Hello there! Hugs from Australia. My favourite image in here is ‘Afternoon Chisme’, but there are several others where the grouping or positioning of the people is so cool. They lead the eye to interesting places. A lovely collection. Thanks for sharing. 🤗🤗
Beautiful work and words Stell! Especially love Tender Moment and Meeting Up! Enjoying seeing what you saw in Paris this trip. I have also found that the iphone is less obtrusive. Interesting. Lots to talk about here.
Thanks A! Yes, lots to chat about the images and the iPhone. I was about to reach out to you but had to fly back to Manila. Will send you an email for an update.
This is so, so true! I haven’t upgraded my camera in years. You know that I teach, and it’s funny to me that most students have better and more cameras than I do. But I simply don’t have the desire for lots of gear. I just want to use what I have to the best of my ability. Vision is what drives me and what I strive to nurture and develop consistently.
And, sure, there are times where I wish I had this or that, but, for the most part, you can create so much with limitations.
Ahh, you and I share the same philosophy! I love it. It’s never about the gear— it’s the person behind it that matters. You’re also constantly harnessing your eye and POV through your projects. Thats why I am drawn to your work. Cheers to that, Manuela! May we continue to create even if we’re faced with limitations.
Happily, I just came across your post and lovely images by chance. Much resonates with me… I’m pursuing a phone-only photo project at the moment. Most think I’m mad - my genre is nature photography - but I am loving the challenge, how it is pushing my creativity and I think improving how I ‘see’ things. Also, the lack of heavy kit is fabulous, enabling me to walk more and see more. I may go back to my big camera one day, but I may not!
Thank you for looking and for chiming in, Jane! So happy to hear you have a phone-only project. There are indeed people who dismiss the use of it and put so much faith in the gear. You and I agree that it’s so much more creative to work within the limitations of the phone. So go and have fun— experiment!
Hello there! Hugs from Australia. My favourite image in here is ‘Afternoon Chisme’, but there are several others where the grouping or positioning of the people is so cool. They lead the eye to interesting places. A lovely collection. Thanks for sharing. 🤗🤗
Thank you, Beth! I particularly love the light in the Afternoon chisme image plus the tiled floor. Petit Palais was a beautiful place!
I really like “say cheese” and “caterpillar”
Thanks, Shital. Good choices! I think the clouds make the caterpillar photo stunning and I’m so thrilled about it. Say cheese was such a fun encounter
i learned along the way same thing but said in a different way: the best camera is the one that you have in your hand
When people aske what camera they should buy, I always say the one you will carry.
that's very good
Absolutely, Zachary. I like that response. I’m going to borrow it from you the next time I get asked that question.
That’s a good one too, perfect light. I love it
Very skilful. I especially like the bicycles but generally I would be inclined to crop just a little tighter.
Thanks for chiming in, Patrick! I see what you’re saying. I think both our ideas work just depends on preference.
Yes!
I think they are all wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Susanne!
Nice!
Thanks for looking Søren!
So interesting how the iPhone was ignored and the real camera was given the side eye! I love "Say Cheese" - wonderful photos all around though.
Thank you, Diane. I love that image too. It was a fun encounter at the mall.
I love the explanation of sharpening your vision. You clearly are succeeding.
Thank you, Alice! I think it also informs the way I collage. It’s a good investment all around.
Great pictures! Love them!
Thanks for looking Flavio! Much appreciated.
Beautiful work and words Stell! Especially love Tender Moment and Meeting Up! Enjoying seeing what you saw in Paris this trip. I have also found that the iphone is less obtrusive. Interesting. Lots to talk about here.
Thanks A! Yes, lots to chat about the images and the iPhone. I was about to reach out to you but had to fly back to Manila. Will send you an email for an update.
You have such a discerning eye, for sure. These are all so lovely. Thanks for making me smile this afternoon with your happy lens.
Oh, thank you, Laura! I appreciate it. You do the same with your words.
This is so, so true! I haven’t upgraded my camera in years. You know that I teach, and it’s funny to me that most students have better and more cameras than I do. But I simply don’t have the desire for lots of gear. I just want to use what I have to the best of my ability. Vision is what drives me and what I strive to nurture and develop consistently.
And, sure, there are times where I wish I had this or that, but, for the most part, you can create so much with limitations.
I love this post and the images, too!
Ahh, you and I share the same philosophy! I love it. It’s never about the gear— it’s the person behind it that matters. You’re also constantly harnessing your eye and POV through your projects. Thats why I am drawn to your work. Cheers to that, Manuela! May we continue to create even if we’re faced with limitations.
Happily, I just came across your post and lovely images by chance. Much resonates with me… I’m pursuing a phone-only photo project at the moment. Most think I’m mad - my genre is nature photography - but I am loving the challenge, how it is pushing my creativity and I think improving how I ‘see’ things. Also, the lack of heavy kit is fabulous, enabling me to walk more and see more. I may go back to my big camera one day, but I may not!
Thank you for looking and for chiming in, Jane! So happy to hear you have a phone-only project. There are indeed people who dismiss the use of it and put so much faith in the gear. You and I agree that it’s so much more creative to work within the limitations of the phone. So go and have fun— experiment!