Tag: Photograph(s)
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Lens Artists Challenge #354 – Reflections
Anne, at Slow Shutter Speed, has provided us with a nice challenge this week, full of possibilities: Reflections. I love reflections. I like playing with reflections, in photography and life. Reflecting surfaces like mirrors can reflect reality back to us, but they can also distort reality, warping our sense of what we see, what is…
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One Four Challenge Week 3 – Hammond Gardens
This is week 3 of the June One Four series. Variation 3 is above. I started with the original image, converted to monochrome, and then messed around with lighting, exposure, and contrast to achieve the above look. I was aiming for a soft look; I find it’s difficult to get a good soft image working…
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Monday Monochrome – Cork Bark
The Monday monochrome this week is this image of the bark of the cork oak tree (quercus suber). The shapes and patterns, the ridges and the valleys in this image are fascinating. The bark of the mature cork oak trees can be harvested periodically to provide the material for a wealth of products, from the…
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Lens Artists Challenge #353 – Stormy
Beth’s challenge this week is “Stormy.” A great theme – I love storms: thunder and lightning, lots of noise, torrential rains. Storms make me feel close to nature in a very elemental way. Truth be told, I rarely photograph storms. For one thing, I don’t photograph in rain. I guess that’s a phobia I’ve had…
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One Four Challenge Week 2 – Hammond Gardens
Welcome back. to the One Four Challenge, now Week 2. The new variation is above. Before going further, I want to remind you that in the One Four Challenge, we select a single image and then do 4 different edits. You can find more information here. We would love to have more people join us!…
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Monday Monochrome – Larch
For this week’s Monday Monochrome, I have selected this image of a Larch Branch. With this treatment (high key, monochrome), the image has an almost abstract quality. I think it captures the delicate character of the larch, a unique conifer that sheds its needles every fall.
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Lens Artists Challenge #352 – Mellow
Sophia’s challenge this week for Lens Artists is “Mellow,” a lovely theme. When I think of “mellow,” I think of summer—a gentle warmth and relaxation. It’s the sun on your skin, not too hot, and the refreshing summer breeze on your face. It’s a time to pause, breathe deeply, and enjoy calmness. This feeling comes…
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One Four Challenge Week 1 – Hammond Gardens
It’s a new month, and so we begin a new One Four series. The original is the featured image above. This was shot in the Hammond Japanese Gardens in North Salem, NY. This photograph is one of my favorite spots in the Gardens, projecting serenity and calm. Before going further, I would like to review…
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Monday Monochrome – Forest Foliage
“Forest Foliage” has a more pleasant sound to it than “Skunk Cabbage,” which is what this is. Skunk Cabbage grows in wetlands through most of North America. The leaves, particularly when bruised, emit a skunk-like odor. The plant was used medicinally by some Native American tribes, though it has little use today. Something I never…
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One Four Challenge Week 5 – Los Banos
It’s a BONUS week for the One Four Challenge! May has 5 weeks, so Leanne and I are doing extra fifth variations this week. Next week starts a new series. Join us! The One Four exercises are great fun and a great way to explore and learn new editing techniques. If you are interested and…