the motion experiment with only myself

So a few days ago, I got bored. I took a while to take some self portraits. I started experimenting with motion and slow shutter speeds.  These are all single shot photographs with shutter speeds of about 30 seconds.  Both individuals in the photographs are me. There also more motion experiments with a scarf which I will hopefully post tomorrow.

Here is the rest of the series of what I am calling “disconnect”:

If I make this more of a series, they will all be in black and white probably. I really like the story it tells.

trying new things

So, this is a self-portrait that I happen to really like.

I haven’t uploaded any new photos in a few days. I have not really had the opportunity to take many. It has been so cold and rainy out.

I do however want to start trying some new things in Photoshop with textures and things. I might be re-editing some of my photos just for fun.

My addiction to deviantART has grown fatal.  I spend way too much time on there.  I have realized that I reallyreallyreally want to a pro account.  I also want one for Flickr. However that costs $50 that I do not have.  Next $50 that I get, is going towards those two things.  I love them both oh so much. However I still want to keep my Fotki account because of the great price on prints. Those prices are just amazing.

Well, I have come to the realization that I am a Pro-Am.  This term means professional-amateur. Apparently in the world of art, people use the term to refer to anyone who takes there hobby to the extreme.  That would be me. I am not a professional because I do not turn a profit. However, I take my photography very serious and try to learn to the best of my abilities.

On another note, I want to start making icons. I have no idea what they will be used for, but I want to make them. It will be fun.

not buying presents

Because I am totally broke this year, I will not be buying Christmas presents for people. I have instead decided to put together photobooks and let people order them if they want. Think of it as a discount.  While I was out with the family today, I saw people already doing their Christmas shopping.  The consumerism around holidays has always driven me crazy. This year, I want my holidays to be calm and enjoyable.  No holiday bustle for me.

On another note, have I ever mentioned in this blog how much I love black and white photography. Well I do.  For the next week, I am going to only take black and white photography.  Let’s see what happens.

trying to find

So, I am trying to find my way. Photography is so much more to me than just clicking the button on a camera.  It’s crazy how I feel about my photography.  I am definitely going for that walk tomorrow. I need to get ready for the new year. I want to do a photography project for 2010.  I need to be prepared.

If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

life is weird

When everyday is so disconnected, life seems a little weird.  I feel a little detached from reality.