Illusion of Confusion

52 Assignments BW - #3 - Just An Illusion
(Alternate)

What's inside, what's outside, what's real, what's a reflection?

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4.5 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 1250

Photographed 8/15/23

Side-by-Side

52 Assignments BW - #3 - Just An Illusion

The intent here was to create an illusion...which side is real and which is the reflection?

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4.5 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 500

Photographed 8/15/23

2023_CLondon52_August: Mise-en-Scene

From the C.London website: "This month, we'll be diving deep into the captivating world of mise-en-scène. In simpler terms, it's all about arranging and capturing everything visible within a frame, from sets and props to lighting and subjects, to convey meaning and create a specific atmosphere. We'll explore four main elements: setting, decor, lighting, and depth of space, which will all play a crucial role in crafting a four (or bonus five!) photo story. The challenge is to ensure these images work cohesively, even if they're taken on different days or places. That’s right! This month, I want all the photos to be able to be presented together as one cohesive story. That doesn’t mean they need to be taken at the same time, or even the same place. There should just be at least one element of cohesion threading them together."

1.  Setting

Port Clinton Art Festival approximately 15 minutes before official opening.  Wanted to capture the setting without throngs of people.

Mise-en-Scene: Setting

Sony A7 IV @ f7.1 1/2000  35mm  ISO 100

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

2.  Decor

As I perused the 200+ artist booths, this one struck me for its simplicity.

Mise-en-Scene: Decor

Sony A7 IV @ f7.1 1/1000  35mm  ISO 100

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

3.  Lighting

The backlighting and shadows cast in the harsh midday sun were an excellent backdrop for the eclectic jewelry being shown at this artist's booth.

Mise-en-Scene: Lighting

Sony A7 IV @ f7.1 1/1250  35mm  ISO 100

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

4.  Depth of Space

The displays in this booth were surrounded by a translucent enclosure.  The harsh midday sun enabled me to capture the enclosure in the foreground and two layers of sculpture displays in the middleground & background.  I manually focused on the back layer to demonstrate the depth of the artist's pieces.

Mise-en-Scene: Depth of Space

Sony A7 IV @ f7.1 1/400  35mm  ISO 100

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

All Photographed 8/27/23

Early Flight

52Frames - Week 34 - Upside Down

EC: Optical Illusion

O'Hare Airport

Chicago, IL

With its mirrored ceiling and neon lights (and an early morning flight), the walkway between Concourses B & C at O'Hare's Terminal 1 made for a perfect upside-down photo opportunity.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 1/250 50mm equiv ISO 10000

Photographed 8/22/23

In-Between

Metro

Montreal, QC, Canada

Another Montreal Metro photo. This one was inspired by a Chelsea London image captured in Prague.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 2500

Photographed 7/2/23

Engrossed XV

Metro
Montreal, QC, Canada 
See descriptions below.

This is the original photo that was submitted to the Focal Point by C. London podcast for critique. You can check out the episode here:  https://youtu.be/IAoqMahwNn4

This version represents revisions resultant from the Focal Point by C. London podcast critique.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 1/160 71mm equiv ISO 400

Photographed 7/2/23

Up and Out

52Frames - Week 33 - Black and White Minimalism

Lobby Renovation - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago, IL

Perhaps not the most minimal of the several images I shot for this challenge but definitely the most abstract. Used this because it is also consistent with an intent of finding more abstract compositions IRL.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4.5 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 1250

Photographed 8/15/23

Door County Cuisine

A sampling of restaurants dined at during our brief trip to Door County, WI.

Wilson's
Ephraim, WI

Wait time: 30 minutes

Eat time: 10 minutes

Calories: 2000+

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 1/160  40mm equiv ISO 500

Photographed 8/7/23

Boathouse by the Bay

Sister Bay, WI

Whitefish, whitefish, whitefish, salad...no time for dessert.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 1/250  40mm equiv ISO 200

Photographed 8/8/23

Not Licked Yet

Fish Creek, WI

Fast food + cherry pie ala mode.

Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/125 16mm (equiv) ISO 200

Nikkor Fisheye 10.5mm F2.8 G ED (adapted)

Photographed 8/9/23

Harbor Evening

Fish Creek, WI

Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/640 49mm ISO 250

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 8/9/23

I'm Funny

Ephraim Gallery

Door County, WI

The only place in Ephraim where graffiti is allowed.

Sony A7 IV @ f9 1/640 42mm ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 8/9/23

Rookie Astro Outing

Newport State Park

Door County, WI

First ever astrophotography attempt.  And at an official "Dark Sky" location no less.

Blind Shot
Intent was to capture the Milky Way, however there was no visibility through the viewfinder or LCD. The Milky Way wasn't visible to the naked eye and the Photopills App was the only guidance available.  Notwithstanding, I managed to catch a glimpse.

Sony A7 IV @ f4 15"  20mm  ISO 3200

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 8/6/23

Straight Up
For this shot, I put on the adapted fisheye lens and shot straight up into the sky.  I have no idea if there is any Milky Way here.

Sony A7 IV @ f2.8 15" 16mm (equiv) ISO 4000

Nikkor Fisheye 10.5mm F2.8 G ED (adapted)

Photographed 8/6/23

Moonrise
52Frames - Week 32 - Night Photography

The Milky Way attempts were mediocre at best, however, I captured this moonrise photo over Lake Michigan at 12:02am EDT.  Earliest completion of the weekly challenge in my 3.5 years of participation.

Sony A7 IV @ f2.8 15" 16mm (equiv) ISO 4000

Nikkor Fisheye 10.5mm F2.8 G ED (adapted)

Photographed 08/07/23 (EDT)

Anatomy of a Carwash

A series of photos shot from my dashboard while going through the Waterway carwash.  #6 became my submission for 52Frames - Week 31 - Water.

Waterway 1 of 7

Waterway 2 of 7

Waterway 3 of 7

Waterway 4 of 7

Waterway 5 of 7

Waterway 6 of 7
52Frames - Week 31 - Water

Waterway 7 of 7

All photographed with Ricoh GRIIIx @ f6.3  40mm equiv on 7/31/23

Alone

Montreal Underground

Montreal, CA

I was reading an article tonight on night street photography and it reminded me of this photo I had intended to post. If my camera had "smell-cam" capabilities, the unmistakeable aroma of weed would have been captured.

Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/125 70mm ISO 2000

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 6/28/23

Why Just There?

Truck was in really good condition, except for this...hence the title.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f6.3 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 125

Photographed 7/31/23