David, Adrian, thanks for posting this segment on “abstracts”. I found the vlog informative, the photos beautiful, and the topic refreshing. As opposed to many of the vlogs on UA-cam, it is about this, or that new gear...just how many of those can people watch being out getting bored? Also with the proliferation of the smartphone, everyone is a “photographer” these days, and it is truly getting difficult to find a new and unique “grand landscape”, that hasn’t been photographed 10,000 times, and posted 50,000 times. I think if one wants to make a unique photographic statement, it lies somewhere within the area of “abstracts” (however, I will be waiting with camera on tripod, at Tunnel View in Yosemite waiting for that 1 chance in 1000 where there is truly unique light, so I haven’t given up totally on a unique interpretation of an over photographed grand landscape)!😉 Thank you for posting this topic👍😀
Thanks Greg, and I'm glad you enjoyed the episode and found it useful. I'm not usually one to photograph those "tried and true" locations, but I do appreciate them. I enjoy looking at things a bit differently and photographing locations in a way that others possibly haven't - not change for change sake, but for my sake. I enjoy numerous things about photography and photograph anything from the wilderness landscape, to the urban landscape, macro photography, to the abstract and by doing this I hope to always become a better photographer by learning and to keep things fresh.
Yes, I was thinking about the need to make unique statements as photographers, and I thought photographing tried and true grand landscapes, akin to being a “cover” band vs. a band making unique music. Sure cover bands make wonderful music, but we’ve heard those songs before, and cover bands you eventually forget about. To make unique statements as photographers, I think being open to abstract interpretations of our environment is mandatory! Thanks again for the post.
Great discussion! It was great to hear both of your thoughts and approach on shooting abstracts and intimates. Bonus is seeing your beautiful imagery. 😀👍
Great talk and some amazing images. Thanks for sharing. Would love to hear a bit about your post processing and how you bring out the colours and what you do so that prints in the size of 4'x6' actually print details well. Would also love to hear how you monetize your work print sales - online sales (licensing) etc. Thanks.Always look forward to videos from Photo Cascadia
Thank you for the comment Manpreet and for the suggestion for a future video. We have covered many of these printing issues in our blog too, and you can search for them at Photocascadia.com , so please take a look and you may get some of the answers you're looking for there.
Wow you guys! Thanks for this video. Really like your work. This is something I really want to try. Totally pushing the envelope while out in the landscape.
David, I'm kinda new to photography and sometimes feel like where I live holds me back and there is no photography to be had here. I live in Arkansas and I think I was listening to a pod cast where you were in Arkansas. It's just me, isn't it. Arkansas is a good place for photography, right? I just need to practice more, don't I? Any tips??
Yes James, Arkansas is a beautiful state for photography. More practice, take a walk and look around without your camera, and maybe take a local workshop or join a local club for more knowledge and inspiration. Have fun!
Great inspiration and awesome detail and abstracts. Thanks guys.
Hey, thanks for the comment Michael, much appreciated!
Thanks. Enjoyed the images and your conversation regarding the approach you use to making an image.
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it TJ.
David, Adrian, thanks for posting this segment on “abstracts”. I found the vlog informative, the photos beautiful, and the topic refreshing. As opposed to many of the vlogs on UA-cam, it is about this, or that new gear...just how many of those can people watch being out getting bored?
Also with the proliferation of the smartphone, everyone is a “photographer” these days, and it is truly getting difficult to find a new and unique “grand landscape”, that hasn’t been photographed 10,000 times, and posted 50,000 times. I think if one wants to make a unique photographic statement, it lies somewhere within the area of “abstracts” (however, I will be waiting with camera on tripod, at Tunnel View in Yosemite waiting for that 1 chance in 1000 where there is truly unique light, so I haven’t given up totally on a unique interpretation of an over photographed grand landscape)!😉
Thank you for posting this topic👍😀
Thanks Greg, and I'm glad you enjoyed the episode and found it useful. I'm not usually one to photograph those "tried and true" locations, but I do appreciate them. I enjoy looking at things a bit differently and photographing locations in a way that others possibly haven't - not change for change sake, but for my sake. I enjoy numerous things about photography and photograph anything from the wilderness landscape, to the urban landscape, macro photography, to the abstract and by doing this I hope to always become a better photographer by learning and to keep things fresh.
Yes, I was thinking about the need to make unique statements as photographers, and I thought photographing tried and true grand landscapes, akin to being a “cover” band vs. a band making unique music. Sure cover bands make wonderful music, but we’ve heard those songs before, and cover bands you eventually forget about. To make unique statements as photographers, I think being open to abstract interpretations of our environment is mandatory! Thanks again for the post.
Great discussion! It was great to hear both of your thoughts and approach on shooting abstracts and intimates. Bonus is seeing your beautiful imagery. 😀👍
Thank you Patricia and I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the bonus comment too! :)
Great talk and some amazing images. Thanks for sharing. Would love to hear a bit about your post processing and how you bring out the colours and what you do so that prints in the size of 4'x6' actually print details well. Would also love to hear how you monetize your work print sales - online sales (licensing) etc. Thanks.Always look forward to videos from Photo Cascadia
Thank you for the comment Manpreet and for the suggestion for a future video. We have covered many of these printing issues in our blog too, and you can search for them at Photocascadia.com , so please take a look and you may get some of the answers you're looking for there.
Wow you guys! Thanks for this video. Really like your work. This is something I really want to try. Totally pushing the envelope while out in the landscape.
I'm glad we could help with the inspiration David, and enjoy your next outing when you're out in the landscape.
Great presentation. Great images. Great ideas. Dusting off my telephoto now!
Awesome! Glad you liked it Christopher and I'm glad it could help inspire you.
David, I'm kinda new to photography and sometimes feel like where I live holds me back and there is no photography to be had here.
I live in Arkansas and I think I was listening to a pod cast where you were in Arkansas.
It's just me, isn't it. Arkansas is a good place for photography, right? I just need to practice more, don't I? Any tips??
Yes James, Arkansas is a beautiful state for photography. More practice, take a walk and look around without your camera, and maybe take a local workshop or join a local club for more knowledge and inspiration. Have fun!
@@davidcobb9543 Thank you David.