Hello From Robert in RI
Jan 11, 2012 21:32:11 #
My career as a photographer began at the U.S. Army Signal Center & School in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. That might seem like an unlikely place to begin a creative life, but thats where the foundation was laid. Well, I suppose I could go back to my Jr High years, when I took a darkroom class, but the Army was really where I learned about f-stops and shutter speeds. (Set the shutter speed to the ASA. On a clear sunny day in open sun, f/16 is you basic exposure) (To this day, to say This is an F/16 day means that it is a good one.) But, I digress.
In the Army, I was trained as crash damage analysis photographer, and spent a lot of time with busted up helicopters. There was documentary-style work, too. Ceremonies, public service projects, and visiting generals and congressmen took up a lot of time. In the standard black and white 8 x 10 (with a quarter inch border), clear focus and good exposure were the overriding values; creativity was not.
Clark University and the School of the Worcester Art Museum added the missing ingredient of creativity, and I began a lifelong interest in photography as an expressive medium. Studying with Dennis Wixted, Irene Schwachman, and Robert Heinecken shaped my vision, literally, of what creative photography looked like. But a life as an artiste? I discovered that even Duane Michaels shot for Better Homes and Gardens. Hours in the darkroom were not conducive to earning a living or having a family, so reality intervened and other paths were taken.
In recent years, time, travel, and digital technology have enabled a re-development of my creative life. The 8 x 10 is gone, along with the quarter inch border. Sharp focus and good exposure remain, and have been joined by rich, saturated color. Documentary, literal abstraction, patterns, and color have become regular themes in my work.
In the Army, I was trained as crash damage analysis photographer, and spent a lot of time with busted up helicopters. There was documentary-style work, too. Ceremonies, public service projects, and visiting generals and congressmen took up a lot of time. In the standard black and white 8 x 10 (with a quarter inch border), clear focus and good exposure were the overriding values; creativity was not.
Clark University and the School of the Worcester Art Museum added the missing ingredient of creativity, and I began a lifelong interest in photography as an expressive medium. Studying with Dennis Wixted, Irene Schwachman, and Robert Heinecken shaped my vision, literally, of what creative photography looked like. But a life as an artiste? I discovered that even Duane Michaels shot for Better Homes and Gardens. Hours in the darkroom were not conducive to earning a living or having a family, so reality intervened and other paths were taken.
In recent years, time, travel, and digital technology have enabled a re-development of my creative life. The 8 x 10 is gone, along with the quarter inch border. Sharp focus and good exposure remain, and have been joined by rich, saturated color. Documentary, literal abstraction, patterns, and color have become regular themes in my work.
Jan 11, 2012 21:39:57 #
Jan 11, 2012 22:04:58 #
Just one photo for now.
Sony DSC-H9, all automatic, on a tripod, just before Christmas.
I have moved up to a Nikon D90, but I still love my Sony.
Sony DSC-H9, all automatic, on a tripod, just before Christmas.
I have moved up to a Nikon D90, but I still love my Sony.
Jan 11, 2012 22:10:37 #
Oh my, great pic. hard to change cameras, I'm changing from old Reble XS to 7D (Canon)
Jan 11, 2012 22:16:46 #
Hi, RobertinRI. Gorgeous, gorgeous picture! You live in one of the most picturesque states in the Union and it's small enough to really get to know. My husband had a company apartment on Goat Island one year and although we nearly froze to death, it was a chance of a lifetime. Am looking forward to more of your work.
Jan 11, 2012 22:40:03 #
Not a bad winter SO FAR.
I'll try to post some RI photos soon.
I'll try to post some RI photos soon.
Jan 11, 2012 22:53:22 #
Welcome to the group Robert. Anticipating your photos and your comments.
Jan 11, 2012 23:35:16 #
RobertinRI wrote:
Just one photo for now.
Sony DSC-H9, all automatic, on a tripod, just before Christmas.
I have moved up to a Nikon D90, but I still love my Sony.
Sony DSC-H9, all automatic, on a tripod, just before Christmas.
I have moved up to a Nikon D90, but I still love my Sony.
Welcome to the forum Robert .. excellent photo .. especially at night .. I'm so envious of your talent. :)
Jan 12, 2012 08:01:14 #
Welcome! Excellent photo! I really look forward to seeing lots more of your vision and creativity from the NE!
Make sure to check out the Daily Challenge!! I am thinking about entering some there....
Make sure to check out the Daily Challenge!! I am thinking about entering some there....
Jan 12, 2012 17:13:24 #
Jan 12, 2012 20:03:38 #
Thanks all for the welcome. When I wake up too early, UHH is what fills the time to sunrise. I am enjoying the dialog of this friendly place.
Jan 12, 2012 20:16:28 #
Jan 12, 2012 22:56:48 #
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