Greetings, this blog is dedicated to my life in photography. I want to make this a place to stop and relax. In the hope that this will help in these trying times
Saturday, February 1, 2014
My earliest digital images
These are my absolutely first digital images shot in early September of 2000. I had finished a shoot at a center in Coney Island for a client and I took along my Nikon Coolpix 990. I did not use it on the job but since the center was in Coney Island, I took a walk on the boardwalk and started shooting. A love affair developed. I am not ashamed to state that I love digital because it allows many more possibilities. When I saw those clear skies free from dust marks and scratches, I was hooked. The color also was more realistic and could be manipulated at will. I find that many young photographers who state how superior film is do not know much about the subject. Let them work for 30 years in the dark room smelling the chemicals and ruining one's hands and then talk to me about film.
Friday, January 31, 2014
I love this bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, because of it's architectural style that includes the stone pillars with the steel cables in effects "bridges" two eras of construction techniques going from the past to the future. It's size compared to the other New York bridges is such that it doesn't overwhelms and seating on one of it's benches on the pedestrian walkway is one of the most relaxing experiences. Of course all the bikers who go at break neck speeds put a damper on this feeling of tranquility. All these ridiculous hipsters who do nor realize hoe pathetically bourgeois they are on their bikes. But I will nor use this blog as a sounding board.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
The woods after the leaves fall
These two shots dating from November of 2003 show the woods just before winter's grip sets in. They still have a beauty that is missing when that abominable white stuff covers the ground rending it a monotonous white. I realize that many prefer snowy scenes and I have taken countless such shots as something to do, as it were. Nevertheless, I prefer the more colorful images. The camera was the Canon 1D, the original, heavy and massive camera that gave me a hernia. It only had a mere 4 mega pixels. They they were enough. And as the Beatles would say: "do you want to know a secret;" they still suffice. But do not tell it to the equipment fanatics.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Pediatric nurse
I had a long association as a photographer for the now defunct Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn And Queens that later merged with Saint Vincent Hospital and later on ceased operations. I was always in awe of the nursing staff that practically ran the hospitals always in the shadow of often abusive and rude doctors who had the belief that they were so superior. The nurses that I admired the most were in the various pediatric departments. They had infinite patience and real compassion. This shot, taken many years ago is from the pediatric floor at Mary Immaculate Hospital. It's dedicated to all nurses as a thank you.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
So the Fuji X-T1 is here
After a few teases, the unveiling and for those who want more information on this weatherproof pro model click on the link to DPreview.
The Fujifilm X-T1 is finally here and it has much in common with the other X-series cameras. However, it has important one addition in that it's weatherproof. Nevertheless, it has practically the same inner workings as the X-E2, along with it's 16MP
X-Trans CMOS II sensor with on-chip phase detection. In addition it sports a new EVF. This is an OLED panel with a claimed lag time of 0.005
seconds. At this speed it's almost like an optical viewfinder. This along with it's ability toshoot at 8 fps with subject tracking, make it a superior camera for action and other professional work.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
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These shots were As I go through my old cd's to re burn them, I keep fingid many great shots with the S1. It always amazes me what that ...
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There was something right about the skin tones of the D 1-X. Only the Fuji S2-Pro did better. The Nikkor 35-135 F 3.5-4.5 was used.
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Yes indeed, old photos from Sicily. I will be posting new ones very soon. The above photos were shot with Tri-X and with the Canon Ft and...