Documentary photography focuses on that which it pictures and sends us back to that very object or artifact - a piece of jewelry, an apple, a face, a tree. Fine art photography, on the other hand, does something of an entirely different nature: it sends us back to ours elves - a place intensely intimate which cannot be pointed to or objectified. Here we are alone; we are home. We are in that place where everything takes birth and flight. In such a place we suddenly feel whole again. The power we routinely attribute to things, in fact comes from us.
“Over time, my photography became less about the things I pictured and more about how light landed on those things. It’s a subtle distinction but an enormous shift in perspective. Does that make sense?” That makes total sense! You can feel that distinction when looking at a photograph.
I definitely feel that light easily becomes the primary subject when you’re ‘writing with light’ even in a studio setting without visually impactful light, you don’t have anything. I also enjoy ambient night photography with street lights and stuff because of all the shadows and colors and patterns they make, especially on natural subjects like trees and flowers, but ideally with a mirrorless camera lol
That's so well said! I hardly ever shoot in studios, so that's a great take. YES to all the shadows and colors and patterns!!! I think once you start "writing with light," images become more poetic. :)
I agree with you David! Photography can be healing for both the photographer and the viewer. The subject, the ambiance, the story... it is seized sometimes not with meditative purposes, yet it just does that. Inviting us into a moment and world.
These selection is beautiful, eye catching and quite graphic! I love when have a photographer has a eye.
Yes, I believe photography can be healing. And light is one of the main aspects. Couldn’t agree more with this:
“Over time, my photography became less about the things I pictured and more about how light landed on those things. It’s a subtle distinction but an enormous shift in perspective. Does that make sense?”
'Over time, my photography became less about the things I pictured and more about how light landed on those things. It’s a subtle distinction but an enormous shift in perspective.' I am learning to see the light and it is magical....this very morning, as I looked across a landscape that I am so grateful to have in my sight, I had this very same thought. Thank you for expressing ....so beautiful 🌟
I'm not a photographer but I still love to take pics of things I never post. It's a creative sort of expression, or a way of connecting to the world by recognizing the wonder in it. Super therapeutic!
It’s quite therapeutic actually!! Focusing on a subject rather than on stress or world events! It’s a treat! Even for a short walk, taking the camera allows the eyes to see and the brain to follow.
For me, not just the light but also the texture, the depth, the patterns, the shifting of perspective and how the juxtaposition of any or all of the above offer me the opportunity to see beyond what I think I know is there through any experience or "knowing."
It has a lot to do with expanding upon how much "knowing" in the workplace misled us into thinking we knew what we were facing. ICM for me is to start looking beyond what we think we see and know to learn what else can be created.
It's not only been therapeutic but has taught me deeper things about letting go of knowledge and creating the conditions for learning.
Camera raw was resizing my photos to super small. It took me forever to figure out what was happening. Ruined more than one day. Tech issues are so frustrating!!
I use my photography to help deal with stress and anxiety.
I suffer PTSD and am diagnosed full bi polar
My life can take many turns, but photography is my constant.
Recently I've focused on the Birdlife around my home in Lightning Ridge NSW Australia.
Have also been photographing for a recipe book for a local talent.
My next project, I hope will be focused on Opal mining and opal gems.
I gave mixed for opal for the last 20yrs and has been my Maine focus.
As im ageinI'm returning to my old world of photography.
This seems like a cool place to start.
Thank you.
Documentary photography focuses on that which it pictures and sends us back to that very object or artifact - a piece of jewelry, an apple, a face, a tree. Fine art photography, on the other hand, does something of an entirely different nature: it sends us back to ours elves - a place intensely intimate which cannot be pointed to or objectified. Here we are alone; we are home. We are in that place where everything takes birth and flight. In such a place we suddenly feel whole again. The power we routinely attribute to things, in fact comes from us.
“Over time, my photography became less about the things I pictured and more about how light landed on those things. It’s a subtle distinction but an enormous shift in perspective. Does that make sense?” That makes total sense! You can feel that distinction when looking at a photograph.
I definitely feel that light easily becomes the primary subject when you’re ‘writing with light’ even in a studio setting without visually impactful light, you don’t have anything. I also enjoy ambient night photography with street lights and stuff because of all the shadows and colors and patterns they make, especially on natural subjects like trees and flowers, but ideally with a mirrorless camera lol
That's so well said! I hardly ever shoot in studios, so that's a great take. YES to all the shadows and colors and patterns!!! I think once you start "writing with light," images become more poetic. :)
Bingo! 💥🙌💥
I absolutely love the texture of the second to last photo.
I agree with you David! Photography can be healing for both the photographer and the viewer. The subject, the ambiance, the story... it is seized sometimes not with meditative purposes, yet it just does that. Inviting us into a moment and world.
These selection is beautiful, eye catching and quite graphic! I love when have a photographer has a eye.
Thank you for sharing!
Once you learn to see and use the light, you are never the same. It's like discovering the world anew. The grass picture is a stunner.
Yes, I believe photography can be healing. And light is one of the main aspects. Couldn’t agree more with this:
“Over time, my photography became less about the things I pictured and more about how light landed on those things. It’s a subtle distinction but an enormous shift in perspective. Does that make sense?”
'Over time, my photography became less about the things I pictured and more about how light landed on those things. It’s a subtle distinction but an enormous shift in perspective.' I am learning to see the light and it is magical....this very morning, as I looked across a landscape that I am so grateful to have in my sight, I had this very same thought. Thank you for expressing ....so beautiful 🌟
I'm not a photographer but I still love to take pics of things I never post. It's a creative sort of expression, or a way of connecting to the world by recognizing the wonder in it. Super therapeutic!
Beautiful photos! ❤️
Right? Bobby is very talented. Thanks for looking, Paolo!
That with the rays going through the white flowers is amazing 🤩
It was a nice photo :)
Absolutely Andy, photography and imagery can be an ideal source of healing and self understanding. Good images and ideas here.
It’s quite therapeutic actually!! Focusing on a subject rather than on stress or world events! It’s a treat! Even for a short walk, taking the camera allows the eyes to see and the brain to follow.
It completely makes sense to me.
For me, not just the light but also the texture, the depth, the patterns, the shifting of perspective and how the juxtaposition of any or all of the above offer me the opportunity to see beyond what I think I know is there through any experience or "knowing."
It has a lot to do with expanding upon how much "knowing" in the workplace misled us into thinking we knew what we were facing. ICM for me is to start looking beyond what we think we see and know to learn what else can be created.
It's not only been therapeutic but has taught me deeper things about letting go of knowledge and creating the conditions for learning.
Camera raw was resizing my photos to super small. It took me forever to figure out what was happening. Ruined more than one day. Tech issues are so frustrating!!