A good friend sent me these articles about writing and I thought to myself: the author really isn’t talking writing, but about creating. What he says applies to writing, painting, photographing and every other type of creative endeavour. I like what Steven Pressfield says, a LOT. Cole Why I Write, Part One By STEVEN PRESSFIELD | Published:… continue reading
New Series Announced: Melting Giants
I’ve just released a new series entitled “Melting Giants” from my recent trip to Newfoundland. I introduce my new images through my newsletter, you can subscribe here: http://www.colethompsonphotography.com/NewsletterSignup.htm I hope you will appreciate them! Cole
Photo Meet-Up in Bandon, OR – Oct 15, 2016
I have been “missing in action” for several months now and I apologize for that! Life has been busy with many family events, a foot surgery, a trip to Newfoundland and some time taken to “regroup” mentally, physically, spiritually and photographically. My sincere thanks to all those who checked up on me during that absence. Life is good and I’m… continue reading
Terra Quantum (https://terra-quantum.net) is a very interesting website. It displays and categorizes landscape images based on geographic location. Choose a country and then explore by location. It is their 1 year anniversary and you can see the work of 12 featured photographers here: https://www.facebook.com/terraquantum.net/ And they recently interviewed me: https://terra-quantum.net/news/29/ Cole
Some Interesting Woody Allen Quotes
These are some interesting excerpts from a Woody Allen interview featured in The Hollywood Reporter Do you read about yourself in the tabloids? I never, ever, ever read anything about myself. Not my interviews, not stories about me. I never, ever read any criticism of my films. I scrupulously have avoided any self-preoccupation. When I first… continue reading
I’ve just released fifty new images from my recent trip to Death Valley, including “Dunes of Nude No. 146” above They are included in my April 1st, 2016 Newsletter Are you subscribed? If not, you can sign up here: http://www.colethompsonphotography.com/NewsletterSignup.htm Cole
SHOCKING! Nikon, Canon to End Camera Development!
From the New Camera News (http://newcameranews.com/2015/04/01/shocking-nikon-canon-to-end-camera-development/) In a rare joint statement, industry giants Canon and Nikon have announced that both companies will cease all camera development, effective immediately. At a hastily arranged press conference both Nikon and Canon stressed that they are not getting out of the camera business per se, but rather will… continue reading
How to Critique Another Person’s Image
Urban Starfish My philosophy is: Don’t. Ever. Never. Why? Because my opinion, no matter how well intentioned or experienced, is bound to miss the mark. Why? Because my advice comes from my point of view, my Vision and my definition of success. Not yours. If I really want to help someone, I’ll offer encouragement instead of advice. If I do… continue reading
Tell Me About Your Vision: Here’s My Response
Dunes of Nude No. 119 (from my recent Death Valley trip) Last week I asked the following question: Someone is looking at your work and says: tell me about your Vision. How do you respond? Here’s my response: When you look at my images, you are seeing my Vision. Why use inadequate words to describe my… continue reading
Someone is looking at your work and says: tell me about your Vision. How do you respond?
