#17. Street Photography- Two photographers, Helen Levitt and Martha Cooper, took to the urban streets to capture kids at play. The photo (above) was taken by Levitt in 1939. The photo (below) was taken by Cooper in the late 1970s. Though the images are separated by forty years, the kids remained pretty much the same- … Continue reading Learning To See
#16. Two pictures- same theme, different perspectives. At 18, Mike Brodie hopped a train and spent months riding the rails all the while photographing his fellow travelers. His youth allowed him to capture those close to his own age…these wanderlust kids riding away from or riding to something. Brodie’s image (above) has no train tracks … Continue reading Learning To See
#15. Image Cropping- One of the best suggestions I got from a professional photographer was to try and crop the majority of my images in camera. This meant do the cropping while I’m setting up and taking my shot. That advice has helped me slow down; to really concentrate on what I’m looking at through … Continue reading Learning To See
#14. Candid Snapshots of Famous People- Back in the 1960s the private lives of the rich and famous were still well-kept secrets. And most photos of them were carefully crafted by studios. But every now and then, a lucky fan with a camera would have a chance encounter with an actor or musician. The end … Continue reading Learning To See
#13. Through A Child’s Eyes– My little friend E.B. (age 5) showed me how he uses a digital camera to take pictures of his favorite toys. (Top Photo- © 2014 Martha Browne. Toy Photos- E.B.) Related Nibs post- Learning To See #12. A Story Inspired By Mike Disfarmer- Portrait #6
I love poking around ebay to find images that are initially intriguing. Later I examine them more carefully. All in an effort to see better. #12. A Story- My aunt and uncle lived all their lives in a small coastal town in Maine. Uncle Mike had been injured during the war and was only able … Continue reading Learning To See
I love poking around ebay to find images that are initially intriguing. Later I examine them more carefully. All in an effort to see better. #11. Fisheye– The term ‘fisheye’ came from an American physicist/inventor Robert W. Wood in 1906. He suggested that the lens, with its wide view and distortion, was what a fish … Continue reading Learning To See
I love poking around ebay to find images that are initially intriguing. Later I examine them more carefully. All in an effort to see better. #10. Two Portraits– A Korean War machinist’s portrait is made better by allowing me to view him in his working environment. Whereas… …this portrait’s tight close-up zeros in on a … Continue reading Learning To See
I love poking around ebay to find images that are initially intriguing. Later I examine them more carefully. All in an effort to see better. #9. Travel Images- Nothing in the world beats traveling to some place you’ve never been to. And the best souvenirs to bring home are pictures. These shots give you a … Continue reading Learning To See
#8. Last August, I took a series of night photographs at the local Dairy Queen. The idea was interesting, but in retrospect… I don’t think I pushed it far enough creatively. If I have time this summer, I’d like to try again. (Photo- ©2013 Martha Browne) Related Nibs post- Learning To See #7
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