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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

Friday, May 13, 2022

Ran Its Course

Ran Its Course
52Frames - Week 19 - Architecture

Sometimes architecture lasts for centuries. Other times it runs its course. In this case, the latter applies.

In a different take on the challenge, I chose to depict the dismantling of architecture. Portions of Hawthorn Mall, a 49 year old regional shopping center, are being demolished to make way for a new residential & commercial "main street" development more attuned to current trends.

Sony A7C @ f5.6 1/500 93mm ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 5/13/22

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Coexistence

Coexistence
52Frames - Week 18 - Flat Lay

No subjects were eaten during this shoot...but afterwards? 🤷‍♂️

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f6.3 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 8000

Photographed 5/6/22

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Table 8

Table 8
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
Chicago, IL

These types of candids raise so many questions.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.2 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 800

Photographed 5/5/22

Friday, May 6, 2022

Emerge

Emerge
Chicago, IL
Out of the darkness into the light along the Riverwalk.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.2 1/250 40mm equiv ISO 200

Photographed 5/5/22

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Mise-en-scène: The Bean

2022_CLondon52w18: Mise-en-scène

From the C.London website: "In simplest terms, mise-en-scène is everything in front of the camera. That may sound a bit glib, but it is all encompassing and takes composition, props, sets, costumes, people, literally everything visible into account. Being aware of every element in a scene, gives one incredible control of what message is being portrayed to a viewer. It’s also something that is often overlooked by photographers. Ever ask for feedback and been told “that trash on the ground is distracting from your model”? Had the photographer taken a moment to notice every visible element, they may have been able to remove the trash, as it wasn’t part of the story they were trying to tell. This easily can be all overwhelming, so I’ll just say this: for this week, notice everything in your photograph. If you can, stage the photograph and place and remove elements to further your message."


Topless Bean "Topless Bean"
The overcast sky + exposure compensation allowed the edge of the Bean to disappear.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f7.1  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 400


Infinite Bean "Infinite Bean"
The overcast sky + exposure compensation allowed the edge of the Bean to disappear.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f7.1  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 800


Bubble Bean "Bubble Bean"
The overcast sky + exposure compensation allowed the edge of the Bean to appear as floating.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f7.1  1/250  40mm equiv  ISO 200

All Photographed 5/5/22