Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Bicycle Diptych
Continuing on with the theme of showcasing imperfect images, Bicycle Diptych brings together two out-of-date Instax prints.
In just a couple of hours the print on the left started to degrade (see bottom and top left corners). Although I like this added, or rather lost, detail, the death of this image is, sadly, a reality.
Chris
In just a couple of hours the print on the left started to degrade (see bottom and top left corners). Although I like this added, or rather lost, detail, the death of this image is, sadly, a reality.
Chris
The Pursuit of Sharpness
There goes an old rumour in photography that it's possible for a photograph to be blurry and / or out of focus, and yet still be a success. The problem with rumours is that they can spring from anywhere, without warning and without any real grounding.
A photograph that is not sharp can be a great image. This rumour is particularly worrying as it is very nasty, in fact it is one of the worst types of rumours possible. It is a truth. It is the truth.
Too often we strive for perfection, we attempt to freeze time, we want only clarity. Cameras, I believe, should not have a 'delete' button, at least then we would think about what we are taking. Tomorrow's generation of photographers will perhaps never truly appreciate what it is to take just one photograph, to stick with whatever it is that was captured first time. Even if ultimately the shot was missed.
The beauty of digital photography is that there is always a camera poised to capture a moment, providing you've remembered to charge the battery and empty the memory card. This image was captured using a mobile phone. It should be a sin. Still, better a photo taken with a low resolution camera and kept, than one that is take with a high resolution camera and is condemned to the recycling bin.
Maybe there's hope for me yet...
Chris
A photograph that is not sharp can be a great image. This rumour is particularly worrying as it is very nasty, in fact it is one of the worst types of rumours possible. It is a truth. It is the truth.
Too often we strive for perfection, we attempt to freeze time, we want only clarity. Cameras, I believe, should not have a 'delete' button, at least then we would think about what we are taking. Tomorrow's generation of photographers will perhaps never truly appreciate what it is to take just one photograph, to stick with whatever it is that was captured first time. Even if ultimately the shot was missed.
The beauty of digital photography is that there is always a camera poised to capture a moment, providing you've remembered to charge the battery and empty the memory card. This image was captured using a mobile phone. It should be a sin. Still, better a photo taken with a low resolution camera and kept, than one that is take with a high resolution camera and is condemned to the recycling bin.
Maybe there's hope for me yet...
Chris
Thursday, 29 September 2011
The Wonders of 3D
Just thought I'd post this experiment from the other month since I will be returning to this in the next week or so.
Stereoview:
Animated GIF:
Chris
Stereoview:
Animated GIF:
Chris
Monday, 26 September 2011
App; In Search of Hockney
The first foray into the world of mobile applications has led to this self-published app concerning the In Search of Hockney project. Although very basic, this should hopefully provide the building blocks for more advanced designs in the near future.
Only available on Android Market.
Chris
Only available on Android Market.
Chris
Sunday, 25 September 2011
A Philosophical Dilemma
In an article entitled Monkey Business (Professional Photographer, October 2011, Pg.62-63) Peter Stevenson raises an interesting problem, albeit in a humorous tone.
The question goes as follows: "...has anybody asked whether a million monkeys with a million digital cameras would eventually shoot the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson?"
After some thought I am able to provide an answer which resolves this philosophical dilemma almost as soon as it has been asked. Quite simply the solution lies in the wording of the question. These monkeys will never succeed.
It is not an issue of skill, timing, or even composition. It is the equipment of choice which will inevitably be their downfall, "...a million digital cameras...". Beyond any reasonable doubt the works of Cartier-Bresson cannot be replicated to a sufficient level through the use of digital photography.
I am not a film snob, in fact I often choose digital over film for pure ease, but the monkeys need to take a long hard look at who sold them their equipment.
Chris
The question goes as follows: "...has anybody asked whether a million monkeys with a million digital cameras would eventually shoot the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson?"
After some thought I am able to provide an answer which resolves this philosophical dilemma almost as soon as it has been asked. Quite simply the solution lies in the wording of the question. These monkeys will never succeed.
It is not an issue of skill, timing, or even composition. It is the equipment of choice which will inevitably be their downfall, "...a million digital cameras...". Beyond any reasonable doubt the works of Cartier-Bresson cannot be replicated to a sufficient level through the use of digital photography.
I am not a film snob, in fact I often choose digital over film for pure ease, but the monkeys need to take a long hard look at who sold them their equipment.
Chris
Thursday, 15 September 2011
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