The question is when do you stop shooting a particular scene? As you know I am not an advocate of over shooting, but you also do the opposite of not doing enough if the you have time to do it.
In this blog, I have taken several photos of the St. Charles Streetcar in New Orleans. The first one was from quite a ways away…the next was closer..and the final was closer yet. We lose some of the street “scene” with the closeup view but it show more of the streetcar that the mid range view.
It is all in the eyes of the beholder. I think I like the mid view best and my second choice is the closeup view. In this digital age, you can afford to take more than just one photo…but be sure you do not over do it as well. Then it asks the question…”which one is best?”
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Frank Brueske
Award winning photographer, Franklin (Frank) Brueske, is originally from Southeastern Minnesota. He became interested in photography while in elementary school and purchased his first camera from a rural community drug store when he was is the sixth grade. It took 127 film, was fixed focus, but had sun and cloud adjustments. He still has that camera today. More about Frank
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Frank;
Either I’m getting more observant with age or you are shooting at an extremely high level. These pictures are outstanding and should be submitted to a train museum.
Thanks
Ken
Stunning photos. I love black and white. Hope all is well. Joe
Frank:
Your work and insights continue to impress. I especially like the mid and close-up views, as this picture to me is more about the strret car than about the street. I use digital almost excusively now, and find if I take a mid distance photo, then “crop” as I develope, I can give varying focus to the same scene.
I will be going to Guatemala, October 9th for nearly 3 weeks, and will be working with the Mayans @ a Habitat build in the Mountains and then will visit some Mayan families we sponsor. They live in the jungles south of Lake Atitlain, a very primitive life in very small dirt floor homes with no electricity, or running water. They have few rights or opportunities, but we try to help them by funding their school tuition and supplies, along with other basics. Someday, maybe I can show you some of the pictures I’ve taken there.
With Best Regards;
Morris Marsolek