I’ve always been a sharp focus kind of photographer. But after seeing some expressive work that uses a soft and selective focus, I decided that there’s another path to artistic expression.
Author Archives: Norman Reid
Being Elephant
A new book to educate and inspire children of all ages about the lives of African elephants.
An Elephant’s Life
For a bit of whimsical poetry about the life of an elephant, read on.
Bringing Food to Light
Inspired by Harold Davis, I’ve begun to make photos of food items on a lightbox. My first images are encouraging me to continue using this technique. Here’s how I do it.
British Church Note Cards
I’ve traveled quite a lot during my life. One of the places I’ve visited most often is Great Britain. Always cameras in hand, I’ve recorded many of the sights and scenes I’ve encountered. One of the most fascinating things for me are the churches. Great Britain has a rich array of them, many with longContinue reading “British Church Note Cards”
A Lesson in Tough Love
Although Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is best known for his classic The Little Prince, he authored other books that merit attention. One of these, Night Flight, also a classic, is set in the early years of airmail delivery connecting far-flung cities in South America with daily flights from Buenos Aires to France. Written in an eraContinue reading “A Lesson in Tough Love”
Losing Focus on Purpose
In photography, sharp focus is everything. Except when it isn’t. Read on.
Smell the Roses, Then Shoot Them
It’s no secret that I read a lot of books in an attempt to enhance my skill as a photographer. Many of these have been written by Harold Davis, one of my favorite authors on things photographic. His latest volume, Creative Garden Photography, is one of his best, if not in fact the very bestContinue reading “Smell the Roses, Then Shoot Them”
Looking to 2021
For me, goal-setting is a time-honored tradition at the commencement of each new year. I intend to challenge myself to accomplish much this year. I do not intend to let Covid stop me.
Following Dreams, 2021 Style
The transition between the old year and the new is a time long recognized for both looking back at what has passed and forward to what might become. January is appropriately named for the Roman god Janus, the two-faced god who simultaneously looked both to the past and to the future. It is a timeContinue reading “Following Dreams, 2021 Style”