  The answer, however, can change each time the question is asked.  There could be more than one answer at one time, one goal may be attained, interests may change, etc.  And the great thing about this question is, there’s no wrong answer.  I love questions like that!

I can’t limit myself to just one thing, place, or person I’d really like to photograph.  There are several things, places, and people on my list.  It’s a long list and I know I may never attain some of the photographs I wish to take but like they say, it’s not the destination that matters, it’s the journey.

What about you?  What are some things, places, and people you want to photograph?

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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Favorite Camera Brand and Model?

Posted on February 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

I’ve asked, and have been asked, this question a few times.  Normally I’m not a “brand person.”  I don’t stick with something just because of the name on the package.  I research extensively and make my decision based on my needs at the time.

That being said, I have been known to lean toward Sony cameras.  I started out in the digital world with a Minolta digital camera years ago and as many know, Minolta was bought by Sony.  So the switch from Minolta to Sony was pretty seamless.  I liked the trusty Minolta I had, then my father made a trade with me.  He bought a Sony A100 and traded it to me for my old Minolta which he was more familiar with.  Since then, each camera I bought happened to be in the Sony family.

Now, like I said, I’m not a “brand person.”  I’m not biased against other camera brands (except maybe Fuji but that’s because I’ve handled a few and dislike the way they function and the quality of images they produce, plus that‘s the brand my father uses and we always had this little “who has the better camera“ competition going on).  Some people swear by one brand while, of course, others swear by another.  I say, if it works for you, stellar.

I’m actually in the market for a new camera again (my much loved Sony HX1 is getting on in years so I think I should give him a break!) and I’m interested in trying a new brand.

What would you recommend?  Do you have a favorite camera brand and model?  If so, what is it and why do you like it so much?

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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