Rings and Waves

52Frames - Week 20 - Abstract

La Isla Fashion Harbour

Cancun, MX

Abstract patterns formed by a fountain flowing into a pool.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5 1/80 40mm equiv ISO 12800

Photographed 5/19/22

Newlywed Message

La Isla Fashion Harbour

Cancun, MX

As the couple approached, I could not help seeing the words boldly written on their shirts. With he on the left and she on the right, at first the words did not make sense. It was only after reconfiguring the sequence in my mind, did I see the message. Those that know me would not be surprised that I was compelled to address them and ask to make a photo. 

 They told us their wedding was the day prior and gladly allowed me to make a photo. They also agreed to switch positions so the message was readily readable for the photo. Regrettably, I did not get their names nor email address to send them a photo of their great message.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 12800

Photographed 5/16/22

Hand-Crafted

2022_CLondon52w20_alternate: Scene

From the C.London website: Open For Interpretation

Hand-crafting pizza...his hands were moving fast. 

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 1/80 40mm equiv ISO 1000

Photographed 5/16/22

Come To Me

2022_CLondon52w20: Scene

From the C.London website: Open For Interpretation

This sunset silhouette scene unfolded while having dinner along the waterfront in Cancun.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f2 1/125 6mm (240mm equiv) ISO 25

Photographed 5/14/22

Aisle 21

2022_CLondon52w19: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Wes Anderson

From the C.London website: "Some of you may already know that I studied film in college, and in a former life worked in television and film. Those who aren’t aware of that must not have joined me in any of my workshops - because attendees sure did hear my gushing of this week’s spotlight. I won’t bore you all with my analytical take on Wes Anderson’s use of color and staging (ie: mise-en-scène), because there’re endless articles, theses, and videos of people way more qualified than I discussing just that. If you’re not familiar with his films, watch at least one this week and take note of how he places his actors, props, uses color, and costuming. Then just simply search “Wes Anderson mise-en-scène” and immerse yourself in the results. This is where your inspiration will come for this week."

Perpendicular lines, symmetry, perspective and color grading are the elements of Wes Anderson's style I tried to work with this week.  Additionally, in some of the photos I shot, background subjects and reflections add context to the story. Check out the entire gallery of alternate photos at https://www.jeffmarcowitz.photography/Collections/Artist-Spotlight

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.2 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 400

Photographed 5/13/22