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Looking Down #1
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| Razor Blade in the Rain |
I came across this scenario in the Niederdorf. It caught my eye for several reasons but the one that made me make the image was that something just didn't seem quite right with the razor blade itself. After taking the shot I picked it up so as to remove it from harm's way and realized that it was, in fact, a piece of jewelry. You couldn't cut yourself with it if you tried.
Guitar Reflections
I'm not one to mix my professional interests with my personal interests/hobbies but, when it comes to music, they can flow together in various forms from time-to-time. I was intrigued with the shapes given off by the reflections of my guitar in the light from a ceiling fixture. These where taken with an iPhone 4s and manipulated in Aperture & Photoshop using D-fine and Silver FX Pro from NIK Software to cleanup the images.
This one has the look of one of those images you see of an under water shipwreck:
Another underwater look - more like in a swimming pool:
This is of the headstock. The post-processing makes it look rather ominous:
This one has the look of one of those images you see of an under water shipwreck:
Another underwater look - more like in a swimming pool:
This is of the headstock. The post-processing makes it look rather ominous:
11,000 Volts
Snow/Man
Timothy Jaromir
Withered Leaf
The Traces We Leave
Knowing
my love of metaphor in photographs, my friend Howard sent me the
picture above and asked my opinion. I immediately thought of a series on impermanence
that I recently completed, and how well his image would fit that group.
But what intrigues me even more than the deteriorating leaf, with all
its rich symbolism, is the trace it has left behind. For in that
impression, stamped now on the window sill, is clear proof of the leaf's
pure form, just as it was in all the perfection and greenness of
summer. Of course, that too must pass, but for now, at least, it lingers
on, outliving its shriveling source.
Forensic
scientists have a maxim that says, "every contact leaves a trace."
Finding that trace is the heart of their work. Today forensic science
has become so advanced that even absent any visible residue, such as
smooth metal wiped clean of fingerprints, techniques involving heat and
humidity can reveal evidence sufficient to build a solid case. They now
know, for example, that immediately upon contact, finger and metal begin
a process of chemical union, as on a microscopic level the print
actually becomes an indelible feature of the metal. Although hidden from
the naked eye, to the scientist it's as obvious as the alleged face of
Christ on the Shroud of Turin.
We humans leave traces too. The Hindu word samskars and Buddhists term kunzhi namshe
identify the traces we embed in our consciousness. These terms describe
a strange repository of subtle, lingering impressions born of every
action we perform with intention—physical, verbal, or mental—and even
the slightest aversion or desire. Traces of everything we do, Eastern
sages teach, etch themselves forever into the mind-stream, coloring our
present and driving our future. Yes, even our thoughts; perhaps more so our thoughts.
In their book Thought-Forms,
Theosophists Annie Basant and Charles Leadbeater describe thoughts as
material things made of subtle physical matter. Each of us, they write,
travels through space enclosed in a cage built of our habitual patterns
of thought. Until we raise our consciousness and master thought and
feeling, they say, we see nothing as it really is, but only vague
residuals of our own thinking, which color and distort experience like
badly made glass.
Do
I read too much into photographs? I wonder sometimes. But the best
images, in my view, contain all the richness and suggestiveness of good
poetry. Contemplating them and their transcendent power is one of the
real pleasures of art. Howard's beautiful leaf-koan has made me consider
what I am leaving behind. We may think the Hindus, Buddhists, and
Theosophists cited above are nuts. But who can argue with the practice
of living our lives as though our every action matters. I prefer to
believe that everything we do lingers on, like a fragrance, not only
enveloping us, but offering their traces—of hate or love, sorrow or joy,
indifference or compassion—to everyone they touch.
Better Days for Bobby D
The Galleria - Milano
September Wheels Are Not Yet Dead
Havana Club
Tuesday Night LIVE - 2011
This year's photo book for Tuesday Night LIVE - 2011 has gone to press as I write this. It was a very musical year and it was a great time covering this event for Cafe Henrici. You can see the results here. The singer on the cover is Douglas Jay Boyd of Austin, TX, performing with The Sweetness. If you ever get the chance to check them out don't hesitate. Update: Here's a recent link to two of their in studio performances.
Moira in the Studio
Dave Carpenter [1959-2008]
I'm a bit late to the show with this post. I didn't know about Dave's passing until early this morning and I'm still in a state of shock.
Its been about 10 years since I last saw Dave. I would photograph his gigs and hang out at this house quite a bit over a period of about 2 years. Through him I was able to photograph for the company B-Band which included several LA session heavy weights such as, Larry Carlton, Carl Verheyen & Tim Pierce, to name a few. He was always gracious and generous and will be truly missed.
You can see Dave on YouTube and read about him here.
RIP, Dave.
Gate To No Where
I've heard of a Bridge to No Where but never a Gate to No Where. Not sure of the point of having a gate with no fence but it was worth a good laugh.
India Redux #2
September 30, 2011 - Amritsar
Scooter Duo
Amanda & Patrick
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| Christmas 2009, my nephew, Patrick, proposed to, Amanda, while our whole family was visiting for the holidays in Colorado. I took this above shot right after he popped the question.
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Sidel Management Conference - Parma, Italy
This was a great time. Met some of the crew that I'd worked with on previous events. Got out of Italy just in time to miss a 24 hour train strike.
Viadukt
This was shot a while ago as a test. Its a composite of several images 4 different images. This is an area where photography is more about illustration [or painting] than the more conventional "get it in one shot" type of photography.
Scene/Unseen
Shooting in the American Southwest - Sedona, the Grand Canyon & Bryce Canyon - was my training ground when I first got serious about photography. I can't help but be intrigued by the contrast of the landscape here in Switzerland. From arid & sunny to moist and foggy - quite a difference.
TUESDAY NIGHTS LIVE - 2010
Tuesday Nights Live 2010 celebrates many of the performers who have played at Cafe Henrici over the course of the first year of them hosting music. When I look at the diversity of music, both local and international, it's quite amazing. But that's due, in no small part, to the wonderful touch that Tito & Olivia have in creating this unique venue. Not only is the music world class but the coffee & food are as well. Steve Ellington has been shooting video with the stills being shot by yours truly. You can see more photos here.
Raymond Bär
Raymond Bär is the Chairman of the Board of Julius Bär. He was the closing speaker at a two-day event held at the Lorange Institute.
Paris 2010
Did a lot of traveling at the end of the year. This image came at the end of a 10-day trip to France in December while covering an event. For me it represents one of those magical moments when the lighting is just right, the subject is just right and the focus & exposure are just right.
Making Of[Video] - VW Amarok
Its been 4 years since shooting the last Making Of for BAT. A lot has changed since then most notably the ability to shoot videos with a DSLR. This video was shot using a Nikon D3s. The first day shoot took place in the Flüela Pass. Windy, a bit cold and rather stormy - perfect weather for the type of shot that the agency wanted.
After that it was smooth sailing . . .
After that it was smooth sailing . . .
Door/Light
This is one of those images that takes me back to my early days starting out in photography. My hero was and still is Jay Maisel. Not only is he a consummate photographer when it comes to shooting in color but he also shot the album cover for Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. Few careers cover such a variety of styles.
Never Say Never
As is always the case after admitting to not being much of a landscape photographer in my last post I found myself exploring the farmland near our home just outside of Zürich. On my bicycle and with trusty camera around my neck I spent three days taking advantage of the warm weather. The first image was made on the fringe of the Katzensee [loosely translates as Cats Lake].
Its basically mistake in that at the moment of exposure I was startled by a passing car. As you can see from this image I'm literally standing on the side of a very well traveled street.
So, I guess you could say that its a collaboration to some degree. Just at the moment of exposure some guy yells out his window startling me causing the camera to shake and viola! - instant pictoralism. Art at it's finest to be sure.
This image is more intentional in that the lens was out of focus when I looked thru it.
Deciding that it "spoke" to me I made the exposure. A colleague suggested that it evoked more emotions than a straight photograph might have.
Its basically mistake in that at the moment of exposure I was startled by a passing car. As you can see from this image I'm literally standing on the side of a very well traveled street.
So, I guess you could say that its a collaboration to some degree. Just at the moment of exposure some guy yells out his window startling me causing the camera to shake and viola! - instant pictoralism. Art at it's finest to be sure.
This image is more intentional in that the lens was out of focus when I looked thru it.
Deciding that it "spoke" to me I made the exposure. A colleague suggested that it evoked more emotions than a straight photograph might have.
Wind Farms
I'm not a very avid landscape photographer but during a recent visit to Chicago I spent the day with a very good friend & photographer, John Wolf. He participated in the SoFoBoMo project for 2009, and showed me some of the locations that are in the book he produced for that project. We traveled from the western suburbs all the way to the Mississippi River and into Galena. It was quite an adventure as I'd never been to this part of the state even though I'd grown up in Illinois. The most amazing revelation was the wind farms. I'm aware of wind farms from my traveling by car between Arizona & LA through the Banning Pass. Even so, I never experienced wind the likes of this. The only thing that even comes to mind is standing on the beach in Florida as a hurricane was approaching. As I write this I realize that there is nothing in this photograph that depicts such strong winds. You'll just have to take my word for it . . .
Hillybilly Moon @ Moods
These guys just exploded on stage the other night at Moods. Guess that explains the the name Hillbilly Moon Explosion.
Woke up this morning . . .
. . . and found this piece on Nels Cline here.
Its really great when friends get the recognition that they deserve.
Its really great when friends get the recognition that they deserve.
Balcony Down
The view outside our window the past couple of days.
Balcony Down from Howard Linton on Vimeo.
Delhi Days
I've found that many Indians like having their pictures taken and this little girl was no exception. After reviewing the 5 frames that I made of her it was interesting to see how she worked the situation just like a model.
My wife and family were in India to attend a 6-day wedding that took place over 8 days. When we had the time I'd take out my video cam and shoot the people and places were we'd go. You can see the results here. Its the first time in recent memory that I attended a wedding where I wasn't the photographer.
Amir-John Haddad
Amir Haddad is a virtuoso flamenco guitarist. He and Almeraya Flamenco Group recently played at Moods. It was a great show and I highly recommend seeing them if they are ever in your town.
Jazz @ Cafe Henrici
Christine & Simon
This wedding has to be one of the most perfect events I've covered recently. Wonderful couple, great guests and perfect weather. A storybook moment to be sure.
Swiss National Day - August 1, 2009
My colleague, Rainer Schär, and I went down to the Zürisee the evening of August 1 and photographed anyone who wanted to have their picture taken. It was quite an amusing evening. I called these guys "The Sopranos". They didn't know what I was talking about . . .
Governor Bredesen - Factory Tour
Governor Bredesen [2nd left, 1st row, kneeling] made a recent visit to an Alstom facility here in Switzerland. Alstom has made a big investment in his state of Tennessee by building their first factory in the States there. He's pictured here with his staff and several constituents who were receiving training at the time.
Alstom TMG "Zurzach" Management Conference
With the latest media tools it has become easier & faster to do more for clients than ever before. This diashow is the outcome of an added value campaign that I started at the beginning of 2009 to utilize many of those tools.
Alstom PowerMax Conference
This was a fun moment. It was the first day of a three day conference series.
Alstom Power - Expert Day
This is Guy Chardon, head of Alstom Power in Baden, Switzerland, giving the opening speech to kick off a two-day event held at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Schluchsee, Germany.
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