The familiar Latin exhortation, carpe diem, or “seize the day,” suggests similar advice for photographers: when you come upon a place where the light and conditions appear right, seize the opportunity to make what might be a great photo.
Author Archives: Norman Reid
Photographing Covered Bridges
One of my fascinations is photographing covered bridges. Often considered to be relics of a bygone era, they evoke a spirit of nostalgia. Though many have been replaced by steel and, more likely, concrete structures, many are still standing, more than a few in daily use. Though they can be found throughout the U.S., theyContinue reading “Photographing Covered Bridges”
On the Whole I’d Rather Be a Bullfrog
A bit of poetry, fantasizing about the life of a bullfrog lazily enjoying life in the pond.
Making Intimate Landscape Photos
The best advice I’ve found is to identify photographers whose work you find inspiring and study their techniques.
Making Rustic Boxes
I like to express my creativity in many ways. One is to make boxes in my woodshop. I’ve made many of them over the years. I enjoy the variety of styles and techniques they offer. Exploring new ideas for their design and construction is something I find challenging. Most of them have used milled woodContinue reading “Making Rustic Boxes”
Illuminating Photographic Best Practices
I just finished reading William Neill’s latest book, Light on the Landscape. Published by Rocky Nook, the book is available in both hardbound and paperback editions. It is filled with many of Neill’s exciting images, with a strong emphasis on his specialty, intimate landscapes. As a coffee table book, it succeeds admirably for the varietyContinue reading “Illuminating Photographic Best Practices”
Creativity Step-By-Step
Think you can’t come up with your own designs? Think again.
The Importance of Having a Project
I love making images, but sometimes I have to ask myself why I’m making them. What’s my purpose in photographing? Will anybody ever see my photos? And am I simply shooting to be shooting? When I start to question myself like this, it sometimes becomes hard for me to find the motivation to keep shooting.Continue reading “The Importance of Having a Project”
My Writing Practice
I write a lot. My output appears in several forms. I’ve published four books in recent years, supplementing several earlier books on technical subjects written during my professional life. I’ve written numerous articles. I write a monthly book review. And I am now engaged in a regular practice of posting to this and other blogs.Continue reading “My Writing Practice”
Why I Switched to Mirrorless
I’ve shot with Nikon cameras for something like 35 years, during which time I’ve gone through a progression of camera bodies and lenses that ranged from film into the digital domain of the current era. Until last year, I was shooting with a D850, with the D810 as a backup. Both are outstanding cameras. InContinue reading “Why I Switched to Mirrorless”