Into 2009 Q2

So much for the resolve of more frequent posting. I've resigned myself to the reality of having to post when the sun, moon and earth all align themsleves in perfection.

This is an interesting article about the declining fortunes of art galleris in New York. The quote below from the article regarding the pricing of Hiroshi Sugimoto's photographs stupefies the heck out of me:

The prices of some of his meditative seascapes have been reduced from $450,000 to $360,000...

I find this cartoon funny. Photoshop is great. But should be used wisely. As I keep reading from many photographers I admire, some of whom also use Photoshop extensively in their work, always strive to get it right in camera. Makes for a much more pleasant Photoshop experience, since you have a great picture to begin with. Trying to fix a badly taken picture is very much like the cartoon up above.

One such photographer I absolutely admire is Trey Ratcliff of Stuck in Customs. His HDR images are out of this world. What a true inspiration. Check out for example the image in this post. I decided to try out something similar, but with results not as polished as his. More practice is required.



Who can guess where this was taken? (The first to guess correctly gets a 6x8 print of my choice if residing in Nairobi, otherwise I'll email you the original resolution image to print out yourself).

Trey points out something I hadn't otherwise realised. HDR is a good alternative to use in capturing the interior decor if you are limited in the lights at your disposal. Excellent way to get the various subtleties of textures and light as he writes. Food for thought.

Have a great Easter!