Bricklayer Craig Sunter lays on the selfies, using himself to perfect photographic art of other people and objects. He has great command of contrast and shadows and presentation. His “aim is to take photo’s that […]
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Flickr a Day 315: ‘A Contemporary Fairytale’
I had to lean in and look closely before my brain rationalized this interesting and unexpected concert capture. Matilde Zacchigna shot self-titled “A Contemporary Fairytale” on June 20, 2008, using Nikon D40. Vitals: f/5.6, ISO 800, […]
Take the Pledge and Stay Off the Internet This Saturday
You spend too much time online. Take a break from the Net on November 14th. Show us all that you aren’t a connected device junkie—that you can step out into the real world and enjoy fresh air and sun, and prove your ability to talk to real people face to face (pack the breath mints!).
Aren’t your thumbs tired from texting and Facebook Liking? Don’t your eyes need a break from squinting at flat-screens? If you must stare at a screen, make it a big one—catch an early matinee. Take the pledge to give up the Internet for one hour. You could even go 90 minutes. Turn off the PC, smartphone, or tablet. Join others taking the challenge. Let’s everyone start at 8:45 a.m. PST and commit to staying offline until 9:45, or later. You’ll feel better for it.
Flickr a Day 314: ‘Balloons’
We wrap up our three days focusing on the Leica X2 (see 312 and 313). Maybe it’s technique of the photographer’s I chose, or the camera. But I don’t find any of their photos shot […]
Flickr a Day 313: ‘Morning Light’
Following yesterday’s camera spotlight, we continue with Leica X2—the pricey compact succeeded by the X-E. Lorna Brooks commands the Day with self-titled “Morning Light”, taken on July 15, 2015. Vitals: f/3.2, ISO 100, 1/8 sec, 24mm. […]
Flickr a Day 312: Leica Look
Some shooters swear by the “Leica look“, that the German manufacturer’s cameras produce distinctive color and contrast. The attribute is applied to rangefinders, but I’ve seen supporting claims for others—like the fixed-lens mirrorless compacts. I […]
Flickr a Day 311: ‘Fishers’
September 7, 2014: “The sun is rising and starting to eat away at the fog—revealing two fisherman who were up before the crack of dawn to drop their lines”, says Jamie McCaffrey, who shot self-titled […]
Flickr a Day 310: ‘Clumsy’
For being interesting and giving great composition, Alexis Mire takes the Day with self-titled “Clumsy”, captured using Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi on March 1, 2009. Vitals: f/3.5, ISO 800, 1/6 sec, 28mm. The photo is […]
Flickr a Day 309: ‘Vicars Close, Wells’
Our featured shooter, Mike Beales, describes the subject of our selection as “probably one of the best looking streets in the UK—also happens to be one of the oldest; what lovely place to live”. According to […]
Flickr a Day 308: ‘Preying Mantis’
I took some liberty by condensing the self-title to today’s pick, which should be: “Preying Mantis on the Hand Rail Outside HP Headquarters”. Does that reveal where our shooter, Don DeBold, works? Living in San […]
Flickr a Day 307: ‘rOOller rOt’
Urban decay is theme of the Day, for composition, perspective, and bokeh. David Barnas shot self-titled “rOOller rOt” on Oct. 18, 2015, using Nikon D7100. Vitals: f/5.6, ISO 100, 1.6 sec, 18mm. “I love nature and […]
Flickr a Day 306: ‘I Just Have To Make One More Call, He Said’
Day of the Dead actually is a three-day celebration, ending November 2nd. I can’t resist slipping in another timely portrait, captured by Tom Waterhouse on May 10, 2008. He shot self-titled “I Just Have To Make One More Call, He Said” using Panasonic DMC-FX100. Vitals: f/4.8, ISO 80, 1/100 sec, 16.6mm. I picked the pic for being interesting and for bokeh, composition, perspective, and the photographer recognizing opportunity.
In 2015, Tom takes the Fujifilm X100T to the streets, where his focus is facial character. “I’m currently trying to make a serious attempt at becoming a credible street photographer”, he says. I say: He’s earned his street cred.