Three Reflections

Earlier in April, on a photowalk around downtown Chicago with some photography friends, I spotted a few reflection shot opportunities.

Triangular View

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/250 | 70mm | ISO 2000

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Peek Right In

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/250 | 70mm | ISO 1250

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Mirror Wall

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/250 | 35mm | ISO 2500

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

All photographed 4/7/24

Apple Store

2022_CLondon52w6: A Day in the Life

From the C.London website: “This is one of my all-time favorite exercises, and the second time I’ve included it in the prompts. It’s a bit involved, so stay with me. Choose one day this week 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.”

Last year for this challenge, I did a Wednesday;  the day we watch our grandson and my favorite day of the week.  Decided to switch it up this year.  My day consisted of an early wake up, trip to the airport, and a flight to LA to spend a long weekend with a close friend.  Golfing, hiking, and eating good food are on the agenda.  And, the one thing we ALWAYS do when seeing each other is the obligatory trip to the Apple Store.  While not an outstanding photo, this "Hero shot" depicts a staple of our friendship.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 320

Photographed 2/10/22

UnMag Mile - Plate 3

Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL

The Apple Store was open but you'd never know it based on the lack of activity.  Usually abuzz with tourists, shoppers and browsers, the stairs and plaza were virtually empty.

Taken 6/22/20

Today at Apple

Attended a photo session on Sunday at the Michigan Avenue Apple Store entitled "Disrupting the Portrait."  Was the second time I took this session; this time at a different Apple Store.  Each instructor puts their own spin on the session and generates new inspiration.  This shot was taken against an LED backdrop through a half-filled plastic water bottle.


Taken 11/24/19

Today at Apple

I took a great photography class today at an Apple Store called Disrupting the Portrait.  Didn't get a ton of good shots, but the subject matter was very interesting and makes me think about portraiture composition going forward.

Taken 10/20/19

Janel

Of the 7 images I posted on Instagram of this Apple Store portrait class, favorites were across the board but this one seemed to garner the most interest.

Taken 6/15/19

Janel

Took a portrait class today at the Apple Store.  Jon & Janel were excellent.  The class was inspirational and got me thinking a lot more about composition, since I've been pretty rusty of late.  I posted a few other shots on Instagram (@jeffm211).

Taken 6/15/19