ETB - train time
Continuing with the Bluristic app, this post explores how mundane subway journeys can be transformed into creative opportunities, turning travel time into a chance for experimentation.
Approaching them this way can make cross-city journeys much more fun and rewarding!
extending the blur - part 3
Earlier entries in this series have looked at the functionality of the Bluristic mobile app and how it fits into my current workflow.
In this post, I explore how an unexpected bug led to a set of new and exciting results - adding another creative option to my toolbox.
extending blur - part 2
In an earlier post I discussed basic testing of the Bluristic long exposure app.
Here I explore how the app might fare when pushed beyond its designed intentions to recreate some of my more personal techniques.
extending the blur - Addendum
Following contact with the Bluristic developer, this update offers clarity on the tracking function.
As a bonus details are provided for access to the embedded user guide.
extending the blur - Blurisitic
Mobile apps designed for long exposures are nothing new, but I’ve been playing with one that offers something a little different.
In this post, I explore how the app fits within my ICM approach, and where it might add something new to the mix.
India reimagined
Sometimes, a conflict arises between photographic opportunities and personal obligations. Can the two be balanced with a satisfying outcome?
Read on to see how I navigated this compromise -choosing to prioritize family memories over artistic excellence, along with the results that ensued.
a (snowy) walk in the park
Capturing the character of a snowstorm can be challenging, but rewarding.
Read on to discover how a change in weather persuaded me to leave the comfort of home for a walk in the park
finessing the location
This post marks a shift in the followICM technique, moving the primary focus from the subject to the location.
Continue reading to learn the reasoning behind this change and explore a sample of the results.
first looks - intersections
Expanding on the scope of the followICM technique this is an initial look at a project that explores widening the scene to include additional moving elements.
From impressionistic to abstract, join me as I delve into the process of achieving these unpredictable results.
followICM goes to the beach
Past experiments with the followICM technique have typically occurred within the confines of a bustling city. But how does this technique translate to a more open environment?
In this post, I attempt the technique on a busy Maine beach, encountering unique challenges along the way.
streetwalker part 5 - after dark
Initially dismissed, I found that long-exposure images capturing the city after dark adds a new dimension to my ‘street walker’ project.
Keep reading to explore the results of this fresh challenge and the conditions I consider essential for achieving such outcomes.
taking it to the street
An extended stay in New York City presented an opportunity to explore street photography skills that I could not pass up.
This post chronicles my attempts to come to grips with the genre and the results of those efforts.
streetwalker part 4 - transportation
This final post in the Streetwalker series sees me expanding the scope of my technique with a focus on the New York transit system.
Continue reading to discover the hurdles experienced, and how the challenge was modified to achieve satisfactory results.
streetwalker part 3 - Rain Day
The third post in the Streetwalker series follows my journey to the railway station as I left New York in the midst of a rainstorm.
Continue to see results worthy the soaking I received.
first looks - art connections
Taking inspiration from the work of Paul Harrison, this is an attempt to capture key interactions between museum visitors and artwork on display.
Continue reading to view results and gain insight into the challenges faced during the project.
streetwalker part 2 - art within
The second post in the Streetwalker series takes us inside a renowned art museum.
Join me as I create my own artistic expressions within these hallowed walls.
first looks - streetwalker
It's gratifying when the effort put into experimentation pays off with positive results.
Read on to discover how meandering through city streets led to such fulfilling outcomes.
spectre camera app review
Have you ever come across a beautiful waterfall and wished you had a DSLR and tripod at hand?
Read on to discover an app that allows stunning shots to be taken on a basic iPhone - no bulky gear required.
icm hosta study
Successful captures of plant foliage can be challenging. In this post I attempt to tease out the natural beauty and character of a Hosta plant using ICM techniques.
Read on to see the results and detail of how the images were achieved.
a first look at the new Photoshop Generative Fill feature
The new Generative Fill feature of Photoshop v24.0.6 promises so much in the way of removing distractions, as well as adding or creating content.
But how well does the feature work when tested by a non-expert? Read on to see the results of my own dive into this exciting Photoshop addition.