Monthly Archives: November 2011

COLOR CAN MAKE A PHOTO UNIQUE

Posted on November 30, 2011 by UPstrap crew

Sometimes it is the color in the photograph that makes it unique. In this case it was Kodak’s EIR film.   Sometimes it’s the subject.  Usually it’s both.

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GESTURE AND LIGHT

Posted on November 20, 2011 by UPstrap crew

Good photography courses will teach about gesture and light.    Many times to capture gesture you learn to anticipate, have your camera at the ready and have a DSLR camera with a fast motor drive.   Again, carrying a camera … Continue reading →

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POINT OF VIEW AGAIN

Posted on November 20, 2011 by UPstrap crew

Sometimes you can pick the right place and wait for the photo to come into frame.    As with any discipline it takes commitment, effort and time. In this case I sat down to steady the camera and shot may … Continue reading →

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ZEN WEATHER

Posted on November 20, 2011 by UPstrap crew

One of our greatest living photographers, Jay Maisel, speaks often about “going out empty.”  Jay carries a camera all the time as does Arthur Meyerson and Seth Resnick.  I can’t remember ever seeing any of teem without one.  Each of … Continue reading →

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SEEING GRAPHIC IMAGES

Posted on November 19, 2011 by UPstrap crew

Photography is about seeing. . . NOT about the latest and greatest camera. Photography is also a state of mind that allows you to see the world not just in front but behind, above and below you.  Taking time to … Continue reading →

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FIRST TRIES

Posted on November 13, 2011 by UPstrap crew

Doing something for the first time can be scary .  To me it’s like hanging off a cliff.   After time and experience I find I can accept my strengths and weaknesses.   It is important to ask for help when … Continue reading →

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