LENS CAPTURE

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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Vol. 1 No. 36

Bee Careful - Photographed by Richard Cohen


We had some fantastic images submitted by Worldwide Photo Walk members who joined me at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden this past July 18th. All these great photos definitely made it difficult to choose who to send on to compete in the International competition. I would also like to take this opportunity to showcase the following images deserving of merit. These images were on my shortlist of finalists.


Dragonfly - Photographed by Chuck Loesner



In Vein - Photographed by Eddie Garcia



Striving - Photographed by Ryan Dinh



Congratulations Richie, your photograph is a remarkable composition. It looks like the bee is placing a wreath of flowers on the blossom. I applaud you and wish you success in Scott Kelby's 2nd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk finals.

To follow the contest - and to see if our walk's best photo takes the prizes on August 17th, visit the Worldwide Photo Walk website for the official announcement.

Remember to join us for our upcoming photo walk to the High Line and Hudson River Park on August 16th. View the Photo Walk blog post for details and sign up.


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Vol. 1 No. 35

As promised, I have organized a photo walk for August 16, 2009 to the High Line in Manhattan.



The plan is to meet on Sunday, August 16 at 9:00 am EDT at Ganesvoort Street and Washington Street in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan. From there we will climb the stairs to the elevated High Line park (click here for more information on the High Line). We will leisurely stroll the High Line up to the end of the Phase One section at West 20th Street. Once there, we then turn around and head back south along the High Line so you can capture those images you missed on you northbound trek. When we get back to our starting point, we will return to street level and head across West Street to the Hudson River Park.

Once in the park, we will begin heading south exploring the piers and garden areas until we reach the dog run at Leroy Street. Along the way, we will have time to grab a snack and something to drink. The total walk, start to finish is less than 2 miles and, with our relaxed pace, should conclude around noon.

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Vol. 1. No. 34

The deadline for Worldwide Photo Walk participants to submit competition images is July 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM EDT. So, what are you waiting for? Just log into your respective Walk page and upload your two (2) images before it's too late. Judging by the images already uploaded to the LensCapture Flickr Group by our Walk members, I'm puzzled you haven't all submitted contest photos to our WorldWide Photo Walk site. Beginners to advanced amateurs to working pros - you all have a chance to compete and win. Don't talk yourself out of the running. Hurry hurry, time's running out.




Scott Kelby posted a great FAQ, in classic Kelby-style, that might answer some of your photo contest questions. It should be read by all involved.

I will be announcing the details of the upcoming LensCapture August Photo Walk on Sunday right here on the blog. I appreciate all the emails inquiring about this event. Thanks.


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