Bombay Beach TVs

2024_CLondon52_February: Space Exploration - Fill The Frame

Bombay Beach, CA is a former resort community along the coast of the now polluted Salton Sea. While much of the town is abandoned and in disrepair, there are about 250-300 permanent residents. This photo is a zoomed in example of one art installation found throughout the town.

Sony A7IV @ f11 | 1/500 | 60mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Photographed 3/6/24

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.

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

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

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: Pain

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4  1/100  40mm equiv  ISO 12800

Photographed 2/9/23

2023_CLondon52_January: Setting Goals

From the C.London website: "Each year we start out by considering why we’re participating in this project. Whether personal or professional, identifying goals makes the following year more meaningful and intentional. For this month, the prompts are all focused on helping you to identify how to make the most out of the project."

"1.  Past experiences with photography.  Every participant comes to this challenge at a different stage in their photographic journey. Show us where you are - in whatever manner you prefer." 

This is my 3rd year participating in this challenge.  I’ve grown a lot in the past year and have found a photographic direction as described on the “About” page of my website.  The direction is broad, but so are my interests.  I like making photos where the viewer can see things they might have missed the first time.

Take-Out

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8  1/160  71mm equiv  ISO 2500

Photographed 1/1/23

"2.  Another hobby or passion. One of the best ways to get good at photography is to join it with something else you’re passionate about. Use your other hobbies as inspiration for this photo."

Besides photography, my grandkids, golf and cycling are my three most active hobbies.  Since it’s winter in the USA midwest, golf and cycling are on hiatus.  These images reflect favorite times which are spent with my granddaughter and grandson.

Early Reader

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f1.6  1/30  4.2mm  (26mm equiv) ISO 640

Photographed 1/4/23

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 1600

Photographed 1/4/23

"3.  Artistic fears.  A huge hurdle to get over is identifying what scares you about your art.  Take this as an opportunity to face one of those fears." 

Although more introvert than extrovert, I most enjoy making photos that include people.  Even though I’ve been engaged in street photography for almost 12 years, I am still nervous when approaching strangers or making candids with a shorter lens.  Over the years I have met many interesting people because of a camera in my hand, so I push through the discomfort and keep at it.  I met Joe & Ziggy while scouting out locations for a self-portrait to be used in another 52 week photo challenge.  Total strangers.  I asked; they obliged.

Man's Best Friend

Sony A7 IV @ f1.4 1/800 85mm  ISO 100

Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4

Photographed 12/29/22

"4.  A main photographic goal for the year.  What do you hope to get out of this challenge? Make a photo that illustrates what you hope to achieve photographically in 2023."

Getting better at visual storytelling and more comfortable photographing strangers are ongoing goals.  Allowing myself the freedom to be less “documentary” and more abstract in photographing are new goals for 2023.

Even though there was a glass barrier with floating bubbles between me and the restaurant seating area, I felt self-conscious as I made photos through the glass.  One guy actually did ask me if I took his photo; I hadn’t.  This image represents a more abstract approach than I normally take.

Beyond the Bubbles

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 2500

Photographed 1/8/23

Bruno

While having dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Cancun, Porfirios, we were watching the big screen and didn't recognize the name of the song being performed on the video.

Out came my iphone with Shazam.  Sure enough it came up with the same Bruno Mars video.

[Photo credit to Ione M.  Post-processing by yours truly.]

Taken 1/21/20

"...Really Great Show..."

Via Flickr:
2/17/12
History of Television exhibit at SFO International Airport
San Francisco, CA

Added to the 112 Pictures in 2012 group as #48 - Old