GlennHunting

GlennHunting
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

Just a grab shot with a pocket camera, but spoke to me. There’s something tribal and primordial bout hunting. Quite a charge if you’re not a regular. A little Lightroom to simulate HDR and Dave Hill and kinda takes you hunting with a good friend. Don't you think?

Bahama Mama copy2

Bahama Mama copy2
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

Color can be used in a supplementary manner or can be the main focus of an image. This example combines the 2 approaches. In outdoor photography, the use of color is a matter of recognizing and selecting combinations that already exist, and the opportunities for manipulating the colours in a scene are limited mainly to the framing or kind of light. In the studio your options are limitless with prop selection, backgrounds and light intensity. This image certainly builds on the rule of thirds, and combines complimentary colors, and note the subtle rhythm of the repeating grass shape with the repeating letters. All combine to produce a pleasing ‘wish you were here’ moment. Enjoy.

Colleton

colleton
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

Patience, as they say is a virtue, and as a photographer if I’ve learned nothing else its a virtue worth possessing. Many times I’ve regretted packing up, assuming the sky wouldn’t part or the people wouldn’t show or the varmint would poke his head out. If you just take a breath and relax, nature will usually come through. As was, in this case at Colleton River, starting off a dismal morning and cold as cold can be and in the lift up where the wind really chills you, waited until the color began to shine and I think patience once again triumphed.

Uploaded by Michael Slear on 17 Jan 11, 3.12PM EST.

What's within

eggs
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

Starting off the new year with one of my all time favorite images, simple, uncluttered, and symbolizing a beginning of sorts. Its from a time when Ansel Adams ‘Zone system’ (an exposure / film processing technique) was required for such an image. Today of course photoshop allows for a myriad of adjustments with a keyboard stroke. One of my resolutions is to be more proficient with photoshop, apparently a life long endeavor. Whats yours? Happy New Year! 

Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

Everyone takes out the camera this time of year. If photographing your tree and decorations... one word... Tripod tripod tripod (ok 3 words) or a suitable stable platform to eliminate the blurries and out of focus images. Use your self timer and turn off image stabilizers. Don’t be afraid to increase your ISO but a 1 to 4 second exposure is not that unusual for incandescent light. Hold still if you get in front of the lens even if you use a little flash. If you can get your pets to hold still then you’ve really met the Christmas tree challenge. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Uploaded by Michael Slear on 23 Dec 10, 10.23AM EST.

sarabella on stairs

sarabella on stairs
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

As we welcome this holiday season and with all the new additions to the Brandon family this year and next. I am reminded of my blessings particularly my children. Now out of sight, a lot, but never out of mind!. They are a constant source of inspiration, hope, pride and love. My hope for your children and mine is ...... That they have a foundation for happiness—a great passion for excellence. Such a passion erases the distinction between work and play, turning toil into recreation—literally re-creation. This is the best gift a parent can give. Merry Christmas Everyone.

Uploaded by Michael Slear on 20 Dec 10, 5.05PM EST.

Astronomer

Astronomer
Originally uploaded by Michael Slear

-- Thought I’d share another interest of mine.....”stargazing”. Scanning the cosmos can be rewarding although frustrating without the right equipment. This setup belongs to Steve Elwood, artist and astronomer. The pic was a combination of flash for Steve and telescope and long exposure for the constellation Orion. A tripod was absolutely necessary and Steve had to remain still during the exposure, the ambient lights in the background and the LED’s on the scope were a bonus.

Uploaded by Michael Slear on 14 Dec 10, 8.32PM EST.