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Boys will be boys. Not sure what’s in the container, I thought it was a good shot of the unexpected on Paris streets.
July 2013
The bicycle project still lives. I spent several days on Mackinac Island capturing the power of the pedals
A typical shot from the streets of Paris. Colorful and reflects the never ending possibility of some showers. This shot was taken near the Cathedral Of Notre Dame. The umbrellas belonged to one of the local artists selling their wares along the Seine. For some reason, for me, it captures Paris.
Going to Paris for the umpteenth time to take photos was going to be tricky. i thought about doing the Paris that I know. people, flowers, some iconic images. When I first started shooting the idea was flat. I couldn’t bring myself to get enthused, besides a week was probably not enough to complete any type of project. After visiting some of the more iconic spots an idea hit me like a ton of bricks. Here were all of these people taking photos. Smart phones, iPads, DSLR’s and point and shoots. They got into funny positions, looked up, did some chimping, and it looked crazy. But I did not want to show what they were shooting, I want the viewer to guess. So hopefully, I have enough good images that complete this short project. Here is one image that starts the project.
Looking for the street shot with the street people. Shooting with a Leica M9 and 50MM lens. Normally use a wide angle 35MM. There is a difference. I do like the 35MM and it’s depth of field. I had to compose more carefully with the 50MM.
Friday March1, 2013
Finally started the Arizona mining town project. Using the Leica M9 and the Zeiss Ikon, began to photograph some really run down structures in these two towns.
I have been thinking about this project for many years and have finally gotten started. Many of these towns are heavily dilapidated. I need to go for the grainy, old look. With many mining towns in AZ in would imagine this project will take several years. First I need to understand the character of he town then adequately photographing it.
Used Delta 3200 @ ISO 1600 to get that old look in the photos.
