I have been posting to this blog for over 13 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

2024 is no different. My main photography goal for the year is listed in the January submission of the 2024 C.London 52 Week Photography Challenge. Content this year will work towards that goal in addition to my general shooting. Check out my website "About" page to learn more. The website is at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

All content posted here in the blog will also be on the website, however with a subscription to the blog, you'll continue to receive the email notifications.

Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Sunday, February 26, 2023

From the Inside...

From the Inside...
Visual Notes 32

Early experiments with the new 20mm lens. Taken from the inside of a garbage can.

Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/400 20mm ISO 100
Tamron E 20mm F2.8 F050

Photographed 2/26/23

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Oh My!

Oh My!
Working late.

Sony A7 IV @ f4.5 1/40 95mm ISO 12800
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 2/25/23

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
52Frames - Week 8 - Line From A Song

Just so happens, the title of the song is also a line in the song.

Artist: Chicago
Album: Chicago Transit Authority
Released: 1969

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 5000

Photographed 2/21/23

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Studious

Studious
Hadn't used the 35mm prime in awhile.

Sony A7 IV @ f3.2 1/320 35mm ISO 100
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

Photographed 2/19/23

Monday, February 20, 2023

Abandoned

Abandoned
52 Assignments BW - #38 - A New Vision

Illinois Beach State Park
Zion, IL

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/400 16mm ISO 100
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

Photographed 2/17/23

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Who Lurks There?

Who Lurks There?
Late afternoon light streaks projecting shadows.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5 1/60 40mm equiv ISO 12800

Photographed 2/19/23

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Crazy Encounter

Went out photographing and met these guys at the municipal beach in Waukegan, IL.  Air temperature was 21F,  water temperature was 35F, and they were intent on taking a swim.


Heading In
Heading In
Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/2000 35mm ISO 100
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS


Heading In
Heading Out
Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/1600 35mm ISO 100
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS


Yukking It Up
Not Phased & Frozen
Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/1600 18mm  ISO 100
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

All Photographed 2/17/23

Friday, February 17, 2023

Suspended

Suspended
Illinois Beach State Park
Zion, IL

From the archive.

Olympus E-M5 @ f5.8 1/4000 40mm (80mm equiv)
Olympus M 12-50mm F3.5-6.3

Photographed 7/1/13

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Precious Cargo

Precious Cargo
52Frames - Week 7 - Chair
EC: Tell A Story

The back seat of my car is dedicated to the safe transport of my grandkids and their stuffies.

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/100 16mm ISO 12800
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

Photographed 2/16/23

Monday, February 13, 2023

2023_CLondon52_February: The Everyday

From the C.London website: "Now that goals have been sorted out, it’s time to work. All the prompts for the month of February can be done from the comfort of your own home. This will allow you to find your rhythm and explore the space in an environment you’re relaxed in."


"1.  One object.  For this prompt, we’ll be exploring a single object in various ways. Try out different angles, various lighting, maybe even placement in a larger scene. Your end goal is discover how you can approach the same subject from many different perspectives. Feel free to submit one photo, or a curated diptych or triptych." 

In 2014, we were so moved by the story of Nicky Imber, who escaped Dachau by impersonating a German officer, we bought one of his numbered sculptures at a gallery in Tzfat, Israel.
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Hope
Hope
Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/15 61mm  ISO 12800
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071
Photographed 2/6/23


"2.  What’s in your wallet bag?  Here we're going to look at the things we carry with us on a daily basis. Use this as an opportunity to try out staging your items. Some ideas may be placing the items in a traditional still life setting, a top-down shot, cascading from your bag, etc."

See below for this month's prompt #4...you'll understand this shot!
Not Much Left
Not Much Left
Sony A7 IV @ f3.2 1/125 40mm  ISO 2500
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071
Photographed 2/12/23


"3.  Your Home.  'Home' has different meanings to each of us. Is it the space in which you live? Is it with those with whom you feel most comfortable? Is it being engaged in something you love and are passionate about? Think about what 'home' means to you, and tell us through your photography." 

The center of our home with a focus on family.  Image projected on TV is from my mother-in-law's 95th birthday party with 4 generations of family.
Nucleus
Nucleus
Sony A7 IV @ f?? 1/6 10.5mm ISO 12800
Nikkor Fisheye 10.5mm F2.8 G ED (adapted)
Photographed 2/12/23


"4.  A Day in the Life.  This one needs a little explanation, and is one of my all-time favorite exercises. It’s a bit involved, so stay with me. Choose one day this month where you will document the entire day - from the moment you wake up, to the moment you go to sleep. Aim to take at least one photo every hour. At the end, cull it down to no more than 10 photos which tell the story of your day. Then, choose just one hero photo which sums it up in its entirety."

While on vacation last month, I fractured a tooth.  This was the day I took care of it.  While the extraction and implant were not painless, this photo represents the most painful part of the day.  See this link for all photos of the day.
#8:  Painful
#8: Pain
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4  1/100  40mm equiv  ISO 12800
Photographed 2/9/23

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Angry

Angry
52 Assignments BW - #15 - Lonely As A Cloud

Cancun, MX
Lagoon sunset.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f2 1/480 6mm (184mm equiv) ISO 25

Photographed 2/2/23

Friday, February 10, 2023

Hope

Hope
52Frames - Week 6 - Shallow Depth of Field

In 2014, we were so moved by the story of Nicky Imber, who escaped Dachau by impersonating a German officer, we bought one of his numbered sculptures at a gallery in Tzfat, Israel.

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/15 61mm ISO 12800
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 2/6/23

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Follow The Light

Follow The Light
52 Assignments BW - #30 - Surface Appeal

Textured concrete path.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f16 1/400 40mm equiv ISO 200

Photographed 2/1/23

Sunday, February 5, 2023

¡Salud!

¡Salud!
52Frames - Week 5 - Black and White (Alternate)

Porfirio's
Cancun, MX

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f1.6 1/4 4.2mm (69mm equiv) ISO 400

Photographed 1/31/23

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Life's A Beach

Life's A Beach
52Frames - Week 5 - Black and White

Cancun, MX
Was surprised at the lack of people on the beach this beautiful afternoon.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f16 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 200

Photographed 2/1/23

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Urban Living

As "Urban" as I could get this week for 52 Assignments - Black & White - #16

Cross That Bridge
Cross That Bridge
Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/1600 60mm  ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071



Steps & Stripes
Steps & Stripes
Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/500 37mm  ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

All Photographed 1/25/23