Archives for April 2008
Gerritsen Inlet Bridge
I have no idea if that is the correct name for this particular structure, but I’m going with it for now. Here’s a Google Map link, in case anyone has any better ideas about the name of the bridge. It’s a deserted and interesting little stretch of beach; I parked my bike at the rest area and walked around Plumb Island, crossing under the Shore Parkway. To be honest I was a little bit worried about who I might meet while crossing under the bridge, but I made it there and back in one piece.
John Cage: some rules for students and teachers
I picked this up on a random message board. I like some of the advice, especially rules six and nine. These are things that are easy to forget, and the world would be a better place if we were all OK with letting mistakes happen and smiling from time to time. Cage was talking about a formal relationship between teachers and students, but there’s no reason not to think of yourself as either a student or a teacher in most of your life. I learn things from people every single day, and I’d like to think that at least a few people learn something from me, too.
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Still Life
I almost never shoot prepared subjects like this, but I wanted to make sure that everything is in good working order before taking the 4×5 field camera out into the world again. I was looking around the house for something to shoot, and realized that I’ve never done a bowl of fruit before. I make no claims as the the artfulness of this image, but at least everything is in focus and it’s exposed properly. That’s got to count for something, doesn’t it?
Philosophical re-adjustment
I have to admit, I’ve been a little down on photography lately. Between technical issues and a downturn in mood, I think my work has been suffering. Not to mention that I’ve been feeling harried, and haven’t had nearly as much time as I would like to devote to photographic projects.