• Photography

    In Memory

    August 18, 2009
    in Memory
    in Memory

    Why take photographs in cemeteries?  Everyone will probably have different answers while some do not take photographs at cemeteries, period. Wikipedia has an interesting article on the history about cemeteries, the sacred ground used and the ceremonies created for burial.

    Every once in awhile I find myself wandering in a cemetery, reading names, checking dates and wondering about their lives. As a photographer, cemeteries present interesting lines, patterns, shapes and colors. On this past Worldwide Photo Walk our group spent some time in a older cemetery in Westerville. The mature trees made for some great background, as I have tried to present in this image. Strangely it was the tree I noticed first and then saw the statue, wanted them in an image. I added a small amount of flash to fill in the shadows of the statue.

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  • Cityscapes/Urban

    Morning Sun

    June 30, 2009

     

    Morning Sun
    Morning Sun

    What is it about cemeteries that catch my interest. I’m not morbid. There is something about them that is artistic. We have patterns, shapes, colors, and shadows, all of which my photographers eye is drawn to. On this specific morning I was not headed for any cemetery but as I turned the corner and saw the light, I had to pull in and spend some time there. Starbursts can change the feeling of an image. Without this starburst it would be a simple and dull image of a tree and grave stones. By using an aperture of f11 I was able to attain the star effect but not the lens flare. Oh well, the image works for me and hope is does for you.

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