by Stephen | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog
Evolution of an Image
Finding a Photo
Final Version–Musician and Dancers, NYC
I have to admit that I really like this photo which I took recently in NYC under a tunnel in Central Park. So, I’m going to show how it came to be…the evolution of an image. (more…)
by Stephen | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog
I Got A New Lens
(28mm)
Now THIS is a Street Scene (taken with a new lens)
I must admit that part of the fun with photography is the gear. And some of the most fun pieces of equipment are lenses. New lenses means new perspective and coverage. (more…)
by Stephen | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
The Cover of Journey Magazine
(and a story about a photo)
Photo of Liberty Bell Used for the Cover of Journey Magazine
This photo I took of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is actually one of my favorites. But I was surprised and flattered that it ended up on the cover of Journey Magazine, AAA Washington’s membership travel magazine, reaching over 675,000 members in Washington State, Oregon and Northern Idaho. As usual, I have a story about the photo AND how it ended up on the cover. (more…)
by Stephen | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog
Chicago Street Scene
Little Vietnam Neighborhood
Chicago Street Scene: Street Art – Little Vietnam
Someone recently remarked to me that I am a people photographer. Funny…I don’t think of myself that way. I DO like photographing people, but I also enjoy the act of taking and making all kinds of photos. So, I decided that I would go out and find some street art in the Little Vietnam neighborhood of Chicago while Judy was leading a book club nearby. (For those who don’t know, Little Vietnam is between Sheridan and Broadway on Argyle.) Read on to see what happened! (more…)
by Stephen | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog
More People of Cuba
Part 2
Guajiro–Cuban Farmer and Cigar Maker in Viñales
One more blog post with photos of More People of Cuba. Irresistible! Even though we’ve been home for over a month, I still have vivid and strong memories of our visit. And I’m so glad I have a large collection of photos to keep the memories and feelings alive! Hope you enjoy them, too. I’m going to display more photos with less commentary this time and refer you back to the previous blog post for more detailed descriptions and explanations. (more…)