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

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Negative

Negative
52Frames - Week 17 - One Light Source

Was happy with this result!

Sony A7 IV @ f4.5 1/125 29mm ISO 320
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 4/29/23

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Happy Face

Happy FaceChicago, IL

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5 1/2500 40mm equiv ISO 8000

Photographed 4/27/23

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Apocalypse?

Apocalypse?
Long Beach, CA

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f16 1/4000 40mm equiv ISO 8000

Photographed 4/23/23

Friday, April 21, 2023

Adirondacks

Adirondacks
Despite the snowflakes, spring weather is around the corner.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f8 1/200 40mm equiv ISO 100

Photographed 4/17/23

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Angles

Angles
Pickwick Theatre
Park Ridge, IL

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/1000 59mm ISO 100
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 4/13/23

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

4-Square

4-Square
52Frames - Week 16 - Blue Hour

From my drone 19 minutes after sunset.

DJI Mavic Mini @ f2.8 1/4  4.5mm (24mm equiv) ISO 800

Photographed 4/18/23

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

2023_CLondon52_April: Color

 From the C.London website: "Anyone who’s been around in the past knows that color theory is one of my main focuses and passions. As such, you are all subject to my obsession, and April is all about color! If you need a starting off point on Color Theory, I have a blog post, Color Theory for Photographers: An Introduction. I will also be hosting a totally free color theory workshop this month on the challenge’s Discord. Stay tuned for the exact day and time. In the meanwhile, have a colorful month!"


1.  Color Blocking
How better to illustrate color blocking than with colored blocks?
Peek-a-Boo
Peek-a-Boo
Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f1.6 1/30  4.2mm (26mm equiv) ISO 640
Photographed 4/2/23


2.  Color Temperature
Photographing reflections on the shady side of the street largely kept color temperature on the cool side and enhanced the depth via contrast between shadows and sun.
Twins
Twins
Sony A7 IV @ f4.5 1/200  70mm  ISO 100
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Photographed 4/13/23


3.  Color Symbolism
Orange depicts arrival of road construction season in Chicago.  It's everywhere.
Tis the Season
Tis the Season
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f8 1/400  40mm equiv ISO 100
Photographed 4/18/23


4.  Desaturated
Sometimes color detracts from the strength of the image.
New Kicks
New Kicks
Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f1.6 1/40  4.2mm (26mm equiv) ISO 500
Photographed 4/1/23

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Space Invader

Space Invader
Park Ridge, IL
Photographed as part of 52 Assignments BW11 - Get Cornered

She was actually pressing the crosswalk button while I was composing a photo. Shadow makes it appear that my pocket was being picked.

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/640 20mm ISO 100
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 4/13/23

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Galactic

Galactic
52Frames - Week 15 - Dreamscape

From my kitchen.

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/125 50mm ISO 800
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

Photographed 4/11/23

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Hugs

Hugs
52Frames - Week 14 - Fill the Frame

My granddaughter.

Sony A7 IV @ f1.4 1/125 85mm ISO 640
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE

Photographed 4/5/23

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

7.1 On Your Radio Dial

7.1 On Your Radio Dial
52 Assignments BW - #25 - Time Stands Still

North Shore Classics
Mundelein, IL
1946 Ford

Sony A7 IV @ f9.0 1/30 95mm ISO 12800
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 1/18/23 (meant to post sooner - oversight)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Virtual Medicine

Virtual Medicine
52 Assignments BW - #08 - Honoring Henri (Cartier-Bresson)

Decisive moment.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f1.6 1/60 4.2mm (26mm equiv) ISO 125

Photographed 3/28/23

Monday, April 3, 2023

Look Up!

Look Up
52Frames - Week 13 - Get Low (Alternate)

Union Station
Chicago, IL

Sony A7 IV @ f4.5 1/125 20mm ISO 1600
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 3/28/23