Month: November 2012

  • Buchrezension: Wald

    Der Tag neigt sich seinem Ende zu. Der Herbst auch. Zwischen den hohen Stämmen ist es zwielichtig. Kalter Regen tropft ins Unterholz. Nicht eine Spur von auch nur einer Menschenseele.

    Wie stark ist der Wald als mythischer Ort in unserer Kultur verankert? Kann man ihm die Bedeutung, die er einmal hatte, heute eigentlich noch beimessen?

    Dies sind Fragen, die man sich stellen kann, wenn man sich die jüngste Arbeit des Fotografen Michael Lange anschaut.

    Jedoch stellt man ziemlich schnell fest, dass er uns eigentlich nichts sagen oder zeigen will, der Wald. Er ist halt einfach da.

    Und im besten Sinne ehrlich lakonisch sind Langes Fotografien von ihm. Doch es steckt auch noch etwas mehr in ihnen. Eine Art Meditation vielleicht.

    Wie der Fotograf kürzlich selbst in einem Künstlergespräch mit dem Bildwissenschaftler Prof. Dr. Christoph Schaden erzählte, habe er die Serie vor einiger Zeit als ganz persönliches Projekt begonnen.

    Ein Jahr lang habe er niemandem von seinem Projekt erzählt, um das Thema ganz in Ruhe und nur mit sich selbst allein zu entwickeln.

    Er lege Wert darauf, dass der Betrachter die Bilder nicht als dokumentarische Arbeit missverstehe. Es seien „einfach meine Bilder vom Wald“, so Lange.

    Aufgeräumt wirken die Bilder und zugleich ungestellt. Ihre visuelle Struktur enthält eine kompromisslose Natürlichkeit ohne künstliche Brüche.

    Die Art, wie sich in ihnen allein durch das subtile Wechselspiel von hellen und schattigen Partien räumliche Tiefe abzeichnet, zeugt von einer hohen ästhetischen Intelligenz.

    Viel Detail steckt in Langes Waldbildern. Ein Reichtum, den der Fotograf durch die Verwendung eines digitalen Mittelformatsensors an einer Fachkamera erzielte.

    Eine subtile Bewegungsunschärfe zeichnet sich ab, dort wo der Wind die Äste kitzelt. Sie gibt Aufschluss darüber, dass Lange jedes der Bilder einige Sekunden belichten musste, um der Dämmerung Zeichnung abzugewinnen.

    In den Wäldern von Schleswig-Holstein, Niedersachsen, Hessen und Rheinland-Pfalz fotografierte er, doch ist der eigentliche Ort irrelevant. Die Bilder beschreiben mit einer den Ort ignorierenden Selbstverständlichkeit das Phänomen Wald als einen Aspekt, in dem sich die Natur abbildet.

    „Wald“* ist im Hatje-Cantz-Verlag erschienen, umfasst 72 Seiten und kostet neu 45 EUR.

    Begleitend zum Buch ist auch die Ausstellung „Wald. Landschaften der Erinnerung“ sehenswert. Noch bis zum 23. Dezember werden Michael Langes großformatige Bilder im Rahmen des Europäischen Monats der Fotografie in der Niederlassung der Alfred-Ehrhardt-Stiftung in Berlin gezeigt.


    kwerfeldein – Fotografie Magazin

  • Seascape Photography By Kieran O’Connor

    A collection of seascape images taken on the South Coast of NSW, Australia by photographer Kieran O’Connor Website – www.kieranoconnorphotography.com Add me on Google+ – plus.google.com Join me on Facebook – www.facebook.com

    Thanks to everyone involved! special thanks to Arnaud Chaudiere and Hadri for the awesome Base jumping footage! Yan Riv for the freeboard ride! mostly shot on GoPros and Nikon d90. I DO NOT OWN any of the soundtrack.. Glitch Mob – Bad Wings a Holiday video by Joe. actoner@hotmail.com
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • Interview with Norman Reedus SPOILERS The Walking Dead Season 3 / Comic Con 3DTV

    The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus talks about his character Daryl Dixon, and tells us what we can expect to see in the upcoming season three! Subscribe to our youtube channel to be the first to see all our exclusive red carpet interviews! See all our coverage at: comiccon3dtv.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Contact us at: info@comiccon3dtv.com

  • Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor Photography Tips and Advice

    www.silberstudios.tv Documentary photographer Daniel Milnor joins us today on the Marc Silber show to talk about his approach to photography and the work he loves to do. He loves focusing on documentary work, especially long-term black and white documentary projects, both domestically and internationally. In the field, Dan uses a very stripped down system of equipment. He often works with a single camera and a lens and occasionally mixes cameras and formats only when he teaches. Typically, he advises against mixing formats, such as color and black & white photographs. You only have a split second to catch an image when analyzing a scene, and having too complex a set-up may cause you to miss the moment. Developing the idea of a project’s story is crucial, so he always does his research beforehand. Nowadays, it is easy to do documentary work by going out into the field and winging it, but when you have a theme in mind, it’s better to perform research for a more complete picture. BTW, a big thanks you to the folks at Calumet San Francisco for helping us out with the shoot. Thanks to WPO for their assistance with the interviews.

  • Nikon D40X Pictures

    A few sample images from my Nikon D40X. Watch in HQ! Please Comment On the Pictures, Telling Me What You Think! Thanks For Watching 🙂 Background music credit: Coldplay – Life in Technicolor.
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • Canon 60D overview: Understanding the lens controls | lynda.com

    This photography overview briefly explores the lens controls on the Canon 60D. Watch more at www.lynda.com This specific tutorial is just a single movie from chapter two of the Shooting with the Canon 60D course presented by lynda.com author Ben Long. The complete Shooting with the Canon 60D course has a total duration of 3 hours and 29 minutes, and reviews the components and operation of the Canon 60D camera, including changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in Auto mode, and reviewing and managing photos on the camera’s LCD screen. Shooting with the Canon 60D table of contents: Introduction 1. Getting to Know Your Canon SLR 2. Shooting in Auto Mode 3. Shooting in Program Mode 4. Controlling Autofocus 5. Controlling White Balance 6. Using Drive Mode and the Self-Timer 7. Using Exposure Control Options 8. More Playback Options 9. Shooting with Scene Modes 10. Shooting with Flash 11. Shooting with Picture Styles 12. Using Live View 13. Shooting Video 14. Customizing Menus and Functions 15. Using Custom Functions 16. Caring for Your Camera Conclusion
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • A Short History Of 3D Part 2 (2006)

    A look at how 3D films work, the era of classic dimensional movies from the 50s and the resurgence of new 3D films that all started with the showing of “The Stewardesses”. Original video from the special edition DVD release of “The Stewardesses”.
    Video Rating: 5 / 5

    I hope this turned out better… I’m still trying to get use to the whole convergence thing. I think I’m starting to get it and in future videos the 3D effect should become much more better.
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • Torres del Paine landscape photography, patagonia

    Join Bruce Percy on a photographic journey through Chile’s Torres del Paine national park.
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

    International superstar and iconic tough guy Charles Bronson stars in this gritty, action-packed TV series. Bronson portrays Mike Kovac, a New York City freelance photographer who specializes in getting difficult shots other lensmen cannot. Assisting law enforcement and insurance agencies, he invariable winds up acting as a private eye and gets himself into plenty of trouble!
    Video Rating: 5 / 5

  • Nice Visual Art photos

    A few nice visual art images I found:

    Art Institute of Portland Portfolio Show Summer 2008
    visual art
    Image by Art Institute of Portland
    The Art Institute of Portland’s Portfolio Show – graduating students in the fields of Advertising, Design Management, Design Studies, Design Visualization, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Apparel Accessory Design, Apparel Design, Fashion Marketing, Digital Film and Video, Game Art and Design, Media Arts and Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Visual and Game Programming, Web Design and Interactive Media show their portfolios to potential employers and the local business community.

    Find out more about The Art Institute of Portland: www.artinstitutes.edu/portland

    Photo: Lulu Hoeller

  • Photojojo’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012, Part 1!

    When the turkey is roasted and thanks is given, take up your fork and remember… this is the perfect chance to suss out what Aunt Margie wants for Christmas!

    If your dinner table detectiving doesn’t yield results, we’re here to help.

    We are so very proud to present Photojojo’s Gift Guide Number One. It’s the number one gift guide for items that are sure to delight.


         

    The Cell Lens Pouch

    This pouch is perfect for that pal who always has their camera phone at-the-ready.

    The Cell Lens Pouch is here to ensure their favorite cell phone lens is just as prepared. It attaches to any phone’s audio jack to keep the tiniest of photoccessories safe, snug and close by.

    The Cell Lens Pouch
    $ 15 at the Photojojo Store

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    Disguise Magnet Set

    No one on earth can not chuckle at the sight of grandma in a mustache!

    The Disguise Magnet Set is here to let you add instant giggles to your snap shots. Use them to display your photos on your fridge and to accessorize your pals to your liking.

    Disguise Magnet Set
    $ 12 at the Photojojo Store

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          The Bikepod

    What do you get the guy whose love of photography is second only to his love for his bike? A Bikepod, of course!

    The Bikepod is carefully crafted to snuggly hug your handlebars and take your camera, or camera phone, on the ride of its life.

    The Bikepod
    $ 25 at the Photojojo Store

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    Bamboo Solar Charger

    Everyone can use a little more power. Battery power that is.

    The Bamboo Solar Charger converts sunlight to battery power and will charge any and every camera phone. Now, you can keep your camera phone fully juiced for non-stop picture taking power.

    Bamboo Solar Charger
    $ 35 at the Photojojo Store

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    The Lensbaby Spark

    FREE SHIPPING!
    Most fun tilt-shift lens, ever! Use your fingers to push, pull, and literally tilt the Lensbaby Spark for selective focus fun.

    Add dazzling depth of field, motion blur and tilt-shift effects simply and affordably! It’s a unique (and did we mention fun?) addition to any growing lens collection.

    The Lensbaby Spark
    $ 80 at the Photojojo Store

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