A bumper packed edition for November, with many interesting articles:
Wow! Image by CJ Kale pg 6-7
An image of a rolling wave shot at Sandy's Beach on Oahu in Hawaii. The image has a low horizon (dynamic compostion) with the wave rolling in from the left hand side. The colour palette is mainly the complementary colours of blue and orange, with fantastic light captured and crystal sharp water frozen in action. This image is simply incredible and prompts the question of exactly where was the photographer at the time? I then googled CJ Kale and found out that the photographer is from Hawaii and specialises in extreme photography. Lucky CJ Kale!
To see CJ Kale's work and those stunning glass waves, go to http://500px.com/cjkale?page=1
Secret Countryman by David Cole pg 16
Overall winner in the wildlife category, this is a really cute picture of a mole. I have never seen a mole in real life so I am always interested in photos of them. The composition of the image is along the rule of thirds with three horizontal sections and the mole taking centre position. The grey of the mole contrasts beautifully with the blurred green background and I really like the detail of the earthy on his face and the soft texture of his fur.
To see a copy of the image, go to http://www.fwi.co.uk/blogs/rural-life/2012/07/a-mole-in-one.html
North York Moors by Richard Watson pg 12
Worth a mention - this would have been a good image for me to have attempted for Assignment 3 - this image shows a great combination of violet, green and blue (similar colours), with contrasting yellow patches.
To see a copy of this image, go to http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/judges-highly-commended-photographs-the-princes-countryside-fund-photography-competition-42211/ and scroll down to the Finest View category.
English Longhorn Cattle by Sylviane Moss pg 14
Winner of the Down on the Farm category (accessible via the same link as above), I love the simple composition of this shot, the limited colour scheme of black, white and brown with a touch of pink, and the dark background. This set up really allows you to focus on the animal's tranquility and almost isolation as it eats its straw. A beautiful image but also sad in a way.
The Landscape Recipe Book by Mark Bauer pg 25-33
I have been following the Landscape Recipe Book each month; particularly as I love taking landscape photos but have difficulty capturing something that means as much to somebody else as it does to me. Judges often comment that landscapes are lacking an extra detail, e.g. a house next to a mountain...., so I am very interested in finding out what makes landscapes work for other people. This month's recipes of coastal shots are different: they are simplistic, atmospheric and generally lacking in detail. They mostly seem to have been shot on slow shutter speeds, to get clarity of the few details that there are and then a general milky/misty effect on the water. I noticed that with these shots, they are not always composed along the traditional landscape thirds; some have equal prominence to sky and sea, yet this does not make them static. The dynamism comes from the relationship between the two halves: reflections, mist, colours, horizon and sky blending together. I also like the inclusion of small amounts of detail: an isolated deck chair, a lonely groyne, a tiny detail of land on the horizon and the remnants of derelict piers. I really like the feeling of desolation and emptiness that these images convey. These images are inspiring and it is helpful how Bauer also explains the processing carried out. I feel like going to the coast now to have a go! I may check out his workshops....
For more information see: http://markbauerphotography.com/
The Storyteller pg 55-59
This article is about Eric Kruszewski, a self-taught photographer who turned pro within a year of picking up his camera, and is now published by the likes of National Geographic. Backpack photographer/photojournalis - basically this is what I want to happen to me. Ok, might take longer than a year but what a dream! In the photo details, I noticed that although many of his images are shot in bright light, Kruszewski uses a high ISO; in some cases above 1000. This would be beyond the capabilities of my camera - the images would be too grainy - but in Kruszewski's case this means he can use a very fast shutter speed resulting in crystal clear images.
I particularly liked Haiti Watering Can on page 56 because of the perspective and wide angle and Girl on Willis Tower Ledge on page 59 for the highly original view and expression of the child's face.
A very exciting photographer to follow! http://www.erickruszewski.com/
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