by David | Aug 10, 2007 | photo, technology, travel
I sometimes rankle when people ask technical and process questions about how I make photos rather than talking about the aesthetic content. But let’s face it, the photos of late haven’t exactly been art, and it presents an opportunity for some tech notes....
by David | Aug 5, 2007 | photo, travel
Dusk over the Arno. Everybody else is shooting the other way towards the Ponte Vecchio but the light is gone and the bridge is too far away. Always know the time of sunrise and sunset and if possible the phase and times of the moon, too.
by David | Jul 29, 2007 | culture, media, photo, technology, travel
There’s always a little nervousness around a trip, especially at packing time. Do I have enough underwear? Do I have the right underwear? And for the past few years, can I put this in my carry-on bag? Can I put this in my checked luggage? I think I have the...
by David | Jul 26, 2007 | photo
This one’s for the big N who gave me a Lomo Fisheye camera. It’s not replacing my Ricoh GR-1 any time soon, but it sure makes you look around a little different. On top of the oddness of the ultra wide lens, this shot has the benefit of being a black and...
by David | Jul 6, 2007 | photo, transportation, travel
I never get tired of this buoy. That’s the Wan Chai convention center to the left, near the hotel where we usually stay. Foggy Sunday morning. The top of IFC2 (88 floors) is just out of the clouds. Last ferry on a dark night. On a cloudy night, the sky and water...
by David | Jun 30, 2007 | photo, travel
Sorry I’ve been out of touch since HK, things got pretty crunky in Singapore and I was sick by the time I hit Mexico City. But anyway, the film is back and I’m going to post some more HK harbour shots under various conditions. Also going to update the...