A very wet spring here in New York City has brought us an abundance of green, which I am pleased to share with you in this print of the month. This photograph was taken at Fort Tilden, a former Army base in the Rockaways. With spectacular views of the ocean, dunes, and a maritime forest, it is a wonderful place to enjoy some time outdoors. It can be quite a surprise, however, to be out for a walk in the woods and come upon a decommissioned military structure like this one. I’m happy to report that it has been converted into a birdwatching platform.
Archive for May, 2009
Print of the Month for June, 2009: Penelope
May 31st, 2009 | by Dalton | published in personal work, print of the month
Somewhere near the Shore Parkway in Brooklyn
May 30th, 2009 | by Dalton | published in personal work
There’s something about walking along the highway that has always appealed to me. In this case, the Shore Parkway actually has a very nice bike path that goes through some beautiful scenery. Every once in a while, I’ll come across a path that leads deep into the undergrowth. Sometimes it leads into a field of poison ivy and briars, and sometimes it’s just a dead end. Every once in a while, though, one will open up into one of these secret places and it feels like a wonderland.
Transmutations at Michael Mazzeo
May 22nd, 2009 | by Dalton | published in art world, photographers
I stopped by Michael Mazzeo Gallery the other day based on Jörg Colberg’s recommendation. Transmutations is a group show of contemporary abstract photography featuring the work of Caleb Charland, Christian Erroi, Yong Hee Kim, Sebastian Lemm, and Chris McCaw.
Outtakes from The Americans
May 22nd, 2009 | by Dalton | published in art world
James Danzinger has posted a nice selection of photos from the Robert Frank show currently at SFMoMA. These are photos that didn’t make the cut for the book but are being used as an example of the editorial process Frank went through while putting it together. I am really looking forward to seeing this show when it comes to the Met.
Tools and Work
May 14th, 2009 | by Dalton | published in process
I made the mistake of thinking that a camera would improve my photographs and it is starting to make me a little bitter.
I have been shooting 6×6 medium format almost exclusively for the last two years and, looking back, I think I was starting to get a little restless. This seems to happen to me pretty often. I started working with color film again over the winter after a long hiatus and was beginning to flesh out a some ideas for a new project. Everything was clicking and I was very happy with my progress for the first couple of months.
My Schoolboy Crush: Carleton Watkins
May 14th, 2009 | by Dalton | published in books, photographers
Have you ever had the experience of learning a new word, only to hear it everywhere for a little while? It’s possible that I just wasn’t paying attention before, but it seems like I have been hearing Carleton Watkins’ name everywhere these days. I first noticed his photographs at the Framing a Century exhibition at the Met last fall. I had seen a few of his photographs in books, but seeing them in person really caught my attention. His photographs seemed to be vibrating at a different frequency than the other images in the show.
Corey Arnold at Caption Gallery
May 5th, 2009 | by Dalton | published in art world, local
Next Thursday marks the opening of a new gallery in Dumbo, and with it, a show from Corey Arnold. It seems that I have been hearing a lot about Corey’s work lately, and with good reason: it is completely, jaw-droppingly amazing. Be sure to check out his website.
Recent arrivals via post
May 5th, 2009 | by Dalton | published in links, photographers
My eyes are tired from looking at too many JPGs. I am happy to report that the United States Postal Service is still in business, and here are a few prints I’ve received in the mail over the last couple of months to prove it.
Print of the Month for May, 2009: Wyman Park, Baltimore
May 3rd, 2009 | by Dalton | published in print of the month
This is a companion piece to the print from last month, which was also taken in Baltimore. I like these two together very much. Don’t forget, you can also see the rest of the series here.
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