Intersection Observations

A few shots from a photowalk on a beautiful day in Chicago.

Collision Course

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/800 | 60mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

In The Middle Of The Street

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/160 | 51mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Outside Inside

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/125 | 51mm | ISO 500

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

All Photographed 4/27/25

One Month Difference

52Frames - Week 47 - High Key



Wright Woods Forest Preserve


Libertyville, IL



Woke up this morning to the first snowfall of the season. What a difference one month makes! See this shot which I photographed at Wright Woods on 10/21/24.



Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/400 | 40mm | ISO 500

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar (adapted)



Photographed 11/21/24

Shoot the Shadow

52Frames - Week 23 - Negative Space

Taking advantage of a harsh sun, regular pavement and a small camera.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4.5 1/1250 40mm equiv ISO 100

Photographed 6/7/23

Reflections By The Sea

2022_CLondon52w22: Self-Portrait

From the C.London website: "Oh no. The dreaded self-portrait. Listen, I’m the first to hate having the lens turned on myself. That said, years back I forced myself to become comfortable with it by doing a 365 day self-portrait project. And I learnt a lot. For this week you are the subject. Be as literal or creative with this as you’d like."

While on vacation in Cancun, I took the opportunity to make a selfie in advance of the challenge week. With a backdrop of the ocean, reflections of the infinity pool and time on my hands, I played around with high key and selective color.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f2.2 1/1250 2.71mm (30mm equiv) ISO 32

Photographed 5/23/22

VOR

Vernon Hills, IL

A "traditional" high key shot as a back-up to my clondon52w7 submission.

Sony A6600 @ f11 1/125 19mm (28.5mm equiv) ISO 100

Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 F OSS

Photographed 2/13/21

Synergy

C.London52w7 - High Key

From the C.London website: "High Key photography refers to images in which the shadows are bright to non-existent. High key photos are very bright and often have an airy or ethereal feeling. They may also be just bright and stark. Using either artificial or natural light, make a high key photograph."

With single digit temperatures and snowing, I had an idea for shooting a high key image that included a colorful wall mural with a snow-covered foreground.  High key images don’t typically have pops of color, however I wanted to break that rule.  Unfortunately, the building was in the midst of demolition so no mural available!  As I drove around in search of other shots consistent with my intent, my eye caught the repetition of red.

As a fallback, I also shot a more traditional high key image that I’ll post as an alternate.

Sony A6600 @ f11 1/60 86mm (129mm equiv) ISO 160

Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS

Photographed 2/13/21