(exploring the visiual world)
Somedays, no matter how creative the day begins, it reaches a dull spot where suddenly there is a need to entertain oneself (hopefully without the use of anything digital...). Look around the house and something will always pop up. Deciding that I could use some more practice with depth of field and settings (I still …
Continue reading "Studies in Black & White"
I don't think it is a real word, "Thamsing" so I will define my own invention (verb: going along, across or by the Thames River). The Thames runs through the heart of my favorite city, it delineates its history, its shape and its form. It defines the city's residents; those living north or south of …
Continue reading "Thamsing….."
Have you perhaps seen this discussion between a father and his little son? https://youtu.be/VR1zjZ2Cyaw I have watched it several times now (I will admit, not without a few tears) and in it see all that is good in the world - how a father calmly explains a horrific event to his small son and reassures …
Continue reading "Les fleurs et les bougies"
In German, residents of Basel are either Basler (for males) or Baslerin (females). In any language, they are interesting to observe as they go about their everyday business around the Marktplatz - the main square downtown. I felt particularly confident today and found that my personal feelings where "absorbed" in my photos - they seemed to be …
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It is certainly Autumn in Switzerland; bright sunshine in that golden Autumnal hue, blue skies, dipping temperatures and crisp leaves that you scuff on the pavement with new leather shoes. In Basel, it is also time for the Autumn Fair or Herbstmesse in German. One of the very special things one finds at the fair …
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In the middle of London, tucked away behind the bustle and theatres of Leicester Square, not far from the tourist-haven of Covent Garden, you chance upon London's Chinatown. Visited in early morning, you find the busy life of a vibrant community. By tradition, it is hard to take "street" photos in a Chinese community, people …
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Recently seen in Toronto's The Annex district as I was walking along the street. And who says Canada's favorite color is beige! Taken with an iPhone 6 but not sure why the quality is not so good - usually photos taken with the phone's camera come out quite sharp. Might have had something to do with …
Continue reading "Hallowe’en With Style"
During this past summer, I was very lucky to take an inspiring photography course with Bill Blanco at Central St. Martins University of the Arts (http://www.arts.ac.uk/csm/courses/short-courses/media-arts/photography-ideas-and-practice/) - loved it! My learning curve was steep and I came away with a new sense of artistic and personal confidence after becoming a comfortable friend to my camera. …
New Yorkers are a fascinating lot, who do a lot of things that I don't always understand (like standing on your head in Grand Central Station). Street photos are fun to take and because it is so busy on the streets and everyone is in a rush, I am finding that they are fairly easy …
Continue reading "More Faces of Gotham"
I love autumn! I am an autumn baby and this has always been my favorite time of year. Crisp, bright colours, pulling out warm clothes and cosy jumpers for the first frost of the year, squeaky leather shoes crunching over fallen leaves (as long as I don't have to sweep them up) - love it! …
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