I've always loved taking pictures. As I've gotten older, I've only grown to love it more. I took photography in college, and I know so many talented togs (short for photographers). As much as I like taking pictures with my old Pentax K1000 and black/white film, I love the abandon I can snap pictures with my digital camera. Developing film and printing photos is a wonderful sensory experience, but I also love the control and flexibility of digitally manipulating photos. I've been using Photoshop for more than 15 years, and I can do damn near anything with it. I guess the best thing about photography these days is having the best of both worlds if you want it.
What has changed in the way I take pictures over time has been my subjects and the reasons I pic a subject. When I was younger, photos were a way to capture memories -- I was always afraid I would forget something. I also liked finding ways to surprise people and catch them with a funny look on their face. A little obnoxious as I look back, but water under the bridge. Now, my pictures are more about looking at ordinary or familiar shots from a different point of view or in a new way. I look for ways to use color, texture, perspective and scale.
Twice in the past couple of weeks, I've ventured out with my friends Felicia and Bryton on photo safaris. First, we went to Eastern Market in Washington, DC, to look at fruits and veggies and flowers. This weekend, we went to the National Zoo. Not sure where we'll head next, but it's sure these will not be our last outing.
Here are a few links to some of my favorite photographer friends:
Eric L. Smith
Kevin Rogers
Jodi Gersh
Eamon Robinson
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