Took this earlier at the Mt. Wilson Observatory in the Angeles National Forest. Simple composition, easy to make but I really like it. Point and shoot using a high contrast JPEG and it turned out.
Into the Abyss
Blog Therapy
It’s good for the mental health. Being right or wrong doesn’t matter. Expression is what’s important.
Ricoh GRM
Please make a monochrome version. One that doesn’t freeze up all the time.
Korean Food
My favorite food probably. Go to the Koreatown Plaza on Western and marvel at the best Korean food court in America.
In Praise of High ISO
I shoot earlier at 1600 ISO and the photos are more than fine. Better for me to have high shutter speeds and a large depth of field. Plus I like a little grain and character.
Workshops
Kind of a scam? What’s the first thing you hear if asked how to get better at street photography? “Shoot more.” It’s never “attend my workshop.” I guess if the workshop is just to socialize, cool, but why pay 1k to chat with people. If you’re trying to get better at street, there’s no easy out. Gtta put in the time. Not going to buy your way out.
Shooting Into Light
Looks pretty cool if the scene is right and you can silhouette your subject. Wish I could’ve gotten the middle kids face profile in the sand. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out.
Ricoh GR High Contrast JPEGs
It’s pretty easy to make interesting photos. Use highlight weighted metering and look for high contrast scenes. Shoot with the light.
Missing the Shot
If you’re upset you missed the shot, then you’re not shooting enough.
Shooting JPEG
I think if you’re doing personal work, this is the best way forward. If a photo doesn’t turn out, who cares. Just go shoot some more.
Chris Athanasiadis 