A Theme In Yellow: Poetry Meets Photography

Plus: Is The Histogram Still Relevant In Today’s Photography? & More

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Jeff Tan
November 24, 2023

“I have nature, art, and poetry, and if that’s not enough, what is enough? – Vincent Van Gogh

Happy Weekend Photo Friends,

Have you decided on any photo plans for the weekend? I have. I’m going to stage and produce at least three photos relating to this poem. “Late lies the wintry sun a-bed, A frosty, fiery sleepy-head; Blinks but an hour or two; and then, a blood-red orange, sets again. Close by the jolly fire, I sit to warm my frozen bones a bit or, with a reindeer-sled, explore the colder countries around the door. An excerpt from “Wintertime” by Robert Louis Stevenson. Come on! Find a poem and give it a try.

I fear we will see more of this type of photo contest disruption from numerous areas of technology. Read how this went down. It’s sad. TAKE A LOOK →​

Is The Histogram Still Relevant In Today’s Photography?

The histogram, a tool deeply rooted in the history of photography, remains relevant and valuable in today’s photographic landscape. While technological advancements have automated many aspects of exposure control, the histogram serves as a creative tool, a reference for technical accuracy, and an educational aid for photographers of all levels. TAKE A LOOK →​

​I Remember This Moment Like It Was Yesterday (Joan)

The first portrait I ever created was of a young woman named Joan. Before that, I was scared of trying to take portraits. But that moment taught me several important lessons about wanting to be a great photographer. First, you must be comfortable with photographing people. Secondly, you don’t need much gear (in fact, you’re probably better off without it) to produce jaw-dropping portraits. This link can provide a path to being comfortable photographing people. TAKE A LOOK →​

Are you ready for this challenge? Self-assigning photo projects is a fantastic way to improve your imaging skills. This photographer uses poetry as inspiration. First, he finds a poem that touches his spirit and then creates photographs to illustrate. I dare you! Give it a try. TAKE A LOOK →​​

DJI has released the latest iteration in its series of handheld gimbal cameras that are small enough to fit in your pocket (and it is very reasonably priced)! TAKE A LOOK →​

“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse

Monday: Why uploading your photos to the cloud is becoming more and more important.

– Jeff