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Michael Christopher Brown on war, trauma and bearing witness

29 Jan
Photographer Michael Christopher Brown’s work has taken him all over the world, from conflict zones in the middle east to post-Castro Cuba. Often shooting with just a smartphone, Brown’s work is characterized by an intimacy and immediacy that in some cases, makes it difficult viewing.

Getting close to the action has its risks, as he found out in 2011 in Libya, where he was seriously injured in an attack that killed fellow photographers Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros.

Michael’s ‘Native America’ project focuses on the people and cultures of native American reservations across the USA

In the years since he returned from Libya, Michael has traveled all over the globe, but his latest commission brought him all the way back home. Starting in his home state of Washington, Michael’s ‘Native America’ project focuses on the people and cultures of native American reservations across the USA.

Funded by a grant from Sony in 2017, the project has taken him to 16 reservations in seven states. Despite the challenges faced by the native populations inside the reservations, Brown describes the project – which was shot using the Sony a9 – as a ‘celebration of life’.

We sat down with Michael recently to talk to him about his career up to and including the ‘Native America’ project.

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Brown Sugar Kitchen, Great Chicken and Waffles in Oakland, California

24 Jul

Brown Sugar Kitchen, West Oakland
Chicken and waffles at Brown Sugar Kitchen

Brown Sugar Kitchen
2534 Mandela Parkway
Oakland, CA 94607

If you haven’t had breakfast/lunch at Brown Sugar Kitchen in West Oakland yet you are missing out. Having eaten here several times now I’ll make some observations.

Plan on waiting a long time to get a seat. Every time I’ve been to breakfast/lunch at Brown Sugar Kitchen I’ve had to wait at least 30 – 60 minutes — this is on Saturday or Sunday mornings though. I suspect weekday the wait is not as long. This is fine if you plan to make it a full weekend morning event, but be aware that you are in for a long wait time. I always love photographing around West Oakland, so I really don’t mind so much. I just put my name on the list and set a timer for how long I’m supposed to wait and go walk around and shoot some local street art. American Steel Studios is just down the street and there usually are interesting things to photograph around down there.

Of course the thing to order here is the chicken and waffles. The waffles are cornmeal waffles and taste delightful. They come with an apple cider based syrup but I recommend paying the $ 2 extra for real maple syrup. It’s worth it. The chicken is a buttermilk fried chicken and is equally delicious.

Most everything is good here, but other standouts for me include the mac and cheese (only available at noon or later), the breakfast potatoes, the pork hash and the cheesy grits.

Definitely order the coffee — it’s Bicycle Coffee and is one of the best tasting local brews I’ve had anywhere for breakfast. They also sell it by the bag if you want to take some to go.

Obviously with wait times being as long as there at Brown Sugar Kitchen it’s nice to know that they are in the process of opening up a second location (inside the old space where Pican was before they closed down in Uptown on Broadway). No word yet on the timing, but the sooner the better as far as I’m concerned.

Enjoy some photos of breakfast at Brown Sugar and some of the local West Oakland street art below.

Brown Sugar Kitchen, West Oakland
Chicken and waffles, cheesy grits, pork hash at Brown Sugar Kitchen

Brown Sugar Kitchen, West Oakland
Poached eggs and pork hash at Brown Sugar Kitchen

Jamaica the Artist
A mural by Jamaica the Artist at American Steel Studios down the street from Brown Sugar Kitchen

Brown Sugar Kitchen, West Oakland
Artwork on the wall at Brown Sugar Kitchen

For Dave Johnson
A mural by Gats at American Steel Studios

Brown Sugar Kitchen, West Oakland
Homemade pop tarts, Brown Sugar Kitchen


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Olympus ‘Fox Brown’ limited edition OM-D E-M10 II launched worldwide

01 Mar

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A brown and chrome version of the OM-D E-M10 II compact system camera, first announced in January, has been launched worldwide by Olympus. The new version is a limited edition, of which only 3500 will be made and distributed, and Olympus hopes the unique coloration and grained texture of the finish will attract collectors. 

The camera is the same as the standard OM-D E-M10 II, but comes with a brown leather-effect cover, a premium leather strap and a silver-colored lens cap. It will only be available in a kit with the company’s 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Pancake standard zoom lens. 

Olympus has also launched a pair of messenger-style bags made from brown leather and grey canvas that it says complement the new ‘Fox Brown’ edition. They come in ‘standard’ and ‘mini’ sizes. 

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Fox Brown costs $ 899/£699/€899. For more information visit the Olympus website. 


Press release:

Fox-Brown Limited Edition collectible celebrates OM-D heritage

Hamburg, 02/25/2016 • In the new OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition, retro design meets world-first technology – When Olympus announces a new Limited Edition OM-D, design enthusiasts know they’re in for an exceptional visual treat. The OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition offers all the high-tech fireworks of the awarded OM-D E-M10 Mark II, but stands out from its near-namesake with a striking new design. The unique Fox Brown colour and texture alone make this camera a collector’s item. The Limited Edition also comes with a premium leather strap and a matching silver-coloured lens cap to complement its compact, lightweight frame. Worldwide, only 3,500 OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition cameras will be available. They are on sale as of February 25, 2016 as part of a kit that includes the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 EZ Pancake Zoom lens for €899*.

Brown is back

The original OM-D E-M10 Mark II set the standard – making imaging practical, portable and affordable for a new generation of hobbyist photographers. The remarkable styling of the Limited Edition takes this standard to a new level. The special Fox Brown colour sets off the glinting chrome and milled edges of solid dials beautifully. The On/Off switch and the central finder further enhance the impression of a hands-on shooting experience to be enjoyed by the talented connoisseur.

Form fits function

The design highlights of the OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition have a traditional flavour, but for this camera segment the technology is cutting-edge. Beneath the elegant switches, dials and contours of its all-metal body, the Limited Edition inherits some of the most powerful technology OM-D has to offer. It features the 5-axis in-body Image Stabilization that enables blur-free still and smooth hand-held filming on the move, even in low light. 5-axis IS works irrespective of the lens attached and compensates admirably for up to four steps of shutter speed**. For shooting with a large telephoto lens, an optional quick-release camera grip adds another layer of stability. Another bonus for moviemakers is 4k time-lapse recording, which allows you to capture and play back normally imperceptible movement in ultra high-resolution.

The full EVF

Like the E-M10 Mark II, the Limited Edition has a large, high-speed, 2,360K-dots OLED Electronic Viewfinder with an unrivalled 100% field of view. The EVF displays the full range of manual settings and optional effects in real time, for full control over the impact of manual adjustments. Again there’s a large, tilting, 3-inch touchscreen LCD with a pad control for setting the focus point using your finger, while looking through the viewfinder. The fingerprint-resistant coating helps preserve the camera’s extraordinary aesthetic.

Matching lenses and accessories

Owners of the Limited Edition can enhance the stand-out look of their OM-D with several accessories that complement the brown optic and leather haptic. The premium OM-D messenger bag made of brown leather and grey canvas is every bit as stylish as the Limited Edition itself, and the new OM-D messenger bag Mini has been released just in time for the Limited Edition launch. Of course, there are also more than 40 high-grade Micro Four Thirds lenses available that cover the full range of focal lengths and budgets, from hobbyist to pro.

Like every new Olympus camera, the OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition comes with a free six-month warranty extension, on top of the statutory warranty in the country of purchase, when registered via the MyOlympus online platform***.

Recommended accessories:

* OM-D Messenger Leather Bag – Tailor-made for OM-D cameras and lenses, with the two-tone panache of a classic urban bag. Includes a matching shoulder strap.

* OM-D Messenger Bag Mini – Same style as the larger version. In grey canvas and brown leather, with room for the camera body and one lens.

* ECG-3 Grip – Makes it easier to hold the camera securely, especially when using a larger telephoto lens. The quick-release means it can be put on and taken off fast on the move.

For the full range of OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition features and accessories, visit the Olympus website.

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The journey: Michael Brown on photography at the edge of the world

28 Feb

Michael Brown is an award-winning director and a pioneer of adventure filmmaking. He has summited peaks on all seven continents (including five summits of Mount Everest) and made first kayak descents of wild rivers in places like Bhutan and Chile, all with the camera rolling.

Brown goes into some of the world’s most hostile environments — where there’s little room for error — and comes away with stunning visual footage and stirring stories that remind us of our shared humanity. He believes that if you can imagine a goal, you can achieve it.

In his talk from PIX 2015 Michael takes us on a very personal journey to the edges of the world, including climbing Mt. Everest with blind climber Erik Weihenmayer. In the process, he shares important lessons about risks, relationships and the importance of challenging ourselves and mentoring others.

To learn more about Michael’s work you can visit his web site at Serac Adventure Films.

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PIX 2015: Interview with Colby Brown

29 Dec

Landscape, travel, and humanitarian photographer Colby Brown has traveled the world to create iconic images. In this interview from PIX 2015, Brown talks about becoming a professional photographer, the state of the photo industry, and also tells us about The Giving Lens, his humanitarian project focused on blending photo education with support for sustainable development initiatives in developing countries.

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Countdown to PIX 2015: Colby Brown and the Giving Lens

27 Sep

With just over a week until PIX 2015, we’re taking the opportunity to introduce some of our talented re:FRAME speakers. Meet Colby Brown, a veteran travel photographer who’s been to the ends of the earth and back for the shot. Read more

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A Set of Brown Tone Images

01 Nov

The time of year is upon us when things turn brown up here in northern part of the world. Leaves turn yellow and then brown. Grass changes from green to beige as nature prepares for winter. You may consider brown a boring color and one that isn’t very photogenic or interesting. But there is a lot of nuance and varying tones in browns. Let’s see what’s possible.

Set of brown tone images:

Photograph On the top of the world by aranka delina janné on 500px

On the top of the world by aranka delina janné on 500px

Photograph Boxing Bear by Olav  Thokle on 500px

Boxing Bear by Olav Thokle on 500px

Photograph House of Furballs by Alex Greenshpun on 500px

House of Furballs by Alex Greenshpun on 500px

Photograph Talk to the Paw by Holly Kuchera on 500px

Talk to the Paw by Holly Kuchera on 500px

Photograph Alpine Autumn Dusk by Stefan Hefele on 500px

Alpine Autumn Dusk by Stefan Hefele on 500px

Photograph Bourbon by Darcy Evans on 500px

Bourbon by Darcy Evans on 500px

Photograph Daisy by Darcy Evans on 500px

Daisy by Darcy Evans on 500px

Photograph [ ... snæfellsnes autumn ] by D-P  Photography on 500px

[ … snæfellsnes autumn ] by D-P Photography on 500px

Photograph Shadows of the su by Christian Wig on 500px

Shadows of the su by Christian Wig on 500px

Photograph Deadvlei by Thierry Hennet on 500px

Deadvlei by Thierry Hennet on 500px

Photograph Desert by Reza Eqbali on 500px

Desert by Reza Eqbali on 500px

Photograph The Sewing Room by Cindi Ressler on 500px

The Sewing Room by Cindi Ressler on 500px

Photograph Baby Wallaby by Joana Senn on 500px

Baby Wallaby by Joana Senn on 500px

Photograph In The Spotlight by Joni Niemelä on 500px

In The Spotlight by Joni Niemelä on 500px

Photograph Eye Candy by Aaron Yeoman on 500px

Eye Candy by Aaron Yeoman on 500px

Photograph Single Bed by Jose  Vazquez on 500px

Single Bed by Jose Vazquez on 500px

Photograph Rotting Jalopies by Todd Klassy on 500px

Rotting Jalopies by Todd Klassy on 500px

Photograph A glimpse into the past by K.C. Jones on 500px

A glimpse into the past by K.C. Jones on 500px

Photograph Buddha's head in tree's roots (Bodhi tree) at Wat Mahathat, Ayut by SimplySiri  on 500px

Buddha's head in tree's roots (Bodhi tree) at Wat Mahathat, Ayut by SimplySiri on 500px

Photograph S A H A R A  by Boyer Jean marie on 500px

S A H A R A by Boyer Jean marie on 500px

Photograph sepia crayon by kak tuss on 500px

sepia crayon by kak tuss on 500px

Photograph Brownie by Fionac on 500px

Brownie by Fionac on 500px

Photograph The Photographer by Maria Gvedashvili on 500px

The Photographer by Maria Gvedashvili on 500px

Photograph Brownie Cupcake... by Hooman Mesri on 500px

Brownie Cupcake… by Hooman Mesri on 500px

Photograph Chocoholic by Anide Photography on 500px

Chocoholic by Anide Photography on 500px

Photograph { Brownies } by cynthia cliche on 500px

{ Brownies } by cynthia cliche on 500px

Photograph Burgundy Goliath Birdeater  by Milan Zygmunt on 500px

Burgundy Goliath Birdeater by Milan Zygmunt on 500px

Photograph Hornbeam leaf by Maciej Figiel on 500px

Hornbeam leaf by Maciej Figiel on 500px

Photograph Common Buckeye on Verbena by Karen Hernandez on 500px

Common Buckeye on Verbena by Karen Hernandez on 500px

Photograph Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) in the forest by Jancsi Farkas on 500px

Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) in the forest by Jancsi Farkas on 500px

Photograph Goat's beard 4 by Margo B. on 500px

Goat's beard 4 by Margo B. on 500px

Photograph Hidden in the leaves by Dan LeFebvre on 500px

Hidden in the leaves by Dan LeFebvre on 500px

Photograph Gentleness by Tomasz Wieczorek on 500px

Gentleness by Tomasz Wieczorek on 500px

Photograph old suitcase by Naeema on 500px

old suitcase by Naeema on 500px

Photograph Freshly baked bread by Natalia Klenova on 500px

Freshly baked bread by Natalia Klenova on 500px

Photograph ?????? by Natalia Lisovskaya on 500px

?????? by Natalia Lisovskaya on 500px

Photograph Steaming coffee by Károly Nagy on 500px

Steaming coffee by Károly Nagy on 500px

Photograph House by Justine Carlyle on 500px

House by Justine Carlyle on 500px

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Weekly Photography Challenge – Brown

01 Nov

Brown is an unassuming and subtle color. For examples see the set of brown tone images I shared earlier.

When I say the word “color” I’m guessing that brown isn’t likely the first one that comes to your mind. But there is so much of this color all around us in the world, in nature. Many animals are brown. Many people have brown hair. It’s a natural and comfortable color, it feels warm.

So your challenge this week is to photograph the color brown. This could be a brown item, or maybe even a black and white image that you make into a sepia tone. Here are a few ideas for you how to incorporate this tone into your images:

Oliver Hammond

By Oliver Hammond

Julie Falk

By Julie Falk

Johnson Cameraface

By Johnson Cameraface

Andy Li

By andy li

Rjabinnik And Rounien

By Rjabinnik and Rounien

David Jenkins

By David Jenkins

Lotte Grønkjær

By Lotte Grønkjær

Algiers Photography

By Algiers Photography

Eirasi

By eirasi

Erica Annie

By Erica Annie

Now it’s your turn to go take some images of brown things, or tone them brown in post-processing.

Share your images of brown

Simply upload your shot into the comment field (look for the little camera icon in the Disqus comments section as pictured below) and they’ll get embedded for us all to see or if you’d prefer upload them to your favourite photo sharing site and leave the link to them. Show me your best images in this week’s challenge.

Here are some more brown images to give you ideas:

Pieter Musterd

By pieter musterd

Jan Fidler

By Jan Fidler

Eric Vondy

By Eric Vondy

The Wandering Angel

By The Wandering Angel

Jairo

By Jairo

Okay, what you got?

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Brown to Green: Ashtray Doubles as an Urban Planner

24 Nov

[ By Delana in Conceptual & Futuristic & Technology. ]

Smoking is prohibited in plenty of public places these days, but for folks who just can’t quit, why not do something positive for the environment with the product of that habit? The Cindy ashtray also happens to be a planter – one that uses cigarette ash to fertilize plants.

(all images via: Mademoiselle Jean-Claude)

Cindy was created by French design collective Mademoiselle Jean-Claude. The minimalist white planter looks and functions like a regular ashtray for all intents and purposes.

Cigarette butts are put out in the hole in the top of the planter. The design of the planter allows ash to fall through a pipe all the way down to the bottom of the planter, but not the butts themselves.

A small, barely noticeable drawer near the top of the planter allows caretakers to remove and dispose of the discarded cigarette butts.

In theory, the ashes nourish the plant and help it to purify the air in the smoking area. In practice, however, it isn’t clear whether this technique would actually work. It doesn’t seem possible that cigarette ash would contain many useful nutrients. As a conceptual product, the Cindy is a quirky and lovely way to beautify an urban setting.


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Photoshop: Awesome Brown Eyes

25 Dec

Enhance brown eyes in Photoshop. Sponsored by: www.GDIforMoms.com Music: Kevin MacLeod
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