A phrase that I sometimes think of for myself is an “opportunistic photographer.” I rarely go hunt down specific things, but rather I take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves to me. I bring my camera with me everywhere, especially with this project underway. I keep my eyes open, looking for things that may [...]
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Late this night I gave an exasperated sigh as I realized I had not yet done anything for my daily photo. I was filling my wife’s water glass, a plastic skull gifted from our son, and decided to just shoot that with my iPhone before delivering the drink and going to bed. Well, with some [...]
One thing that this project has helped me practice is the art of seeing photos wherever I happen to be. After a long day out we stopped at the supermarket to pick up a few necessities. While my wife was inside shopping, I was outside shooting. I thought this photo was a pretty good find.
This 1860 bell used to be part of an old Mission. It now stands outside of St Mark’s in Westford Massachusetts. The bell is now a patina green but looks much better with a little black & white treatment.
Another meeting near the Hancock tower in Boston, another iPhone picture of buildings in its reflection. Not sure of the name of the building on the right, but I was up there in it just before coming down and taking this photo. It was overcast and there was not a lot of color in this [...]
Hanging out in JFK waiting to hop a flight home. These are the windows by our gate and boarding area.
If there’s one thing that’s apparent from the local Independence Day Parade it’s that trucks are really important. I tought that trucks were used to move the people, but I think the people are used to give the trucks an excuse to be in the parade. This old beauty is painted bright red and then [...]
A boy runs though the grass with his arms stretched high. I don’t know exactly what he’s thinking, but he sure looks like he’s flying to me!
Last night I went to bed without doing anything for my daily photo. Still paying the price for working into the wee hours if the morning the other night. Before completely falling asleep I did grab the iPhone and take this photo of myself. I added the soft black & white effect in PS Mobile.
