How do I teach photographic magic? At each meeting of my beginning photography class we discuss detailed technical issues aimed at yielding better photographers and photographs. As I say to my students, “Photography is half art, half science, right brain, left brain” There are accepted norms for the science and art part; the rule of…
Sometimes it helps to let go. For nearly all my self generated assignments I do a fair amount of research on the location I’ll be photographing. I’ll use Google Earth to virtually look at the terrain. I’ll use an iPad app to find sunrise, sunset and moonrise times and compass bearings for same. If the location is nearby, I’ll…
Overcast rainy days are often the best time to photograph fall colors. Diffused light can tame high contrast. Rain lends a dynamic sheen to the show of colors. Here are some favorites from a recent photography shoot on the Mill Race Trail in Oella, Maryland.
Of late I’ve been prowling the streets of Oella after dark armed with a tripod mounted camera. Long exposures of streetscapes have yielded new views of my hometown. Somewhat otherworldly, somewhat hopperesque, I like them. Do you? Please comment below.
Folks, I’m currently a curators choice over at The Baker Artist Awards (no relation to me.) This yearly competition showcases Baltimore area artists. Three talented artists will take home $25K if they win the big prize. Surf on over and have a look at my entry and all the other talent on the site. Oella Winter, 2008-2010 Night Ski Long…
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