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by RR Jr on October 26, 2007
I love all of the seasons, but fall is especially exciting in the northeast, and I’ve been out exploring and shooting almost daily for the past two weeks. Peak color is still about a week away, but this varies with terrain, altitude, and location. I find fall shooting quite challenging because it is easy to get seduced by all of the color and make images that don’t stand up if the color were to be removed. Although color can be a very strong element in a successful landscape photograph, I always look for a strong composition, and favorable light to really bring the color element to life. Colors are everywhere this time of year, but I enjoy taking the time to find unique viewpoints, and changing weather to show the season in a different way that is not as familiar.
This is one of the greatest challenges of landscape photography, and one that I will be discussing in great detail in my upcoming seminar. As I’ve said many times before, patience and perseverance are key hallmarks of a landscape photographer, and though frustration is inevitable when conditions just don’t match your expectations, there is always something to learn when you’re out with your camera.
Although I rarely talk about equipment, I just upgraded my tripod to a Gitzo 6X GT2530 carbon model, and I couldn’t be happier with it’s quality, construction, and performance. Compared to my previous tripod, a carbon Manfrotto 190MF3, which is a great tripod and has served me well for two years, the Gitzo is lighter, more stable, easier to open and extend the legs, and just feels better to me. Coupled with a Kirk BH-3 Ballhead, it feels solid with all of my lenses including my Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS, my heaviest lens. Of course, the price is a major obstacle, but being the most important pice of gear I use after my camera, and as someone who puts his gear through all sorts of conditions, it is well worth it.
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by RR Jr on October 24, 2007
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision , raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meeting and material assistance, which no man would have dreamt would have come his way.” W.H. Murray
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by RR Jr on October 12, 2007
I finally wrapped up my 2007 show schedule in downtown Rutland Vermont this weekend, and both the weather and attendance couldn’t have been better. I sold quite a few pieces, and met lots of generous people who motivated and inspired me to continue to share my love for nature and photography.
The big news for the coming weeks is that on November 17th, I will be giving a free digital photography seminar in my hometown of Beacon, NY. Titled “The Art and Craft of Landscape Photography“, it is an introduction to the philosophy, methods and techniques that I use to capture and create fine art prints. While I will be discussing the state of digital technology as it pertains to cameras, software, and printers, my emphasis will be on the craft of landscape photography, and the many ideas I’ve discussed here before, such as light, moment, composition, etc. Aimed at the serious amateur photographer, anyone interested in this field is welcome to attend. This is a prelude to a full line of in-depth workshops I’m planning on offering in 2008 that include field as well as classroom sessions. More info to come soon.
Anyone interested in attending to attend the free seminar should email me asap, as it is by reservation only and seating is limited, but still available.
