Some pictures to enjoy

I thought I'd post some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Thanks for stopping by. 1) viewing pictures, 2)Moss 3) Cheek to Cheek, from a fashion show back in the day 4)Little darlings 5) Another fashion show at one of the upscale malls in New Orleans, Canal Place 6) From the same show 7) A bit of manipulation 8) Signs of fall 9) French Quarter festival fashion show, back in the day 10) More from that show 11) A model 12) New York City, I call it greenlight 13) Hiding 14) Just waiting 15) This was one of my roommates in Seattle, I'm serious she was 16) In the jungle Keep an open mind

Photo tips

Todays photo tip of the day. If you like taking outdoor pictures, one of the best times to do it is the day after it rains. The sun will be brighter, the grass will be greener and the colors will be electrified. Thanks for stopping by. Keep an open mind and I'll post more pics this weekend.

Stealing Beauty

Every now and then I will look at magazines and photo books that are a part of my collection. I'm constantly looking at my art and re-doing photos that I have done with new models. I also like to look at other photographers to see how close my work resembles them or that we think alike. There are a few images that have influenced photos that I have taken. I will share one or two with you. The creative mind is not easy to explain. Several artists can have the same idea rolling around in their head, but they may work in different mediums. I'm not the only artist that has had a fascination with the crucifix, but there are many variations. Not counting paintings and sketches, photography alone has had this image displayed in countless angles and colors and locations. If you have a digital camera and you're thinking perhaps you would like to make some money with your art. Try experiementing with the thoughts in your head. What influenced you to pick up a camera anyway? When did you notice you had an eye for color or creating an image that people talked about? Thanks for stopping by, keep an open mind.

Blinded

A photographer relies on his sight to get a certain image. I had a friend that lost his eye sight many years ago. I would set up the camera so that he could take pictures of me when I didn't have my timer with me. It's like directing. Once the shot is set up, then its very easy to get what you want. I'll be posting some new pictures soon. Thinking about posting pics of the various places I've been. So many ideas of ways to present my work to you. Have you gone out and bought a digital camera yet? Creating art is so easy and everyone likes pictures. Thanks for stopping by, keep an open mind.

Are you taking pictures?

Most of us enjoy looking at pictures and some of us even enjoy taking them. Of course there is an art to taking a photograph that everyone will love. The candid shots are the best. Action shots are a lot of fun. The problem that most people have is posing their models. When group photos are done they pretty much all look the same. Someone throws their hands up or someone will do the piece sign behind someone's head... that's nice, but it gets to be boring. The next time you do a group shot, try this. Take a few pictures, but center in on a particular person without them being aware of it. If you have a telephoto lens this can be done easily. You'll have a group shot, but you'll also have a few individual shots that can also make you some money. I usually photograph children. Parents love the pictures of their kids and so its an instant sale. Just a few tips for you budding photographers and artists.

Should we talk about masturbation?

The visuals of maturbation, are just as important as the act itself. For many it has to do with video or magazines. Some even create their own visuals by taking their own photographs. The imagination also plays a big part and this is where the fantasies kick in. Sorry no images for this one. LOL. Thanks for stopping by. Keep an open mind.

What are you looking at?

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Whom be the one to hold the beauty? In photography beauty is not only viewed as an image of the formentioned word, but of context. A beautiful picture can be that of a tragic moment. I recently discussed with someone some of the types of pictures I've taken. Everyone has reasons for wanting particular pictures. Capturing the dead was something most photographers did when a celebrity died, but now the not so famous are remembering that moment. In New Orleans, the Jazz Funeral has always been captured. Pictures do speak 1000 words if not more. You ever tried it? Take out a family photo and write down the number of words that describes this picture. From the day and time to the people inside of the photo and the memories it bestowes, I'm sure you'll get 1000 words if not more. 1) The artist as a model, way back when 2) Preparing a shot 3) A silk scarf 4) one star 5) 2 stars 6) 3 stars 7) Ice pick 8) ice 9) b/w 10) w/b

Only the strong survive

In the world of photography, survival comes on many levels. Depending on the field of your art form, you make it or you don't. In photo journalism and person sometimes risks their life for the perfect photograph. Remember the famous vietnam pic of the girl running naked in the street. A photographer sometimes forgets the danger and only thinks of the outcome. Or in my case my camera becomes my sword. In some of my most fearful situations, as long as I was holding my camera I felt safe. Taking the right photographs means keeping your career going. Being in the right place at the right... plays a big part in that. Thanks for stopping by. Keep an open mind.

1) How do you like ur drink? 2) A statue 3) Cap #1 4) Cap #2 5)Monkey Sculpture 6) Keys 7) Bloomin' 8) Pool anyone? 9) The White House, behind bars 10) White tiger