Wheelbarrows of Fun
Wheelbarrows of Fun – Jackson, Michigan
“If not being used, then you’re a user – and a loser.”
It’s Type O Negative season, friends.
Photography allows you to be the light that shines onto someone so that the rest of the world can see them.
Being an artist is simply about creating artistic stuff, for no other goal than the pursuit itself and a need to communicate.
I’m coming up on my 2,000th Instagram photo, and it’s got me thinking about what is my favorite social media platform.
It’s really fun to experiment with mobile photo making, and see the work of other great Instagram photographers. Every day, I think about making good photos for Instagram, and sharing them for the world to see. It’s like a 365 project, even though there are days wen I don’t post (usually the weekend) – thought I post multiple times per day, which kind of makes up for it.
Instagram helps me experiment with photo styles, moods, and subjects. I was never really a landscape guy, until my commute inspired me to share the rural countryside I see every day. And going back and seeing my old stuff (I’ve been using Instagram since January 2011)? It’s rough, but you can see the growth.
What’s nice about Instagram is, there’s no social pressure. Yes, I follow some friends and family members. But the majority of photographers I follow are people I’ve never met. That’s the fun part. Like Twitter, I get to interact with people who are mostly strangers.
Jeffrey Kalmikoff figured this out in his “You’re Using Instagram Wrong” piece:
Inspiration through photos is a function of interests, not your social connections. Chase what inspires you. Be true to yourself, and inspire others with who you are.
His point: don’t feel bad about not following people you know in real life.
My own quick-read tips:
And, of course, you should follow me on Instagram.
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Beautiful take on an area that’s near and dear to my heart.
Kudos, Seph. And thanks for stopping by.
Cool nights, warm mornings – this time of year offers a foggy windshield for the commute into work, especially since I haven’t been able to park in the garage lately.
But the light, and the scene just outside the window – it made for some fun abstract shots.
More and more, I measure the passage of time when the seasons change, and what the light looks like, and where. These days, the sun rises just as I leave the driveway. Soon, it won’t show up until I’m halfway to work.
And then, it’s gone completely.
These transition months tell me what time of year it is. The students are going back to school, the morning is chilly, and the light is fantastic.
Past Is Prologue – Vandercook Lake, Michigan
One of the fun consequences of my Artists In Jackson project has been to see all these great interiors and work spaces. Can’t beat that window light.
You know what I love about this roll of Agfa? The popping-bright reds. It’s really great.
Shot this roll mainly on the mean streets of Chicago, but saved a few shots for the hometown scene. Like the Tri X, I shot this roll using my Canonet.
Good stuff. One film to remember.
Pardon the quietness around these parts lately. I’ve been busy with little Madelyn Jean Lawrence.
Welcome to the world, kiddo.
Tried out a roll of Kodak Tri X 400 on my Canonet since, gosh, this past winter (the snow-covered driveway gives it away).
For the first time, I sent a few rolls of film away to get processed and printed, with great results. It’s not cheap, but quality counts.