LENS CAPTURE

Vol. 2 No. 23


Just a few images...

Vol. 1 No. 45


Had a great time at our Sunset Meet in Brooklyn Bridge Park as we welcomed a few new faces in the group.  The weather cooperated with a very dramatic sky.  The photo below is a 7-capture high dynamic range (HDR) image. I bracketed the captures about 15 minutes before sunset.



The sharing of ideas and various technique flowed throughout the group.  Images resulting from Doug Palmer's creative tip on zooming during long exposures are already appearing on the Flickr LensCapture Group. I also enjoyed Katy's imaginative lighting of the Manhattan Bridge.

As twilight took hold, the lights of the city began to burn brightly providing a magnificent compostion begging to be memoralized.  And we all took up the challenge. Slow shutter speeds, small apertures, low ISO and long exposure in-camera noise reduction went into the making of the image below.



I was asked numerous times during the Sunset Meet for the spot of the next photo walk.  I'll be revealing the location for October's gathering later next week.  As it stands now, it will probably be an early morning start on Sunday, October 25th.  Just putting together the final details.

Remember, if you attended the meet, please share an image or two up in the Flickr LensCapture Group.


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Vol. 1 No. 37

Searching for subjects to photograph? I bet this weekend alone, there are a ton of events happening in your surrounding area. Some places to check are your supermarket's bulletin board, your local community center, library, or place of worship, just to name a few, to find out about what's happening in the neighborhood.


I received an email from my local shopping mall announcing a classic car show they were sponsoring. A mid-week event to benefit charity. So, camera in hand, I headed out to capture myself a few classics and support a worthy cause.




There were more than 30 beautiful classics and muscle cars, plus a nice turnout of motorcycles to round out the field. And, for a Tuesday night event, there was a pretty good crowd. So, getting a clean, full on shot of a classic without too many distractions (people), was turning out to be difficult. But, as with most things worth savoring, the beauty is in the details. So I focused my efforts on capturing the elements that attracted me to these vehicles. A grill, a tail light, a gauge. Whatever struck my fancy.

We I arrive at an event, I do take in the big picture. But, then I let my eyes explore the various ingredients that make the scene. Give it a try. Find elements that interest you, then focus on those smaller details. I bet you'll find plenty of subjects waiting to be captured.

Visit my flickr Atlas Park Auto Show set to view some of the other shots I captured at the event.


Don't forget, we have photo walk coming up this Sunday, August 16th to the High Line and Hudson River Park. Visit the post for details and sign-up.


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