Bland Winter Subjects
Feb 3, 2020 10:03:26 #
I too get the "blahs" in Winter, so I move my photography indoors, with an objective to try something new at least once a week, either shooting or processing (or both). I have built still life subjects, using circular polarizer filter to create interesting color changes and today: multiple exposure shooting. I also make myself get out for a walk every day.
Mark
Mark
Feb 3, 2020 11:49:15 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Grahame, yours is a really good idea, but, no, I haven't to take up a project. Really good idea in that it also just gets one to move.
Feb 3, 2020 11:53:38 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Hcmcdole, I have a number of parks, some near at hand. I "mine' them often, but sometimes they seem to become repetitious shots. You are right to continue exploring them. Differences can be its own topic.
Feb 3, 2020 11:56:04 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Ms. Krack, thanks. I try these, but so often they fall short of my hopes. Your point that I continue to explore these opportunities is useful. Thank you.
Feb 3, 2020 12:01:39 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Mborn and Camerapapi. thank you for responding. For me photographing as seeing and seeing with an aesthetic intent is the purpose of what I hope for. I will pursue your recommendations. Thank you for the references.
Feb 3, 2020 12:04:22 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Good shot, Jaymatt. To your point I suspect that sometimes I limit myself too much; a sircumstance that I will have to correct. It is head thing I am sure with me.
Feb 3, 2020 12:11:55 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Thanks for the response, Billnikon. While I like the first image better, that is not the point, as I see it, is to use the different weather as a counterpoint to the image that you had previously shot. That idea is very useful. It seems to be almost a matter of re-envisioning the subject.
Feb 3, 2020 12:22:34 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Mizzee, my BW "vision" always needs work, and when I do work on that style it is always a pp conversion. I suspect you were not especially enthused with my shot at Tracy Park. That really is ok. It was an example of something I did find on a January day. Also, I felt the conversion suited the subject better than the original. I am guessing that you mean for me to shoot BW in the camera to get my to develop those skills That suggestion is a worthy idea; though it does set aside somewhat the problem part of subject matter. I will try. I hope I didn't misconstrue your intent.
Feb 3, 2020 12:26:16 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Linda, you are right. This post has become very dense with ideas. So many of them are worthy. of pursuing. I have enough now to keep me busy and challenged well into spring. Thanks again to all who have been so helpful.
Feb 3, 2020 12:28:24 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Mark, Thanks. I have thought about still life but I just haven't generated the will. Your discipline is dmirable.
Feb 3, 2020 12:30:16 #
Chicflat wrote:
Good shot, Jaymatt. To your point I suspect that sometimes I limit myself too much; a sircumstance that I will have to correct. It is head thing I am sure with me.
Feb 3, 2020 13:50:31 #
I have the same problem the doldrums during my California summers. Nothing but brown... I turn to street and candid photography especially the ladies.
Feb 3, 2020 14:32:09 #
Feb 3, 2020 17:01:15 #
Go to a dog park, a botanical garden, a zoo, a museum, an aquarium, hire a model or two, travel to beautiful places. Use your imagination. Read photo books by people who've been there, done that. Get inspired.
Feb 3, 2020 19:53:34 #
Since I live in Southern California there are several places that have interesting scenes winter or summer. There are even blooming flowers imported from the southern hemisphere. It is also a good time to get details of common objects. For example: fences, doors, windows, manhole covers, interior lights, etc.
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