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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Untitled by Artist

Artist: Jenny Vyas
Posted with artist permission

This mural struck me as I walked around Old Orchard to capture a C.London color theory photo for this week's challenge.  There is no title to provide a clue to the story or inspiration behind this creation.

What I see in this mural is a woman in despair, moving towards a clean slate or new beginning (the white wall in front of her) while expunging from her mind the disorder & chaos that is the source of her despair.

I'm posting two images of this mural.  The head-on shot is the stronger depiction of the woman's emotional state.  The angled shot is a stronger depiction of her moving towards the clean slate, leaving the disorder & chaos behind.

Untitled by Artist
Sony A7C @ f4.5 1/750 28mm ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Untitled by Artist
Sony A7C @ f4.5 1/1000 39mm ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 3/28/22

Monday, March 28, 2022

L'Occitane

L'Occitane
2022_Clondon52w13: Color Theory

From the C.London website: “Color theory is something I’m extremely passionate about - so much so that in the past I dedicated multiple weeks to its various aspects. This year we’re going to do it a little differently, however. Instead of breaking it down, and arguably beating it to death (no such thing!), we’re going to look at color with broad strokes. For this week, I want you to focus on color as an abstract, that isn't to say to make an abstract photo, unless you want to. What I mean is just have it in the forefront of your mind. Look through the link below for an introduction into color theory, as well - you’ll need it for next week!”

I photographed this storefront a couple of weeks ago during Fan Ho week. I was struck by the strong yellow color at the time and returned to capture it for this week's challenge. We were blessed with blue skies as well so I composed the image remindful of the Ukrainian flag.

Sony A7C @ f4 1/1500 28mm ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 3/28/22

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Sunlight Macros

Some afternoon sunlight shots from around the condo.

  Glass Tray
"Glass Tray"
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 1250
Photographed 3/20/22


Stacking Tables
"Stacking Tables"
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 640
Photographed 3/20/22


Santorini Sculpture
"Santorini Sculpture"
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f8  1/160  40mm equiv  ISO 6400
Photographed 3/25/22

Friday, March 25, 2022

Peace, Brother

Peace, Brother
52Frames - Week 12 - Long Shutter

While perhaps not officially considered "long shutter", I wanted to try Panning this week, a heretofore untried technique. 1/45 sec. is a much longer exposure than I normally shoot at! Definitely more difficult than it looks.

Sony A7C @ f9.5 1/45 28mm ISO 100
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 3/25/22

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Multi-Beams

Multi-Beams
2022_CLondon52w12: Beaming

From the C.London website: Open For Interpretation

Even though a week early for the challenge, I grabbed this photo just in case because of the strong sunbeams and the joy being expressed by my grandson watching one of his favorite programs being beamed to the TV. Since no good weather is predicted between now and Saturday, I'm going with it as my submission.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f2.4 1/120 1.54mm (19mm equiv) ISO 250

Photographed 3/15/22