Canon 5DSr – First Impressions in the Field
(Monolith No. 50 – NOT created with the Canon 5DSr!) I’m on the road in Utah and Nevada with my 5DSr and I wanted to report in with some first impressions. Unfortunately I cannot post any images until I return home. The new camera looks, feels and handles like the 5D Mk III and so I… continue reading
Blizzard – The Story Behind the Image
Blizzard – Washington DC “Blizzard” is a favorite image of mine and yet it’s never been very popular. I often wonder about this; is the image only special to me because of my experience creating it or is it because seeing it on an electronic screen just doesn’t do it justice? Here is the story behind the image: It was… continue reading
Here I Come Salt Lake City and Las Vegas!
(Isolated – Chuzenji-ko, Japan) Hello Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, I’m coming to speak! What will I be speaking about? Black and White and Vision, of course. If you live in the area, I’d love to meet you! . Nevada Camera Club in Las Vegas Date: Friday, July 10th, 2015… continue reading
Plate of Leaves – Before and After
(Plate of Leaves) It was a rainy day up in the Colorado mountains and I decided to shoot indoors. I collected some seeds and leaves and placed them on this great wooden plate that I had purchased for such an occasion. I was shooting on the kitchen table using available light, which was the kitchen ceiling lamp…. continue reading
Storm Cloud, 2015 . I have been accused of being arrogant for suggesting that the source of my Vision lies within myself and is not dependent upon the outside world or those who have gone before me. I don’t believe this to be an arrogant idea. But here are some additional thoughts that may convince the unconvinced that I am in… continue reading
Photoshop and Six Tools…with a Video Demonstration
Yesterday my friend John Evans Jr. and I were talking about how I process my images. He shoots these great color shots of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and recently showed me the image above. He was trying it in black and white and called with a few questions about my processing techniques, and I was trying… continue reading
When I photograph, I do not seek to create images that are “different” from everyone else’s, I don’t calculate how to create unique images and I don’t research what others are doing and then react. Different is not my goal. Instead, my objective is to produce work that comes from my Vision and that is honest… continue reading
Is Imitation the Sincerest Form of Flattery?
Last week someone asked if I was flattered when people copied my work. I said no, but that I wasn’t offended either. What I actually feel is a bit of sadness. I’d rather see that person putting their energies into finding and following their Vision rather than walking where I have already walked. Now these are… continue reading
A Conversation Between Vincent and Pablo…As I Imagined It Took Place
Pablo: Vinnie, how have you been? That’s a wonderful new piece you’ve created, what do you call it? Vincent: I’m not sure, maybe “Big Moon in Sky” or something like that. My friend Don suggests I call it “Starry Night.” He wants to write a song about it! Pablo: A question for you; what paint… continue reading
New Video: Moai, Sitting for Portrait
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